Dennis Carl Russler, a devoted husband, father, and a proud Navy veteran, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Dennis proudly served in the United States Navy as an officer aboard the USS Trout. Following his military service, he dedicated 50 years of his professional life to BWXT, where his hard work and commitment left...
Sylvia began her life here, in Lynchburg, on June 3, 1947, then she was off like a lightning strike.
She was a straight 'A' student. I think she even made an 'A' in 'sandbox'. Sylvia loved Jehovah's creation. There were many hours and long drives through the beautiful mountains of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline Drive while Dad taught...
Mary Shull Goff, of Rustburg, passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles Shull and Celia Greer Shull. Mary was the wife of the late Robert A. Goff.
She graduated from Campbell County Public Schools and worked as the assistant librarian for Rustburg High School for many years.
In addition to...
Marion Alexander Burnette , 75, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Allan “Dale” Leonard, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Rustburg, Virginia, at the age of 63. Dale was born on February 23, 1961, and his journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and a deep pride in his family.
Dale served his country in the Marine Corps in 1979, a testament to his...
We are never ready when its time to say goodbye, but slowly we accept what is to be, letting go of what we must, but keeping those we love forever close to us in memory.
Travis Lyle, 40, of Roanoke, VA passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Lyle; grandparents, William and Mary...
James Christian “Chris” Adams, 61, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away, Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was the husband of the late Michelle Davis Adams.
Chris was born June 8, 1963, in Lynchburg, a son of the late James Earl Adams and Rosemarie Christian Adams. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Alyssa Adams.
He...
James “Bob” Marvin Epps, 87, of Forest, VA passed away on January 18, 2025. A son of the late James Moses Epps and Leona Herdond Epps. In addition to his parents Bob is preceded in death by his first wife Sylvia Witt Epps.
At 13 Bob joined the Civil Air Patrol, at 18 he joined the USAF, where he served proudly...
Leftridge Layne Goodwin, known to all as “Laddy,” 91, of Lynchburg, passed away, Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou Johnson Goodwin.
Laddy was born on October 24, 1933, in Kimball, West Virginia, a son of the late Clifford Denny Goodwin and Mabel Brown Goodwin. Laddy honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps,...
Janice Ann Rice Wood, 80, of Lynchburg, was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025; born on June 16, 1944, to the late Willie E. and Margaret H. Rice.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Jerome V. Wood; siblings, Edward (Speck), Ronald, Howard, Johnny, and Tommy Rice; and Shirley Thirkill.
Janice professed Christ...