Margaret Slaughter Barrett

Aug 1, 2022

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Margaret Slaughter Barrett on August 1, 2022, at 10:05AM at LGH. She was the beloved wife of Jimmy Dale Barrett, mother of Janika Barrett Calloway (Travis Calloway) and Brittni Barrett. She was the cherished grandmother of Jamare’On, Kaiyah, and Taelin.She is survived by her siblings and nieces and nephews:...

Richard Johnson

Jul 31, 2022

Richard Johnson, 92, of Forest, VA, died Sunday, July 31, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Larry Mitchell Rucker

Jul 31, 2022

Larry Mitchell Rucker, 73, of Goodview, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 31,2022. He was the son of the late William B Rucker and Minnie Sue Rucker.Larry was born on February 19, 1949, in Fincastle, Virginia.(Larry) is survived by his son Jonathan Mitchell Rucker and wife Brandy Rucker; his grandchildren Nathanial Rucker, Rex Rucker, James Turner, Julieanna Davis,his siblings: Gary...

Chairman Trustee John William Bruce, Jr.

Jul 31, 2022

Trustee John William Bruce, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Affectionately known as “Junior” or “Brucie” by some, John was born January 31, 1950, to the late Deacon John William Bruce Sr. and Deaconess Mary Robinson Bruce in Forest, Virginia. Being the only boy and the baby...

Audrey Jean Hylton Holland

Jul 30, 2022

Audrey Jean Hylton Holland, 94, of Thaxton passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born in Bedford, VA on July 22, 1928. A daughter of the late Fred Olen Hylton and Catharyn “Katie” Shores Hylton. In addition to her parents Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wells Holland.Jean was a member of Thaxton Baptist Church...

Cora Brown

Jul 30, 2022

With deep sorrow the Brown Family announces the passing Cora Marie Brown, age 74 passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in her home in Campbell County, VA in the presence of loved ones.Cora was born in Wyoming, DE to the late Sherman Johnson and Ethel Taylor Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl W. Brown Sr, her...

Ann Callands-Mcdaniel

Jul 30, 2022

On July 30, 2022, God in His infinite wisdom called our dearly beloved Ann Callands-McDaniel from labor to rest while she was at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 88 years blessed. Ann was born on August 12, 1933, in Nathalie, VA, to the late Charlie and Florence Pringle. To this union, Ann had five siblings,...

Richard Lee Whitehead

Jul 29, 2022

Richard Lee Whitehead, 82, of Moneta, Virginia passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022.Richard was born October 31, 1939, in Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Jefferson High school, and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1963, formally known as RPI.Richard proudly worked for the Bedford County Schools as a teacher before leaving and working...

Terry Dawson Ray

Jul 29, 2022

Terry Dawson Ray, 85, of Forest went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022.  He was the husband of Virginia Diana Ray for 57 years.He was born in Madison Heights, on August 2, 1936, a son of the late Bernice Ashby Ray and Mary Daniel Roberts.Terry served in the Virginia National Guard, was a member of Madison...

George Edward Christian

Jul 29, 2022

George Edward Christian, 78, of Madison Heights, VA, died Friday, July 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bucker Braxton and Lillian Christian; sisters, Dorothy Garland, Mary Christian, Rosa Lee Sandidge; daughter, Terry Sandidge and son, Darrell Sandidge.He is survived by his sons, George Sandidge, Jackie Sandidge, Robert Jackson; daughters, Debbie Sandidge, Cheryl Sandidge and Arlene Callands;...