Robert W. Kerr
Jul 29, 2024
Robert Wesley Kerr, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on July 29, 2024. He was the son of the late George Wesley Kerr and Nancy DePriest Kerr of Gladys, VA. He was preceded in death by his grandson Aaron Brumfield and brother Phillip Kerr.
He was born October 22, 1941 in Lynchburg, VA. After serving in the United States Air Force...
Judith Irene Mussgnug-Simmons
Jul 28, 2024
Judith Irene Mussgnug-Simmons, 81, of Amherst, VA passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, with her daughter close by her side; her passing was painless and peaceful.
The daughter of Louis Mussgnug and Sophia Mayersak of New York, NY, Judy is survived by four of her five children: Edward and Mark Schaerfl, and Daniel Marcellino and Jenny Crain (née Marcellino), as well...
Riner Davis Duncan, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Riner Davis Duncan, Jr., 94, of Lynchburg passed on July 28, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Katherine Duncan. In addition, he is survived by two daughters, Katie Popek and husband, Phillip, of Motley, and Victoria Trent and husband, Steve of Lynchburg. His son Riner Duncan, Ill, of Lynchburg, his grandchildren, Sarah Young and husband,...
Maridee Waterworth Cleland
Jul 27, 2024
Maridee “Deedy” Waterworth Cleland, 50, of Lynchburg, VA, died peacefully at her home on July 27, 2024.
Deedy was born on February 20, 1974, to Judy Torrence and John Richard Waterworth in Radford, VA. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1992, and attended St. Mary’s College in Raleigh, NC and Lynchburg College. Deedy grew up as a member of...
Barbara Jean Anderson Johnson
Jul 27, 2024
Barbra "Barbra Jean" A. Johnson transcended from her earthly abode to her heavenly sanctuary on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. Born in Amherst County on May 30th, 1947, she was the cherished daughter of the late Fred R. Anderson Sr. and Theresa Davenport Anderson.
Her departure was preceded by the loss of three brothers: Fred R. Anderson Jr., Albert C.
Anderson, and Donald...
Louis McKinley (Mack) Tanner
Jul 25, 2024
Louis McKinley (Mack) Tanner, 82 , departed this life on July 25, 2024 in Lynchburg, VA. He was the faithful and devoted husband of Patricia Thaxton Tanner for almost 52 years, who survives him. Born October 29, 1941 he was the youngest child of William Thomas Tanner, Sr. and Lizzie Smith Tanner, both deceased.
He was preceded in death by brothers,...
William Storrs Reynolds
Jul 24, 2024
William (Bill) Storrs Reynolds, 66, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was a wonderful husband to Tamara Lowry Reynolds for 37 years.
Bill was born April 8, 1958, in Boston, Massachusetts, son of the late Edward Storrs Reynolds, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Gilliatt Reynolds of Lynchburg.
In addition to his wife and mother, Bill is survived by daughter Alison...
Thomas Morton Padgett
Jul 24, 2024
Thomas Morton Padgett, 70, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by his family. Born on July 8, 1954, in Bedford, VA a son of the late Morton Eldridge Padgett, Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Turpin Padgett. Tom was a graduate of the class of 1972 at Liberty High School and earned...
Ruth Gaines
Jul 24, 2024
Ruth Turner Gaines, 81, passed away, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
She was born March 12, 1943 in Nelson County, Virginia to the late Governor and Rosa Belle Fitch Turner. Ruth accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She worked at Wintergreen Resort for 29 years. Her favorite sayings were "hello baby" and "I...
James Arthur Nowlin, Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
James Arthur Nowlin, Jr, lovingly known as “Jr” to family and friends, transitioned peacefully from earth to eternity on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his residence in Rustburg, Va. Born on June 17th, 1955, he was the son of the late James Arthur Nowlin, Sr, and Beulah Elliott Nowlin.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his...