Norma Nestor Ross

Feb 2, 2022

Norma Nestor Ross, 76, of Monroe passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 02:00am. She was the loving wife of Art H. Ross for over 56 years.Born in Freeport, Long Island, New York on June 5, 1945, Norma was the daughter of Joseph Leo Nestor and Miriam Werner Nestor. She traveled the world as both the daughter of a career...

Melinda Arrington Cooper

Feb 2, 2022

Melinda Arrington Cooper, 60, of Bedford departed this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her residence on Smith Mountain Lake where she cherished her view of the water especially at sunrise and sunset.Born on February 26, 1961, to the late Mack Lee and Helen Marie Key Arrington. Melinda is survived by two sisters, Kathy Arrington Glover and her husband,...

Tina R. Thornton

Feb 2, 2022

Tina Thornton, 53, or Lynchburg passed away on February 1, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Tina was born on December 17, 1968 to the late William Clay Dickerson Karnes and Mary Eades Karnes. She was proceeded in death by one son, Jacob Harris and a loving nephew, Justin W. Poe. Tina is survived by two sisters; Donna Poe (Stephen) and Carol...

John David Grimes

Feb 2, 2022

John David Grimes, Sr., 66, of Big Island, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, while surrounded by his family. He was born in Bolling Green, KY on April 5, 1955. A son of the late John Dorphan Grimes and Maude Evelyn Moss Grimes.David was a truck driver for 33 years as so proud of his accident-free career. His love...

Carol Ann Puckett Collins

Feb 2, 2022

Carol Ann Collins, 72, was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She left this world peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022.A lifelong Virginia native, Carol was well-loved and touched many hearts.  She always provided love and support of her family.Carol was predeceased by her son Gary Thomas Collins, Jr., and her parents Joan and Cleveland Puckett. ...

Kevin J'Ovan Boston

Feb 2, 2022

Celebration of LifeMy life’s been full, I savored muchGood Friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seems all to briefDon’t lengthen your pain with undue grief.Lift up your heart and peace to thee,God wanted me now- He set me free. Quietly and gently, with everlasting love, our Lord and Savior summoned his servant Kevin J’ovan Boston home in...

James Wilson Thompson

Feb 1, 2022

James Wilson Thompson, 56, of Lynchburg entered the arms of Jesus at Lynchburg General Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2022.He was born June 24, 1965, in Radford, Virginia, son of the late Charles Thompson and Judy James. He was a local plumber for the past 15 years at Roto Rooter in Lynchburg where he made several lifelong friends. He enjoyed...

Robert P. Jones

Feb 1, 2022

Robert P. Jones departed this life peacefully, at Lynchburg General Hospital on February 1, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1942, to the late James Thomas and Marion Royal Jones, in Campbell County, (Clarkstown) Va. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Ann Stratton Jones and son Robert Anthony Jones.He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his...

Robert Louis Hurt

Feb 1, 2022

Robert Louis Hurt born Sept. 16,1961 to the late Robert Louis and Helen Allen departed this life on Feb. 1, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his family.He was preceded in death by his wife Marie A. Hurt, one son De’Suan Johnson, two sisters Patricia (Lil Bit) Jackson, Betty Anne Hurt, and one brother Edward Hurt.Whimpey enjoyed spending time...

Payton Richard Bolden

Jan 31, 2022

Payton Richard “Greasy” Bolden was called home Monday, January 31, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital.He was preceded in death by his Parents Mary and Richard Bolden, Wife Alice Bolden, Daughter Allison Bolden, Brothers, Norman Bolden, and Larry Bolden;  Sisters Mattie and Catherine.Payton is survived by Daughters Pamela and Josephine “Kebia” Bolden; Granddaughters: Ashley, Tamika, DeAndrea, Ja’Kiya, and Armani, nine Great-Grand...