Maria L. Farmer
Oct 31, 2021
Maria L. Farmer “Lucille” was born October 1, 1936, to Ned Spinner and Marth ey Ann Goode, in Bedford County Virginia. She transitioned from earth to her eternal resting place in heaven on October 31. 2021.Lucille was a committed member of Abundant Life Ministries in Hurt, VA. She was an active member of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star...
William Jessey Hale, Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
William Jessey Hale, 88, of Rustburg, VA, died Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was the husband of Peggy Stone Hale for 60 years.Born Sunday, February 19, 1933 in Floyd County, VA, William was a son of the late Maynard Hale and the late Gladys Underwood Hale.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son in-law, Randall...
Kenneth Maurice Penn, Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
Time to Be Born: To his parents George and Adelia Penn, Sr. a beautiful baby boy was born on June 18, 1950 in Lynchburg, Va.A Time to Be a Man: As a young boy he was raised in Madison Heights, Va. with eight siblings: George (Butch), Wayne (Skettle), Sammy, Carol Ann, Laverne, Patricia, and Consuelo. There he attended Madison Heights...
William M. Smith
Oct 29, 2021
William (Bill) McArthur Smith, 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.His family knew him to be fun-loving father and outdoorsman when he was younger, teaching any kid that was interested in learning how to fish. His favorite place was anywhere in a boat. His professional career was in...
John Michael Hedrick
Oct 29, 2021
John Michael (Mike) Hedrick, 66, of Lynchburg passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born on May 27, 1955, in Lynchburg, VA, Mike was a son of Janis M. Hedrick and the late John William Hedrick.He proudly served in the US Marine Corp. He was an avid bowler, car enthusiast and loved playing a game of “cornhole”.He...
Rena Virginia Dooley Tomlinson
Oct 28, 2021
Rena Virginia Dooley Tomlinson, 90, of Big Island, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born in Bedford County on May 31, 1931. A daughter of the late, Charlie Foutz and Nannie Nancy Roberta Garrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack White Tomlinson.Rena was a member of Sedalia Baptist Church....
Peggy Warren Slack
Oct 28, 2021
Ms Slack was born at Glade Spring, Virginia on, June 5, 1939, daughter to the late Thomas Jennings Warren and Martha Lorainne McNew Warren Elbert. She married David Andrew Slack August 8, 1964.She was a retired school teacher. She taught school in Virginia and North Carolina. She is survived by husband David Slack, son David Warren Slack (Amy) and Andrew...
Le’Kira Nyasia Watson
Oct 27, 2021
Le’Kira Nyasia Watson, 23, of Lynchburg, VA unexpectedly transitioned on October 27, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.Born September 14, 1998 to Fulton and Starla Watson III. Le’Kira graduated from E.C. Glass High School in June of 2017, She was a frequent visitor of Kingdom Power Worship Center. She loved to listen to music. She loved make-up,...
Kenneth Lee Harris, Sr.
Oct 27, 2021
Kenneth Lee Harris, Sr., 84, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021.A Celebration of Kenneth’s Life will be held at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
June Daugherty Alderson
Oct 26, 2021
June Daugherty Alderson, 97 Lynchburg died on October 26, 2021, at her home.Born in Morley, Colorado, on August 23, 1924, the daughter of the late Walter and Rose Daugherty.She was the director of Human Resources for K-Mart for 29 years and a longtime member of Beulah Baptist Church. June was a former member of the Eastern Star and The Women...