Carl Wright, Jr. "Junior"
Jul 16, 2024
It’s with a very heavy heart the family of Carl Wright “Junior” announces that on Tuesday July the 16, 2024, Junior departed this life and entered Gods Kingdom. Carl Jr. was born on August 17, 1967, to Carl Wright Sr and Audrey Wright.
He is survived by his loving mother Audrey Boor {Rick}, daughter, Jessica Wright; sisters, Penny Sipes {Andy} and...
Col. John L. Rafferty, Sr., U.S. Army, Retired
Jul 15, 2024
Col. John L. Rafferty, Sr., US Army (Retired) passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia, on July 15, 2024, after having suffered a stroke in February, 2021.
John was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the Hill Section, living with his mother, a teacher, and his sister, Betsy, after his father, an attorney, died when John was...
Albert Earl Neighbors, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
Albert Earl Neighbors, Jr., 85, of Rustburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Albert Earl Neighbors, Sr. and Mollie Shields Neighbors.
He was born on September 11, 1938, in Rustburg, Virginia. He attended school at Rustburg High School. He then pursued his career as a land surveyor, which he performed his whole...
Carla Meagan Musgrove
Jul 12, 2024
Carla Meagan Musgrove, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Carl F. Musgrove (Grumpy) and Margaret B. Musgrove (Maggie).
In addition to her mother, she is survived by husband, Troy Harris; son, James Peters Jr. and daughter Brittany Harris. Also sister, Colby and husband Gary Takacs, nephew Lucas, niece Lydia...
Allen Cole Wood
Jul 12, 2024
Allen Cole Wood, 95, of Bedford, VA formerly of Richmond, VA passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA on January 1, 1929, a son of the late Harry Lester Wood and Dorothy Pedrick Raper. Allen was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Wood; and grandson, Matthew Johns.
Allen is survived by his daughters, Jeanette...
Wilbert Stuart Watson
Jul 11, 2024
Wilbert Stuart Watson, 78, of Bedford, Virginia went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was the son of the late Wilbert Stuart Watson, Sr. and Mildred Maddox Watson.
Wilbert was born on October 6, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Wil was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating and fishing, golfing, and spending time in his garden....
Vikki Lynn Sterne
Jul 11, 2024
Vikki Lynn Sterne, 56, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on July 11, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Wendle Murphy.
Vikki was born on August 4, 1967, in Massachusetts. She graduated high school at Holy Cross. Her path was less traditional because she put the needs of her family first. Her accounting career began at Quik-E foods,...
Donald William Dalton
Jul 11, 2024
Donald William Dalton, 88, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born in Pittsylvania County, Va on June 9, 1936. A son of the late Giles and Carrie Kessee Dalton. In addition to his parents Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Josephine Hull Dalton; brothers, Carlton Dalton, Wallace Dalton and Melvin Dalton; sister,...
Norma Allen Pugh
Jul 10, 2024
Norma Elizabeth Allen Pugh, 99, of Lynchburg, VA, died peacefully at home on July 10, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1924, in Sevierville, Tennessee to the late Sweden Cyrus Allen and the late Edith Mildred Webb Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bearl Jackson “Jack” Pugh of 61 years. She was also preceded in death...
Elizabeth Ann Pruitt Irby
Jul 9, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Pruitt Irby, 75, of Gretna, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1949, in Danville, Virginia to the late Raleigh and Pearl B. Pruitt.
She was a member of the Gideon auxiliary in the Pittsylvania County North Camp organization.
Ann is survived her loving husband Frank Raymond Irby, daughter, Melinda Irby and husband Allen...