George Walker Slade
Oct 10, 2021
George Slade, 77, passed away in Lynchburg, Virginia on Sunday, October 10, 2021, with his immediate family by his side.At his request, a private service will be held.He was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1944. George liked hunting & fishing and was an avid sports car enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.Mr. Slade served honorably...
Jp “Bunky” Grant Iii
Oct 9, 2021
JP “Bunky” Grant III “, 62, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2021 in Lynchburg, Virginia.Grant was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on March 7, 1959, to Ida May Butler and JP Grant II. He came from a large, loving family he was very proud of and of whom he told many memorable stories.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased...
Danny Clayton Marshall
Oct 9, 2021
Danny “Gap” Marshall of 394 Brookneal Highway, Rustburg, VA departed this life October 9, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 31, 1954, to the late Edward “Sonny” Marshall and the late Celestine Charlton Marshall in Lynchburg, Va.Danny is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Jannie Clark Wilson and father-in-law, James Clark;...
Jack Wilson
Oct 9, 2021
Jack Coleman Wilson, 94, passed away October 9, 2021 at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on September 25, 1927 to Samuel Elbert Wilson and Gertrude Johnson Wilson.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife and life partner of 54 years, Mary Bradshaw Wilson and a brother, Earl Wilson of Decatur, Georgia.He is...
Tommy Wayne Burnett
Oct 8, 2021
Tommy Wayne Burnett, 59, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.He was born on March 19, 1962, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tommy was the son of the late Clyde David Burnett and Joyce Parker Burnett. Tommy was predeceased by his father.In addition to his mother, Tommy is survived by his sisters, Linda Gale Burnett and Peggy Sue Tweedy...
Edward Graves, Ii
Oct 7, 2021
Edward Spencer Graves, II, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died peacefully in his home on October 7, 2021. Ed was born July 1, 1952, in Lynchburg, Virginia, son of the late Margaret Tomlin Graves and Paul Gillespie Graves, Sr.He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathleen Seifert Graves; his children, Edward Spencer Graves, III, Cullen Gillespie Graves and wife...
James R. “Jim” Purdy
Oct 6, 2021
James R. “Jim” Purdy, 84 of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.James was born May 22, 1937, in Rochester, New York to the late James Purdy and the late Dorothy Purdy.He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Linda Purdy and his four daughters, Tammy Ditman (Jeff), Collean Patrick (Drew), Jamie Addesa (John) and Christine O’Brien (Mike),...
Robert “Bob” Lightle
Oct 6, 2021
Robert “Bob” Lightle, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died quietly on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, at age 98. Bob, born in Long Beach, California on September 29, 1923, was one of three children, to Bertha Harris and Carl Eugene Lightle.Bob, a World War II veteran, was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1943, and served in the 13th Armored Division as a...
Alvin Thurston Mayberry
Oct 6, 2021
Alvin Thurston Mayberry, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.He was the husband of Barbara Banton Mayberry for 63 years.Born on April 4, 1936, in Appomattox, he was a son of the late William and Ruth MayberryAlvin was a disabled veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict, and retired as a heavy equipment operator of Operating Engineer Local 77....
Ronnie Jerome Jones
Oct 5, 2021
Ronnie Jerome Jones, departed this life on October 5, 2021, at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Ronnie was a faithful brother, a true friend to all he called friend, and a father. Also, he was an unforgettable resident of White Rock Hill. He will be missed greatly.He was born October 26, 1960 in Lynchburg, Va., the son of Melvin Jones, Sr....