Dr. Robert James Graham
Jul 18, 2021
Dr. Robert James Graham, age 89, died on July 18, 2021, in Lynchburg, Virginia at Westminster Canterbury. He died from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He leaves his wife, Phyllis Keip Graham, of 60 years and two children, Lynne Graham Weinmeister (Frank) of Goode, VA and Kenneth Robert Graham (Morgana) of Wayland, Michigan. His grandchildren include Nik Weinmeister (Lauren) of Virginia...
Virginia Fulcher Keesee Tyree
Jul 18, 2021
Virginia Fulcher Keesee Tyree, 104 years, of 738 Crestwood Circle, Lynchburg passed away to be with her Lord on July 18, 2021. Twice married, Walter F. Keesee of 49 years, he passed away on October 13, 1982, and was also married to Ambrose Tyree, he passed away on January 30, 2002.She is survived by three children: Walter Keesee, Jr. of...
Beverly Jeanette Cabell Thomas
Jul 18, 2021
Beverly Jeanette Cabell Thomas of Forest, VA passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1955, to the late Alonzo and Celestine Statham Cabell.Beverly leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband of 46 years Ardie Ray Thomas, Jr.; a daughter Ashlee Krystal Thomas of Fort Mills, SC; two granddaughters, Kayden and Kalia Thomas; a...
Lee Winfield Williams
Jul 17, 2021
Lt. Colonel (retired) Lee W. Williams, 80, of Forest, passed away on Saturday, July 17,2021 at his residence. He was the husband of Diana Cooklis Williams.Born in Pennsylvania on November 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Winfield Williams and Irene Inez Johnson Williams.In addition to Diana, he is survived by his daughter Charis Aumann (Phil), sons Scott...
Ernestine Ann Woodle Dodl
Jul 17, 2021
Ernestine Ann Woodle Dodl, born on March 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Alice Whitlock and Willis A. Woodle, died at the Cedarfield Retirement Community in Richmond, Va., on July 17, 2021.Ernestine married in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1951, the love of her life, the late Rudolph Conrad Dodl Jr. of Cumberland, Va., a Hampden Sydney Club and Hokie guy...
Mary Kay Spohn
Jul 17, 2021
Mary (Kay) Spohn, 75, was ushered into heaven early on July 17th after a long battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children.She held many titles throughout her life, but her favorites were wife, Mom, and especially Granna. She was passionate about loving her family well and serving her Savior.She is survived by her husband, Dr....
Dr. Thomas Nelson
Jul 16, 2021
Dr. Thomas Nelson, 76, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. He was the husband of Virginia “GeeGee” Nelson.Born on August 18, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Gustave Nelson and the late Miriam Nelson.Thomas is survived by his wife, Virginia Ann Nelson of Lynchburg; siblings Robert Nelson of New Hyde Park, N.Y. and...
Governor Perry “Bud” Gaines
Jul 16, 2021
Governor Perry “Bud” Gaines, of Forest, Va., peacefully transitioned to heaven on Friday, July 16, 2021, following many years of winning the battle with various illnesses. Truly a warrior, and facing multiple challenges, Bud recognized, and was grateful always for the grace and power of God. When he faced his last challenge, God realized he was tired and welcomed him...
Gene Marie Fitzgerald Creasy
Jul 13, 2021
Gene Marie Fitzgerald Creasy, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 13 July, 2021. Gene was born 23 April 1948 in Roanoke, VA where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her sister Martha Withers; and parents William Eugene Fitzgerald and Frances Smith Fitzgerald of Roanoke. Left to cherish her memory...
Mary Thacker Arthur
Jul 12, 2021
Mary Fannie Thacker Arthur, 80, of Bedford passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1941, in Nelson County, VA. A daughter of the late Cleveland Charlie Thacker and Evelyn Maggie Mays Thacker. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her son, Troy Lynn Arthur, her...