Mary Alice Cowden

Jun 6, 2021

Mary Alice Cowden, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 6, 2021. Mary passed suddenly with her husband Charles at her side. Mary and Charles have been married for 63 years.Mary was the daughter of the late George and Alice Northcott. She grew up with her older brother, George Northcott, in Downers...

Joseph L. Capps

Jun 6, 2021

Joseph Lindsay Capps, 53, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was the loving husband, of Patricia Lee Steele Capps.Born in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 25, 1967, he was a son of the late William Capps and Pauline Conner Capps. He is also preceded in death by his daughter: Lindsay Renea Capps.In addition to Patricia, Joseph...

Dottie Goff Rickman

Jun 5, 2021

Dottie Goff Rickman, 87, of Big Island, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Lynchburg. She was born on February 1, 1934 to the late Isaac Goff and Myrtle Whorley Goff. Dottie was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending church events and had perfect attendance in Sunday School for many years.She was preceded in death...

Sueann Dinsmore

Jun 3, 2021

SueAnn Dinsmore, 73, of Forest, VA departed this life on June 3, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1948, in El Paso, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Colonel Ralph and Barbara Young.She is survived by her devoted husband, David, of 51 years; son, Shawn Dinsmore (Taira) of San Antonio, Texas; grandsons, Daniel, Caleb, Judah, and Samuel...

Joseph D. Hale

Jun 1, 2021

Joseph Douglas Hale, 54, of Big Island passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of Lori Jo Honaker Hale.Born in Iceland on November 17, 1966, he was a son of Marie Frances Flowers Hale and the late Lyle Douglas Hale, Jr. In addition to his wife, Lori, Joseph is survived by...

Dietmar Guenter Blank

May 31, 2021

Dietmar Guenter Blank entered the eternal loving arms of God on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Centra Health Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. His wife, Veronica Herndon-Blank, was at his side.Dietmar was born in Heidelberg, Germany. He moved to the United States in 1977 to work for Meredith Burda Corporation. Dietmar retired from RR Donnelley in 2008 after 34...

Sandra Gail Mills Snelling

May 30, 2021

Sandra Gail Mills Snelling, 68, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1953 to the late Ralph Earnest Mills and Mary Elizabeth Hall Mills. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter M. Snelling and brother, Robert Mills.Sandra loved her family. She...

Douglas Reed Lombart

May 30, 2021

Douglas Reed Lombart, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1950 to the late David Richard Lombart and Dolores Mae Zachow Lombart.Reed was an attorney for his entire career and loved helping people. He also loved animals dearly and was on the Board of Directors for Saint Frances...

James Lewis Meadows, Jr.

May 30, 2021

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, James Lewis Meadows, Jr., 50, gained his wings to eternal life.James was born on December 20, 1970, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Mr. James. L. Meadows and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Meadows. He received his education from Bedford County Public Schools. He was employed by Golden West Foods and Bunker Hills Foods when his health...

Sandra Gail Mills Snelling

May 30, 2021

Sandra Gail Mills Snelling, 68, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1953 to the late Ralph Earnest Mills and Mary Elizabeth Hall Mills. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter M. Snelling and brother, Robert Mills.Sandra loved her family. She...