George L Smith
Apr 9, 2021
George “Smitty” Lestro Smith, 75, of Big Island, VA was born April 30, 1945 in Mooresville, NC. He was the son of the late Alfred V. and Clara Helen Smith.He was pre-deceased by a brother, Richard Smith and a nephew, W.L. Renfro, Jr.He is survived by a son, Michael Dwayne Smith and wife, Cosette of Lynchburg, VA; a brother, Kelly...
Winfred Lee “Smitty” Smith Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Winfred Lee “Smitty” Smith Jr., 79, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness.Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith.He graduated from Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, before going on to work for Duti-Duds, Inc. After a long stint with Duti-Duds, he...
Elizabeth Joan Bowers
Apr 7, 2021
Elizabeth Joan Smart Bowers, 70, of Forest went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2021.She was the wife of Charles (Tim) Bowers for 42 years.Born on January 25, 1950 in Piedmont, Al, a daughter of the late Harold and Sarah Smart.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Brewster and a sister,...
Bobby G. Gunter, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Bobby G. Gunter Jr., 53, of Appomattox, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.Bobby Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Linda F. Gunter. He leaves behind his wife Tammy; daughter, Amber Smith and father, Bobby Gunter Sr., all of Appomattox; a brother, Tony Gunter and wife Angie...
Amy Lowe Watson
Apr 7, 2021
Once in a while a sweet, spirited soul enters the world and brings light to all that is around her. Amy Lowe Watson, 48, of Lynchburg, unexpectedly entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.She was born on June 21, 1972, the daughter of John T. Lowe Sr. (Mary) and Evelyn Lowe Woody (Len). She was employed with...
Jean Hutchins Farmer
Apr 6, 2021
Jean Hutchins Farmer, passed away on April 6, 2021, at Westminster Canterbury. She was the wife of the late Robert Alan Farmer for nearly sixty-two years.Mrs. Farmer was born on November 13, 1921, in Saranac, New York, the daughter of Dr. Clarence Robert Hutchins. She graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.She was preceded in death by her...
Joanne Gray Kane
Apr 5, 2021
With her family by her side, Joanne Gray Kane, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, following long battles with Type 1 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne was the loving wife of Thomas John Kane for 46 years. She was born on August 4, 1952 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of James Sinclair Gray and Eleanor Woodruff Gray.She graduated...
Shannon Nicole Rowsey Mann
Apr 5, 2021
Shannon Nicole Rowsey Mann 45, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021. She was the wife of Sean V Mann.Shannon was a loving wife, devoted mother. She attended Blue Ridge Community Church.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Sean G. Mann, parents Charlie Rowsey Sr and Catherine Ayers, and a brother Charlie Rowsey...
Joanne Gray Kane
Apr 5, 2021
With her family by her side, Joanne Gray Kane, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, following long battles with Type 1 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne was the loving wife of Thomas John Kane for 46 years. She was born on August 4, 1952 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of James Sinclair Gray and Eleanor Woodruff Gray.She graduated...
John William Nance
Apr 4, 2021
John William “Bill” Nance, Jr, 72, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away at his home from Parkinson’s complications on Sunday, April 4, 2021.He was the younger son of the late John “Buck” Nance and June Snow Nance. He was born in Lynchburg on September 28, 1948, and was raised in Bedford. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the...