Ronald E. Debacco
Nov 5, 2020
Ronald Edward DeBacco, 83, passed away November 5th, 2020, in his home at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ellen Moore DeBacco.Born July 9th, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Anntoinette Tarantelli DeBacco. He is also predeceased by his siblings Carmen (wife Dorothy), Bill (wife Johanna), and Vivian...
Erma Lee Miear Coleman
Nov 4, 2020
Erma Lee Miear Coleman, 78, of Goode, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born in Campbell County on April 18, 1942 to the late Hammond Miear and Lennis Marsh Miear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Tyree, Geneva Maddox, Eula Mae Witt, Dorothy Miear; and...
Thomas Dale Smedley
Nov 4, 2020
Thomas Dale Smedley, of Bedford County, Virginia, died quietly on Wednesday, November 4th. Born in Baden, PA on September 15, 1927, one of five children to Lauretta Swain Smedley and Carl Smedley, Tom had a love of the outdoors and farming. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seaman First Class and helmsman on the...
Elizabeth Hanna Viar
Nov 1, 2020
Elizabeth Viar, 72, of Evington, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was the wife of Clarence “Ronnie” Viar for 51 years.She was born on February 24, 1949 in West Virginia a daughter of the late Ted and Nita Hanna.Elizabeth’s love for people was apparent in her work at the Williams Home and as a hair stylist.In addition to...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Ore
Nov 1, 2020
Charles Douglas “Doug” Ore, 65, of Rustburg, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl Ore.Doug worked for many years at Century Equipment.He is survived by his three sons Daniel Matthew Ore, Joshua Douglas and Charles Henry Ore; two daughters, Carrie Elizabeth Ore and Jolene Daniele Dalton; two sisters and two brothers.Services...
Michael David Esch
Nov 1, 2020
Mike Esch of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Doylestown, PA, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Westminster Canterbury at the age of 82. Born April 23, 1938, in Beaver Falls, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Nelle Esch and his former wife, Dorothy L. Esch.Mike is survived by his wife Betsy, his sons and their wives,...
Joseph “Ryan” Nichoas Willoughby
Nov 1, 2020
Joseph “Ryan” Nichoas Willoughby, 34, of Madison Heights passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 1, 2020.Born July 8, 1986 he was the son of Nicholas Willoughby and Tracy Coles Willoughby.Ryan had a passion for music and for producing. He was a dedicated father, son, brother, and uncle. He was an excellent cook, and had many friends that enjoyed his fun and...
Jeffrey Allen Cecil
Nov 1, 2020
Jeffrey Allen Cecil, 45, of Catawba, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on October 7, 1975 in Roanoke, Virginia. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Allen Cecil.Jeffrey loved life. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He loved to laugh and have a good time dancing,...
Norma St. John Staples
Oct 31, 2020
Norma St. John Staples, 83, of Forest passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Milton “Sonny” Hayes Staples.Norma was born January 27, 1937 in Charlotte County, a daughter of the late John F. St. John and Oshie Vaughn St. John. Norma owned and operated St. John’s Nursing Home until her retirement and was...
Jack Daniel Hurd
Oct 31, 2020
Jack Dan Hurd passed away October 31. He was a front end worker at Tanglewood Kroger for over 25 years. Dan was loyal, hardworking and always ready to help the customers and was loved by many.He is preceded in death by father Jack HurdHe is survived by mother Nadine Hurd, sister Yvonne Stroud and husband Erid, nephews Derrick, Jeff, Kevin...