David “Ernie” Williams, 66, of Pleasant View, Virginia passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. He was the husband of Victoria “Vicki” Lang Williams.Ernie was born May 4, 1954 in Lynchburg a son of the late John Williams and Margaret Bates Williams and was a professional machinist with the Lynchburg Foundry. In addition to his wife he is survived by his...
Wayne Lee McAlexander, 73, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 29, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dawn Davie Goodenough, 80 of Forest, VA, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, surrounded by her family.She was the loving wife of 53 years to Duane “Duke” Goodenough. She is survived by her loving husband, Duke, her daughters, Dayna G. Gale and husband Glenn Gale, Dara M. Goodenough-Farrar, and husband Curtis R. Farrar Jr. and granddaughter Kaylee Farrar. She was...
Gary Carter Salyers, 69, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020.Born November 28, 1950 in Abingdon, Virginia, he was the son of the late Willie O’dell Salyers and Bobbye Lee Jessee Salyers.Gary is survived by his son, Jeremy Salyers, his daughter, Kimberly Salyers, and his loving partner Maryjane Drengwitz. Gary left behind many cherished memories of his life full...
Minnie Gilmore Henry, 89, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was the wife of the late Bernard Henry.Minnie was born September 24, 1930 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Mack Daniel Gilmore, Sr. and Frances Roberts Gilmore. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Mack Daniel Gilmore Jr....
It is with sadness that we share that our beloved Phillip Wayne Johnson left this earth and went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2020. Although we’re thankful that he’s not suffering, he will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Edna Carol Geehan Johnson of almost 57 years; daughter Tami Carr; granddaughter Ashley temple and her husband,...
Robert “Bob” Joseph Meadows, 87, of Moneta, VA passed away on May 27, 2020. Robert was born November 14, 1932 in Talcott, WV to Omer Lake Meadows and Ella Ball Meadows. Robert retired from Medeco in Roanoke, VA as a tool and die maker. Bob was also a talented fishing lure maker and many of his “Bob’s Baits” have been...
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Dexter Maurice Bowling Sr, “Church Boy”, completed his journey on earth to crossover into the heavenly afterlife.Born November 9, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA Dexter lived everyday as a praiser for Christ.Looking over his life, Dexter spent his child hood in Diamond Hill making a name for himself by standing up for his family and always...
Bruce Wilmer Deist, 79, of Forest, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020.There are very few advantages to be diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer. One of them, however, is the opportunity one is given to write their own obituary. (The other advantages include not having to worry about your weight, your waistline, your cholesterol, or the number of cocktails you’ll have after...
Ellis P. George Jr, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away at home Monday May 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife Brenda Joy Crane George.Born on March 27, 1953 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, he was a proud graduate of the University of Richmond, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.He made lifelong friends at the U of R; but...