Douglas Obrian Petty

Mar 15, 2025

Douglas Obrian Petty, 41, departed this life on Saturday March 15, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1983, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Brenda Petty Irving and Douglas Leon Pannell.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jake and Mildred Petty and his paternal grandparents, Marie Prunty and James Pannell. Additionally, he was preceded in death by his late...

Hunter Daniel Wood

Mar 15, 2025

Hunter Daniel Wood 20, of Thaxton, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, after a very brief illness. He was born in Bedford, VA on April 4, 2004. He is the son of Tracy Lynn Dooley and William Edward Wood. Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfather Ed Wood.

Hunter loved the outdoors and spending time in it. He enjoyed...

Donald Lee Wheeler

Mar 14, 2025

Donald Lee Wheeler, 73, of Scottsville, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness, with his wife by his side. In his final days and weeks, he was surrounded by many loved ones and dear friends.

Donald was born February 2, 1952, in Charlottesville, Va. to the late John Daniel Wheeler,...

Robert Lewis Spinner

Mar 13, 2025

Robert Lewis Spinner “Bubba” of 1501 Blackburn Street Lynchburg, Va transitioned to be with the Lord on March 13, 2025, at the Summit Health and Rehab. He was born in Bedford County, Va on February 8, 1951, to the late Clarence Roosevelt Spinner, Sr. and Helen Harris Spinner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers,...

Daniel Kenneth Lehman

Mar 13, 2025

Daniel Kenneth Lehman, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 13, 2025.

Dan was born on October 16, 1964, in Hollywood, Florida, to the late Kenneth and Beverly Lehman.

In addition to Dan's parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Bridget Lehman.

Dan is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brenton and Aimee Lehman; grandchildren, Charlotte,...

Martha Sanchez Alvarez

Mar 12, 2025

Martha Sanchez Alvarez, 95, of Forest, Virginia, was born into eternal life on the morning of March 12, 2025. She was the widow of the love of her life, Adolfo Alvarez, and was married to him for nearly 50 years.

Surviving are her daughters and sons in law, Susan and Danny Nelson, Lorraine and Craig Posey. Grandchildren, Carynne and Jonathan Posey.

Born...

Bernard Clyde "Bunny" Key

Mar 12, 2025

Bernard Clyde “Bunny” Key, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born and raised in Bedford, VA. Bunny was one of sixteen children from Willie Austin Key and Callie Croft Key. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Ruby Dooley Key; six...

Walter Wayne Watson

Mar 12, 2025

Walter Wayne Watson 76, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Jacob Owen Watson and Margaret Louise Watson.

He was born on April 4, 1948, in Bedford, Virginia. He attended School at Liberty High School then pursued his journeyman’s license at CVCC.

He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Marie Eagle...

Kiara Bryant

Mar 11, 2025

Kiara Bryant, 36, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

The family will receive friends for a public visitation Friday, March 14, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, from 6 - 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 4:30 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel.

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Elnora Lilly Marion

Mar 11, 2025

Elnora Lilly Hottinger Marion, 94, of Cumberland, Virginia, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Berkshire Health and Rehab. She was born on April 26, 1930, in Louisa, Virginia, to the late Charles Andrew Hottinger and Lilly Edith Battaile Hottinger. In addition to her parents Elnora was preceded in death by her Husband, Dewey William Marion; son, Charles Rex Marion;...