Rufus Julian Trent, Sr.

Apr 13, 2019

Rufus Julian Trent, Sr., 79, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2019.He was born on December 21, 1939 in Appomattox, Va., a son of the late Almond Julian Trent and the late Naomi Abbott Trent.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carla Womack Trent and his brothers Richard and Jerry...

Kathleen Richardson Greene

Apr 12, 2019

Kathleen “Kay” Richardson Greene, 96, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2019, following a brief battle with cancer, at her home at the Summit in Lynchburg, VA, where she resided for more than 15 years and was one of its first residents.She was born on November 22, 1922, in Buna, TX, youngest of the eight daughters and two sons of...

Lois J. Mccartney

Apr 12, 2019

Lois J. McCartney, 84, of Forest, is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lois was born on March 8, 1935 in Painesville, Ohio and lived in the Lynchburg area for 40 years. Lois was a medical technologist for 21 years. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Mrs. McCartney worked at Lake County Hospital in Ohio and...

Nathan William Faidley

Apr 11, 2019

Nathan William Faidley, 28, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. Born Sunday, May 06, 1990 in Bedford, VA, Nathan was the son of David Faidley and Carol Anne Hynes.Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Karl Faidley. He is survived by his parents and four siblings, Anne, Stephen, Laura, and Hannah, and his grandparents, Dorothy Faidley and...

Elizabeth Edna Straehle Stahl

Apr 9, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Edna Straehle Stahl, 86, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019.A little more than 66 years ago Betty and Ed married and raised eight children in Wilmington, DE. Over the years, she enjoyed camping vacations and traveling around the country with her family. She was a skilled and admired baker who was much loved for her homemade breads,...

Margaret Twark Dudek

Apr 9, 2019

Margaret (Marge) Twark Dudek, age 101, died April 9, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia.  She was born on November 16, 1917 in Atwater, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Johnny) Adelbert Dudek, Sr., her parents, and her six brothers and sisters.Marge was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Jack, and his...

Joan Berckman Shephard

Apr 8, 2019

Joan Berckman Shephard, 83, of Madison Heights died Monday, April 8, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 43 years, William Pendleton “Penny” Shephard.Mrs. Shephard was born July 23, 1935, in Guilford County, N.C., a daughter of the late James Hester Berckman and Othalia Bozeman Berckman.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Van S....

Rev. Dr. Harry E. Braxton

Apr 8, 2019

Rev. Dr. Harry E. Braxton Jr., former Pastor of Level Run Baptist Church entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his residence.He was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Harry E. and Deaconess Dorothy Braxton.Dr. Braxton leaves to cherish his memories and legacy, his loving and devoted wife, Minister Pearl Braxton. Beloved children; Harry E. Braxton...

Lana Sue Gilbert Estes

Apr 8, 2019

Lana Sue Gilbert Estes, 73, of Lynchburg, died in her sleep on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was the loving wife of William David “Dave” Estes.Lana was born January 25, 1946 in New Castle, Ind., the youngest of  five children of the late Dr. Robert Lee Gilbert and Mae Rife Gilbert.  She was predeceased by her next older brother, Steve...

Sharon Burks Cox

Apr 7, 2019

Sharon Burks Cox, 68, passed on from this life peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019.She was a loving wife of Benny Cox and a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She lived her life in the Lynchburg area and worked for Centra Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for 45 years. Sharon was loved dearly by those who knew her and...