Gil Cartagena Puzon, 81, of Lynchburg, Va. died peacefully at his home on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was the husband of Paulita Puzon of 63 years.Born on July 19, 1937 in Santa Rosa Laguna, Philippines, he was one of six children.He is survived by his brothers, Francisco and Manny Puzon; daughters, Grace Puzon, Gilda Cadieux (Eddie), Glennis Escobar (Gary),...
Robert “Bob” Josiah Freeman of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 1, 2019 at the age of 66, after a prolonged illness.Bob was born on February 21, 1953 in Portsmouth, Va. to Josiah and Jean Freeman. He graduated from Churchland High School where he received numerous accolades, and later served as a police officer in Portsmouth for 6 years. Bob...
Jimmy “Dustin” Browning, 35, of Lynchburg, died Friday March 1, 2019.A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.Tharp Funeral home & Crematory Madison Heights is assisting the family.To View Tribute Video Please Click Here
Kirk Jeffrey Holloway, 55, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2019. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.Kirk served honorably in the Air Force as an Airman 1st Class, having trained as a Metal Fabricating Specialist. He used his training obtained while enlisted to build a successful career as a welder....
Bransen Lee “Breezo Louie” Garrison, 18, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019.He was born on October 20, 2000 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg to Verronnica M. Stocksdale and Thomas E. Garrison, III.Bransen loved life and was loved by many. He had a passion for music, fashion, video games, basketball, and making others...
Peter Lindsey Holman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 65. Peter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was generous of spirit and continually thought of the well-being of others. Throughout his life he maintained a passion for learning and enjoyed sharing his discoveries and knowledge of his...
Esmond Harris Brightwell, 94, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, February 28, 2019. He passed in the same house that he was born in, after a lengthy illness. Born November 20, 1924 in Madison Heights, he was a son of Harmon Leon and Lessie Jane Mays Brightwell.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles Davidson, Harmon...
Laurence “Larry” Joseph Fournier, 67, of Lynchburg died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at U.V.A. Hospital in Charlottesville.Larry was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 24, 1951, a son of Louis Fournier and his late wife, Emily Kasick Fournier. Larry worked at many area establishments and was (among other things) a great bartender, in the old-school sense of someone who...
John Foster Heckman, 92, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.John was born to Arthur and Cecil Foster Heckman on January 16, 1927, in Chambersburg, Pa. He married Laura Elizabeth Etter on June 23, 1951, in Chambersburg Pa. The majority of their lives were spent serving others in Lynchburg at Thomas Road Baptist Church and by...
Larry Richard Buchanan, 73, of Rustburg, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 after a lengthy illness.He was a devoted family man and retired from B & W after 30 years of service. He was an outdoorsman, gardener, and fisherman. He was a “Trout Master” and a son of a coal miner from Abbs Valley,...