Joseph Watkins Charlton, Jr.

Feb 3, 2019

On Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2:23 p.m., God called home, his beloved son Joseph Watkins Charlton, Jr., he was born on August 1, 1953 to Orietha E. Payne and Joseph W. Charlton, Sr., who precedes him in death along with brothers, Kenneth Charlton and Andre Charlton.“Joe”, “June” or “Hook” to many friends, he enjoyed the simple things in life...

Newton Alexander “Pete” Cofflin

Feb 3, 2019

Newton Alexander “Pete” Cofflin, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was the husband of Betty S. Cofflin for 57 years.Pete was born on April 3, 1937 in Amherst County, Va., the youngest son of the late Lewis Gordon Cofflin and the late Nettie Roberts Cofflin.Pete served our great nation as a member...

Robert Dennis Keaton

Feb 3, 2019

Robert Dennis Keaton, 69, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.Born December 9, 1949, he was a son of Dixie Baughn Keaton and the late Charles E. Keaton.In addition to his mother Robert is survived by his wife, Betsy Keaton; children, Paige Keaton Snow (Jody), Robbie Keaton (Jennifer), and Michael Keaton (Angie); grandchildren, Taylor Lethcoe, Haleigh Keaton, Ella Keaton,...

Yvonne Lee Slusher

Feb 2, 2019

Yvonne Lee Slusher, 36, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born January 10, 1983 in Johnstown, Pa., and was a daughter of William “Pat” Slusher (Linda Faye) and Margie Mays McCormick (Larry “Tootie”).Yvonne was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She spent her days coaching her girls in softball, on the lake, camping, and...

Johnny Lee Shepard

Feb 2, 2019

Johnny Lee Shepard, 66, of Lynchburg died February 2, 2019.He is preceded in death by his brother, Freddie J. Shepard.He is survived by his mother Sally Shepard, father Robert Shepard, brother Robert Shepard and wife Vicky, son Gregory Glenn Shepard, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.He loved fishing. He was retired from Schewel Furniture Company as a salesman.A Memorial...

Samuel Edward Pannell

Feb 2, 2019

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4 KJV)Samuel Edward Pannell, affectionally known as “Butch” departed peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at home.He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Evangelette...

Betty Jean Light White

Feb 1, 2019

Betty Jean Light White, 86, of Bedford, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, February 1, 2019.  Betty was an incredible wife, mom, grandmother and lady.  For those that knew her, Betty left an everlasting impression.  She has always put others before herself and would do anything she could to help anyone in need.  Any of her family knew, if...

Robert Anderson Staton

Feb 1, 2019

Robert Anderson Staton of Lynchburg, Virginia died February 1, 2019. He was the husband of Fay Moyer Staton for 57 years.Mr. Staton was born March 7, 1937 in Lynchburg, son of Henry Anderson Staton and Floy Tomlinson Staton and stepmother Lena Hudson Staton.He graduated from Brookville High School, and with determination and hard work he became a licensed architect, opening...

Mary Lynn Brown

Feb 1, 2019

Mary Lynn Brown, 73, of Amherst, died on Friday, February 1, 2019.Born on October 23, 1945 in New Martinsville, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Dorothy A. Keifer Guthrie and the late Robert Guthrie.She was a 1967 graduate of West Virginia University and later received two masters degrees in education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University....

Alfred Emil White

Jan 31, 2019

Mr. Alfred Emil White, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully the evening of 31 January, one month shy of his 95th birthday. Born February 28, 1924, Al was the youngest of 3 children of the late Herbert and Mary Elizabeth White. Losing his father at an early age, Al and his siblings were raised in Lynchburg by their mother; a...