Shirley North Smith

Jun 11, 2018

Shirley Jean North Smith, 91, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 11, 2018.  She was the loving wife of the late Donald H. Meyers and the late Emory R. Smith. Born March 26, 1927 in Selinsgrove, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn Gemberling North. Shirley was a faithful member of...

James Edward Sines, Jr.

Jun 10, 2018

James Edward Sines, Jr. 58 of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1959 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late James Edward Sines, Sr. and Annie Isabel Overstreet Sines. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James E. “Shorty” Sines, III.James was...

Izella Kaye Hurst Laidman

Jun 9, 2018

Ms. Izella Kaye Hurst Laidman, age 74 of Roanoke, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 9th, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Kaye, to those who knew her, was born October 28, 1943 to Christie “Ted” Hurst and Izella Marjorie Smith Hurst in Pulaski, Va.  Kaye grew up in Pulaski, graduating Pulaski High School class of 1962.  While...

Jennifer L. Downey Vasser

Jun 9, 2018

Jennifer Downey Vasser, 53, of Big Island, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born in Big Island, VA on July 31, 1964. She is the daughter of James Edward Downey, Jr. and Patricia Ramsey Downey.Jennifer was a very loving and compassionate woman. She loved the outdoors, especially gardening, planting flowers, camping, playing music and spending time with...

Dustin Owen Mcfaden

Jun 7, 2018

Dustin Owen McFaden, 40 of Goode, found peace in the merciful arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born in Bedford, Co. on March 8, 1978. He is the son of Wanda Garraghty Morris and husband, Wayne and Bev McFaden and wife, Beverly.Dustin loved the outdoors and God’s creation, from Hunting, Fishing, driving fast cars especially Mustang’s....

Benjamin Andrew James

Jun 7, 2018

Benjamin Andrew James, 33, of Lynchburg died Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was the husband to Shaina James.Ben was born in Remseck, Germany on a U.S. military installation on August 25, 1984 a son of Rafael Rivera James and Susan James both of Fayetteville, NC. He served his country in the U.S. Army, having served tours in both Iraq and...

James V. Hyler

Jun 7, 2018

James V. “Bo” Hyler, 85, of Lynchburg was called to his Heavenly Home on June 7, 2018.Mr. Hyler is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda Mann Hyler, a daughter Donna Hyler, a son James Michael Hyler, both of the Atlanta, Georgia area; three grandchildren, Stephanie Michelle Ross, Kristen Nicole Hyler, and Lindsey Jordan Hyler also from the...

Leonard Erick Norberg, Iii

Jun 6, 2018

Leonard Erick Norberg, III, 74, of Lynchburg passed away at Guggenheimer Hospice on June 6, 2018. He was the husband of 48 years to Mary Ellen Goff Norberg.He was born on November 30, 1943 to the late Leonard Erick Norberg and Madeline McLane Norberg. Erick was preceded in death by two sisters Joan L. Norberg and Linda N. Collins.Erick retired...

Allen Carr

Jun 6, 2018

Allen Wayne Carr, 68, passed away on June 6, 2018, in Lynchburg.Services will be held at Altavista Memorial Park in Altavista, VA, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.He retired from Heiners Bakery and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.Allen is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Carr; his mother, Helen King Carr; a sister, Linda...

Jillian Jones

Jun 5, 2018

Jillian Cody Jones, “Jill”, 75, of Lynchburg, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.Born in Flushing, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Francoise Cody. The eldest of five siblings, she was raised primarily in Connecticut and had most fond memories of summers spent in Cape Cod, sailing and traveling New England with...