Donna Gayle Deschene
Apr 18, 2018
Donna Glass Deschene, age 74, went to walk and dance with our Lord on April 18, 2018.Donna Gayle was born on July 28, 1943, in Lynchburg, Virginia, but grew up in Buena Vista, attending Parry McClure High School.She was preceded in death by her father, Otey Mapp Glass, Jr., her mother, Dorothy Price Glass, and aunt, Mildred Frances Price.Donna Gayle...
Virginia Morris Martin
Apr 18, 2018
Virginia Morris Martin, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Appomattox on December 18, 1923 to the late Joel and Chessie Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Layne Martin. He was her high school sweetheart and they were married for 46 years.She...
Robert Glenn Taylor, Iii
Apr 16, 2018
Robert “Robin” Glenn Taylor, III, of Lynchburg passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018.Robin was born in Lynchburg on May 23, 1942, the son of Robert Glenn Taylor, Jr. and Margaret Winfree Taylor. He is proceeded in death by his parents and a sister, Douglas Taylor Ford. Robin is survived by his sister Julia Taylor Howerton of Lynchburg, his brother...
Valoyce "Val" Johnson Walker
Apr 13, 2018
Valoyce “Val” Johnson Walker, 84, of Bedford Co., departed this life April 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Cauthorn, and her parents, Olaf and Virginia Johnson. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Trostel (Maynard) of Greeley, CO and her brother, Fred Johnson (Carol) of Pacific City, OR. She is also survived by...
John Paul Karl, Iii
Apr 11, 2018
John Paul “Scruffy” Karl, III, 64, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, April 11, 2018.John was born April 1, 1954 in Maryland, a son of the late John Paul Karl, Jr. and Dorothy Orr Karl. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.He is survived by his brother Douglas Earl Karl, Sr. and his wife Linda of Lynchburg,a nephew Douglas...
Melvin L. Stinnett
Apr 11, 2018
Melvin Loving Stinnett, 82, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, he was preceded in death by his parents Elderidge L. Stinnett and Blanch Mays Stinnett; brother, Roger Stinnett; sisters, Annie Campbell, Arlean Ness, and one great great-grandchild, Clinton Hayes. He was a devoted member of Tree of Life Church.Survivors include his loving wife...
Ray Allen Snead
Apr 10, 2018
Ray Allen Snead, 69 of Lynchburg Virginia entered into eternal rest at the Salem VA Medical Center. He was born in Campbell County on September 9, 1948 to the late Vera Royal Snead and the Late Charles Edward Snead. He was baptized on January 28, 2018 and was married 27 years to his loving wife Lauretta Dillard Snead (Bernice). He...
Gene "Cricket" Stevens
Apr 9, 2018
Gene Stevens (Cricket), 59, of Thaxton, passed away on April 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clettie and Jessie Stevens, and a brother, Junior Stevens. Surviving are his children, Jessica Nute (Jacob) of Vinton, Amy Stevens (Brian) of Roanoke, Devin Stevens (Katie) of Roanoke; sister, Debbie Layne (Tommy) of Bedford, Kenneth Stevens (Theresa) of Troutville, Jackie...
Lynn E. Blomquist
Apr 9, 2018
Lynn E. Blomquist, 47, of Forest, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018.A loving and beloved wife, daughter, and sister, Lynn’s unique and precious soul will be missed every day.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Star City Greyhound Adoptions, 2907 Mount Pleasant Blvd, Roanoke VA 24014.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dr. John Millard Gilkey
Apr 9, 2018
Dr. John Millard Gilkey died peacefully on, Monday, April 9, 2018 at home surrounded by his Family.Born on March 17, 1946, in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late John Millard Gilkey, Sr., and Margueritte Bodie Gilkey. He grew up in Marion, N.C. He then attended the University of NC at Chapel Hill for both undergraduate and medical...