Russell Martin Breeden
Dec 24, 2017
Russell Martin Breeden of Rustburg, Va. departed this life on December 24, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1924 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Wesley and Nannie Bruffy Breeden. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Ruth Breeden Scott; stepfather, John Scott; his two brothers, Wesley and Odell Breeden; his first wife of 51 years, Betty Turner...
Doris Marie (Ree) Rose Cutshaw
Dec 22, 2017
Doris Marie (Ree) Rose Cutshaw, age 76, of Bedford, VA, transitioned to her heavenly home Friday, December 22, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. She was pre-deceased by her first husband, Lewis Paschal Rose and her second husband, Billy Joe Cutshaw.Doris was born July 29, 1941 in Bedford, Va., a daughter of the late Lonzi Overstreet and Gracie...
John R. Scudder
Dec 22, 2017
John R. Scudder, III, 59, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2017. He was the son of John R. Scudder, Jr. and the late Mary Clayton Scudder.In addition to his father, John is survived by two sisters, Cindy Scudder Freeman and Cathy Scudder Burke and her husband, David.A celebration of John’s life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday,...
Aulenia B Mcclure Scott
Dec 21, 2017
Aulenia McClure Scott, 79, of Roanoke, died Thurs., Dec. 21, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Lois T. Kendrick
Dec 20, 2017
Lois T. Kendrick, 92, of Bedford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Cardinal Senior Living. Lois was a loving mother and wife, and a wonderful grandmother. She enjoyed dancing, singing and being with her family.Lois was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Albert R. Kendrick, better known as Sam; her parents, Albert and Maggie Tuck; three sisters,...
Phillip Kerr
Dec 20, 2017
Phillip Eugene Kerr, 68, passed away on December 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1949 to the late George and Nancy Kerr.Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Ann Lyles Kerr; daughter Dawn Kerr Stanley, son Phillip Scott Kerr (Haley Bortzer); three grandchildren Paige, Carson, and Lilly; two sisters, one brother,...
Wanda June Collins
Dec 20, 2017
Wanda June Collins, 64, of Dublin, died Wed., Dec. 20, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Bruce Edward Eckert
Dec 19, 2017
Bruce E. Eckert, 57, of Forest passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.He was retired from BWXT with over 30 years of service.He was preceded in death by his father, John P. “Jack” Eckert.He is survived by his wife Dana Cocke Eckert; mother Constance Eckert; daughter Lindsay Eckert Klein and her husband, Matt of Forest, son John Brent Eckert of Fairfax,...
Earl Warren Keffer
Dec 19, 2017
Earl Warren Keffer, 66, of Vinton, died Tues., Dec. 19, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Otis Lee Watkins, Jr.
Dec 19, 2017
Otis Lee Watkins, Jr., 97, of Rustburg, VA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017.Born Saturday, May 1, 1920 in Rustburg, Doc was a son of the late Otis Lee Watkins, Sr., and the late Lula Hawkins Watkins.Doc was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Furlong Watkins; and 2 sisters, Laura Watkins Thompson and Elizabeth Watkins Phillips.Doc is...