On October 25, 2017, Eugene (Gene) James Vanderbilt, III, beloved husband of Ann Clemons Vanderbilt, cherished stepfather of Kimberly (Brian) Baker and Ryan (Kati) Stuller, loving step grandfather of Mckenna and Nicholas Baker and Adeline and Hudson Stuller. Also survived by a sister Mary-Lynne (Bruce) Campbell, and Barbara King and a brother Jonathan.Born December 8, 1944 in Tarrytown, NY, Gene...
Esther Hodges Gordon, 67, of Evington, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was the wife of Richard Lee Gordon for 51 years.Esther was born December 23, 1949 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Hodges and Gertrude Hodges Mullins.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three daughters: Virginia Crouch of Evington, Lisa Keesee (Chris)...
Dr. Thomas T. Upshur, IV, 102, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his home. He was born February 22, 1915 in Sumter, S.C., a son of the late William Brown Upshur and Caroline Martin Upshur. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Betsy Cox Upshur, and all 6 of his siblings.Dr. Upshur grew up in...
Richard B. Culp, 80, went to be with the Lord on 20 October 2017. Originally from Minnesota, he graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he met Karen, his wife of 57 years, and he earned his graduate degree from the Johns Hopkins University. He served our country in the US Army for 23 years, with two tours in Vietnam,...
Shirley B. Hawkins, 95, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was the wife of the late Otis Lee Hawkins.Born Monday, December 26, 1921 in Lynchburg, Shirley was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Lankford and the late Evelyn Miller Lankford.Shirley is survived by her sons, Charles H. Boothe, and his wife Linda, of Rustburg, Larry Boothe,...
Jane Fry, 88, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born December 14, 1928, the fourth daughter of the late Lloyd Homer Fry and the late Annie Lanham Fry. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her siblings, Theresa Fry Verdinella, Mary Elisabeth Fry, and Lloyd Homer “Joe” Fry, Jr. She is...
Betty Jane Moore, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Bentley Commons in Lynchburg, Va.Born on February 18, 1932, in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late George E. and Ella F. Bogert. She was the wife of the late Larry D. Moore. Betty is survived by two daughters, Janice Wells...
Elizabeth “Betsy” Goode Owen died peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Westminster-Canterbury in Lynchburg.Betsy was born June 11, 1925 in San Francisco, the only child of Helen Beckler Goode and Colonel Paul Ryan Goode (US Army). She spent her childhood in several states, wherever her father’s postings took the family; she attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and received...
Randall Scott Greene, recently of Lynchburg passed away October 16, 2017. Randy was unmarried, untroubled, joyful in life, caring in thought, wise in counsel, stubborn in will generous in spirit and a joy to his family and friends.The second son of Hartley and Novella Greene, Randy is survived by his brother, Tim, two sisters, Becky and Robin, and numerous aunts,...
Ruby Pannell Morgan, 78, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late William Owen Morgan, Sr.Ruby was born December 1, 1938 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Joshua Pannell and Sally Snead Pannell. She was a member of Christ Chapel Baptist Church.She is survived by one daughter, Antionette; six sons: ...