James Carlton (J.C.) Winebarger

Feb 3, 2017

James Carlton “J.C.” Winebarger, 86, of Lynchburg passed away February 3, 2017. He was the husband of Joan Caudle Winebarger for 36 years.J.C. was the youngest child of the late Jason Leroy Winebarger and the late Sarah Smith Winebarger. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served as an airplane mechanic during the Korean War. Upon his...

Lula Delean Calhoun

Feb 2, 2017

Lula Delean Calhoun, 90, of Madison Heights, went to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, February 2, 2017.She was a retired employee of Terrell Mosely, and a faithful longtime member of College Hill Baptist Church where she served her Lord.She is survived by her nephew, Dante R. Williams of Rural Retreat; nieces, Cindy Calhoun of Lynchburg and Vivian Williams...

Mack Lee Arrington

Feb 1, 2017

Mack Lee Arrington, 84, of Bedford breathed his last breath in this world and passed peacefully into Heaven on Wednesday, February 1, at Oakwood Manor.  Known as “Mackie” to his close family and friends, he lived a simple, humble life and is much remembered for his frugality.  He saved every pennyMack was a renowned Bedford County dairy farmer and second...

Donald Lee Austin

Jan 31, 2017

Donald “Duck” Lee Austin, 69 of Lynchburg, Va  passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital   He was born on February 27, 1947 in  Newark, New Jersey to the late Lawrence and Constance Haley Austin. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Jackson Street United Methodist Church. Donald joined the United States Air Force...

Wesley Hogan

Jan 30, 2017

Wesley Hogan, 60, of Lynchburg, went home to be with our Lord on January 30, 2017. He was a beloved son of William “Bill” Hogan and the late Mary Forbes Hogan.He graduated from Brookville High Scholl in 1975, and subsequently received his Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1980.After his graduation, Wes accepted a position with...

William Hugh Hawley

Jan 28, 2017

William Hugh Hawley, 81, of Roanoke and Melbourne, FL died Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Florida. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.

Opal Townsend Nash

Jan 28, 2017

Opal Beatrice Townsend Nash, 92, died January 28, 2017 at Edley Home Care Lynchburg, Virginia.  She was born April 30, 1924 in Banner Elk, NC, a daughter of the late Sherman Townsend and Cora Townsend Norwood.  She was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, Hunter Everette Nash, two sisters, Vaden Townsend and Virgie Woodall and two brothers, Ralph and...

Gloria Katzen

Jan 28, 2017

Gloria Rubin Katzen Krauss, 83, of Moneta passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Franklin Health & Rehab. She was the loving wife of Arthur Krauss.Born on May 19, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Nathan Rubin and Deborah Gross Rubin.  Gloria loved to cook for her family, as well as swimming, listening to music, and going...

Ernest Dewitt “Pops” Ford, Jr.

Jan 27, 2017

Ernest DeWitt “Pops” Ford, Jr., 68, of Gladys died Friday, January 27, 2017.Pops was born July 23, 1948 in Lynchburg a son of the late Ernest DeWitt Ford, Sr. and Clara Catlett Ford. Pops was the retired owner of Ragnarok.He is survived by his three sons: Travis DeWitt Ford (Jennifer) of Gladys, Brandon Blake Ford, Sr. (Michelle) of Gladys, and...

Marjorie Heath Huband

Jan 27, 2017

Marjorie Heath Huband passed peacefully to be with the Lord Friday, January 27, 2017, in Lynchburg, Va. She was the wife of the late Douglas Lee Huband and the late Virgil Mercer.Born Thursday, November 19, 1931 in Benson, N.C., Marjorie was a daughter of the late Alvin Owen Heath and the late Myrtie Ellen Lee Heath and stepdaughter of the...