Donna Yerdon Allen
May 20, 2016
The world has lost a bright soul. On Friday, May 20, 2016, Donna Ruth Webster Yerdon Allen died peacefully in her home. She was the devoted wife of the late David Alton Yerdon, who passed in 2000; and the late John David Allen, who passed in 2009.Born in Goshen, New York on September 26, 1942, Donna was a daughter of...
William Edward "Bill" Painter
May 18, 2016
Dr. William Edward “Bill” Painter, age 85, of Lynchburg, died surrounded by family on May 18, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born in Mt. Holly, N.C., the son of the late Isla Culp Painter and Egbert Leroy “Ed” Painter. He was also predeceased by younger sister, Barbara Ann Taylor, and a nephew, William Taylor.Bill attended Duke University where...
Lois Imogene Lyons
May 17, 2016
John and Melody McCorkhill and the Family of Lois Imogene Lyons announce with sadness her passing on May 17th, 2016, at the age of 90.Lois was born on October 22, 1925 in New Albany, Indiana.She was a homemaker and survived two military veterans, D.I. Rhoads, Retired Army and Earl O. Lyons retired Coast Guard.Lois is survived by her 3 daughters...
Robert "Bob" Adams
May 17, 2016
LTC (US Army, Ret), Robert Allan Adams, 69, of Goodview, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence. Bob was born on May 25, 1946 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He was the son of the late BG Carroll Edward Adams, Jr. and Dorothy Ronne Adams. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by the love...
Mary Bradley Conner
May 17, 2016
Mary Bradley Conner, 69, of Forest, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was the loving wife of Robert A. Conner.Mary was born in Pennsylvania on May 13, 1946, a daughter of the late James Bradley and Mary Henry Bradley. Mary owned her own real estate investments company that specialized in purchasing land and worked with her husband exploring various site...
Otis Isaac Megginson, Jr.
May 15, 2016
Otis Isaac Megginson, Jr., 74 quietly passed away at his residence in Lynchburg, VA on May 15, 2016.Born December 4, 1941, he was the son of the late Otis Isaac Megginson, Sr. and the late Antoinette Elaine Davis Anderson. Otis was a graduate of St. Emma Military Academy in Powhatan, VA; he proudly served his country in the United States...
Shirley Lee Powell Rosser Maddox
May 15, 2016
Shirley Lee Powell Rosser Maddox, 75, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2016.She was born on June 29, 1940, in Lynchburg to the late Wyatt Wilson Powell and the late Minnie Johnson Powell.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Owen William Rosser Jr. her second husband, Donald...
Walter Gilmer Carter, Jr.
May 14, 2016
Walter Gilmer Carter, Jr., 73 of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was the husband of Cindy Withers Carter.Born Tuesday, November 17, 1942 and raised in Bedford, he was a son of the late Walter G. Carter, Sr. and the late Agnes Ruff Carter.Walter worked at the Georgia Pacific paper mill...
Grace Stewart Mace
May 13, 2016
Grace Stewart Mace, 93, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles Warren Mace.Grace was born on December 25, 1922 in Marion, NC to the late Terrel Stewart and the late Lockie Buchanan. She was a long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Grace...
James Reynolds, Sr.
May 12, 2016
James “Doug” Douglas Reynolds, Sr., 65, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, May 12 2016. He was the husband of Brenda Irvin Reynolds for eleven years.Born in Lynchburg on September 17, 1950, Doug was a son of James Vivian and Connie Reynolds. He loved to work on cars, and was even a mechanic for NASCAR.Doug was preceded in death by...