Shirley Marie Pearce
Apr 27, 2016
Shirley Marie Presley Pearce, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.Born on June 9, 1937, she was a daughter of the late William and Louise Presley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Marie Pearce; and three brothers.Left behind to cherish Shirley’s memory are her children, Deborah Coleman and her...
Patricia Ida Peloso Perrin
Apr 26, 2016
Patricia Ida Perrin, 92, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 12 p.m., with Rev. Monsignor Michael D. McCarron officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To...
Stuart Wayne Bobbitt
Apr 26, 2016
Stuart Wayne Bobbitt, 61, of Bedford passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Born October 8, 1954; he was a son of Joanne Whorley Bobbitt and the late Junior Thomas Bobbitt.Wayne was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who provided for his family for many years.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Gayle Dooley Bobbitt; a special...
June Rosser Penick
Apr 26, 2016
June Rosser Penick departed this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Lynchburg General Hospital at the age of 74.June was born on June 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents Goldie Mayo Calloway and Joseph Irving Rosser.She is survived by her loving devoted husband of 54 years, Eugene Hudson Penick, Sr. of the...
Betty Jacqulyn Carroll
Apr 26, 2016
Betty Jacqulyn Carroll, 83, of Bedford died Tuesday, April 26, 2016.Born Friday, June 3, 1932, in Bristol, VA, Betty was daughter of the late T. Perryman and Beatrice Carroll.In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas P. Carroll, Jr., and a sister, Kathryn C. Brooks.Betty is survived by a brother, William M. Carroll and...
Judith Lorraine Collie Holland
Apr 25, 2016
Judith Lorraine Collie Holland, affectionately called either “Judy” or “mama”, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 25, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital at the age of 62.Judy was born on December 7, 1953 in Richmond, VA. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Alfred Lee Collie and Georgia Payton Collie, a beloved brother, Steve “Scuba”...
George Bradley Taylor, Jr.
Apr 25, 2016
George Bradley “Brad” Taylor Jr., 52, of Rustburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday. April 25, 2016.Brad was born in Lynchburg on August 27, 1963 a son of the late George Bradley Taylor Sr. and Joyce Lafurne Phelps. He graduated from Rustburg High School class of 1981. Shortly after graduation Brad married Mitzi Childress whom he was married...
Brian Adam Noakes
Apr 24, 2016
Brian Adam Noakes, 53, died at his home in Bedford, Virginia on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Alison Douglas Noakes was his wife for 32 years, and his best friend and lover for 37 years.Brian was born December 5, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi, a son of Ada Marie Lake and the late Douglas Winfrey Noakes. He worked as a truck driver...
Walter Clinton Blankenship, Jr.
Apr 24, 2016
Walter C. Blankenship, Jr. of Forest, 69, went to be with his Lord on April 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter C. and Jessie Grimmett Blankenship.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Violet Maddox Blankenship; brother, Herbert Blankenship of Poca, WV; mother-in-law, Mary Maddox; sister-in-law, Jewel (Mark) Newman; three brothers-in-law, Alfred Jr., Steve...
Owen Kenneth Owens
Apr 23, 2016
Owen Kenneth Owens, 78, of Lynchburg, Va., found eternal peace Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was the loving husband of Jean Bachelor Owens.Owen was born in Wilson County, N.C. on Setpember 4, 1937, a son of Bennie William Owens and Martha Thelma Owens. He was a graduate of Charles L. Coon High School. Owen had a fulfilling career as an...