Carl Sexton
Jun 15, 2016
Carl Bryant Sexton, 71, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Carl was born December 22, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late William Fillmore Sexton and Lillian Marie Blackburn Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, William Gregory Sexton and his sister, Linda Karen DeYoung. He proudly...
Louise Steadman
Jun 14, 2016
Louise Steadman, 85, of Lynchburg departed this life Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She was the wife of the late James Steadman.Louise was born May 21, 1931, in Buckingham County, Va., a daughter of the late Willis Wright and Esther Johnson Wright. She is survived by a sister, Lockie Burns; eight children, Larry Wright (Dorothy), Tony Wright, Sheila Wright, James Steadman,...
Ruth Ann Riley Latham
Jun 11, 2016
Ruth Ann Riley Latham, 86, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab. She was the loving wife of the late Almon Leon Latham, Sr.In addition to her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Almon Leon Latham, Jr.Left behind to cherish Ruth’s memory are her son, Wayne Latham and his...
Raymond Bernard Lenco
Jun 10, 2016
Raymond B. Lenco, 80, died of congestive heart failure on Friday, June 10, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Lenco was born in VanVooris, PA., and grew up in Washington, PA.He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. After serving in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he became a technical representative for such firms as G.E., Mitre, Page and...
Lillie Gibson Spain
Jun 10, 2016
Lillie Gibson Spain, 78, of Lynchburg, died Friday, June 10, 2016. She was the wife of Simmons Stephen Spain, Sr. for 53 years.Lillie was born in Pekin, N.C. on September 11, 1937 to the late Will James Gibson and the late Della Mae Chamberlain Gibson. At a young age, her family relocated to Georgetown, S.C., which became her hometown. Lillie...
William "Bill" Barney Duval
Jun 9, 2016
William Barney “Bill” Duval, Jr. 90, of Forest, VA passed away June 9, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Gertrude Virginia Simpson Duval for 67 years and 11 months.Bill was born in Forest April 10, 1926 the son of the late William B. Duval, Sr., and Mabel S. Duval. He was a former co-owner of Duval...
Roman Lipp
Jun 7, 2016
Roman Lipp , 84, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, June 7, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joseph W. Puckette
Jun 5, 2016
Joseph West Puckette, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Altavista, on March 16, 1946. Joe loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He was a Brick Mason for many years. He also loved all sports but was a huge fan of Virginia Tech, Miami Dolphins, and NASCAR.Joe is survived...
Joe Allen Arrowood
Jun 5, 2016
Joe Allen Arrowood, 84, adored by all who loved him, was born on April 13, 1932, in Hitchins, Kentucky and died on June 5th, 2016 in Lynchburg, Virginia. The second of thirteen children, he was born to Benjamin Franklin Arrowood and Muriel (Mearl) Duvall, Joe had vivid memories of a loving childhood, and he passed that love on every day...
William “Bill” Edward Barr, Jr.
Jun 5, 2016
William “Bill” Edward Barr Jr., 86, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was the husband of the late Helen Marie Mansfield Barr.Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on July 20, 1929; William was the son of the late William Edward Barr, Sr. and Gertrude Gaffney Barr. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy-Kings Point as an Officer, served...