John "Dan" Daniel Smith

Aug 1, 2015

John “Dan” Daniel Smith, 87, of Lynchburg died Saturday August 1, 2015. He was the beloved husband to Stella Ferguson Smith of Lynchburg and father and friend.Dan was born February 16, 1928 in Bedford County a son of the late Daniel Moxley Smith and Susan Mason Smith. Dan honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine...

Ida Goff Gregory

Aug 1, 2015

Ida Maria Goff Gregory, 86, of Coleman Falls died, Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Carriage Hill. She was the wife of the late James Lyle Gregory, Sr.Born April 6, 1929 in Bedford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Archibald Goff and Annie Maude Goff.Ida is also preceded in death by her son, James Lyle Gregory, Jr.; sisters,...

Ronda Lynn Wilson Crank

Jul 31, 2015

Ronda Lynn Wilson Crank, 51, of Madison Heights, lost her long battle with pancreatic cancer Friday, July 31, 2015 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Forrest Lynn Crank.Born October 20, 1963 in Vandenberg, California, she is the daughter of the late Henry Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Ann Hedrick Wilson.Ronda is also survived by her children: Tyler Lynn...

Lois Jane Ahrens Mason

Jul 31, 2015

Lois Jane Ahrens Mason, of Bedford, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. She was the loving wife of John William Mason, Jr.Born in Westwood, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Ahrens and Ethel Clark Ahrens. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Warren Ahrens.In addition to her husband, Lois is survived by her step-son;...

Mabel Louise Davis Alleman

Jul 29, 2015

Mabel Alleman , 84, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015.  She was the wife of Paul Simon  Alleman, for 62 years.Born Tuesday, September 02, 1930 in Chambersburg, PA, Mabel was a daughter of the late Luther Monroe Davis and the late Mae Sword Davis.In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by a brother, Garnet Davis.In addition...

Terry Renee Gum

Jul 29, 2015

Terry Reneé Gum, 45, of Louisa, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Taylor, of Lynchburg; her two sons, Jesse Kirby and Cody Gum; her sister, Michelle Carroll.A Memorial Service for Terry was held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at Timberlake Baptist Church.

Walter Henry Stinnett

Jul 29, 2015

Walter Henry Stinnett, 101, of Lynchburg, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife, Virginia Petts Stinnett, of 76 years on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.Born July 30, 1913 in Buchanan, Va.; Walter was a son of the late Walter Eldridge and Maude Elizabeth Cavanaugh Stinnett of Eagle Rock, Va.Walter is survived by his son, Robert Stinnett (Mary)...

Elwood Franklin Magann

Jul 27, 2015

Elwood “Butch” Franklin Magann, of Lynchburg died Monday July 27, 2015 at his home, he was the devoted husband of Rachel Woody Magann.Butch was born in Lynchburg on August 7, 1946 a son of the late Frank Howard Magann and the late Ruby Viar Magann. Butch honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a retired construction foreman.In...

Olaf Olev Kivistik

Jul 27, 2015

Olaf Olev Kivistik, 87, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community.He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Kivistik. He is survived by his two sons, Michael and Andrew by previous marriage, daughter-in-law Julia and by special friend Margot Frank.Olaf was born in Estonia and went to Canada in 1947 as a war refugee.   He...

Martha Dianne Leftwich Austin

Jul 27, 2015

Martha “Dianne” Leftwich Austin, 67 of Huddleston, went to be with her lord and savior on  Monday, July 27, 2015. She was born in Bedford on July 18, 1948. A daughter of the late Letcher Ralph “Bunt” Leftwich and Mary Elizabeth Bates Leftwich. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her two brothers, James Letcher Leftwich...