Leland Clyde Brumfield, 52 of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at University of Virginia Hospital.He was born Tuesday, April 4, 1961 in Richmond, the son of the late Joyce Noel Brumfield. Leland served his country in the Marine Corps and faithfully attended Leesville Road Baptist Church. Surviving are his children: Sarah Brumfield and Aaron Brumfield, two sisters: Dianne...

James Arnold Kolberg, 66, of Lynchburg died Monday March 26, 2012. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Lee Kolberg for 21 years.James was born June 10, 1945 in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Aloysius Kolberg and the late Celia Tomczak Kolberg. James worked as the Maintenance Supervisor for Griffin Pipe Foundry and loved animals and was an...

Matthew Cleo Hill, 19 of Goodview died Saturday, November 5, 2011 from injuries received in an automobile accident. His grandmother, Betty J. Johnston died in the same accident.Matthew was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 28, 1991. He was a graduate of Staunton River High School and an employee of Wal Mart. He will be remembered for his love...

Freda Sarris Best, 89, of Forest died on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was the wife of the late Harold Olin Best. Born on October 1, 1922 in Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George Sarris and the late Theologia Ingle Sarris.Freda was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and was retired from the Virginia Department of...

Luther Ray Okes, Sr., 74, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was the husband of Helen Lawson Okes for 34 years.Born Saturday, March 06, 1937 in Ellison, VA, Luther was a son of the late Carl Owen Okes and Ruby Basham Okes.In addition to his wife, Luther is survived by three sons; Luther Ray Okes, Jr., and...

Jimmy Lee Blevins, 71, of Vernon Hill and formerly of Moneta, passed away Friday Jan. 27, 2012. For the past 26 years, Jim was the Postmaster at Hardy Contract Station at Westlake, The love of God, and his family, friends and customers all made his world complete.Jim is survived by two sons, Jimmy Lee (Bobby) and Clint; three brothers, Bobby...

Nellie Flood Harris, 92, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, October 27, 2013. She was the wife of James W. \"Red\" Harris for sixty-six years. She was born in Tye River, VA on September 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Thomas Flood and the late Verna Metts Flood.In addition to her husband, Nellie is survived by one daughter, Rev. Tracey...

The world was a brighter place when God sent His angel, Leslie Colleen Hays, to us for two short days. Born Thursday, January 12, 2012 and returned to heaven Saturday, January 14, 2012; Leslie received an outpouring of love during her brief time here on earth. Those blessed to call Leslie family are her parents, Christopher Taylor Hays and Jacinda...

Robert Clare Ruff, 77, of Thaxton, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by a daughter Renee Czapla and her husband, David of Fair Haven, MI; also two grandchildren, Shannon and Samantha. Robert retired from the US Army as a Sgt. Major with 42 years of service, after retiring he became a volunteer for the Bedford...

Makaelyn Belle Staples went to be with the angels on October 13th 2012. She was the daughter of Jessica Frye and Brandon Staples of Lynchburg, Va. Makaelyn is survived by her maternal grandparents, Leonard & Valerie Frye of Madison Heights, paternal grandparents, Bruce & April Staples of Lynchburg, maternal great-grandmothers, Gertrude Frye of Lynchburg and Bonnie Falls of Amherst, paternal...