Willie Joseph Arrington, Jr., 77, of Rocky Mount died Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Franklin Health & Rehab Center. Born Sunday, March 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Willie Joseph Arrington, Sr. and Minnie Bates Arrington. He was the loving husband of his late wife, Joyce Sloan Arrington, for 55 years.In addition to his parents and...

Leonard Calvin McGann, 61, of Lynchburg, passed into the light August 12, 2013. His parents, Dickie and Dorothy McGann greeted him with love. He married Ms. Kitty in 1991 and she will keep him close as she cares for the life they built together. His daughter, Amber Waite, lives in Florida with husband, Tim; and sons, William and Ben live...

Raymond Aubrey Pendleton, 82, passed away at the VA Medical Center on April 27, 2011. Born in Bedford County, May 19, 1928, he was the son of the late William and Annie Pendleton.In addition to his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his sister, Lorene Wade; his brothers, Robert, Leroy, and Paul Pendleton.Surviving is his wife of 53 years,...

Mary Elizabeth Tyree Stinnett Mary Elizabeth Tyree Stinnett (Granny) Madison Heights, VA. died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 just three days after her 99th birthday.  She was the widow of Louis E. Stinnett, Sr.  Granny was a people person and was always willing to give help to anyone who was in need. She was an excellent cook and fed school children...

Deborah Lynne King, 65, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Deborah 'Debbie' Ann Wilmer, 52, of Lynchburg died suddenly at her home Sunday, August 1, 2010. She was born in Lynchburg, July 25, 1958 to Louise Wooten Wilmer and the late Tracy V. Wilmer Sr.She is survived by her daughter Brandy Lynn Elliott and fiancé, Robert J. Guthrie Jr., granddaughter Chasidy Elliott-Coleman of Hurt, parents, Louise Wilmer Tyndall and Lloyd...

Joseph Carson Campbell, 65, of Madison Heights died Tuesday October 18, 2011.Joe was born April 26, 1946 in Amherst County a son of the late Robert Lee Campbell and Ada Sprouse Campbell of Madison Heights. Joe honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Disabled Veterans of America.In addition to his mother he is...

Dorothy \"Dot\" Markham Garrett, Lynchburg, died October 9, 2013, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. She was the wife of the late Nelson Nicholas Garrett for 45 years. Born on February 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Gracie Markham.Dot was preceded in death by five brothers: Hayden, Arnold, Allen, Arthur and Dillard Markham; and three sisters:...

Mary Stover Dills, 88, of Moneta, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village, Runk & Pratt. She was born on February 22, 1923 in Myerstown, PA. A daughter of the late Raymond John Stover and Edna Walborn Stover. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Neva Kathryn Miller and...

Millard Fillmore Hanger Jr., \"Papa Millard\", 81, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ Wednesday, August 31, 2011.  He was the husband of the late Marjorie Vest Hanger. Born December 16, 1929 in Detroit Michigan, the son of the late Millard F. Hanger Sr. and Viola E. Mayer. He was a science teacher...