Robert D. \"R. D.\" Withers, Sr., 90, of Rustburg, departed this life to join his heavenly family on May 15, 2010, at his home.  He fought a long courageous battle with cancer and now he is at peace.  He was the husband of the late Marie Campbell Withers.Born in Campbell County on August 12, 1919, he was the son of...

William Howard (Bill) Richardson, of Lynchburg died Monday, October 25, 2010. He was born April 6, 1920 in Locust Gap, PA, son of the late John H. and Laura M. Richardson.Bill was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Jane Young Richardson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Frank Whitehouse and his two...

Palmer Neal Cardwell, 92, of Forest died on Monday, January 04, 2010.  He was the husband of LoRena Feagan Cardwell.  Palmer was born on September 22, 1917 in Campbell County, a son of the late Sally Kitt Drinkard Cardwell and the late Neal Dixon Cardwell.In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Virginia Cardwell Wilson and her...

Ruth Elizabeth Hart Butler, 94, died Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Halcyon Hospice House in Atlanta, GA. Ruth was born January 12, 1919, in Waycross, GA, the daughter of Leon Eugene Hart, Sr. and Georgia May (Tubbs) Hart.Funeral services for Ruth Hart Butler will be held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 3, 2013 under the direction of Tharp Funeral Home of...

After a brief illness, Earle Westgate Putnam, 84, of Lynchburg, formerly of Fairfax, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Springfield, Vermont on June 27, 1928, the son of the late Lewis Adrian and Edith Milner Putnam. Earle is survived by: Margaret Reed Putnam, his wife of 60 years; his daughter, Eleanor...

Maxine Davis Peters, 79, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was the wife of the late Paul S. Peters.Maxine was born Monday, June 19, 1933 in Reusens, a daughter of the late Thelbert Davis and the lateThelma Norvell Davis.   She was a member of Northside...

Sandra May Saunders, 59, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Harold R. Saunders.Born in Lynchburg, September 20, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Cecil R. Saunders and Eva R. Saunders.In addition to her husband, Sandra is survived by her children, Christopher Saunders and wife, Stacey, Tammy Saunders and...

Arlene Dunn Martin, 81, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, September 23, 2011.  She was the wife of the late Russell Hilman Martin. Arlene was born December 06, 1929, in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Troy Russell Dunn and Hallie Roach Dunn.   She is survived by her sons, Richard (Dick) D. Martin, of Melbourne, FL, and R. Wade Martin...

Amorette Padgett Hawkins, Sept. 11, 1914- March 20 2010, was born in Bedford County, Virginia, the youngest of eleven children. Amorette was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church since her childhood.  She remained an active member there throughout her devoted Christian life.  Amorette was awarded the Declaration of Chivalry, the highest honor one can receive in the Rebekah\"™s.Amorette is...

Michael Andrew Hajduk, 48, of Hardy, died Friday, August 31, 2012. A Memorial service will be conducted 11 AM, Friday, September 14, 2012 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com, 586-3443.