Roy Samuel Croft, Jr., 83, of Bedford, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 in Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born February 18, 1926 in Bedford County, a son of the late Mabel Croft and Roy Samuel Croft, Sr.  Roy served in the U.S. Navy and was a retiree of Rubatex Corp.  In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by two...

Nancy Banton King, 75, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, November 07, 2012. Nancy was born Thursday, October 14, 1937 in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late Lawrence F. Banton and the late Lillian Blankenship Banton.  As a young person she was an excellent athlete, where she excelled in softball, basketball and tennis. She was retired from Lynchburg City Schools...

Eddie Lee Rice (Pete), 90, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, August 02, 2010. He was the husband of Ester Wilson Rice for 59 years.Eddie was born May 02, 1920 in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Daniel Frank Rice and Lillian Mae Rice Dudley, and was also preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Ed Rice.Eddie...

James Steptoe Lewis, Jr., of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010.  He was the husband of Kathryn Marks Lewis.Jimmy was born June 23, 1953 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of James \"Jim\" S. Lewis, Sr. and the late Jean Walkup Lewis.  He is survived by his children, Justin Mitchell Lewis, Adam Wauchope Lewis, Daniel Bryan Booth, and Jennifer...

Louise Coffey Arrington, 97, of New London, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Born in Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Lula Logwood Coffey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Roy Rogers Arrington; daughter, Dianne A. James; four brothers, George, Lloyd, Earl and Edward Coffey; and one sister, Christine C....

Stuart Hunter Saunders Sr., 72, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was the husband of Joan Moses Saunders for 22 years.Born Tuesday, October 31, 1939 in Spotsylvania, VA, Stuart was a son of the late Cleveland Saunders and Edmonia Carneal Saunders.  In addition to his parents, Stuart was preceded in death by his first wife Gale Saunders.In...

 Carthy Ray Dunbar  of Evington, Virginia died Sunday, January 13, 2013 .Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg is assisting the family (434) 237-9424.

Adora went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2013 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born January 22, 2011 and passed shortly after celebrating her second birthday. She is survived by her loving parents Jared and Melissa Dunn, and big sister Adeline; as well as many family and friends. Adora loved people and was always smiling. She liked her...

Ellen Elizabeth Vaughan Reasons, 78, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, April 07, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Donald Reasons.Ellen was born Tuesday, July 14, 1931 a daughter of the late Carter Vaughan and the late Essie Vaughan.  Before her retirement, she was office manager for Dr. David Riley in Rustburg.She is survived by her children, Donnette \"Donna\"...

David Ray Douthat, 56, of Wirtz, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at his residence. Born in Roanoke, VA on May 5, 1954 a son of Roger B. Douthat, Sr., and the late Mary Elizabeth Davis Douthat. David served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was a kind-hearted gentleman who loved playing chess, gardening, spending time with his...