Garland O'Connor Sparks, 91, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, August 5, 2010. He was the husband of the late Lorene Sale Sparks.Garland was born Sunday, May 18, 1919 in Campbell County, VA, a son of the late Glen Ezra Sparks and Ressie Kinder Sparks. Garland proudly served our country as a pilot in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Lieutenant...

Dorothy Lincke Harlow Savage, 81, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Elks National Home. Born December 16, 1930, in Raleigh, NC; she was a daughter of the late Virgil Wilfred Harlow and the late Evelyn Frances Lincke Harlow.Many remember Dot for her years of service working as an LPN at the office of Dr. Jenrette and...

Elaine Dryer Banker, 82, of Bedford, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born June 23, 1930 in Canandaigua, NY, a daughter of the late Hazel Berry Dryer and Truman C. Dryer.Elaine was a parishioner of Unity in the Seven Hills, Lynchburg, VA. She enjoyed helping others, gardening, and reading. Elaine was enthusiastic and found great...

Christopher Jeffery Tarbell, 41, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Christopher was born on March 10, 1970 in Erie, PA. He was the beloved son of James Tarbell and Mary Scott.He was welcomed into his eternal home by his sister, Judy T. Dahlkemper, who preceded him there.In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his...

Robert F. Kanthack, 82, of Amherst, VA passed away on December 28, 2013, at the UVA Hospital. He was the husband, of Shirley A. Kanthack for 62 years.Born July 21, 1931, he was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Amherst, VA. Bob was also a member of the American Legion Post 274. He was preceded in...

Virginia Brown Douglas, 92, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, August 01, 2012. She was the wife of the late Clayton Douglas. Born Thursday, November 20, 1919 in Bedford County, Virginia was the daughter of the late Clarence Brown and the late Bessie Spence Brown.Virginia is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Virginia was very dedicated to her husband and...

Jeffrey Allen Keesecker, 63, of Monroe died Tuesday August 16, 2011. He was the devoted husband of Eleanor Geneva Keesecker for over 30 years. He is also survived by his faithful four legged companion \"Mingy\".Jeffrey was born January 30, 1948 in Martinsburg, WV a son of the late Homer and Alice Keesecker. He proudly served his country in the U.S....

Harold Attwood Hudson, 80, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, May 18, 2012, at his residence.Born January 7, 1932 in Campbell County, Virginia, Harold was a son of the late James Smiley Hudson and Carrie Martin Hudson.In addition to his father Harold was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Hudson, a sister, Hazel Williams, a brother, Lewis Hudson, and...

Amber Nicole Simms, 17, of Lynchburg, died Monday, February 8, 2010.  Amber was born February 11, 1992 in Lynchburg the daughter of Donald F. Simms, Jr. and his wife Belynda of Monroe and Dana Simms-Rioseco and her husband, David Rioseco of Lynchburg.   Amber enjoyed being with her friends and spending time with her brothers and her sister was her best...

Alma Ethel Powell Burks, 88, of Big Island, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Harford Allen Burks, Sr.  Alma was born on January 17, 1922 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of the late Mirma Paxton Powell and the late William Melvin Powell. Alma was a gifted and talented artist and was a member...