George William Schulz, age 74, of Forest, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Eleanor Schulz, and his brother, Robert Schulz.George was a veteran of the United States Army; having served in Korea.He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin G. Schulz (Kim L.), John W. Schulz (Christina), and Timothy G....

William (Bill) Lewis Thomas of Runk and Pratt, Gristmill Rd., passed away March 28, 2013. Born in Lynchburg on June 6, 1925, he was the son of the late H.M. Thomas and Beatrice Baxter Thomas. He was the husband of the late Ione Lindsey Thomas for 58 years. Bill was a lifetime member of Euclid Christian Church where he served...

 The Rev. Dr. Earl Martin entered the Life Triumphant on February 22, 2013. Dr. Martin was born on September 21, 1926 at home in Lynchburg, a son of the late Walter Scott Martin, Sr. and the late Myra Higginbotham Martin. He was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School, Lynchburg College, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary (Evanston, Ill.) Northwestern University...

Larry C. Lauder, 58, of Concord died in the loving arms of his family Saturday December 24, 2011. He was the devoted husband of Marlene C. Lauder.Larry was born August 1, 1953 in Tacoma Park, Maryland, a son of Charles and Avis Earley of Front Royal. Gunnery Sgt. Lauder retired honorably after serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Arlene Kirkpatrick Hackett, 81, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Junior Ray Hackett.Arlene was born Monday, January 14, 1929 in Amherst County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kirkpatrick.  She was a member of Old Forest Road United Methodist.  She was the first female in management with Leggett Department Store...

Thomas William Boland, 79, of Bedford, formerly of Unionville and Port Jervis, NY died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at The Elks National Home.  Born February 24, 1931 in Port Jervis, NY he was the son of the late Walter J. Boland and Theresa R. George Boland.  In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife of...

Wilson E. Woodall, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 11:10 a.m. after a long struggle with heart disease. The son of the late Willie and Alice Mayberry Woodall, Mr. Woodall was born in Campbell County on November, 18, 1918. He was a long time member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and an army veteran...

Gabriel Addison Beamer, infant son of Hannah Christine Beamer and Bradley Austin Freeman, was born and passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011.  Although Gabriel did not have a chance to know his earthly family, he was loved and treasured greatly by them. Those left behind to grieve are his father, Bradley Austin Freeman; his mother, Hannah Christine Beamer and...

Winifred \"Wynne\" Hotchkiss Kowalski, 93, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. Wynne was the wife of the late Alvin Frank Kowalski. She was born on December 14, 1918 in Sunfield, Michigan, a daughter of the late Harold Reno Hotchkiss and the late Zella Meyers Hotchkiss.Wynne was a member of First Presbyterian Church...

Shirley Kidd Carter passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at her residence. She was the loving wife of Riley E. Carter for 54 years.She was born July 15, 1938 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Frank Madison Kidd and the late Carrie Viola Kidd.  She was the former owner of Ralph's Beauty Salon, where she made many lifelong...