Dr. Robert Richardson Bowen

Dr. Robert Richardson Bowen of Lynchburg, VA, continued his life\"™s journey on August 7, 2013.He was the husband of Rebecca Dillard Peebles Bowen and he died on the day of their 60th wedding anniversary.The Lynchburg community lost one of its most colorful citizens.  It was hard to escape his animated presence and his repetitious exclamations, \"Let\"™s Go!\", \"Keep Moving!\" and...

Richard “Dick” Lockwenz

Richard \"Dick\" Perry Lockwenz, 78, of Lynchburg died May 15, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Lou Lockwenz.Richard was born, August 16, 1933 in Schenectady, NY, a son of the late Paul and Anna Lockwenz. Richard proudly served in the Navy and was employed at Hills Department store as the manager, where he retired after 20 plus...

Edith \”Œangie\” Leebrick

Edith "Angie" Leebrick passed away the morning of July 4th, 2010 on the 63rd anniversary of her marriage to her late husband Reams Leebrick. Mrs. Leebrick was born on July 19th, 1928 the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Sekin. Mrs. Leebrick was raised by the late Mr. and Mrs. Clay Hatcher of Bedford. She is survived by her...

Leland Clyde Brumfield

Leland Clyde Brumfield, 52 of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at University of Virginia Hospital.He was born Tuesday, April 4, 1961 in Richmond, the son of the late Joyce Noel Brumfield. Leland served his country in the Marine Corps and faithfully attended Leesville Road Baptist Church. Surviving are his children: Sarah Brumfield and Aaron Brumfield, two sisters: Dianne...

James Arnold Kolberg

James Arnold Kolberg, 66, of Lynchburg died Monday March 26, 2012. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Lee Kolberg for 21 years.James was born June 10, 1945 in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Aloysius Kolberg and the late Celia Tomczak Kolberg. James worked as the Maintenance Supervisor for Griffin Pipe Foundry and loved animals and was an...

Matthew Cleo Hill

Matthew Cleo Hill, 19 of Goodview died Saturday, November 5, 2011 from injuries received in an automobile accident. His grandmother, Betty J. Johnston died in the same accident.Matthew was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 28, 1991. He was a graduate of Staunton River High School and an employee of Wal Mart. He will be remembered for his love...

Freda Sarris Best

Freda Sarris Best, 89, of Forest died on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was the wife of the late Harold Olin Best. Born on October 1, 1922 in Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George Sarris and the late Theologia Ingle Sarris.Freda was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and was retired from the Virginia Department of...

Luther Ray Okes, Sr.

Luther Ray Okes, Sr., 74, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was the husband of Helen Lawson Okes for 34 years.Born Saturday, March 06, 1937 in Ellison, VA, Luther was a son of the late Carl Owen Okes and Ruby Basham Okes.In addition to his wife, Luther is survived by three sons; Luther Ray Okes, Jr., and...

Jimmy Lee Blevins

Jimmy Lee Blevins, 71, of Vernon Hill and formerly of Moneta, passed away Friday Jan. 27, 2012. For the past 26 years, Jim was the Postmaster at Hardy Contract Station at Westlake, The love of God, and his family, friends and customers all made his world complete.Jim is survived by two sons, Jimmy Lee (Bobby) and Clint; three brothers, Bobby...

Nellie Flood Harris

Nellie Flood Harris, 92, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, October 27, 2013. She was the wife of James W. \"Red\" Harris for sixty-six years. She was born in Tye River, VA on September 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Thomas Flood and the late Verna Metts Flood.In addition to her husband, Nellie is survived by one daughter, Rev. Tracey...