Brash Edmond Smith
Oct 4, 2023
Brash Edmond Smith, 33, of Big Island passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on January 25, 1990. A son of Mark Edmond Smith and the late Trilby Vernell Daniels. In addition to his mother Brash was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James E. Smith, Johnny Daniels, and William Lacy.
Brash was a strong, compassionate,...
Captain Willard Conrad “Billy” Rhodes, USN, Retired
Oct 4, 2023
Captain Willard Conrad “Billy” Rhodes, USN, Retired, died on October 4, 2023. Born on October 15, 1930, he was the son of Lillian Harris and Howard Willard Rhodes Sr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Lillian Rhodes, Helen R. Hannah, Rosalie R. Hauser and brother, Howard W. Rhodes, Jr. He was also predeceased by his...
Joyce Birch Ormston
Oct 4, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Birch Ormston, age 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Roy Birch and Nellie Birch, and the wife of the late Kenneth Ormston.Mrs. Ormston is survived by five children and twenty-eight grandchildren, as well as many loving friends in the community.A graveside service will be held on Monday,...
Scott Tyson Boiles
Oct 3, 2023
In Loving Memory of Scott Tyson Boiles, 65 of Wirtz, VA who passed away October 3, 2023 after an enduring and valiant battle with several major health issues. Throughout his life, he exhibited a spirit that never wavered and a love for life. He was born in Orlando, FL November 15, 191957,57 to Jane Boiles and the late Billy Boiles.
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Beverly Puckett Betag
Oct 3, 2023
Beverly Puckett Betag, of Lynchburg, Virgina passed away on October 3, 2023 after an extended illness. She was the daughter
of the late Eldridge and Doris Puckett, she was born on March 17, 1939. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School, then
raised five children, and pursued a career at Macy’s Department Store. Beverly was a member...
Esther Ping Ren Lo Wu
Oct 3, 2023
Esther Ping Ren Lo Wu was born in Xiamen, China on July 5, 1934. Her parents were Lo Yi Tian and Yi Chu Lu. She is survived by her husband Samuel Wu, her daughter Rebecca Bakeman (James), Elizabeth Wu (Gene Fishel), and Sarah Wu (Tom Coughlin). She lost her mother as an infant and was raised by her missionary aunt...
Cuthbert "Bert" Lee Wilson
Oct 3, 2023
Cuthbert Lee Wilson (“Bert”) died peacefully on October 3, 2023, surrounded by family.
Bert was born in Campbell County, VA, son of the late Claude and Chloe Wilson. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Amy Martin Wilson, and siblings Mable Grogan, Ralph Wilson, and Aurbon Wilson. He is survived by his son, Stephen Wilson (Karen) of...
Walter Turner Gross
Oct 2, 2023
Walter Turner Gross, 89, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Walter was born on September 14, 1934, in Bedford County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Austin John Gross and Margaret Moseley Gross.He was a member of Yellow Brach Baptist Church and was the 32nd degree Mason. He was a postman for over 20...
Robert Lee “Bobby” Tanner, Jr.
Oct 2, 2023
Robert Lee “Bobby” Tanner, Jr., of Gladys, VA, went home to be with his lord on Monday, October 2, 2023.Bobby was born on January 12, 1949, to the late Robert Lee Tanner, Sr. and Delia Dawson Tanner.After graduating from High School, Bobby joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He later went...
Paul Dewitt Dillard
Oct 1, 2023
Paul Dewitt Dillard, 71, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday October 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm, at Rose Chapel Baptist Church.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.