Jeanette Anderson Haskins
Feb 28, 2024
Mrs. Jeanette Anderson Haskins, 78, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Jeanette was born September 19, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA, to Robert Wise and Virginia Ethel Anderson. Jeanette was preceded in her transition to glory by her daughter, Angela Lynn Williams her surviving children Shaneeka Williams and Roman Franklin, both of Lynchburg, VA.
Jeanette served her family, friends, and church...
Rudolph Steven Beniger
Feb 28, 2024
Rudolph “Ben” Beniger, 87, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born on April 17, 1936, to the late Rudolph Joseph Beniger and Mary Popovich Beniger. In addition to his parents Ben was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Davis Beniger; brother-in-law, J. Wesley Graham; and sister-in-law, Elsie G. Hatcher.
Ben was a faithful member...
Christine Beulah Henderson Irving
Feb 27, 2024
Christine Beulah Henderson Irving was born on August 29, 1937, the younger of two children, to the late Howard and Daisy Briggs Henderson, in Washington, DC. Christine died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a long illness, with her family at her side.
Christine was baptized and became a member of White Rock Baptist Church in Arrington, Va. She...
French Poole, Jr.
Feb 27, 2024
French Poole, Jr., age 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia ascended to his heavenly home on February 27, 2024. He was the son of the late French Poole, Sr. and Aleane Jones Poole, and the husband of Dorothy Johnson Poole for 19 years.
Mr. Poole was born on June 27, 1947, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was a devoted employee of Rock Tenn for...
Kay Huffman Mitchell
Feb 26, 2024
Kay Huffman Mitchell, 75, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.
She was born on June 30, 1948, in Beckley, WV, to the late Harry Huffman and Margie Brown Huffman.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend, Patrick E. Mitchell, Jr. “Pat Jr.”.
Kay is survived by her son, Jimmy Mitchell...
Joseph Rucker, Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Joseph Rucker Jr., born on April 9, 1936, passed peacefully from this mortal life and entered eternal rest. He surrendered quietlyand peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus at the age of 87 years old on Monday, February 26, 2024.He spent his last days at home with his loving and devoted wife and family members, which was the type of...
George Edward Smith
Feb 25, 2024
George Edward Smith, 77, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, at his home with his loving wife and daughter by his side.
George was born on September 19, 1946, in Asheville, NC to the late Paul Lynn Smith and Willie Fay Smith. He attended school at Maynard Evans High School and retired from Pepsi Cola after 37 successful years.
He...
Brenda Mae Holdren Ragland
Feb 25, 2024
Brenda Mae Holdren Ragland, 76, of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born on October 16, 1947, to the late John G. Holdren and Alta Brown Holdren.
Brenda never met a stranger and her smile would light up a room. Her love for God and her strong faith was an inspiration to many as she spread God’s...
Louis Deak Childress
Feb 24, 2024
Louis Deak Childress, 73, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 24th, 2024 at the hands of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, a.k.a. “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”). He hated his first name, always went by his second, and like Lou Gehrig, he often described himself as the luckiest man on earth. His passing leaves an enormous void in the...
Irene Elizabeth Overstreet
Feb 24, 2024
Irene Elizabeth Overstreet, 92, of Thaxton, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 15, 1931, in Thaxton. Irene was preceded in death by her mom, Mattie Jackson Overstreet; husband, Alfred Thomas Overstreet; son, Michael Wayne Overstreet; grandparents, Rosa and Julian Overstreet and brother, Hubert Overstreet.
Irene had a passion for the outdoors, especially...