Catherine Wheeler Keesee, 96, died on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at her home in Rustburg.Born Tuesday, July 18, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Willottson Wheeler and the late Beulah Callaham Wheeler. She was the wife of the late C. Wilbur Keesee.Catherine never veered far from where she was born. After retiring from Lynchburg Hoisery Mill after...

Charlie Thompson Hodnett, 84, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 29, 2012.He was born in Halifax County, Virginia, on December 1, 1928, a son of the late Daniel Lester Hodnett and the late Bessie Hardy Hodnett.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carlton Hodnett, and Durward Hodnett; and a sister, Avis H. Wilson.Charlie is survived...

Jeanne Hill Edwards, 92, of Bedford, beloved wife of John Edwards, Jr. for 37 years, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012. Born April 7, 1920 in Illinois; she was a daughter of the late A.D. Hill and Ada Hill. Visitation will take place at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, with service following....

Dorothy (Dottie) Viar Altice, 74, of Forest, VA, died Saturday, September 21, 2013. She was the wife of Donnie Lee Altice, for 36 years.Born Friday, November 04, 1938 in Lynchburg, Dottie was a daughter of the late Roland Viar and the late Mary Lipscomb Viar Deacon.In addition to her husband, Dottie is survived by two daughters: Cheryl Mann and her...

Wayne Everett Westgate, 36, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 29, 2012 surrounded by his friends and family. He was the loving husband of Stacy Knight Westgate.Wayne was born October 16, 1975 in Taunton, Mass., a son of the late William Edward Westgate, Sr. and the late Janice Mignault Westgate. Wayne worked as a professional truck...

Margaret Sheppard Viar, 87, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, March 10, 2011.  Margaret was born in Glenolden, PA on June 12, 1923, a daughter of the late William J. Gorman and the late Margaret Murray Gorman. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Knowlton and husband, Verland of NH, her sons, Banner A. Sheppard, Jr. of DE and Tom Sheppard...

Geraldine Bell Switzer Shell, 70, of Franklin Co., died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at her residence. Born October 28, 1939 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Mary Emaline Linkswiler Switzer and William Oliver Switzer. She was a retired nurse and being a master gardener, she loved flowers, nature and the outdoors. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was...

Camilla \"Millie\" Ellen McDowell, 51, of Forest, VA, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 11, 2014. She was the wife of Tim McDowell, who loved her so much that he married her twice!Millie McDowell was born on February 27, 1962 in Norfolk, VA. She was the daughter of Shirley Taylor of Danville and the late James \"Jim\" Taylor.In...

Philip Thomas Thurmond passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at his home in Lynchburg, VA. He was deeply loved and was always thankful for the blessings of family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.Born Tuesday, June 15, 1920 in Lynchburg, VA, Philip was a son the late Russell M. Thurmond and Lilian Stevens Thurmond.In addition...

Evelyn Mae Burnette, 95, daughter of the late James Edward, Sr. and Clementine Andrews Burnette died at home November 18, 2013. She is survived by three sisters, Geraldine Burnette, Kathleen Burnette and Helen Burnette Harvey and one sister-in-law, Jeane Grant Burnette.She was predeceased by one sister, Lillian Burnette Tweedy and five brothers, William Ernest, Charles Russell, James Edward, Jr., Dewey...