Guy Newton "Newt" Thacker
Feb 11, 2024
Guy Newton “Newt” Thacker, III, 67, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Bedford on December 12, 1956, to the late Guy Newton Thacker, Jr. and Virginia Krantz Thacker.
He is survived by his siblings, Sara Shackelford and husband, Ron and Jim Thacker and wife, Jeanne; step-sisters, Gay Agee and Karen Tuttle...
Jimmy Lee Bobbitt
Feb 11, 2024
Jimmy Lee Bobbitt, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford to the late Ampsie Thomas Bobbitt and Bessie Lee Bobbitt.
Jimmy worked for 40 years at Rubatex as a Maintenance Mechanic. He had a love for Bluegrass music and loved to play the banjo. Jimmy’s favorite place to go...
Gary Robert Cooper, Sr.
Feb 10, 2024
Gary Robert Cooper, Sr. completed his earthly journey on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at home in Forest, VA. Gary was born in Pulaski, VA on March 24, 1944 to Merit Jordan Cooper and Peggy Howell Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Merit Jordan Cooper, Jr. and his sisters Marie Cooper Craig, Jaquita...
Harvey Leon Wright
Feb 10, 2024
Harvey Leon Wright (Biff), 81, of Lynchburg, Va, went home with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was the son of the late Clarence Lawhorne and Blanche Aileen Wright Ashworth.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anita Mallory Wright, and daughter Venessa Wright Burton.
He was survived by two daughters, Sherry Wright and Audrey Dunn;...
Carroll F. Mack
Feb 9, 2024
Carroll F. Mack, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was the son of Elvine Mack Beasley Hewitt of Lynchburg.
Carroll was born on August 30, 1961, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was a product of the Lynchburg City School System, where he graduated from Heritage High School in 1979. He then joined the United States Marine...
Richard Alan Alto
Feb 7, 2024
Richard Alan Alto, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was the husband of the late Nancy Pearson Alto, a devoted husband, father, and Far-Far.
Richard was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1932, a son of the late William Richard Alto and Eva England Alto. Richard honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, was...
Timothy Alphonso Younger
Feb 7, 2024
Timothy Alphonso Younger also known as T.Y., 68, departed this earthly life on February 7, 2024, peacefully in the comfort of his home located in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born April 9, 1955, in Lynchburg. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine Preston Younger and Thomas Younger, as well as his sister Norma Jean Younger. He is survived...
Ronald Edwin Giles
Feb 6, 2024
Ronald Edwin Giles, 72, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family.
Robin Lewis Coker
Feb 6, 2024
Robin Lewis Coker (aka Dave Lewis), of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Robin was preceded in death by his father Sherry Coker and sister Lori Coker Short. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Kelly, his mother, Luanne Coker; his sisters, Sherry Coker and Cindy Coker Martin; and brother,...
Arnold Gray Hackworth Jr
Feb 5, 2024
Arnold Gray Hackworth Jr. age 66, of Gladys, VA, passed away on February 5th 2024. He was the son of Arnold Gray Hackworth Sr and Ethel Gowen Hackworth.
Arnold was born on September 22nd 1957 in Lynchburg VA. He attended Altavista High School.
Arnold was a member of Tree of Life Ministries and enjoyed collecting antiques, Nascar cars Eagles etc.
Arnold is survived...