Scarlet O\"™Hara Litchford Scott, 46, of Madison Heights, died on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 28 years Charles Berkley Scott. Born on October 8, 1966 she was a daughter of Janet Dudley Litchford and David Warren Litchford, Jr. of Amherst.In addition to her husband and parents, Scarlett is survived by one son,...

Violet Celestain Heck, 77, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Oakwood Manor. Born February 7, 1934 in Bedford County; she was a daughter of the late Otto Thomas Heck and Madgaline Orange Heck.Violet was a member of Cool Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.In addition to her parents, Violet was predeceased in death by three brothers and three...

On June 3, 2012, Linda Faye Perdue went home to be with the angels and her late husband, Rickie G. Perdue. Linda was born on August 15, 1955. Linda was an amazing mother not just to her children and grandchildren, but to anyone who entered her home.She is survived by her daughters, Wendy and Crystal Perdue, and Kimberly Clement; granddaughters,...

True Burns, 79, of Moneta, died Sunday, February 24, 2013. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443.

Margaret Ruth Wilson Wiley, 84, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2011.Born September 8, 1926 in Messick, VA, Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late William Wesley Evans and Margaret Paige Evans.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters, as well as...

David Ernest Straw, 77, of Snapps Mill Rd. Spout Spring, Virginia passed away on October 8, 2010 at Virginia Baptist Hospital after a brief illness.  David was born May 27, 1933 in Campton, N.H.  David leaves behind his wife of 55 years Patricia Tompkins Straw.  In addition to his wife Patricia he is survived by two sons, Michael Straw of...

Ocie Kenneth Hudson, 66, of Lynchburg, died Friday, September 3, 2010.Ocie was born in Lynchburg, a son of the late Charles Edward Hudson and the late Varnie Riley Hudson.He is survived by his loving wife, Darcy Hudson; a son:  Charles Edward Hudson of Lynchburg, his daughters: Rebecca Hudson of Lynchburg and Michelle R. Maretich of Pennsylvania, a special friend, Joel...

James \"Jim\" Stanton Powell, 82, of Goode, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was born in Griffin, Georgia on April 16, 1930, the middle child of Leon and Evelyn Frances Powell. He enjoyed spending time with his siblings, Bill and Delphine, whom he remained close with until both their passings.A celebrated student and artist, he was proud to serve...

Heather Nicole Hess, 33, of Roanoke died Friday, March 16, 2012 in Thaxton, VA. She was born January 29, 1979 in Roanoke, VA, a daughter of Deanna Calloway and William Allan Hess.In addition to her parents, Heather is survived by three children, A.J. Weeks, MacKaylee Dickens and Caleb Dickens; two half-brothers, Cass and Cody Beverly; a special aunt, Patricia Hess;...

Charlotte Ressig , 92, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, March 02, 2013.Born Sunday, April 18, 1920 in Baltimore, MD, Charlotte was a daughter of (the late) Joseph William Ressig and the late Catherine Ann Sheehan Ressig.Charlotte is survived by a sister, Nancy Ruppersberger, of Lynchburg, a nephew, Tinnin Martin; two nieces: Charlotte Powers, and Ann Martin, and three great nephews:...