Current Obituaries

Robert Roland “Bob” Lamp

May 30, 1921 - February 16, 2020

Robert Roland “Bob” Lamp was born on May 30, 1921 in Akron, Ohio and gained his wings on February 16, 2020 in Dublin, Virginia. Bob was the second son born …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Thania N. Ramos-Barrios

November 23, 2006 - February 15, 2020

Thania N. Ramos-Barrios, 13, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully and into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was born on November 23, 2006, in Roanoke, Va. …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Danny E. Ferguson

October 29, 1952 - February 15, 2020

Danny E. Ferguson, 67, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, February 15, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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James Earl "Jimmy" Riley

January 24, 1940 - February 15, 2020

James Earl Riley “Jimmy”, 80, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 56 years, Carolyn Sue Riley; sons, …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Danny E. Ferguson, Sr.

October 29, 1952 - February 15, 2020

On February 15, 2020, God called Danny E. Ferguson, Sr. to eternal rest. He was born October 29, 1952, to the late Earl L Ferguson, Sr. and Etta Ferguson. Also …

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Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Daniel Wayne "Wolf" Craven

October 25, 1966 - February 15, 2020

Daniel Wayne “Wolf” Craven, 53, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Lotz Funeral …

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Sally Rosenbaum Jones

September 17, 1932 - February 14, 2020

Sally Rosenbaum Jones, age 87, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, February 14, 2020, after an extended illness at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Sally was born September 17, …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Chester Wrzos

March 12, 1923 - February 14, 2020

Chester Wrzos, 96, of Madison Heights, died Friday, February 14, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights is assisting the family.

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Madison Heights, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

John Wayne Mitchell

June 8, 1946 - February 14, 2020

John Wayne Mitchell , 73, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, February 14, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Janet Harmon

- February 14, 2020

Janet Harmon, 80, of Concord died Friday, February 14, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Concord, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Charlotte Diane Medley

April 29, 1961 - February 14, 2020

Charlotte Diane Medley, age 58 of Dublin, died Friday, February 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on April 29, 1961 in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the …

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Dublin, Seagle Funeral Home

Albert Jasper “Lud” Stinnette

October 12, 1947 - February 14, 2020

Albert Jasper “Lud” Stinnette, 72, of Amherst died Friday, February 14, 2020. Lud was born October 12, 1947 in Amherst, VA. He was the son of the late Russell Stinnette …

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Madison Heights, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Florence Saunders Cole

May 22, 1938 - February 14, 2020

Florence Saunders Cole, 81, of Goode, Virginia, went to join her husband, Charles Byron Cole in heaven on Friday, February 14, 2020. Florence was born May 22, 1938 in Lynchburg, …

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Goode, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Anthony Lewis "Bushwick" Hudgins

- February 14, 2020

Anthony Lewis “Bushwick” Hudgins, age 40, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2020. He joins his beloved grandfather, Eugene Geer.He was born …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Lorene Emily Holland Smallwood Johnson

October 21, 1929 - February 13, 2020

Lorene Holland Smallwood Johnson, age 90, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s. She was born on Monday, October 21, 1929 in …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

William Roy Collins

April 25, 1934 - February 13, 2020

William Roy Collins passed away on February 13, 2020 at the age of 65. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel.

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Travis Wayne Martin

November 28, 1939 - February 13, 2020

Travis Wayne Martin, 80 of Altavista, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Autumn Care of Altavista. He was born on Tuesday, November 28, 1939 in Bedford County, …

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Altavista, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

John Raymond Phelps

June 27, 1945 - February 13, 2020

John Raymond Phelps, 74, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on June 27, 1945, he was the son of the late Harry Burge Phelps …

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Darrill Kermit Radford

October 22, 1944 - February 12, 2020

Darrill Kermit Radford, 75, of Newport, VA. passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at New River Valley Carilion Medical Center in Christiansburg following a long illness. Darrill was born on …

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Newport, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service

Ricky Ray Bush

January 30, 1956 - February 12, 2020

Ricky Bush, 64, of Vinton, passed away peacefully, February 12, 2020, in his home. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Jeanine, and his father-in-law, Gerald. Left …

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Vinton, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Allen Thomas Witt

February 4, 1933 - February 12, 2020

Allen Thomas Witt, 87 of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born on Saturday, February 4, 1933, a son of the late Allen Morton Witt …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Ardis Christine Tallaksen

December 28, 1932 - February 12, 2020

Ardis Christine Tallaksen, age 87 of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2019 at her home.     Ardis was born in Brooklyn New York December 28, 1932 and lived the …

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Fincastle, Rader Funeral Home

Kori Jacquelyn Weeks

September 9, 1985 - February 12, 2020

Kori Jacquelyn Weeks, 34, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Monday, September 9, 1985 in Roanoke, …

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Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Margaret Ann DePew

June 9, 1936 - February 12, 2020

Margaret Ann DePew, 83, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Margaret was born Tuesday, June 09, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in …

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Ida “Christine” Powell

September 12, 1936 - February 11, 2020

After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, Ida “Christine” Powell, 83, of Salem, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Christine is preceded in …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Bedford Celphus "Bennie" Davis, Sr.

August 30, 1945 - February 11, 2020

Bedford Celphus “Bennie” Davis, Sr. 74, of Bedford, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 where he joined his son, B.C. in Heaven. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, February …

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Bedford, Burch Messier

Gary Ward Davis

January 19, 1945 - February 11, 2020

Gary Ward Davis, 75, passed away February 11, 2020 at home with his wife of 54 years, Nancy, by his side. Gary fought courageously against cancer for seven years. Gary …

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Madison Heights, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Lucy Paulette Willard Puckett

September 17, 1944 - February 11, 2020

Lucy Paulette Willard Puckett, 75, of Bedford, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born in Franklin County, VA on September 17, 1944 a daughter of the late Morton Dudley …

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Bedford, Burch Messier

Kevin Wayne "Bud" Brizendine

- February 10, 2020

Kevin Wayne “Bud” Brizendine, 60, of Roanoke passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. Bud worked as an HVAC technician for many years with Butler Heating and Air Conditioning. He later …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Lilli Henriksen Hawes

March 3, 1928 - February 10, 2020

Lilli Henriksen Hawes, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home in Radford with her family by her bedside. She was born in Haugesund, Norway, the daughter …

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Russell Lyle "Hondo" Lamb

- February 10, 2020

  Hondo Russell Lamb, 72, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Charlotte Lamb; sons, …

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Diane Lynn Nelson

October 11, 1953 - February 10, 2020

DIANE LYNN NELSON, age 66, passed away on February 10, 2020. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem.

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Jason Eugene McClellan

October 6, 1926 - February 10, 2020

On Monday, February 10, 2020, Jason Eugene McClellan, 93, originally of Bristol, set his bearing and untethered his soul for the journey homeward to God. After serving as a lab …

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Bristol, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary Ruth Love Cantrell

December 24, 1948 - February 9, 2020

Mary Ruth (Love) Cantrell, known affectionally to her family as “Moo,” passed away peacefully following a battle with cancer on February 9, 2020 in the arms of her devoted husband …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Bennett Ray Bell

July 18, 1963 - February 9, 2020

Bennett Ray Bell, 56, of Forest, died Monday, February 10, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Forest, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Doris S. Williams

February 2, 1929 - February 9, 2020

Doris S. Williams, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Funeral service 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel in Vinton. Visitation from …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Willian Elder "Bill" Keller

September 2, 1937 - February 9, 2020

William Elder “Bill” Keller , 82, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, February 9, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. .

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Robert "Bob" Marion Falls

January 1, 1937 - February 9, 2020

On February 9, 2020 Robert (Bob) Marion Falls, at the age of 83 went to meet his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January …

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Daleville, Rader Funeral Home

Edwin Steele Phipps

April 13, 1930 - February 9, 2020

Edwin Steele Phipps, 89, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home in Radford. He was born in Galax the son of the late Steele and Verdie Phipps. He …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Samantha “Mickey” Robinson Geoghegan

January 27, 1937 - February 9, 2020

Samantha “Mickey” Robinson Geoghegan, 82, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Born July 27, 1937 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Gracie Robinson. …

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Stanley Gemmill Murdock

June 15, 1941 - February 9, 2020

Stanley Gemmill Murdock, 78, life-long resident of Radford Virginia passed peacefully into eternal rest with the Savior on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Stan was born in 1941 to parents John …

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Arlene McLane Davis

August 30, 1933 - February 8, 2020

Arlene McLane Davis, 86, of Monroe, Virginia passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2020 at Noah’s Landing with loving family by her side. Born August 30, 1933 in Lynchburg, …

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Brenda Ferguson Scott

February 1, 1947 - February 8, 2020

Brenda Ferguson Scott, age 73 of North Chesterfield and formerly of Rocky Mount died Saturday, February 8, 2020. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Jack Ray Proffitt

January 29, 1941 - February 8, 2020

Jack Ray Proffitt passed away on February 8, 2020. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son in Salem.

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Helen Louise Griffith

April 12, 1930 - February 8, 2020

Helen Louise Griffith, 89 formerly of Concord, VA passed away peacefully at her home in Bedford, VA surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late …

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