Margaret Joy Blackstone Dale, 79, of Moneta passed to heaven to receive her blessings from the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2017. She left us in tears of “Joy”, to rejoice, not morn her passing and leaving us. We rejoice knowing we have received her many blessings of “Joy” every time we hear her name. She was born in Pendleton, Oregon on September 3, 1938. A daughter of the late Dale Blackstone and Ova Zelmona Mcgee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Chester Dale Haskins.
Margaret was a bookkeeper for her husband flooring business for many years before retirement. She loved to travel and lived in many different states such as, Missouri, Alaska, and Colorado and finally came to enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Smith Mountain Lake. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano and preaching the gospel on a daily basis.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Ken Dale; three children, Vicky Jackson, Kathy Miller and Gary Haskins; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her family she will be missed by all that knew her.
Joy was a source of strength for her family and all who knew her. Her love of the Lord was her
Guiding light and shared that light with all that knew her. Grace and dignity followed her where ever she traveled in life. A true inspiration to all who loved her. Her husband was inspired to do his artwork because of standing by his side and bringing him the love of doing what he loved the most.
A funeral service and celebration of her life will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford with Cedric Butts officiating. Burial will follow the service. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Margaret Joy Dale (Blackstone)
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Margaret Dale (Blackstone)
Margaret Joy Blackstone Dale, 79, of Moneta passed to heaven to receive her blessings from the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2017. She left us in tears of “Joy”, to rejoice, not morn her passing and leaving us. We rejoice knowing we have received her many blessings of “Joy” every time we hear her name. She was born in Pendleton, Oregon on September 3, 1938. A daughter of the late Dale Blackstone and Ova Zelmona Mcgee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Chester Dale Haskins.
Margaret was a bookkeeper for her husband flooring business for many years before retirement. She loved to travel and lived in many different states such as, Missouri, Alaska, and Colorado and finally came to enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Smith Mountain Lake. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano and preaching the gospel on a daily basis.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Ken Dale; three children, Vicky Jackson, Kathy Miller and Gary Haskins; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her family she will be missed by all that knew her.
A funeral service and celebration of her life will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford with Cedric Butts officiating. Burial will follow the service. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Virginia Smith
Virginia “Ginny” Smith was born in Lynchburg, VA on August 28, 1954 and passed away on December 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosa and Leslie Calloway Smith; brothers Leslie and Willie Smith and sister Rosalee Thornhill.
She is survived by her sisters Nancy Smith, Margaret Evans; brothers William Smith, Henry Smith, Freddie Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held for the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Miriam’s House, 409 Magnolia St, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or a charity of your choice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit, www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Walter James
Walter James, 72, of Lynchburg, died Monday, December 11, 2017.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
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Jeffrey Lee Holdren
Jeffrey Holdren, 57, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family. Visit tharpfuneralhome.com to share your condolences.... Continue reading
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Patricia Johnson
Patricia Dearing Johnson, 72, of Lynchburg died Monday, December 11, 2017 she was the wife of Henry O. Johnson for 43 years.
Patricia was born June 11, 1945 in West Palm Beach, FL, a daughter of the late William A. Dearing and Mary McFadden Dearing. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter Melissa Petcher (Eric) of Rustburg, two sons; Preston Hudson (Rachel) of Forest, and Bill Hudson (Brenda) of Madison Heights, two sisters; Sharon Cyrus of Las Vegas, NV, and Paula Jackson of Pigeon Forge, TN, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Dennis Dearing.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg.
A Celebration of Patricia’s Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg with Chaplain Wayne Lanham officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at: www.pancan.org
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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William Fields Hickson, Jr.
With the loving support of his family, William Fields Hickson, Jr., peacefully passed from this earth to his Heavenly Home on December 12, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg.
Born in Lynchburg on August 17, 1929, Bill was the son of the late William Fields Hickson and Margaret Couch Hickson. He was the devoted husband of Gwen Steagall Hickson. They shared a life together full of travel and companionship. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by a brother, Robert W. Hickson and a grandson Fields Hickson.
A long time sports enthusiast, Bill was a football lineman, a noted tennis player, and one of Lynchburg’s first joggers. He was dedicated to exercise throughout all of his life, until the very last week. With such physical strength, he was also so very gentle and patient. Bill loved his city and all of the people in it, and with his memorable smile, he would strike up a thoughtful conversation with everyone. His business career included over 40 years as Vice President of Cooperative Building and Loan.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by a daughter, Meg Bruce and her husband John of Lynchburg, their three children Lauren Wodicka and her husband Brent of Leesburg VA, David Bruce of Lynchburg, and Emily Beasley and her husband Wood of Edenton NC; a son, Bill Hickson of Lynchburg and daughter Kelsey; and great-grandchildren Jackson and Reese Wodicka.
A funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017, by the Rev. Kristie Miles and the Rev. Nathan Brooks. The family will receive friends after the service in the Hume Room.
Bill was a founding member of Peakland Baptist Church. Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider Bill’s home church, Peakland Baptist Church, 4018 Peakland Place, Lynchburg, VA 24503.
Interment will be private in the garden at Peakland Baptist Church.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Westminster Canterbury for their loving and tender care, especially to Renee Toller for her devotion and attention.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Sylvia Manley (Fitzgerald)
Sylvia Fitzgerald Manley, 78, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017.
She was born July 9, 1939, in Bedford County, VA, to the late Herby W. Fitzgerald, Sr., and Phoebe H. Fitzgerald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Manley, a sister, Ellen Leonard, and her brother, Herby (Bud) Fitzgerald.
She is survived by her three children, Barbara Byers (Gilbert), Ricky Layne (Wanda), and Tammy Layne and her fiancé, John Pollard. She is also survived by 3 step-children Roger Manley, Cheryl Menard, and Becky Sims. In addition to her children she is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and by a sister (Marion Lloyd), and 2 brothers - Jimmy and David Fitzgerald, as well as other nieces & nephews.
Sylvia attended Tree of Life ministries. She enjoyed working her flower gardens, going out to eat, and spending time with family and friends.
A Celebration of Sylvia’s Life will be conducted at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 10:30AM with Pastor Mike Dodson officiating. Interment will follow the service in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, on Friday, December 14th from 4:30 to 6:30PM and other times at Sylvia’s residence.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Calvin Nelson Ashwell
Calvin Nelson Ashwell, 71, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was the husband of Carolyn Whitten Ashwell for 52 years.
Born July 21, 1946, Calvin was the son of the late John Edward Ashwell and Edna Millner Ashwell.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chadwick (Chad) Vincent Ashwell.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher Ashwell; daughter-in-law,Adrianne Ashwell and grandchildren Justice Ashwell, Foster Ashwell, Miranda Ashwell, and Jace Kirby. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Calvin was employed by Wiley and Wilson for 47 years. He was a master model maker and had made several dioramas for Amherst Museum. the Chaplain's Museum at Liberty University and one for Poplar Forest. He enjoyed making model ships.
He was Past Master of Hill City Lodge No. 183. He loved anything regarding the Civil War and was a member of Lee’s Lieutenants Living History.
A celebration of Calvin’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Well Church, Saturday, December 16, 2017 with Rev. Dr. Tom Bryant officiating. A reception will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to The Well Church, 2450 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest, Va, 24551 or Park View Food for Families, 2420 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, Va., 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Helen Pierce (Degenhardt)
Helen G. Degenhardt Pierce, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Bedford Hospice House. She was the loving wife of the late Edwin Lee Pierce.
Born September 18, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Degenhardt.
Helen is survived by her children: Cathy Payne and husband, Keith, Jeanne Pierce, Arlene Tersy and husband, Terry, Charles Pierce and wife, Donna, Randy Pierce; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
The family will have a memorial service at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s, P.O. Box 135, Daleville, VA. 24083, or Centra Bedford Hospice 1025 Turning Point Lane, Bedford, VA 24523.
To send condolences online please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Bedford is assisting the family.
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Calvin Nelson Ashwell
Calvin Nelson Ashwell, 71, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, visit tharpfuneralhome.com.... Continue reading
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Bettie Wright Ross
Bettie Wright Ross, 89, of Forest passed away at Seven Hills Hospice House on Thursday, December 14, 2017.
She was born October 12, 1928 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Grady P. Wright and Lucy F. Wright.
Bettie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Henry (Jack) and three sons, Hank and wife, Kay of Pennington Gap, Va., Jeff and wife, Sandra of Goode, and Ben and Robin of Madison Heights; five grandchildren, Brian and wife, Kristen of Pinehurst, N.C., Erin and husband, Seth of Pennington Gap, Cara and husband, Daniel of Pennington Gap, Clay of Goode, and Chad and wife, Jessica of Lynchburg; and eleven Great Grandchildren.
Bettie graduated from high school in Kernersville, N.C. in 1949 and married in 1951 prior to moving to Akron, Ohio. The family relocated to Lynchburg in 1955 and became members of Beulah Baptist Church. After moving to Goode in 1978 they later joined Bethany United Methodist Church and remained members after moving to Forest in 2004. She was an active choir member in each church for many years.
Bettie especially enjoyed singing and sang in the Brookville High School Boosters’ Club Variety shows in the 60s and 70s and later with the Bellevue Seniors Club who devoted much of their time providing singing and entertainment programs to nursing homes in the area. She loved many things in life, such as her family and church, trips to the beach with family, bus tours with friends, shopping and eating out, musical activities, and her cats. She was meticulous in the upkeep of her homes. Unfortunately, she encountered many health issues in her later years.
A graveside service will be conducted Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Virginia Memorial Park by Doctor Tom Thomas, retired pastor of Bethany United Methodist Church, which is adjacent to the park. The family will receive friends following the service at the church fellowship hall. Those wishing to make memorials, please consider Bethany United Methodist Church, Seven Hills Hospice, or Goode Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Her family extends special thanks to the dedicated caregivers at Seven Hills Hospice House who responded to her many needs and also many thanks to the caregivers previously at Forest Runk and Pratt, Generation Solutions, Centra Hospice, and Centra Home Care.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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John Stephen Harris
John Stephen Harris , 67, of Rustburg, VA, died Thursday, December 14, 2017.
Born Saturday, December 17, 1949 in Staunton, VA, John was a son of the Margaret Harris. John proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
John is survived by his fiance, Deirdre Harris.
A celebration of John's life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Virginia Memorial Park with Chaplain Wayne Lanham officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.
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Dorothy Conner
Dorothy Conner, 88, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017. Dot was preceded in death by her husband CJ; her parents; a brother, Stanley; and sisters, Ester and Elizabeth (Lib).
Known to all as “Dot” she was a daughter of Louis and Irene Bugno. She was born in Cannonsburg, Pa., on September 21, 1929. A graduate of Palmyra HS (N.J.) Dot met her husband, CJ, in Greensboro, N.C., during his service in the US Marine Corp and they were married in 1953. Dot and CJ moved to Woodstown N.J., after CJ was discharged.
Dot worked for the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Board of Education as the superintendent’s secretary and was later transferred to Pittsgrove Township Board of Education as the administration assistant to the superintendent of schools. Retiring in 1987, after 18 years of service, Dot and CJ relocated to Inverness, Fla., where they lived until his passing in 2014, and her relocating to Lynchburg. Dot was very heavily invested in her churches while living in Woodstown and Inverness, serving our Lord in various capacities including church secretary, youth director, on the board of deacons, teaching vacation Bible school and working as the Christian Clown “Dipsy” for the children at the Inverness First United Methodist church.
She is survived by her daughter Beverly (Paul) of Pittsgrove, N.J.; a son, Cater ( Karen) of Forest, Va.; four precious grandchildren that she loved dearly; and her siblings, Theresa, Mary, David and Louis.
Dot will be buried with CJ at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Robert Schetrompf
Robert Earl “Bob” Schetrompf, 78, of Forest died on Thursday, December 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Patricia “Patsy” Durst Schetrompf. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Arlene Schetrompf.
Born July 8, 1939, in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Griffith Schetrompf and the late Marie Rose Reader Schetrompf.
Bob was retired from Verizon and was deeply committed to his church community. He served in numerous capacities including as Director of the Family History Center for the LDS Church here in Lynchburg and was honored to serve as a missionary to California with his wife, Patsy. For fun, Bob loved taking rides with Patsy in their Mini Cooper Convertible!
In addition to his wife, Patsy, he is survived by sons: Philip Schetrompf and wife, Christine of Moneta, VA, Mark Schetrompf and wife, Teresa of Idaho Falls, IO; step-son: Philip Pope of Grand Island, Florida; step-daughters: Connie Caceres and husband, Jorge of Hyndman, PA, Brenda Brode of Surfside Beach, SC, Patricia Wiley and John of Cumberland, MD; a sister: Connie Sartoria of Norwalk, CT.; a brother, Walter George Schetrompf of Wilson, NC, nephews: Scott Schetrompf of Raleigh, NC, Michael Sette and wife, Lisa of New Town, Ct. and a sisters-in-law: Nancy Craig of Forest, VA and Sandra Yoder of Grantsville, MD; brother-in-law, Dean Durst and wife, Joanne, of Accident, MD. Bob was also survived by his 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 110 Melinda Drive, Lynchburg, with Bishop Benjamin Stitt officiating.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, and again one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday.
The family asks that you please consider a memorial contribution to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Missionary Fund or to Gentle Shephard Hospice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Samuel Jackson St. John
Samuel Jackson St. John, 66, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, December 14, 2017.
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Mary Annette Younger Adams
Mary Annette Younger Adams, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away in her sleep peacefully. Immediate family, friends, and the loving staff who have been selflessly dedicated to her care and comfort over this past two years surrounded her.
Annette was the daughter of the late Walker Bowman Younger (Papa) and the late Mary Younger, and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert Pegram Adams, of Lynchburg, and her oldest son, Robert Scott Adams, who died suddenly at the age of 32. Annette and Robert raised their three children in California and moved back to Lynchburg to live in the very same home in which they were married. It was both Robert’s and Annette’s wish to pass away in the historic log cabin that filled them with so many wonderful family memories.
Born in Pennsylvania, Annette was raised in Lynchburg and graduated from EC Glass High School and Beaver College, and enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandchildren. Annette was an avid homemaker, gardener, reader, tennis and bridge player. She loved classical music and Ball Room Dancing with her husband Bob.
Her son, Thomas Walker Adams, M.Ed. of Lynchburg, Virginia, her daughter, Mary Kathryn Adams Smith of Lynchburg, Virginia, survive Annette. Her four grandchildren, Devin Ray Smith, wife Emilee, Brandon Alexander Smith, Caitlin Brighid Adams, and Colin Walker Adams, and a very special family friend, Russell Ayscue, also survive her.
Our family would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the wonderful caregiving staff and nurses for the love and care they provided to our mom, especially during the last years of her life as her mental and physical capabilities began to fail. Your constant, gentle care and understanding of these limitations truly improved the quality of life in her last year, and allowed mom to pass away with dignity in her home. For that, we are greatly comforted and grateful.
For those of you that knew our mom, her strength, poise, grace and commitment to everyone in her family was always overshadowed with that warm and golden smile that would always greet you when you walked through the door. Annette was always forthright, kind and loving to those she met, and was a proud Virginian through and through. She would occasionally remind us when we expressed a need, that “anything you need can be found either in the cupboard or backyard,” and was known to never let anything go to waste. She was never one to complain, even during this last challenging period in her life. Despite the illness that overcame her body, she was always up for the next task. If anything, she was the one who brought light into the room, regardless of the mood of others. She was a truly remarkable woman, the consummate lady, and always a joy to be around.
We will miss her terribly and will think of her often. We are so grateful for the smiles, laughter, and love that she brought into our lives.
Annette’s burial and memorial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Lewy Body Dementia Association at https://www.lbda.org/donate or The Boonsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue at http://boonsborofirerescue.org
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Paul B. Peterson
Paul Brian Peterson, 51, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Born in Roanoke, Virginia on October 28, 1966, he was a son of James Jordan Peterson and Joyice Lee Peterson.
Paul was a self-employed painter for many years. On behalf of the family, they would like to extend a special thank you to Robert E. Hartless and Powell’s Truck & Equipment for their long standing business relationships that they established with Paul.
In addition to his mother, Paul is survived by his brothers Roger Lee (Lisa) and Richard Lee; his sister, Sherry Ritchie; his very special friend, Deborah “Cricket” Thibeault and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery. Pastors Melvin Campbell and Kennith Edwards of Jordan Baptist Church will be officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Mark Agee
Mark Steven Agee died tragically in an automotive accident on December 17, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1986 in Bedford, VA. He graduated from Liberty High School and worked alongside his brother, Neal as co-owner of Road Connections in Bedford.
Mark was loved by so many; the love of his life, Stephanie Greer; his parents, Gay W. Agee and Bill and Penny Agee; his brother Neal Agee, his sister Ronda Clark and his niece Johnna Clark. Marks family also includes his grandmother Lee Thacker; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Tucker Ferguson, Karen and Jack Tuttle, Sara and Ron Shackelford, Newt Thacker, Jim and Jeanne Thacker and Dot Pollard, as well as his cousins, Rodney, Travis, Ben, Nate, Patrick, Christopher, Brennan and Graham. Mark was blessed with a large family of friends and his happiest times were spent with them.
Mark’s lifelong passion for cars, drawing them, driving them and repairing them brought him such challenge and pleasure. More recently, he joined the Beale’s Brewery family as well, and loved being the Captain of the Airstream. Mark’s gentle spirit lives on through the memories we cherish. We will forever be grateful that he is ours and we are his.
In his memory and in the names of Mia and Abby, please consider a donation to your favorite dog or cat rescue organization.
A memorial service and celebration of Mark’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Chapel in Bedford. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Bedford is assisting the family.
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Mary Frances "Billie" Carter
Mary Frances “Billie” Carter, 78, of Appomattox died Monday, December 18, 2017.
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