Lucille “Lucy” Horton Millner, 90, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.
Born October 29, 1927 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Horton.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline, Jackie, and Helen; two brothers, Roland and Ray.
She is survived by her sons; Greg Johnson, David Johnson (Janet), and Don Millner (Susan); grandchild, Kyler; sibling, Shirley Campbell, Sandra Miller and, Franklin “Pete” Horton (Nancy), and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Guggenheimer Rehab Center for their love shown to Lucy.
A celebration of Lucy’s life will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Inurnment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Lucille “Lucy” Horton Millner
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David Sr., Miller
David Morgan Miller, Sr., 60, of Clarksville, VA passed after a long illness.
He was the son of Dennis Miller and the late Helen Bowling. He was the owner of Miller Lawn Care Service. He was preceded in death by son Timothy Miller and a sister Tammy Loving. He was the fiancée of Lisa Hendricks. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children David Miller, Jr. (Amanda), Lisa Gail Miller, Robert (Bobby) Miller, Samantha Johns, Ernest Miller, Michelle Miller, and Bridgette Miller. He will be missed by his beloved sister Joan Campbell (Ernie), as well as his siblings; Cindy Giles (Tom), Vickie Loya (Damian), and Larry Johns, his nine grandchildren, special niece Mary Jones (Kasey), special nephew Jacob Johns, numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
At David’s request, there will be no services.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Doris Elizabeth Waller (Jennings)
Doris Elizabeth Jennings Waller, 83, of Knoxville, Tenn., died Monday, October 22, 2018.
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Eveleyn Marshall Kennedy (Coffey)
Evelyn Marshall Coffey Kennedy, 101 of Bedford was born July 16th, 1917 in Bedford Co. She passed away on October 23rd 2018. In addition to her parents Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, her son Ralph, her grandson, Steve, sisters Lucille and Francis, and brothers Percelle, Marion, and Dillard, Jr.
Evelyn is survived by her sister Hortense, her son Phil, granddaughter Melissa and her husband Dylan, and great-grandsons Matthew and Thomas; great grand-daughter, Crystal. She was called "Grandma" by everyone who knew her, her family far exceeded the margins of this paragraph and page. An active and long-time member of Center Point UMC, Grandma requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Center Point UMC in care of Janet Miles to 1116 Panorama Ln, Bedford, VA 24523.
A graveside service and celebration of Grandma’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. William Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Fannie Elizabeth Robinson
Fannie Elizabeth Robinson, 95, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
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Judith Elizabeth Stauffer
Judith Elizabeth Reiff Stauffer (Age 78) passed peacefully on October 23, 2018 in Lynchburg, Va. surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Allentown, PA on November 13, 1939 to Theodore Roosevelt and Elizabeth Doris Bell Reiff. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Judy was a lifelong learner, prolific researcher, creative artist, volunteer, and doer. She devoured books but was never afraid to get her hands dirty. She created beautiful artwork, deeply researched genealogy, exquisite gardens, and notoriously delicious cuisine. She relished nature and traveled widely. She graduated from Muhlenberg College becoming a biology/chemistry teacher, Research Scientist in Viral Immunology at NIH, Research Assistant in the Department of Neurology at University of Minnesota, a Master Gardener in the state of Maryland, and served 5 years as President of San Mar Orphanage helping its transformation from an Orphanage to a Home for children with deeply troubled needs. She was independent, humble and devoted. She loved sharing her broad knowledge and interests with friends and family.
Judy was predeceased by her sister and brother in-law Nancy and Robert Fitzgerald and brother-in-law Dr. William Stauffer. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years John Timothy Stauffer; sister-in-law Ruth Stauffer; daughter Suzanne Ojeda (husband Joe, daughter Brandi-Jo and sons Andre & Joe Angel); son Thomas Edward Stauffer (wife Cindy and daughter Charlotte); son Michael James Stauffer (wife Diana and daughters Isobel and Lillian); niece Katherine DeMasters Fitzgerald (husband Paul, daughter Rebecca and son Christopher), nephew Dr. William Moyer Stauffer (wife Carol, sons Max and Jake); niece Jennifer Ellen Stauffer; nephew Christopher Paul Stauffer, PhD (wife Parul, daughter Sophie and son Samir).
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room of the Summit, 1400 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg, Va., 24502.
In lieu of flower, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org/Join_The_Cause_Donate.Asp and American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Evelyn Marshall Kennedy (Coffey)
Evelyn Marshall Coffey Kennedy, 101 of Bedford was born July 16th, 1917 in Bedford Co. She passed away on October 23rd 2018. In addition to her parents Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, her son Ralph, her grandson, Steve, sisters Lucille and Francis, and brothers Percelle, Marion, and Dillard, Jr.
Evelyn is survived by her sister Hortense, her son Phil, granddaughter Melissa and her husband Dylan, and great-grandsons Matthew and Thomas; great grand-daughter, Crystal. She was called "Grandma" by everyone who knew her, her family far exceeded the margins of this paragraph and page. An active and long-time member of Center Point UMC, Grandma requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Center Point UMC in care of Janet Miles to 1116 Panorama Ln, Bedford, VA 24523.
A graveside service and celebration of Grandma’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. William Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Marian Schuster
Marian McCaw Schuster, 53, of Forest, Virginia passed away at her home on Monday, October 22, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Gary S. Schuster for 21 years.
Marian was born on December 6, 1964 in Butler, Pa., a daughter of the late G. Blair McCaw and Hazel Badger McCaw. Marian was 1982 graduate of Butler High School where she was a member of the marching band and also served as Worthy Advisor for the Butler Chapter Rainbow for Girls. She went on to pursue her education at Grove City College where she graduated in 1986 with a degree in accounting. Marian worked as the Finance Manager for Tessy Plastics and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed traveling, photography, baking and also loved Pittsburgh sports.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children; Gary Schuster, Jr. of Forest, Gregory S. Schuster and his wife Adrian of Stafford, and Brandon Schuster of Bethlehem, Pa., and a sister Sheila McCaw of Baltimore, Md. Also surviving are her mother-in-law, brother and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Marian’s Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg with the Rev. Peter Thompson of First Presbyterian Church officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Charitable donations may be made to the Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Edith Meade Elliott-Borsom
Edith Meade Elliott-Borsom, age 79, of Bedford, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late Charles H. Borsom.
Edith was also preceeded in death by her parents, Harry Taylor Elliott and Frances Clyde Marshall Elliott; sister, Frances Clyde Elliott Falls; brother-in-law, Edward Lewis Falls.
She is survived by a niece, Marsha Falls Murphy (Scott); nephews, Harry Lewis Falls (Dawna) and John Falls (Kim); great-nephews, Johnathan Lewis Falls, Scott Austin Murphy, Jackson Payne Murphy, and Jack Lucas Falls; great-nieces, Beth Falls Stanaland (Blake), Emily Marie Falls, Courtney Elizabeth Falls; great-great-niece Raylyn Stanaland; a special friend, Carl H. Stinnett.
Edith graduated from New London Academy in 1958. She earned a B.S. from Radford University in 1962 and an M.S. from Madison College in 1968. Edith had a passion for education and worked as an assistant professor at Fairfax Community College, along with many other schools. Edith and Charles loved to travel the world. Together, they explored Japan, China, Vietnam, Africa, South America, the U.K., and many other countries. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Elks Lodge – Stony Creek Rebecca Lodge. Edith was the past regent for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Peaks of Otter Chapter. She was also an NLA Alumni. Edith was a giving and caring woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 with Rev. Dr. Tom Bryant officiating.
Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Oakland United Methodist Church.
A special thank you is extended to the staff at English Meadows, Elks Campus and Centra Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Edith.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
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Mary Kathleen Lunsford (Adams)
Our precious, Kathleen “Bootsie” Lunsford, age 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, October 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Lewis Thomasson, Jr., her second husband, Charles P. Lunsford, sister, Jane Lyle, brother, Roscoe Adams, and sons, Frank Lewis Thomasson III, and Bruce Nelson Thomasson.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen Bagby (Tom), Bill Thomasson, Ann Hutchinson (Andrew), daughters in law, Merry Thomasson and Vickie Thomasson. She was a proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren: Frank, Drew, Jack, Matthew, David, Peyton, Graham, Jake, Andy, Ben, Spencer, Kathleen, Meredith and her great granddaughter, Morgan. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Ann Rogers, brother, William Adams, & numerous nieces and nephews.
Bootsie adored her family and especially enjoyed our gatherings and vacations. She loved her incredible friends, playing bridge, reading, and socializing. She never met a stranger & had a great sense of humor. She was one classy lady, wise beyond words & truly a gift to all of us.
She was so blessed to have had exceptional care from the most wonderful people at Brandon Oaks. Every person on the staff truly cared for and loved Bootsie and she felt the same. We want to express special thanks to CNA, Tonya Board and her private caregiver, Cicely Jones. As Bootsie would fondly say, “I Love You, You Love Me, and That`s the Way It`s Gonna Be.”
In Lieu of flowers, contributions in Bootsie`s name may be made to Brandon Oaks, 3804 Brandon Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24018, (540)-776-2600 or St. Andrew`s Catholic Church, 631 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-344-9814.
A Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Greenwood Cemetery, 1131 Park St. Bedford, Va 24523, at 11:00 A.M. Also a celebration of her life will be held at a later date at Brandon Oaks in Roanoke. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Charles H. Miller
Charles H. Miller, 86, of Forest, died Wednesday, September 24, 2018.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Herbert A. Dowdy
Herbert A. Dowdy, 77, of Coleman Falls, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
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Dr. Cody B. Addison
Dr. Cody B. Addison, 76, of Rustburg, died Friday, October 26, 2018.
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Fred Dooley
Fred A. “Dick” Dooley, 95, of Bedford died on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was born July 30, 1923 in Bedford County. A son of the late Frederick J. Dooley and Theona P. Dooley. In addition to his parents Dick was preceded in death by three brothers, James W. Dooley, Bertram B. Dooley and Leon P. Dooley; six sisters, Sadie D. Tuck, Lois D. Davis, Levia D. Chandler, Harriet “Sweetie” D. James, Hazel D. Knighton and Claudine D. Jones.
Dick served his country in the United States Navy during WW II in the Pacific. Dick was a farmer in Bedford and farmed on Wheatland Rd. on the family farm.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Ruby Wells Dooley; also several nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service and celebration of Dick’s life will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Tharp Funeral Chapel in Bedford with Rev. Dr. H.O. Tom Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Margaret Dufresne
Margaret Sprenger Dufresne age 76, of Amherst, VA, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at Fairmont Crossing.
Margaret was an Artist, loving all forms of art, but was well known for her beautiful murals. She was a member of Westminister Presbyterian, Greensboro.
Born June 12, 1942 in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Sprenger and Rosemary Sprenger.
She is survived by her daughter, Kelli Hollowell and her husband Dennis, four grandchildren, Ian Silver Hollowell, Daniel Hollowell, Michelle Hollowell and Cheyenne Hollowell, two great-grandchildren Lucus Duggins and Jada Travis, a brother Bill Sprenger and a host of friends.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 03, 2018, at Westminister Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to: Habitat for Humanity, 1117 Virginia St., Lynchburg, VA 24504 or Centra Hospice, 1920 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA. 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
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Gary S. Walker
Gary S. Walker, of Lynchburg, Va., passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 26, 2018. He was the loving Husband of Wendy L. Walker for 42 years.
Gary was born on March 3, 1953 in Savannah, Ga., a son of Everett and Elizabeth Walker. He served four years in the United States Air Force (USAF). He and his wife were able to travel during that time. Gary retired from International Paper Company after 20 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his two daughters, Carrie Castle (Tommy) and Amy Newcomb (Kenny); and five precious grandchildren: Blake, Abby, and Clay Newcomb; and Grady and Maxx Castle; his sister, Susan Brown (Reed) of Jesup, Ga.; his brother, Jeff Walker (Linda) of Savannah, Ga.; his sisters-in-law, Connie Jones (Bob) and Judy Berryman (T.C.); and many special nieces, nephews, aunts, and his mother-in-law, Beckie Shy.
Gary enjoyed listening to music, spending time with his family and friends, and visiting Savannah. The family wishes to thank Centra Hospice for all of their care.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Family and friends are welcome at the home of Kenny and Amy Newcomb in Spout Spring, Va. following the service.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Kenny Goodell Rowlette
Kenny G. Rowlette, 67, of Forest, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 26, 2018.
He was a small town man from Berea, Ky. He graduated from Berea College where he met the love of his life, Ann, with whom he spent the last 47 years. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church since 1980 and an English professor at Liberty University for 33 years. For the last five years he worked at the Jerry Falwell Library where he completed the work he was called to do. He had a love for American history, especially of the Civil War period. He was a special speaker at numerous organizations. He was the co-founder and director of the Civil War Chaplains Museum. He was an honorary member of the MOWW, a member of the Lynchburg Civil War Round Table, and was also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans as well as the Sons of Union Veterans.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Rowlette; his daughters, Delanie Stephenson and her husband, Curtis; and Karen Beatty and her husband, Ben; four grandchildren who were the lights of PaPaw’s life: Katie, Ty, Alex, and Jack; his sisters, Glenna Price, Colette Ingram, and Melinda Rowlette; his brother, James Rowlette; his father- and mother-in-law, Roscoe and Joyce Edwards; and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Services will be held at the Old Thomas Road Baptist Church, Pate Chapel, on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. Friends may call from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Virginia Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Civil War Chaplains Museum at Liberty University or the American Heart Association.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Betty Sue Womack (Greene)
Betty “Sue” Green Womack, 67, of Forest, died Saturday, October 27, 2018.
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Audrey C. Tyree
Audrey C. Tyree, 79, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, October 27, 2018.
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Norman Louis Snidow
Norman Louis Snidow, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, October 27, 2018.
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