Independence Continuation High California Alumni Obituaries

Diane Yvonne Lomax was born on August 11 1948 in Richmond Virginia to the late Amos and Sarah McGee. She entered eternal rest on January 18 2026. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Marshall and Larry and her beloved grandmother Hazel Green to whom she attributes her...

Freddie Jay Dudding affectionately known as Jay passed away on January 18 2026 in Blue Ridge Virginia. He was born on December 11 1962 in Roanoke Virginia. Jay spent many years working as a truck driver a career that reflected his independence and love of the open road. Outside of work he found joy ...

Bernard Skipper William Thompson Jr. was born in Covington Virginia on November 1 1948 to the late Bernard Sr. and Dorothy Idelia Thompson. He was raised in Covington where he lived his entire life until a short stay in Clifton Forge Virginia. Skipper affectionately nicknamed by his sister held stro...

Dee B. Osborne, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026.Born on January 12, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, Dee was the son of the late Donald Blaine Osborne and Faye Osborne. He later made his home in Lynchburg, where he built a life centered on family, close relationships, an...

Barry Len Harris, age 70, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed after a courageous battle with cancer and entered into the presence of the Lord on December 28, 2025 and was reunited with loved ones who went before him.Born on March 10, 1955 in Lynchburg, VA, Barry, or “Toad” as so many knew him, lived a li...

Celebrating the Life of Fannie Mae Rose October 18th 1940 January 28th 2026 We celebrate the beautiful life of Fannie Mae Rose who was born in Nashville Tennessee and filled eightyfive years with loyalty independence d

Teresa Ann MitchellMartin passed away peacefully January 22 2026. She was born September 13 1947 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Known to many as Momma T Teresa lived a life defined by independence dedication and an unmistakable presence. She began her professional career as a flight attendant with American Airl...

Virginia (Mae) Hale Sivils, age 89, passed on January 23, 2026 after her heart just gave out. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Desmond Hale; her husband, Melvin Sivils and her son in law, Mark Gordon (Bad Mark).She was born August 3, 1936 on the hottest day that year in Westmorela...

Sharon Leach, age 79, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with her husband, Chuck Leach, by her side.Sharon was born on December 8, 1946, to David G. Smith and Elizabeth A. Kimes. She spent her life bringing warmth, joy, and kindness to those around her...

Thais Terri Hines a radiant matriarch gifted artist joyful storyteller and keeper of family legacy has peacefully transitioned on January 21 2026. Born December 31 1935 in Boston Massachusetts she lived a life rich with courage creativity laughter music flavor and love. Her remarkable journey carrie...

age 78 of Pulaski passed away Monday January 26 2026 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center Dublin. Born October 16 1947 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Ross Garlene Newman Quesenberry of Independence Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her son Matthew Ross Wilson. at the B...

Ricky Earl Bobbitt age 67 of Independence VA passed away at his home on Tuesday February 3 2026. Ricky was born on March 16 1958 in Independence to Robert Walter and Mary Ruth Burkins Bobbitt. He attended Independence High School and worked in the furniture construction business. He enjoyed hunting ...

Anita June Phipps Love age 95 of Independence VA passed away on Friday Jan. 23 2026 at the Woltz Hospice House in Dobson NC following a brief illness. She was born on June 22 1930 in Grayson County to Ben Hurley and Velva Cox Phipps. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husban...

Lt. Col. Jimmey Norman Phipps USAF Ret age 92 of Colorado Springs CO passed away in his home on December 17 2025. Jim was born April 9 1933 at Bridle Creek Grayson County VA to Dewey and Elsie Phipps. He was the second of five children and grew up with strong family values where he developed his str...

William Bill Lee Strong age 74 of Independence VA passed away at his home on Wednesday December 17 2025. Coach Strong was born in Bluefield West Virginia to the late Grover Reese Strong and Shirlene Burgess Strong. He is survived by his brother Brad Strong and wife Mary Ann of Bristol TN two nephews...

The family of Wilma Louise Jones Moxley 73 of Independence VA is deeply saddened to share that she passed away on Monday January 5 2026 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem Virginia. Louise was born on March 22 1952 in Jefferson NC to Arzie and Gladys Jones. She graduated from Alleghany High School...

Ruby Atwood Harrington Ireson age 90 of Independence VA passed away on Thursday January 8 2026 at the Grayson Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Independence. She was born on December 8 1935 in Jefferson North Carolina to Alvin and Oma Roten Atwood. Ruby attended school in Alleghany County. She wa...

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Ralph Thomas Nicholson Jr. was born 01.16.1950 in Ely, NV to Mary and Ralph Thomas Nicholson. At the age of 17 he moved to Independence, Oregon to reside with cousins. This move...

Naomi Ruth Atkinson, 70, of Keizer, Oregon, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Naomi was born June 15, 1955, in Independence, Kansas,...

Mary Applis Johnson Wynn was born October 14. 1934 to the union of Grey Johnson and Ivory Smith of Houston Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul CME Church in Independence Heights. She later joined Blueridge Methodist Church in Sunnyside. Marys educational journey b...

Rufus Eugene McRoberts better known as Bill McRoberts age 93 of Galax Virginia passed away Friday January 23 2026 at his home. Mr. McRoberts was born on October 3 1932 in Grayson County Virginia to William Andrew and Martha Norman McRoberts. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Como NC Rebecca Flythe Whitley affectionately known as Bec age 78 passed away peacefully on December 29 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in North Carolina Rebecca was the daughter of the late Americus Vespucious Flythe Jr. and Meredith Ricks Flythe. She was also pre...

Art Chester Jackson the eldest child born to Mary Smith Jackson and James Arthur Jackson was born on June 14 1954. On Wednesday October 1 2025 Art Chester departed this life at his home in Charlottesville Virginia. Art Chester was raised in Buckingham County Virginia and attended Buckingham County P...

Jennifer Sue Jones Gross age 70 born in Topeka KS and a resident of Bay Minette AL died Saturday January 24 2026 at her residence. She was a retired administrative assistant for Mannor Slacks and Standard Furniture. She is survived by her husband Ronny Gross of Bay Minette AL three daughters. Shiloh...

Calvin Gaylord Dunn was born on June 23 1953 in Houston Texas to the late Beatrice Dunn and Willie Bill Samuel. Calvin was the second of four children born to his mother. He grew up in the Independence Heights area better known during that time as Studewood. At an early age Calvin was baptized and b...

Ralph Tyrone Miller 81 passed away on November 15 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph W. Miller and Eula Webb Miller and his wife Katha Sadler Miller. Left to cherish his memory is his son Owen Miller Denise and grandson Colton Miller. Ralph graduated from Jarratt High School in the ...

Michael Ratliff answered the Lords call home December 5 2025 after an extended illness. In Poor Bottom KY on April 20 1948 Delmon and JuanitaSykes Ratliff had their second son Michael Gene. He joined his brother Gobel and in the years to come they were joined by Terry Forest and Kenny. When Mike was...

With heavy hearts we honor the life of Larry Ray Combs who passed away surrounded by the community and land he cherished deeply. Born to the late Frank and Zora Edwards Combs Larry journeyed through life from his roots in Clintwood Virginia where he transformed hardship into strength and resilience....

Charles graduated from Broadway High School class of 1970 where he played baseball. He went on to serve in the Navy from 19711975 on the USS Independence and Intrepid. He was a member of the Mayland Christian Church. He worked for Harrison Farms for 40 plus years before retiring. After retiring he d...