Spackenkill High School Alumni Obituaries

On April 30 1940 Edward "AD" and Martha Donigan welcomed their ninth child Cordelia Madeline Donigan in Madison Heights Va. Cordelia departed this life in the comfort of her home on January 15th 2026. Cordelia was educated in the Amherst County Public School System and proudly graduated from Central...

Bernard Almond of Lynchburg, Virginia entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 01, 2026. He was truly blessed with 89 years of life.Bernard was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 16, 1936, to the late Howard and Jessie Almond. He was preceded in death by two sons and one sister. He is survived ...

Jean Powell Culpepper, 87, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, January 6, 2026.Born on May 2, 1938 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Fannie Lillian Powell. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by four children, Deborah Culpepper, Michael Culpe...

Byron McPherson Dillard, age 92, entered the presence of his Savior on December 23, 2025 at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he had resided for the past two years and was lovingly cared for by a devoted team of caregivers.Byron was born on August 16, 1933, in Thomasville,...

Warren Grove Teates returned to his Lord on December 22, 2025, with his daughter Christina and son John at his side. After a full life well-lived, he passed peacefully following a July illness that had left him bedridden but comfortable in his final months.Warren was born in Washington, DC on Novemb...

Calvin Lee “Cal” Adkins, 89, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was the loving husband of Joyce Leigh Blanks Adkins for 68 years.Born on March 20, 1936 in Reusens, VA, he was a son of the late Aaron Buddie Adkins and Ruth Cornelius Saunders Adkins. In addition to his parent...

George Charles Jessen, Jr., 80, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Kessler Jessen, a daughter, Jennifer Raye Jessen; a son, G. Michael Jessen, and his wife Lynne; three grandchildren Katie Jessen-Bodamer and her husband Andrew, Christo...

Marvin Clark, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, passed peacefully at his home with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.He was born in Lynchburg to Oscar Littleton Clark and Ruth Lenora Mason Clark. He was predeceased by both parents, his stepmother Audrey, 11 brothers and sisters, and his wife of 64 years, ...

John W. Evans of Goode, Virginia passed away peacefully on 11-24-25 at his home after a long battle with Azlheimer’s. He was the son of the late Hubert and Frances Evans of Lynchburg, Virginia. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sue; one son John Jr (Johnny) & his wife Tracey of Y...

Talmadge “Tally” Keith Greenway slipped away quietly to his eternal rest on November 16, 2025. He was with the family that he loved, in a home that he built, and on the land that he cherished. His journey with cancer was long and hard, but he fought bravely and always kept his sense of humor.Tally...

Wanda Gale Palmer Nash, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.She was born to James Dudley and Hope Rittenhouse Palmer in Norfolk, VA, September 18, 1942 and moved to Scottsville, Virginia after eight years. She graduated from Fluvanna High School in 1961 and Virginia Baptist Hospital Scho...

Randy dedicated much of his life to serving others. He worked with the Nashville Fire Department as an EMT and 911 Dispatch Operator and he proudly served with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He had a deep love for being out on the waterboating was one of his greatest joys along with music since forming ...

Dorothy "Dot" Marks Womack passed from this life peacefully on January 13 2026 in her home in Mt Juliet Tennessee. She was a member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. Dot lived a life marked by faith kindness enthusiasm and fun. She was born and raised in East Nashville and graduated from Isaac Litton ...

Randall Lowrie Bostic Jr devoted husband father friend mentor and champion of others received his eternal reward on January 15 2026 after a brief illness resulting in cardiac arrest. Randy was born to Randall and Deanna Bostic on July 29 1973 in New Orleans. He grew up in West Monroe Louisiana and N...

Wilma was born in Maury County Tennessee to the late Milton Elvin and Edna Andrews Hardison. At a young age the family moved to Lewisburg where she lived and attended Marshall County High School. She later attended Columbia State Junior College. Wilma was the oldest of 7 children and began working a...

Billie Jean BJ Givens Chandler age 89 of Nashville TN passed away peacefully Monday morning January 12 2026 at her residence with family by her side. She was born July 25 1936 in Nashville a graduate of Central High School and daughter of the late William and Effie Givens. BJ was preceded in death b...

Joyce Annette Mayberry Shaw, age 77 transitioned on Monday, January 26,2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Pearl High School and St. Thomas School of Nursing. S...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Thacker of York SC transitioned on Sunday morning January 4 2026 after celebrating her 78th birthday surrounded by her immediate family at home. She was born January 3 1948 in at Divine Savior Hospital in York SC to the late Cleveland and Mary Dixon. Shirley began her high school ca...

I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 47 It is with greatly mixed emotions that the family of Lizzie Mae Goudelock announces her transitioning sunset with angel wings on Tuesday January 6 2026 at the young age of 77. Her sunrise was August 16 1948 in ...

Funeral services will be 1200 noon Saturday January 3 2026 at Ebenezer AME Zion Church in Smyrna SC with Rev. Alvin Murdock officiating and Rev. Dennis McCleave eulogizing. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in York SC. The family will receive friends from 600 to 700 pm Friday January 2 2...

Funeral services will be 200 pm Saturday January 10 2026 at Great Joy Baptist Church in McConnells SC. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in McConnells SC. The family will receive friends from 100 to 200 prior to the service. Kimmy O. Crawford stepped onto lifes stage on July 29 ...

Mr. Leslie Eugene "Gene" Martin 74 of York SC departed this life on Thursday December 11 2025 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill SC surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 1200 noon Friday December 19 2025 at Wesley United Methodist Church in York SC with Rev. Dr. Thoma...

On October 28th 1969 a baby boy entered the world on the island of St. Kitts. George Benjamin was that boy the eldest son of Margaret Benjamin and George Fough. He was affectionately known to his family and close friends as Junie. He began his education at Newtown Primary School aka Pasture School f...

Sedley Wesley Davis born on May 4th 1943 in SavannalaMar Westmoreland Jamaica and passed away peacefully at home on December 16 2025 in Bronx New York. He lived a simple and humble life guided by faith hard work and integrity. He graduated from Manning High School in SavannalaMar and later attended ...

Brandon Williamson Coke was born to Susan WilliamsonCoke and Victor Coke on Halloween morning at the New York Hospital in 1985. He was a joy and a delight to his parents. At the tender age of 2 12 years old he started swimming lessons. To everyones surprise he excelled at it so much that by the age ...

Evelyn D. Jones affectionately known as Pumpkin was born on April 10 1947 in Savannah Georgia. She was the youngest and only girl among three children born to the late Rosalee Coles. Evelyn was later adopted by Emily and Rufus Jones. She departed this life on Wednesday November 5th 2025 at St. Johns...

a pioneering mathematician devoted public servant and faithful woman of God was born in 1930 in Sutherland Virginia and spent her formative years in Dinwiddie County. She was one of four children born to Nolan and Macy Brown who instilled in her the values of hard work perseverance and faith. From a...

departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday January 29 2026 in Fredericksburg VA after her courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born on September 4 1951 in King George VA. She was a graduate of Ralph Bunche High School and there after went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Army. Following h...

affectionately known as Lonnie was born on May 16 1946 on Virginias Eastern Shore. He departed this life on January 19 2026 leaving behind a legacy marked by a deep commitment to education a life of service steadfast leadership and an unwavering devotion to his family. A lifelong lover of music and ...

Mary Jo was born to Homer Bud and Grace Slayton on July 17 1940 in Silverton Oregon. She grew up in Silverton where she met the love of her life Richard Dick Moles at a Silverton High School dance. They married in 1957 and moved to Seaside Oregon. Together they were blessed with a 66year marriage fi...