Obituaries in Lynchburg, VA

Joan Eileen Dobbs Froehlich was born February 23, 1933 in Port Jervis, NY, to the late Gladys Lillian Avery Dobbs and George Edwin Dobbs. She peacefully departed this life on January 29, 2026, just 25 days shy of her 93rd birthday. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Harry "Skip" ...

Edward James, Sr of Lynchburg, VA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. He was blessed with 92 years of life.Edward was born in Campbell County, VA on September 14, 1933, to the late Mary E. Hamlett James. He was preceded in death by h...

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...

Shirley Howell Britt, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. She was the beloved daughter of the late Geraldine and Robert Howell, Sr.Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by compassion, service, and faith. She proudly served as a nurse...

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...

John Emil Keith, Jr., 81, of Forest, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was a loving and devoted, husband, father, and grandfather.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maryann Fleck Keith; a son, Jeffrey Keith (Jeanie); a daughter, Melany K. Braxton; three grandchildren, Justin Keith, Jac...

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...

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,...

Rev. James D. Newman, 93, of Williamsburg went to be with the Lord December 26, 2025. He was the loving and faithful husband to the late Patricia B. Newman for 63 years who was a special gift from God for his life and ministryHe was born in Draper, NC, a son of the late Booker and Verda Newman. In a...

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...

Garland Douglas Luckado, Jr., 73, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and loving friend passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025; and the family dog Molly who Garland did everything with.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan Reed Luckado; his children, Cathy Eades, Kevin Luckado...

Carolyn Breeden Doss, 77, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was the wife of the late Dwight “Fogie” Winston Doss for 58 years.Born in Lynchburg on December 27, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Odell Breeden and Marion McFaden and was also preceded in death by a brother...