Obituaries in Lynchburg, VA

Barbara Lynne Kleinbach, 73, of Forest, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and especially grandmother.Born in Rochester, NY on November 24, 1952, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy George Peeler and Arlene Schauman Peeler.She is survived...

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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...

Carol Shanaberger Blanks, 73, of Forest, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Michael D. Blanks for 46 years.Born May 29, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was the oldest daughter of the late Robert Worth Shanaberger and Geneve Dickey...

Arthur Marshall Morris passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara McIvor Morris. Barbara Ann and Marshall were married for 57 years.He is survived by his children, Robert (Cristina) Morris of Richmond, Cynthia Morris of Bedford; two grandchildren,...

Mary Jane Melvin Ridge of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.Born in Matoaka, West Virginia on June 11, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Polley and Cora Goad Melvin.She is survived by her son, Charles Musser, III of Lynchburg and some very special and close friend...

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...

The world has an empty void now, because Hector A. Parjus passed away very unexpectedly Friday morning, December 12, 2025. Hector was born in Cuba on September 26, 1955, to Dr. Hector Parjus and his adored and cherished mother Marina Leal. Hector is deeply loved by his sister Marina Alzugaray Leal,...

Claude Winston Scott Jr., 72, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2025 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents.He was born on Saturday, September 26, 1953 to the late Claude W. Scott Sr. and Evelyn Yeatts Scott. After retiring from the...

Juanita Sallie Lynch was born April 14, 1931 in Campbell County, Virginia and was the youngest of five children born to Robert W. and Sallie F. Nowlin.Juanita accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Evington, Virginia. She graduated from Campbell County Public ...

Frederick R. Burton, Sr. of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 77. Fred was born in Altavista, VA on February 8, 1948, the eldest son of the late Robert Withers Burton and Virginia Taylor Burton, and is preceded in death by his broth...

Joyce Owen Tyree, 83, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Joyce filled every room with kindness, love, and joy.Joyce was married to...