Obituaries in Lynchburg, VA

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...

Merle Craddock Mead, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late H. Winston Mead Jr. for 57 years.Born in Pittsylvania County, VA on July 29, 1937, she was the daughter of Russell Lee Craddock and Elizabeth Cocke Craddock. Raised on a...

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...

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,...

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...

Starlene Alma Melton Mays, 78, of Forest passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 and was welcomed home, into her eternal rest by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings and so therefore she also has been rejoined to her family forever.Star...

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, ...

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,...

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...

Judi West Gay, 74, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she created a life enjoying beautiful extended family and making memories with a lively bunch of friends.Born on January 24, 1951, in Lynchburg, Judi was a lifelong resident of the city she loved. She gradua...

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...