Obituaries in Lynchburg, VA

James “Jim” Ryland Hughes Jr., 90, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on November 25, 2025, after a brief illness. Jim was a devoted husband, father, friend, and respected leader in the banking community whose life was marked by integrity, dedication, and leadership.Jim was preceded in death by his...

 Herbert Ray Peak, 87, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence. He was the loving husband of the late Stephanie Lee Brooks Peak for 30 years.Born on October 8, 1938 in Halifax, he was a son of the late Robert Lawrence Peak and Bernice Puckett Peak. In addition to hi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jody Sue Martin (née Buchanan), 66 of Richmond (formerly of Lynchburg), Virginia died peacefully with family on Thursday, on November 6, 2025 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.Jody was born on January 10, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her beloved mot...

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...

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 ...

Joyce Sterne Farmer, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late James "Jimmy" Walter Farmer.She is survived by her children, Bryan James Farmer (Teresa), Robin Menhart (William), Shelly Gardner (Kendall); three brothers, Richard J. Sterne, Jr. (Darlene),...

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...

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,...