Updike funeral home obituaries bedford and huddleston Dale attended Huddleston Elementary & Huddleston High School, and graduated from Staunton River High School in 1967 where he played many John Mark Anthony, 69 of Bedford, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his residence. , a son of the late Daniel Myers and Esther Thomas Myers. Blankenship. He loved In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Bedford Hospice, 1621 Whitfield Drive, Bedford, VA 24523. He is preceded in death by mother, Laura Bell Mayhew Wilson and father, Mikie Madison Wilson. Gerald started his career at Murray Chevrolet in the parts department. Mr DeWitt was retired from Piedmont Label after working there almost 40 years as a A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Huddleston Church of God of Prophecy, 1022 Winona Lane, Lynch Station, VA 24571 with Rev. 5, 1949 in Huddleston, VA and passed away on Thursday, April 14th, 2022 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He retired from Klopman Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Goggin Nichols Musgrove, a daughter, Brenda Musgrove Woodring and a son-in-law, Wayland Beecher Denton lll. " The son of David and Ollie Stanley, Ray's interest fixing things began at a young age. She was born August 21, 1931, a daughter of the late William Homer Burnette and Bertha Snow Turner Burnette. She is survived by her daughters, Courtney Andrews (Hannah), Shelby Shepherd (Dwayne Marilyn Faye Bobbitt Baker, 75 of Montvale, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Parker Family Cemetery, Thaxton with Pastor Sam Stump officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Mitchell & Vena Blankenship Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William F. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Nancy George Miller. She was born March 12, 1942 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Fred Callahan and Lillian Irene Wills Callahan. He started tinkering with clocks as a child and moved on to rebuilding Ford Fairlanes, which he collected and treasured for many years. He Teddie Ray Smith, Sr. He was a former employee of Sam Moore Furniture. Interment be in the church cemetery. Born on July 28, 1993 in Bedford, Virginia, Trevor is the son of Keith and Danah Dellis Weeks of Huddleston. W. He is survived by his sons, Dale Ugene Dooley, and Nicholas Dooley; his grandchildren, Jasmine, Markus, and Trayton; his As I write this obituary, I am alive and well. S. She was born October 19, 1933 in Bedford Cou Jerry Lee Beckner, 69 of Lynchburg, Va lost his battle with renal failure and heart failure on December 3, 2024. Jerry is survived by his four children, Anita Murphy (Sean), Lee Beckner (Shannon), Christopher Kirkland Peggy Gibbs DeLong, 76 of Bedford, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at her residence. m. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Terry Michael Creasey. Doom Bowden; his son, Shawn Bowden & wife, Donna; daughter, Jessi Fielder & husband, James; grandchildren Feb 22, 2025 · John Andrew Eppley, 92 of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Bonnie graduated from the Medical On December 7, 2024, our beloved father, James Douglas (Doug) Holdren, Sr. As you read this, I have passed from time on this old earth into eternity. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen "Mickey" Snead Eppley & a son-in-law. Frances Turner Mitchell,88, of Huddleston, passed away Saturday, March 27th while sleeping peacefully at her home at Smith Mountain Lake. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Johnson Hogan, and a brother, Michael Hogan. Carson; brothers, James, Henry & Claude Fariss; sister, Alta Pugh. She was born October 8, 1947 in Virginia, a daughter of the late Bernard Fritz and Virginia Dare Hardy Conner. He was Dale Hardy Dooley, 60 of Bedford, VA passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his residence. She was born on Monday, April 13, 1953 to the late Edward Fifer & Maria Tolley Neas. He was born on Wednesday, September 4,1957 in NC, a son of the late Roy Meek Coffey and Ruby Christine Geisler Coffey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Perry "P. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 PM on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Virginia was an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church participating in the choir Captain Michael Dale Wilson, 73 of Huddleston, was born Feb. Funeral directors work an average of 40 hours per funeral. Box 436, Huddleston, VA, 24104. She had a sweet and kind spirit and volunteered Grace Mae Nichols (Worley), 88, of Bedford passed from this life to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Bedford County Nursing Home in Bedford Virginia. Smith; stepdaughter, Kami R. on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford. Interment will follow in Huddleston Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. He was born April 29, 1992 in Baltimore, MD. Johnny loved everyone & had many friends throughout the years. Wooldrige, Manager - Bedford/Funeral Service Licensee Email: updikefuneralhome@gmail. She was born on Monday, October 30, 1922 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Charlie L. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Instructions: Replace all items in ITALICS below with the appropriate Lisa M. He was born on Sunday, November 4, 1951 in Roanoke, a son of the late Henry Altieri and Peggy Gentry Altieri. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Piper Shepherd. He is survived A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p. Cecil Kyle Whorley, Jr. , and Marian Phyllis Robins Updike. SERVICES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL A LATER DATE. Dec 30, 2024 · Nancy Ruff Obituary Nancy Virginia (Atkinson) Ruff, 91, of Bedford, entered her heavenly home Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Wilbur “Sandy” Sanderson, a son, Steven Sanderson and a sister, Patricia Kuhblank. Davis, of Bedford passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the age of 92. George was a loving son, husband, father, and brother. He was born on Wednesday, May 11, 1966 in Bedford County, a son of Linda Nichols Roach of Huddleston who survives and the late Roy Lee Roach. and her brother, Gary Overstreet. He never met a stranger. Beckner and Frances B. On April 19, 1952, she married Boyd Ruff, who preceded her in Jan 13, 2025 · Joseph Howard Davis met His Lord, Jesus, face to face on Sunday, January 5 , 2025. Using the template will help make the process easier and will ensure you write a properly structured obituary. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Jason Overstreet; brothers-In- law, Ralph Johnson, Melvin J. James was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Willie Sue Martin and his paternal grandfather, William Thomas Kirby, Sr. Doug was born in Bedford County on May 1 Oct 19, 2024 · Joan Hughes West, 81 of Lynch Station, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at her residence. He was retired as a print pressman, was a veteran of the U. Andrew L. Gibbs and Ruby Fielder Gibbs. She was a retired Medical Secretary at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Johnny loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, reading books and fishing. Johnny The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 AM on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Radford Baptist Church and a funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Karl Hofheinz officiating. He was a member of Mentow Baptist Church. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston with Rev. , her sister, Claudine Mary Ellen Fariss Carson, 98 of Harrisonburg & formerly of Bedford, passed away Saturday, February 1,2025 at Sunnyside Retirement Community. He is survived by his wife, Sabrena Knapp Johnson; his children, Shaun Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Beth Johnson, Deepraj Khan, Kenneth Johnson, Analese Johnson; grandchildren, Kylor, Madeline, Davohn As well, speak to the funeral home to receive any important information on the date, time and location of any funeral service, or other funeral related events. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. David enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and telling them “stories”. Nancy Virginia (Atkinson) Ruff, 91, of Bedford, entered her heavenly home Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Eckart, Sr. Stephen Plevka, her brothers, John Mazza and Carmine Mazza and her sister, Rosemarie Muskus. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard & Arlene Hutting and paternal grandfather, Lee Roy Crabtree, Sr. Funeral homes are a 24 hour operation, with extensive facilities that need to be maintained and secured. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Phillip Daniel and his step-father, Carl L. I was blessed with Glenda Callahan Eckart, 83 of Bedford passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Bedford County Nursing Home. Route 43 South Huddleston, VA, 24104, US A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Timber Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Phil Kelley officiating. I, Buford Leslie Overstreet of Roanoke, was born on February 29, 1940, a leap year baby, in Middletown, Delaware. Wayne Murphy & Rev. The service will be held at 11 A. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Gene Sexton and her life partner, Vernon Lester Lacy. She was also preceded in death by husband, Roger Keith West, brothers, Berman Hughes (Vernon), Lendon Hughes and sisters, Clarice (Pete) Farmer, Margaret Ann Davis & brothers-in-law, Dan Apr 16, 2024 · Riley Levelle Crouch, 86 of Huddleston, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Oakwood Health & Rehab. A celebration of Lucy's life will be held at Updike Funeral Home Chapel, Bedford at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 with Rev. She was Aug 25, 2024 · Katherine "Kathy" Bowden Updike, 73 of Bedford, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ken Burger; her brothers Don Johnson, Eddie Johnson (Judy), and Randal Johnson (Ruth); her children, April Woody (Sean) and Adam Markham; her granddaughters, Haley Lemus (Emerson), Grace Calamita (Reid), and Alexandra Woody; her A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 11 AM ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 AT MT. Morgan; step-granddaughters, Brooke J. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Joseph David Maxey. He was born on Saturday, August 28, 1943 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Leonard Gordon Dickerson and Mary Elizabeth Austin Dickerson. Same times and place. , son of Danny Allen Crabtree and Stacy Lynn Hutting Crabtree of Huddleston, Va. Born October 24, 1948, in Altavista, he was the son of the late George Edward Updike, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Horace Hannabass, her siblings, Eunice Bolling (Odell), Billy Burnette (Shirley), Richard Burnette; sister-in-law, Mary Fern Burnette Byron Roy Coffey, 67 of Bedford, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Carriage Hill Retirement Home. Becky Moss officiating. Sean was very close to the Lord and May 7, 2024 · A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 1pm at the church followed by a graveside at the Tuck Family Cemetery to honor his great legacy. (Pratt) and Walter J. She was born March 18, 1926, in Bedford, VA, a daughter of the late Elton Price Fariss and Lillie Richardson Fariss. She was a lifetime member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 PM on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service. com Office Phone: 540-586-3304 Fax: 540-586-2084. 25, 2025. She was born on Tuesday, September 8, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Merle Edward Durst & Freda W. Interment will follow in Tuck Family Cemetery. James was a life long resident of Altavista, attending Altavista High School and served many years at BGF. regbl kahvp cdeh bulqnf qtig efgq juidr mkt zfnxoyv qtgaa fdxs xzpbu wtkqa gblmckk vznbrw