Bedford Funeral Home

05/31/2026

Bernadette Michelle Watts, 57, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, May 31st at Holcomb Rock Baptist Church, 5184 Boonsboro Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24503. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Bernadette Michelle Watts, 57, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 21, 2026. She was born on August 23, 1968 in New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her father, Deacon Bernard E. Watts paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Geneva Watts

05/10/2026

04/22/2026

Stephen Andre Lynton was born into this world on May 5, 1955, to the late Annie Lynton and Larey Lynton in Harlem, NY. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 24th at Bedford Funeral Home. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service.

Friends are welcome to view from Noon until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 23rd at the funeral home.

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Stephen Andre Lynton was born into this world on May 5, 1955, to the late Annie Lynton and Larey Lynton in Harlem, NY. Stephen affectionately called Stevie by his family and friends attended day programs throughout his life where he was exposed to museums, parks, plays and other cultural activities.

03/20/2026

Brother Rufus Alexander Jennings, age 82 of Bedford, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. today, March 20th at Reed Creek Baptist Church, 13871 Big Island Highway Big Island, VA 24526.

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Brother Rufus Alexander Jennings, age 82 of Bedford, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 15, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his home. Rufus was born on March 13, 1944 in Buckingham County, VA to the late Walter P. Jennings and Caroline Jones Jennings. He

03/10/2026

Mrs. Anita Gail Murphy,52 of Bedford, departed this life on March 3, 2026.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 11th at Virginia Memorial Park, 11490 Forest Rd. Forest, VA 24551.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today, March 10th in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.

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Mrs. Anita Gail Murphy,52 of Bedford, departed this life on March 3, 2026. She was the daughter of Kathy Lipscomb and the late Jerry Beckner. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Sean Murphy sons, Josh Goff and Andru Murphy daughter, Ashley Goff grandkids, Brantley Goff,

03/06/2026

Ethelda (Minnie) Preston Davis age 67, departed this life Monday, March 2, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 7th at Washington Street Baptist Church, 218 E. Washington Street Bedford, VA. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service at the church.

Friends are welcome to view from noon until 5:00 p.m. today, March 6th at the funeral home.
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Ethelda Minnie Preston Davis age 67, departed this life Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born May 3, 1958, in Bedford County to the late Bertha Mae Cunningham Preston and Garland Arelius Preston. In addition to her parents, Minnie was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Preston Goode and

02/20/2026

James Garland Wright, 54, Bedford, Va., departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at Noon tomorrow, February 21st at Washington Street Baptist Church, 218 E. Washington Street Bedford, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Friends are welcome to view today, February 20th from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will not be present during viewing hours.

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James Garland Wright, 54, Bedford, Va., departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born March 3, 1971 to Edmund Brown and the late Delores Wright. He was preceded in death by his sisters Torina L. Wright and Stacey A. Wright. James graduated

02/05/2026

Charles Albert Evans, age 75, departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in Brunswick, New Jersey.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, February 6th at Bedford Funeral Home.

Friends are welcome to view from Noon until 5:00 p.m. today, February 5th at the funeral home.

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Charles Albert Evans, age 75, departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Peters University Hospital in Brunswick, New Jersey. He was born in Bedford, Virginia on May 30, 1950. He was the son of the late Charlie Evans and Lucille Nellums-Evans-McGinnis and the stepson of Robert H.

02/03/2026

Deaconess Gertrude Davis Scott, 94, was born August 1, 1931 in Bedford County, VA. She transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, February 4th at Bedford Funeral Home.

Friends are welcome to view from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today February 3rd at the funeral home. The family will not be present during viewing hours.

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Deaconess Gertrude Davis Scott, 94, was born August 1, 1931 in Bedford County, VA. She transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Susie Davis. In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lenwood

02/02/2026

*** Service Update: A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th at Bedford Funeral Home.

Mr. Warren Victor Turner passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026.

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Mr. Warren Victor Turner passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1962 to the late William Jack Turner, Sr. and Jacqueline Melton Turner. Warren received his education in the Bedford County School System and graduated from Jefferson Forest High School in 1980. He