Diuguid Funeral Service

06/03/2026

John Madaras

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06/01/2026

Thomas Francis Sauerwald

Thomas Francis "Tom" Sauerward, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026. He was married to Lynda Bailey Sauerwald.

He was born May 18, 1959, in Bethesda, MD to the late Thomas Leo Sauerwald and Barbara Smith Sauerwald Digangi. He was retired from his construction business and attended Waymaker Church. He loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Lynda; a son Brian Sauerwald and his wife, Xanat, of Nashville, TN; a step son, Travis Brown and his wife , Nicole, of Lynchburg, VA; a daughter, Lauren Jane Sauerwald and fiancé Josh of Syracuse, NY and a step daughter, Erin Hoffman and her husband, Gregg, of Chesterfield, VA ; three brothers, Charles "Chuck" Sauerwald of New Jersey, Mark Sauerwald and his wife ,Cheri, of Mt. Run, ID and Jimmy Sauerwald of NJ; one sister, Annie Tremmel and her husband Joe, of NJ; eight grandchildren, Caymon Clemons, Kaylee Brown and fiancé Wesley, Savanah Williams and her husband, Trevis, Collin Brown, Hannah Allen, Madison Allen, Chloe Hoffman and Lindsey Brown; two great grandchildren, Ivy and Emery Williams.

The family will receive friends at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 12 noon until 1:00 followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm with Gregg Hoffman officiating. Interment will be in Virginia Memorial Park.

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06/01/2026

Troy Alexander

Troy F. Alexander, 69, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2026 while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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05/25/2026

Shirly Jean Schlaack Conger

Shirly Jean Schlaack Conger, 91, of Rustburg, VA, passed away peacefully Friday, May 22, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Twice married; she was the widow of her first husband, Paul Rae Conger. and her second husband, Duarte Medeiro Sr. In 2023.Born August 31, 1934, in Owosso, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Frank Reinhold Walter Schlaack and Frances Leona Beebe Schlaack.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a founding member of Living Water Ministries.She is survived by her five children, Michael Conger and his wife, Julia, Ronald Conger, Linda Kibbe and her husband, Steve , Eric Conger, Jodi Cubney and her husband, Brian; seven grandchildren, Carrie Huot and her husband, Michael, Samantha Conger, Joshua Conger and Elizabeth Conger, Tommy Bradner, Brian Cadney, Jr., Jennifer Kick and her husband, Ryan; three great grandchildren, Paul Huot, Leopold Huot and Ryan Huot.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 11:00 am at Living Water Ministries on Waterlick Road with Pastor Mack Almond officiating.Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Living Water Ministries, 1071 Waterlick Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501. Online condolences may made at www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.

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05/24/2026

Hazel Wiley Hammersley Ashworth

Hazel Wiley Hammersley Ashworth, 96, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. Twice married; she married her high school sweet Charles E. Hammersley, Sr. who passed after 17 years of marriage. and later married her second husband, Cecil F. “Salty” Ashworth, Jr.

Born July 12, 1929, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Bruce Wiley and Margaret Dawson Wiley. She was a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church and retired from C & P Telephone Company after 33 years of service. She was the secretary of T.P. A. , Teletype for the Deaf, Elks Lodge where she served as a trustee and secretary and Elks Ladies Auxiliary where she served as Chaplain for three years and the newspaper for seven years. She also served as A.B.W.A. Vice-President of Education.

She is survived by her son, Charles E. Hammersley, Jr. and his wife, Cathy; two brothers, Robert Wayne Wiley and James Garland Wiley; two grandchildren, Logan Hammersley and Jennifer Hammersley DeNova and her husband, Michael; two great grandchildren, Ava and Mia DeNova.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 605 Clay Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, 96 Laurel Hill Road, Verona, VA 24482.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 6-8 PM at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 am at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

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05/19/2026

Virginia Clark "Jenny" Tweedy

Virginia Clark “Jenny” Tweedy 84, of Evington, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 18, 2026. She was the wife of the late Robert Earl Tweedy.

Born July 2, 1941, in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Raise Loving Clark and Ruby Gaynelle Botkin Clark. She retired from G.E and later Sam’s Club, where she was a customer service clerk; a job she really loved. She loved many things in life, including blue grass music and sitting on her patio watching and listening to the birds and especially her furry companion “Bella”.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee Tweedy and his wife, Tonia of Evington, VA and Bryan Eugene Tweedy and his wife Sandi, of Lynchburg, VA; one grandchild, Carrington Lee Pollard of Lynch Station, VA.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2-4 pm at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, 322 Dennis Riddle Dr, Rustburg, VA 24588

Online condolences may be made at www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.

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05/19/2026

Deborah (Debbie) Dawn Burkholder

Deborah Burkholder, 70, of Lynchburg Va passed away peacefully on Friday May 15,2026. She was the wife and best friend of Rick Burkholder IV. She is survived by her brother Roger Sherman. Daughter Sara Dove and fiancé Roger Phillips II and two grandsons Timothy Lambert and Cory Lambert. Son Bradley Bly and wife Sandy Bly. Stepdaughter Laurel Burkholder and Stepson Rick Burkholder V. Her life will be celebrated amongst family.

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05/11/2026

James Arthur Wells, Sr.

James Arthur Wells, Sr. 86, of Evington, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home after a long illness on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was the husband of the late Etta Miller Wells.

Born March 4, 1940, in Halifax County, he was a son of the late James Johnson Wells and Janie Millner Wells. He was also predeceased by a brother, Douglas “Doug” Wells; two sisters, Edith Stancel and Emma Jean Seamster; son-in-law, Sam Lloyd. He was a retired carpenter with CENTRA Health and was a professional wrestling promoter. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Tina Wells Lloyd of Huddleston, VA; one son, Jamie Wells, Jr. of Hurt, VA, one brother, Howard Wells (Kitty) of Brookneal, VA; two sisters, Reva Wisely and Mary Jane Wells; four grandchildren, Brittany “Nikki” Harmon, Terry “Keith” Harmon (Alease) and their father, Terry Allen Harmon; Nathan Wells and Kayla Wells; three great-grandchildren, Jillian Harmon, Mason Harmon and Cheyenne Verdinella and numerous nieces and nephews and his many wrestling buddies, including Lindin Lairson aka Peppie Lopez and special friend, John Thomas. He is also survived by his special furry friend, “Munchkin”.

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, at Altavista Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dan G. Mason officiating. The body will be at his home after 3 pm Wednesday, 4553 Wards Rd., and friends may call there for viewing and visitation.

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04/29/2026

Doris Brown

Doris Jeanette Bishop Brown, 88, of Lynchburg VA passed away peacefully on Monday April 27, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Kelly Brown, Sr. Born on January 12, 1938, in Flat Rock, NC. She was the daughter of the late Hewitt L. Bishop and Eva King Bishop. In addition to her husband and parents, she was proceeded in death by her sister Carolyn Bishop McGraw and her 3 brothers, Wayne Bishop, Donnie Bishop, and Eddie Bishop.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a hairdresser for years. She also was an avid gardener and loved bird watching.

She is survived by her 4 children, Virginia Ann Westphal (Steve) of Columbia, SC, Steve Kelly Brown, Jr. of Lynchburg, VA, Teresa Brown Wilson of Concord, VA, and Allen Wayne Brown (Robin) of Greensboro, NC. Her sister Jean Owenby (Buster) of Hendersonville, NC. And her 7 Grandchildren, and 8 Great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 12 pm, Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at Diuguid Funeral Chapel, 21914 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA.

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03/30/2026

We’re incredibly honored to share that Diuguid Funeral Services & Crematory has been officially recognized as the Best of 2026 Campbell County Award Winner in the Funeral Home category by BusinessRate. This honor is especially meaningful because it’s based entirely on verified Google reviews and the voices of the families we serve.

Thank you again to everyone who has taken a moment to leave a kind word or trust us during such important moments. Your support inspires us to continue serving with compassion, dignity, and care every day. From our entire staff at Diuguid Funeral Services & Crematory, we appreciate the opportunity to serve the community we love. 💙