Bedford Funeral Home, 1039 Rock Castle Road, Bedford, VA (2025)

09/02/2025

Elizabeth Ann Quarles Nelms, age 103, received her heavenly call to be with the Lord on August 27, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, September 3rd in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Friends are welcome to view from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today, September 2nd at the funeral home. The family will not be present during viewing hours.

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Elizabeth Ann Quarles Nelms, age 103, received her heavenly call to be with the Lord on August 27, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1922 to the late William Joseph Quarles and Elizabeth Ann Franklin Quarles. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of

07/04/2025

Michael Wayne Brown, age 61, of Bedford, Virginia, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 26, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow July 5th at Washington Street Baptist Church, 218 E. Washington Street Bedford, VA 24523.

The family will receive friends today July 4th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.

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Weeping may endure for night, but Joy comes in the morning. -Psalm305 Michael Wayne Brown, age 61, of Bedford, Virginia, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 26, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born on February 7,

06/20/2025

Violet Penn Stephens, 87, of Bedford, VA passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, June 21st at Washington Street Baptist Church, 218 E. Washington Street Bedford, VA 24523. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Friends are welcome to view from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. today, June 20th at the funeral home.

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Violet Penn Stephens, 87, of Bedford, VA passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. A devoted wife, cherished mother, and compassionate friend, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and service. Born on June 4, 1938, in Bedford County, VA, Violet was raised in the Christian faith and remained

06/13/2025

Mr. Joseph Washington Williams, Sr. age 89, of Bedford departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, June 14th in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.

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Mr. Joseph Washington Williams, Sr. age 89, of Bedford departed this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1935 to the late Richard Williams and Pernie Parker Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hannah Banks Williams son,

06/10/2025

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Mr. Odell “Blue” Martin, 71 of Moneta, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13th at Promise Land Baptist Church, 11792 Moneta Rd. Moneta, VA 24121. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Friends are welcome to view from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th at the funeral home. The family will not be present during viewing hours.

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Mr. Odell Blue Martin, 71 of Moneta, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on October 30, 1953 to the late William H. Martin, Sr. and late Mayola English Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death

06/06/2025

Ms. Gena Marie Spinner, 50 of Bedford, VA departed this life on May 6th, 2025, in Fairfax Virginia.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow (June 7th) in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.

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Ms. Gena Marie Spinner, 50 of Bedford, VA. departed this life on May 6th, 2025, in Fairfax Virginia. She was born on February 24, 1975, to the late Fred M. Scott and Wanda G. Spinner. She attended Bedford County Public Schools, and Otterville Baptist Church occasionally. Gena was loved by

06/06/2025

Walter McKinley Lipscomb Jr. was born on January 24, 1973, in Bedford, VA, and entered eternal life on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. today (June 6th) in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.

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Walter McKinley Lipscomb Jr. was born on January 24, 1973, in Bedford, VA, and entered eternal life on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025. He was a faithful, devoted father, son, brother, husband, and friend until the day of his call from God. Walter is preceded in death by his father,

05/25/2025

On Tuesday May 20, 2025, at her home in Bedford, Virginia, God called Maxine Olivia Selden home.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, May 26th at Lovely Zion Baptist Church, 1741 Longwood Ave Bedford, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Friends are welcome to view from 12-noon until 3:00 p.m. today, May 25th at the funeral home.

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On Tuesday May 20, 2025, at her home in Bedford, Virginia, God called Maxine Olivia Selden home. Libby as she was affectionately known by her family was born on April 30, 1942 in Bedford, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Woolfolk Burrell, stepfather Adolphus Burrell, and

05/20/2025

Ms. Ka’leeda S. Haynes, 36 of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 12-noon on Thursday, May 22nd at Hill Street Baptist Church, 111 Madison Ave NW Roanoke, VA 24016. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Friends are welcome to view from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family will not be present during viewing hours.

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Ms. Kaleeda S. Haynes, 36 of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1989 in Roanoke, VA. Kaleeda was one of four siblings born to Melissa D. Haynes. At the age of 8, Kaleeda, along with

05/10/2025

Ms. Mabelean Noel, age 68, departed this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Lynchburg, VA.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. today, May 10th in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.

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Ms. Mabelean Noel, age 68, departed this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Lynchburg, VA. She was born in Bedford, VA on March 9, 1957 to Josephine Johnson Jones and the late Luther Jones. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son Carroll Junior

05/02/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Savator Hydessa Selden Lowry, who departed from this world on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 100.

A funeral service will be held at 12-noon tomorrow, May 3rd at Washington Street Baptist Church, Bedford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Friends are welcome to view from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. today, May 2nd at the funeral home.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Savator Hydessa Selden Lowry, who departed from this world on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on October 30, 1924, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Lillian and Elston Selden, the third of nine children.

04/25/2025

Mr. Lorenza Coles Sr., a strong man of faith, a devoted family man, and a gentle soul with a heart full of love, entered eternal rest Friday April 18, 2025 at home with his family after a life marked by kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 26th at Blue Ridge Community Church, 594 Blue Ridge Ave Bedford, VA.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. today, April 25th in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Friends are welcome to view after 12-noon today, if they are unable to attend the visitation.

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Mr. Lorenza Coles Sr., a strong man of faith, a devoted family man, and a gentle soul with a heart full of love, entered eternal rest Friday April 18, 2025 at home with his family after a life marked by kindness, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those he held dear.

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