Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory Locally owned funeral home and crematory located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Here everyone is accorded dignity, respect, and our utmost personal attention.

We established Heritage Funeral Service with a commitment to serving Lynchburg area families. Heritage Funeral Service is a funeral home familiar with the customs of all religions and cultures. We offer a complete range of services that are meaningful, healing, and appropriate. Whenever you need us, we are always here to help - 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Herbert Ray Peak, 87, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence. He was the loving husband of...
01/09/2026

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...

Jean Powell Culpepper, 87, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, January 6, 2026.Born on May...
01/08/2026

Jean Powell Culpepper, 87, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Born on May 2, 1938 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Fannie Lillian Powell. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by four children, Deborah Culpepper, Mich...

John Emil Keith, Jr., 81, of Forest, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was a loving and devoted, husband, fathe...
01/06/2026

John Emil Keith, Jr., 81, of Forest, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was a loving and devoted, husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maryann Fleck Keith; a son, Jeffrey Keith (Jeanie); a daughter, Melany K. Braxton; three grandchildren, Justin K...

Warren Grove Teates returned to his Lord on December 22, 2025, with his daughter Christina and son John at his side. Aft...
01/06/2026

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 ...

John Emil Keith, Jr., 81, of Forest, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was a loving and devoted, husband, fathe...
01/06/2026

John Emil Keith, Jr., 81, of Forest, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was a loving and devoted, husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maryann Fleck Keith; a son, Jeffrey Keith (Jeannie); a daughter, Melany K. Braxton; three grandchildren, Justin ...

Byron McPherson Dillard, age 92, entered the presence of his Savior on December 23, 2025 at Heritage Green Assisted Livi...
01/02/2026

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 Tho...

Barry Len Harris, age 70, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed after a courageous battle with cancer and entered into the pres...
12/31/2025

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, l...

George Charles Jessen, Jr., 80, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.He is survived by his wife of 59 y...
12/30/2025

George Charles Jessen, Jr., 80, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Kessler Jessen, a daughter, Jennifer Raye Jessen; a son, G. Michael Jessen, and his wife Lynne; three grandchildren Katie Jessen-Bodamer and her husband Andrew...

Shirley Howell Britt, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. She was the beloved daughter of the late Geraldine...
12/29/2025

Shirley Howell Britt, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. She was the beloved daughter of the late Geraldine and Robert Howell, Sr.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by compassion, service, and faith. She proudly served as ...

Laverne Herbert “Verne Lemke, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away on December 24, 2025.He is survived by two daughters, Karen ...
12/27/2025

Laverne Herbert “Verne Lemke, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away on December 24, 2025.

He is survived by two daughters, Karen (Matthew) Burns, Katherine Lemke; a son, Sandy Gowen and a daughter-in-law, Wanda Leftwich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Claire Kamalski Le...

Rev. James D. Newman, 93, of Williamsburg went to be with the Lord December 26, 2025. He was the loving and faithful hus...
12/26/2025

Rev. James D. Newman, 93, of Williamsburg went to be with the Lord December 26, 2025. He was the loving and faithful husband to the late Patricia B. Newman for 63 years who was a special gift from God for his life and ministry

He was born in Draper, NC, a son of the late Booker and Verda New...

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427 Graves Mill Road
Lynchburg, VA
24502

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(434) 239-2405

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