A Bedford Tradition of Caring

 

 

We’re not a big-city funeral home or a multi-location conglomerate. But, for many years now, we have been providing our community with warm, caring, compassionate service, respecting each family’s decisions and performing each service with dignity, integrity and trust… All at a truly reasonable cost. We provide caring and respectful funeral services, funerals and cremations to both the proud residents of Bedford City and Bedford County, and also to those in the surrounding areas which include
Roanoke, Lynchburg and Central Virginia.

Our Commitment is Strong and Simple:

Our funeral home is the result of listening to today’s consumer and responding in kind.  From the warm, home-like atmosphere to our reasonable pricing and dignified, compassionate service… We strive to deliver what YOU want.

 

 

 

 

Our staff is here to help you through your difficult time and for those of you who wish to pre-arrange your services. Please do not hesitate to call, visit or contact us with any questions and we will help you any way we can. To email a condolence, simply click here .

Unlike others in our profession, we make it easy for you to compare our prices. Our focus has always included choices, value and honesty. We invite you to explore our site and even compare our prices with others. Simply click here for all of our Consumer & Price Information List and Comparison Worksheet.  Now you can begin to plan a funeral online and PLEASE, DO REMEMBER THAT PRE-ARRANGEMENTS ARE TRANSFERABLE FROM ONE FUNERAL HOME TO ANOTHER and only takes a few minutes and a signature. Do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions at 586-7360.

 

 

Office Location

317 West Main Street
Bedford, VA
24523

Chapel Location

1235 Walnut Street
Bedford, VA
24523

Scheduled Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Thornton Neas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Thornton Neas of Lynch Station, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the age of 69. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Evington, 677 Church Lane, Evington, VA. 24550. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

George B. Bower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90, passed away at Franklin Health & Rehabilitation in Rocky Mount, Virginia on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Resurrection’s temporary location, Trinity Ecumenical Parish, on Thursday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m.  A reception will follow the burial.  Burch-Messier Funeral Home in Bedford is assisting the family.  To send condolences, please visit https://burch-messier.com/.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider donations to Lake Christian Ministries. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maryland Levene Spencer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

82, of Forest, Virginia, went peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on September 13, 2024. Friends and loved ones are invited to share in celebrating Maryland’s life and offer condolences at an informal drop-in gathering at the Spencer family home in Forest on Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Family members are invited to come early at 10 a.m. for a brief time of special remembrance and praise.   Immediate family will gather for a private burial at a later date. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Franklin Keyes, Sr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71, of Concord, died Saturday, September 14, 2024 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident.  A memorial service will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Moose Lodge, 2307 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Afterwards everyone is welcome to stay for a celebration of life. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.