Mickie F. Lester, 71, of Rocky Mount, VA departed this life October 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Bettina Dillon; her parents Ruth and Chester Lester, and a brother, Dickie Lester. She is survived by her sisters, Margie Mayhew of Montvale, VA, Mary Ann (Jim) Keene of Iaeger, WV, Maggie Church of Moneta, VA; two brothers, Nickey Joe Lester of Hanover, WV, Ricky Dean (Bev) Lester of Wharncliffe, WV; daughter, Stephanie McArdle of Bedford, VA; two grandchildren, Makayla Lester and Justin McArdle; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be sadly missed by all. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

 

Haley Ann Wilson, infant, of Bedford, died Friday, October 4, 2019 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born in Lynchburg, on October 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jeffrey “Bo” Spradlin. She is survived by her father, Tony Lee Wilson; mother, Sylvia Ann Spradlin; grandparents, Edward Overstreet and Becky Wilson; grandmother, Sandra Spradlin; brothers, Noah Wilson, Carlton Spradlin, Ronald Deese, Jr.; sisters, Adrianna Wilson, Rebekah Wilson, Myrah Wilson; aunt, Crystal Thomas and fiancé Richard Blankenship; and numerous cousins; great-aunts and uncles; and lots of friends. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Burch-Messier Funeral Home, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, VA. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

 

Donald Rogers Markham, 80, of Goode, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was born in Bedford County on June 3, 1939, a son of the late Roy Markham and Eula Bryant Markham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Linda Angus Markham; and brother, Gerald Markham. Donald is survived by a daughter, Patty Jo Spinner, two sons, Donald Bennett Markham and wife Jennifer, Joshua Alan Markham, Sr. and wife Katherine; grandchildren, Gabrielle Nicole Spinner, Christopher Chase Markham, Tray Bennett Markham, Derek Alan Markham, Joshua Alan Markham, Jr.; brothers, Bobby Markham and wife Loretta, Jackie Markham, and Mackie Markham. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Timber Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Gillette and Pastor Phil Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Donnie Markham memorial fund c/o Burch-Messier Funeral Home, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, VA 24523. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.