Marcia Linnette Hicks Healy, known to many as Linn, passed away peacefully at her home in Bedford on June 22 at the age of 79. Born in Huddleston, Virginia, she was the youngest of three daughters born to Thomas and Meda Hicks. The family moved to Bedford a few years after her birth. She graduated from Bedford High School in 1963 and then enrolled at James Madison University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Art. After meeting and marrying Hubert Healy she moved to Upper Marlboro, Maryland to start her own family, they had three children. From basketball at Bedford High and JMU to camping and fishing with her family, even coaching T-ball teams she stayed physically active most of her life. She also variously enjoyed bowling, racquetball and golf. Art continued to be a part of her life as well. From paintings to award winning homemade Halloween costumes, drawings and carvings to individualized handmade Christmas stockings for her children and others, she enjoyed and shared all kinds of art with her family and friends. Perhaps her most prolific and well- known efforts would be her work with flowers, which she loved. As a member of the alter guilds of both Trinity Episcopal in Upper Marlboro and St. John’s in Bedford, she designed and arranged literally hundreds of arrangements for church services, weddings, memorials and funerals. As a bridal consultant she helped dozens of brides find their perfect dress for their big day. Family members also got an artistic eye in helping to select everything from prom dresses to wedding gowns. Her style, creativity and love of family and friends will be sorely missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Meda Hicks; her husband and love of her life, Hubert Healy; her youngest son Nathan; and her oldest sister Stephanie “Sue” Kennedy. She is survived by a son, Sean; a daughter, Deidre; as well as her sister Alicia Hicks, nieces and nephews and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bedford, VA on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. As she wished to be buried with her husband and son, a funeral service will be held in Upper Marlboro at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to a small memorial garden to be installed on the grounds of St. John’s. Donations may be sent to- Care of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 314 North Bridge Street Bedford, VA 24523. Please include MLH garden on the memo line.

Nancy Lynn Rosemark Tomsic, 82, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was born in San Antonio, TX on September 1, 1942 a daughter of the late Andrew Rosemark and Ruth Nichter Rosemark. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Joseph Lynn “Tom” Tomsic; daughter, Brenda Stengo (Michael); son, Cameron Scott (Rhonda); grandchildren, Christopher Stengo (Frannie), Dustin Scott (Ashley); and great-grandchildren, Hinley Scott and Hunter Scott. No services will be held. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

Clyde Marvin Cofer, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born in Bedford, VA on July 26, 1961 a son of the late Harry Alton Cofer and Josephine Luck Cofer. He was a construction worker, heavy equipment operator and a farmer all of his life. He is survived by his brother, Marshall Cofer and wife, Bonnie; and his girlfriend, Kathy Gross. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Cofer Family Cemetery, 3406 Pike Road, Montvale, VA 24122 with Rev. Danny Holdren. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

Louis John Fileccia, 99, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born in Harrison, NY on May 1, 1925 a son of the late Cosmo Fileccia and Carmella Campenella Fileccia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Vazquez Fileccia; and daughter, Melanie Fileccia. He is survived by his son, Brian Fileccia, Sr. (Linda); grandchildren, Kelsey, Brian, Jr., Bonnie; and a sister, Rosalie. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Walnut Street Chapel. 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.  Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

Eileen Helen (Stephenson) Pickett passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.   Born February 14, 1936, to John and Mary (Vogel) Stephenson, Eileen was predeceased by her siblings Mary, Eddie, Dick, Aggie, Gene and Eleanor. September 1, 1956, Eileen wed Bill in Butler PA, together they share 3 children.  Son, Patrick of Albuquerque, NM wife Susan and their 2 children William and Rebecca.  Daughter Kelly and her husband Mike of Roanoke, VA and daughter Mary and husband Stan and their daughter Mackenzie who reside in Chesapeake VA.  Eileen has several nieces and nephews that have been very special to her. In 1985 Eileen and Bill moved to Bedford, VA when Bill was hired as Executive Director of the Elks National Home. Together they cared for and nurtured all the residents that passed through the door during their tenure.  Eileen enjoyed her time in Bedford as a member of the Bedford Garden Club and various book clubs. After they retired and moved to Smith Mountain Lake, Eileen and Bill were active members of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta, VA where Eileen enjoyed the Wednesday Women’s Group. The Pickett Family extends heartfelt gratitude to Carilion Hospice, The Richfield Living community in Salem, VA and her special doctor, Dr Steven Harris and his wonderful staff. A private graveside service will be held for family members.  Memorials may be made to Resurrection Catholic Church c/o Wednesday Women, 15353 Moneta Rd Moneta, VA 24121, The Oaks 3706 Knollridge Rd Salem, VA  24153 or Friendship South Rehab 5647 Starkey Rd Roanoke, VA  24018. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-736

Charlotte Gayle Overstreet Hughes, 73, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on December 12, 1950 a daughter of the late Lewis Overstreet and Helen Goff Witt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Otis “Buster” Hughes; son, John Adam Hughes; and brother, Danny Hogan. Gayle was a member of Living Water Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Michael Hughes, James Hughes (Samantha), Joshua Hughes (Heather); sisters, Patsy Overstreet-Gutierrez (Francisco), Sharon Proffit (John); and grandchildren, Brooklynn Hughes, Layne Hughes, Adam Hughes, Bethany Hughes, Jessie Hughes, Taylor Ann Gallier, Laci Gallier, Hailey Gallier, and Jordan Gallier. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Virginia Memorial Park with Pastor Daryl W. Donald, Sr. officiating. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

Howard Lane Roberts, known to many as Lane, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Bedford, Virgina, at the age of 71. Lane was born in Bedford, Virginia, and was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Lane was a kind and generous soul who showed respect to everyone he encountered. Despite facing challenges, he never placed blame on others. A talented musician, Lane mastered several instruments and composed music throughout his lifetime. In his later years, he found solace in his faith and the love of his family. Lane will be deeply missed by his surviving siblings, Tack Roberts, Lisa Giffen, Lynn Roberts, Karl Rotherbach; as well as his cousins, Bobby Roberts and Gypsy Roberts; and his aunt, Nancy Roberts. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Roberts; mother, Georgina Roberts; and brother, Eric Roberts. Lane attended Douglas Southhall Freeman High School in his youth. He was a dedicated student and cherished his educational experiences. The funeral arrangements for Lane are being handled by Burch-Messier Funeral Home in Bedford, Virgina. Services will not be held as per his wishes. In lieu of flowers or contributions, the family requests prayers and thoughts for Lane’s peaceful rest with his maker. May Lane Roberts’ legacy of kindness and love live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

Nikki Elizabeth Williams Vogt, daughter, sister, friend, and artist extraordinaire, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, in Lynchburg, VA, after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Nikki was born in Lynchburg, VA on January 9, 1966, the first child of Royall “Wayne” Williams and the late Robin “Bobby” Ette Yvonne Saunders Williams. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1984; she went on to further her education at Central Virginia Community College, where she graduated in 1987 with an associate degree in advertising design. In the late 80s, Nikki worked alongside her childhood best friend and fellow artist, Anne Marshall, at Clifton Studio designing and painting production art for hotels and furniture companies. In the 90s, they both went to work at Lynchburg-Stained Glass, creating mostly liturgical windows for churches. To further hone her craft, Nikki attended a summer program at the Atrium School of Stained Glass in New Hampshire under the tutelage of renowned master stained-glass artist Richard Millard. It was Millard who recommended Nikki to the prestigious Rambusch Company in New York City when they were searching for a substitute artist. Initially she declined but eventually accepted, joining Rambusch in 1998. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Nikki returned home as a free-lance artist, and eventually rejoined Lynchburg-Stained Glass where she worked until her retirement in 2017. During her illustrious career, Nikki designed 3 windows for Marble Collegiate Church in New York City (2 in the sanctuary and 1 above the main entrance door facing 5^th Avenue), 79 windows in Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta, GA., as well as windows in Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Phoenix, AZ., Green Bay, WI., Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., the oculus for the domed ceiling in the New York State Appellate Court in Manhattan and many other projects in the U.S. In addition to her mother, Nikki was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Perry Garvin and Gladys Nance Saunders; her paternal grandparents, Royall Edward and Cordelia Gilliam Williams; and numerous aunts, uncles, and other extended family. Nikki is survived by her father, her sister Cordelia Gravely Williams, her brother Edward Garvin Williams (Carrie), nephew Perry Alexander Williams, niece Adeline Victoria Williams, aunt Linda Williams Hall, all of Lynchburg, VA., uncle Donald M. Williams (Sharon) of Virginia Beach, VA., aunt Jill “Snoogie” Saunders Henderson of Birmingham, Alabama, aunt Helen Margaret “Peg” Saunders Mayhew of Gretna, VA., aunt Patricia “Pat” Dawn Saunders Tyree of Danville, VA., many beloved cousins, lifelong best friend Anne Marshall, dear friend Kathy Rose, her beloved cat “Barnabas”, cockatiel “Moses,” and a host of other family and friends. Nikki Liz was a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to her work in stained glass, she has left countless contributions in places of worship throughout the world for future generations to admire and appreciate. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 2 p.m. at The Well Church, which meets at Lynchburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 19 George St, Lynchburg, VA. 24502, with Pastor Tom Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the two organizations that helped Barnabas, and continue to help many other pets, Central Virginia Regional Rescue (cvrrescue.org), P.O. Box 2172 Forest, VA 24551, or Friends of Campbell County Animal Control (friendsofcampbellcounty.org), 185 Greendale Dr., Rustburg, VA 24588. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360