Pamela C. Poole, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, was born into eternal life on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Loreto, December 10, 2024; 58 years old. Beloved wife of the late, Robert K. Poole and the daughter of the late, David and Mildred Kelly. Mother of Christine Kelly Poole, dear sister to Nola Beach (Nestor), Theresa Arambula (Sergio), Lilli Winstead (Tony) and David Anthony (Tony) Kelly.  She was an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Pam, Bobby and Kelly lived in Thaxton, Virginia where Pam was a homemaker for many of those years. She served at Holy Name of Mary in several capacities. The last few years she was employed at IAA with her dearest friend Mike Connor. Her greatest love was her husband and daughter. She loved cooking, preparing meals for others and collecting butterflies. She volunteered at Spirit FM, making butterflies for cancer patients for many years. She will be missed by many friends. The family would like to express their gratitude for the kindness and support given by Centra Bedford Hospice to Pam and her family.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Friday, December 13, 2024 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church with Father Nixon Negparanon celebrating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.  Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford.

Mary Rebecca McCauley Wilkerson, 63, of Bedford gained her angel wings Monday December 9th, 2024. She passed peacefully as she took her last breath in this world and her first one in Heaven. Mary was born July 28, 1961. She is preceded in passing by her father, James Samuel McCauley Jr., her mother, Rebecca Howell McCauley, and her brother, Stephen Lewis McCauley. Her in-laws, John Michael Wilkerson and Gladys Mildred Wilkerson.  She’s now watching over her husband of 44 years Michael William Wilkerson, her daughters, Clair Wilkerson Morck (Wesley) and Stevie Ann Roberson (Ryan), her granddaughters, Caroline James Morck, Rebecca Kathryn (Kate) Morck, and Peyton Elsie Roberson. Sister, Ann McCauley (Tom), brother, John McCauley (Trisha). Sisters-in-law, Mary Thompson (Jimmy), Trish Childress, and Faye Eubank (Dave). Numerous nieces and nephews. Mary never met a stranger and showed compassion and kindness to everyone. She had a passion for animals and flowers. The family would like to personally thank Dr. Temeles, the staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Good Samaritan Hospice, Dianne Nichols and Bedford Memorial Hospital for exceptional care. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Bedford Baptist Church.  A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Bedford Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Khol officiating.  Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford.

Judith Ann (Zasadny) Phillip of Moneta, VA, devoted wife of Pete Phillip, passed away peacefully at her home on Smith Mountain Lake on December 6, 2024. She was a loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Judy was born on July 1, 1948, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of Walter Joseph Zasadny and Angeline Mary (Trela) Zasadny. She graduated from Mount Carmel High School and Western Michigan University, and she later earned her CPA certification. Judy and Pete married in 1969 in Wyandotte, MI. As they spent time living in several different states, Judy formed new friendships through her work, her children’s schools and activities, and most of all through her and Pete’s shared passion–sailing. She is remembered for her kindness, gentleness, bravery, and generosity.  Judy and Pete moved to Smith Mountain Lake, Franklin County, VA, in 2005. Judy enjoyed sailboat racing and cruising, kayaking, snow skiing, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church, VISA Yacht Club, Blackwater Yacht Racing Association, and Smith Mountain Lake Democrats.  Judy is predeceased by her parents, her brother Tom Zasadny, and sister Joanne Kistulenetz.  Judy is survived by her husband Pete Phillip; daughter Marcie Phillip Porter (Jeffrey), Durham, NC; son Andrew Gordon Phillip (Emily), Marietta, GA; grandchildren Cyrus Michael Porter, Eliza Grace Porter, Hugo Gordon Phillip, and Lydia Rose Phillip; and sister Jeanette Zasadny, Bedford, VA.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 14, at 11 am with visitation starting at 10 am, at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta, VA 24121 with Fr. Sal Anonuevo celebrating.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SML Good Neighbors (www.smlgoodneighbors.org). Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford.

Carolyn Elizabeth Fulton McBride, 78, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Radford, VA on December 21, 1945 a daughter of the late Luther McLean Fulton and Irene Mastin Fulton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene McBride. She loved God and tried to do everything to please Him. She was very dedicated to her family and always tried to help others. Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Donna Anderson (Bill), Tamela McBride (James Rae); grandchildren, Allen, Jason (Amanda), Amber (Brandon), Brittany, Tiffany, Steven (Emily); great-grandchildren, Alayna, Braxton, Aubrey, Elias; and sister, Cindy Gallimore (David). A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Tabernacle Church of God, 14577 Big Island Highway, Big Island, VA 24526, with Rev. Sam Jones officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 Noon. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Fairview Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Avenue, Roanoke, VA. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

Dennis Lee Morandy, Husband, Father, Brother, Friend & Opa.  Born February 9, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Dennis passed from Parkinsons on December 1, 2024.  He leaves behind the love of his life Deanna Lani Easterling Morandy, three children: Jodi Vawdrey (Darin), John Morandy (Susan) and David Morandy (Krystal), 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  He was proceeded in death by his father David Clarence Morandy and Mother Audrey Leitz Morandy. He and his siblings; Claire Geddes, David Morandy & Susan Bendig were raised in Salina Utah and Salt Lake City Utah.  He graduated from North Sevier High School where he played baseball and lettered in wrestling. He married Kathleen Williams on November 2, 1962, and later divorced.  He married his soul mate Deanna Morandy on January 8, 1977, and they were married for 47 years. Dennis attended Salt Lake Business College and the University of Utah.  When he graduated, he went to work for the Utah Department of Transportation writing programs that calculated the height and how the roads should be. His computer programming took him all over the world.  He worked in Hawaii for the US Government programing aviation software systems, then installed those programs in Saigon Vietnam during the war.  He worked at the Nevada Test Site near Las Vegas, and they spent several years in Holland.  He ended his career at Genworth Financial as an IT Manager. Dennis was very easy-going and never complained.  When asked how he was doing he usually responded, “I’m great”, even after the Parkinsons disease made simple task very difficult.  He loved to travel and over the last few years he really loved boxing at the Y with his friends at “Rock Steady”.  Dennis was patient, witty and compassionate and will be deeply missed.  We want to thank the entire community, friends and family that provided support over the last several years, especially Jim Tisdale & Donna Tovey who quit traveling full time to stay in Virginia and help Deanna and Dennis. A Celebration of Life will be held at Unity in the Seven Hills Church, 3522 Campbell Ave Lynchburg, Virginia 24501on Sunday December 15^th at 1:00 p.m.