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.
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Joseph Edward Sirera
Joseph Edward Sirera, 90, of Venice, Fla., died Friday, July 3, 2026. A Mass of Resurrection will be said at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta, Va., with Father Salvador Añonuevo officiating. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Mi Refugio Es Jesus (mrej.org) or Lake Christian Ministries (lakechristianministries.org). Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
Carol Bowyer Johnson
Carol Bowyer Johnson, 58, passed away on July 13, 2026. Born on March 22, 1968, in Bedford, Virginia, A visitation to celebrate Carol’s life will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St., Bedford, VA. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and honor the remarkable woman Carol was. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
Christian “Chris” S. Barger
Christian “Chris” S. Barger, 87 of Bedford County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2026. Visitation with the family will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Terrace View Baptist Church, 1040 Matthew Talbot Road, Forest, VA, followed by a memorial celebration at 3 p.m. led by Brian Taylor, Pastor of the church. Interment at the church graveyard will follow immediately. The ladies of the church will host light refreshments afterwards in the fellowship hall. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Bedford Lions Club in memory of Chris Barger by contacting P. O. Box 275 Bedford, VA 24523
Frances Edna Goff Staton
Frances Edna Goff Staton, 82, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St. Bedford. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Hunting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Earl Ragland officiating. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
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