Reva Dinkel Orange-Wheat, 84, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in Bedford on December 27, 1940, a daughter of the late Ben T. Dinkel and Vinia Welch Dinkel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Abner Orange; sisters, Doris McManama, Mildred Overstreet; and brothers, Lewis Dinkel, James Dinkel, Russell Dinkel. She was a retired office manager at Boxley Quarry with 25 years of service. She was a very active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church; taking joy in serving the Lord and His people. Reva is survived by her husband, Owen Carter Wheat; children, Cheryl Orange Nester, Drema Orange Fogus (Kenneth); grandchildren, Brandon Orange Nester (Megan), Jared Marshall Fogus (Jennifer), Rachel Faith Smith (Michael); great-grandchildren, Ainsley Kate Nester, Ander Leighton Fogus, Mavis Wilden Fogus; sister, Linda McGee; sisters-in-law, Genevieve Connor Dooley (Roger); Dorothy Mae Orange; brother-in-law, Harold Glenn Orange (Judy); longtime friend, Shirley Thomas; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford with Rev. Bill Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church c/o Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 165 Montvale, VA 24122. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. (1 John 1:9) Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

Stephanie Marvetta Crigger, 59, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Stephanie was born to Dorothy Anderson and Marvin Anderson on March 23, 1966, in Alexandria Virginia. She was one of eight children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her sister, Beverly Anderson; her brothers, James Anderson and Robert Crigger. She is survived by sisters, L. Kathleen Chatfield, Sylvia R. Rudy and husband Richard, Lori E. Henderson and husband David; brother, Curtis J. Terry, Jr and wife, Miho; her children, Jeremy Curtis Wood, Elizabeth Ellen Campbell, Joshua Scott Campbell, Jonathan Corey Campbell and her adopted daughter, Morgan Leann Crigger; grandchildren, Savannah Wood, Heidi Campbell, Izaak Caldwell, Braylen Campbell, Jocelyn Walkup, Austin Kirby, Makinzi Campbell, Andrew Marshall and Liam Shackelford. Stephanie was known to many as “Steffie” and “Mama Stephanie”. She never met a stranger and had a smile that would light up even the darkest room. Stephanie was the person many turned to for advice, help, a shoulder to cry on, someone to argue with or just a simple conversation. She would always lend a helping hand to anyone who asked. Stephanie only birthed 4 children but was like a mother to many. Even on her darkest days she never failed to make someone else’s day better. She will be missed by many but never forgotten. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

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Deborah Burton Maupin, 78, of Forest, VA, passed away peacefully and woke up in the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Born May 28, 1946, in Clifton Forge, VA, she was the daughter of the late Vera Lucille Jamerson Burton and Abrie Lee Burton, and the granddaughter of the late Edward and Florence Jamerson and the late Robert and Zora Burton. Many places were called home as her father was a manager at Leggett’s Department Store, a company that transferred him frequently. While living in Clifton Forge, Debbie attended Clifton Forge Baptist Church, and there she met her best friend, Marti. They remained lifetime friends. Debbie spent most of her teenage years in Waynesboro, VA. Debbie is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Thomas “Tommy” Maupin; her son, Todd; her step-daughter, Tracy (Steve); her grandsons, Christian and Jeb; and her step-grandson, Seth. She is also survived by her sister, Vera (Ralph); her special niece and nephew, Sarah and Greg; and many cousins and friends. Debbie loved her family very much and would do anything for them and never asked for anything in return but love. Debbie had a heart to serve and loved helping others. If it was an addict needing a treatment facility, someone needing a place to live, a homebound person needing a friend, or a neighbor needing a home-cooked meal, she was always eager and willing to help. Debbie and Tommy were members of Thomas Road Baptist Church. It is their desire that anyone who does not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to please ask Him into their heart and to find a good Bible believing and teaching church to attend. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Tree of Life Ministries, 2812 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg with Rev. Mike Dodson officiating. The service will be live streamed on their Facebook page. We, Debbie’s family, would like to thank Dr. Asthagiri and his team at UVA and Gentiva Hospice for their services and care for Debbie. Now a special request from Debbie: “To my three grandsons, who knew me best; with every diet coke and every Little Debbie cake, remember that Maw Maw loved you to the moon and back.” Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.