Forest, Virginia- -Jimmie H Metts, 85, of Forest, Virginia went to be with his Lord and savior on December 14, 2022.

He was born to parents Reginald and Ruby Metts on August 27, 1937, in Amherst, Virginia. Jimmie was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He retired from BWX Technologies in May 2002.

He married Doris A. Maddox, July 23, 1955, and was a devoted husband for 67 years. He is survived by Doris Metts of Forest, Virginia; his son, Stephen K. Metts of Lynchburg, Virginia; his daughter, Robin M. Smith of Blue Ridge, Virginia (Chris); his two grandsons, Nathaniel C. Smith of Vinton, Virginia (Whitney) and Brandon H. Smith of Roanoke, Virginia; a great-grandson, Ryker Z. Smith and a great-granddaughter, Cora Smith; and sister Iris M. Wheeler.

Jimmie enjoyed the beach, spending time with his family and friends, but his favorite hobby was cooking. He was a loving husband, who was devoted to his family. His wisdom, guidance and faith were unfailing.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg.

A Celebration of Jimmie’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with Dr. Robert Putt officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

A special thanks to Selena Mitchell and Loretta Johnson for their devoted care over the past two years.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Pasadena, Texas – Tommy Morton Newlin, a long time Pasadena resident, passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born in Robinson, Illinois on November 7, 1937, to Elias Newlin and Velma (Morris) Newlin Moores.

After his family settled in Pasadena Texas, he attended Pasadena High School, graduating in 1955. He married his high school sweetheart, Joyce (Reich) Newlin, in 1957. They were together for the next 65 years, raising two sons along the way.

Tommy was always very active in the Pasadena community, including all youth sports as a coach, league officer, and purchasing agent. He was a 46 year member and an Honorary Life Director with the Pasadena Rodeo Association. For many years, he was involved with the San Jacinto College Ravens Scholarship Booster Club. He also enjoyed getting involved with several local political campaigns over the years, and could frequently be seen helping out at a polling station on election day. He went above and beyond to help family and friends, and he always wanted to do what was right to lend a helping hand when someone was in need.

Tommy built a long, successful career as a construction cost estimator and retired in 2014 after more than 25 years with KBR/Brown and Root.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, his only sister Rebecca Robinson, and his stepfather Bishop Moores. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, and their two sons, Keith (Jo) and Toby (Robin), grandchildren Max Newlin (Jessica) and Erin Amaro (Hugo), great-grandchildren Emma Amaro, Evan Amaro, and Josie Newlin, many nieces and nephews, and countless friends and neighbors.

Services will be at Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena, TX on Monday, 12/19/2022.

Visitation at 11:00 am, Service at 12:00 pm, and Graveside Service @ 1:00 pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandviewfunerals.com for the Newlin family.

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Bend, Oregon – Lynn E Bell, 85, of Bend, passed away February 29, 2020 at Millview Assisted Living in Bend. A memorial service, with full military honors, will be on Friday, March 6, at 10:00 am, at Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 SW Highway 126, Powell Butte, OR. A private interment will take place at Deschutes Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Bend.

Lynn Ewing Bell was born September 29, 1934, in Hector, Arkansas to Everett and Hallie (Tackett) Bell. As a young child the family moved to Casa Grande, Arizona where Lynn grew up and was educated. After high school, Lynn enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Viet Nam and retiring as a gunnery sergeant with twenty years of service. He married Martha Joy Holmes March 7, 1959, in Winterhaven, CA.

After Lynn’s retirement from the Marine Corps, he worked as a custodian at a school district in California for 10 years before moving to Bend, OR in the late 1970’s. He married Kathleen Bergeron on September 2, 1983, in Rhodendron, CA, making their home in Bend. Lynn worked as a custodian for Central Oregon Community College for twenty years before retiring again. He went on to work for Whispering Winds Retirement Center for a few years before finally fully retiring because of health reasons. Lynn’s favorite activities were fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.

Those left to mourn his passing include his wife of 36 years, Kathleen “Kathy”; a son, Shawn E. Bell of WA; daughters, Jodi (Roger) Rodriquez of CA, Katrina Marie (James) Kessel of Prineville and Katella (Russell) Bahr of Sunriver, OR; 12 grandchildrden and 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Billie (Melva) Bell of AZ and George (LaDonna) Bell of MO and sisters, Bettie Cronan and Manervia (Roger) Gribble of MO.

Lynn was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Joy, in 1966, and 9 siblings, Harold, Louis, Birma, Celia, Charles, Everett Jr., Isabelle, Kay and Lavida.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lynn’s name to Central Oregon Veteran’s Outreach, 61510 S Highway 97 Ste 100, Bend, OR 97702 or to the Dementia Society at www.dementiasociety.org/donate.

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