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Hansford Burch Obituary

Hansford Sandidge Burch

Hansford Sandidge Burch, 84, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

A graveside service celebrating his life will be conducted on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Amherst Cemetery. To share online condolences with the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com. Whitten Monelison Chapel is honored to serve the family.


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Published by The News & Advance on Aug. 13, 2025.

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105 Grandview Dr, Amherst, VA 24521

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