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Perry Shealy Dews Perry Shealy Dews, 56, of 249 Two Pond Road, Hurt died Friday April 12, 2013. He was the husband of Lana Rice Dews. He was born May 18, 1956 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Samuel Pleasant Dews and Eleanor Marie Dillard Dews. He attended St. John Pentecostal Holiness Church. Perry was a cattle farmer and loved the outdoors. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Kenric Dews and his wife Connie of Hurt; a niece, Katie McCann of Appomattox; a nephew, Alan Dews of Lynchburg; and his constant four legged companion, Liz. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. John Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Tim Lane and the Rev. Mary Jones with burial to follow in Altavista Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the New Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Building Fund, c/o Kaye Scruggs, 6215 Dews Rd., Hurt, VA 24563. Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista is in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online tribute at www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com to share a memory or send a condolence to the family.

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Published by The News & Advance on Apr. 14, 2013.

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Tracy Kirby

April 8, 2020

This popped up today and of course made me think of you Lana. I cant believe its been 7 years. Thinking of you and how strong and brave you are! All our love!

Susan Cash

April 18, 2013

Lana, So sorry for the loss of your beloved Perry. I pray that God helps you and your family find peace.

April 17, 2013

Lana, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ivy Noel

Sharon Panzarino

April 17, 2013

Lana, I was so sad to hear the news of Perry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Sharon Panzarino

Sue Thomas

April 17, 2013

Lana and Family - so very sorry to hear of your loss - our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Sue Thomas

Bill and Donna DiIanni

April 17, 2013

Our Dearest Precious Lana,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and all of your family!! We wish we had known in time to see you today! With the wedding on Saturday, we completely missed all communication and had no idea that he had passed.

We are so sorry we were not there for you and your precious family!! We are sorry for your loss and know the love and presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be the source for your continued life, as you begin to put together the pieces of your future!!

Just know that we are here and love you very much!!!

Sharon Calloway

April 16, 2013

Lana,
Please accept my sincerest expressions of sympathy during your time of reflective. May your fondest memories of the time you spent with Perry serve as a comfort. Warmly,

Alicia Fannon

April 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

April 16, 2013

Thinking of you Lana

Jane Winder

April 16, 2013

Lana,
Our deepest sympathy to you & your family for the loss of Perry. We will be thinking of you and praying for your strength over the next few months while you deal with this loss.
Hugs,
Jane & Dave Winder

Doris Lanier

April 15, 2013

Lana and Family So sorry to hear about Perry. Love to you and your family

April 15, 2013

Lana & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Brian & Wanda, Ryan, Amanda Finch

April 15, 2013

Lana - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Rick & Pam Martin

April 15, 2013

Lana,I am so sorry to hear of Perrys death.Everywhere I saw him,whether at Southern States in Bedford or at the stock market he was a very fine person.Robert F. Walker,Bedford,Virginia

Mary Edmonds

April 14, 2013

Kenric & Connie, We are so sorry for your sadness at this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all. Eugene & Mary Edmonds

Roberta & Shirley Hendricks

April 14, 2013

Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Dews.

Stacey & Twyla Mitchell

April 14, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you during this sad time. We will be thinking of you. Our prayers will be with you and the tough days ahead. Stacey & Twyla

Shirley Jacques

April 14, 2013

Dearest Lana,

My heart breaks for you, but I know that your strength and your faith in God will see you through this most difficult time in your life. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Love, Shirley

jOYCE dALTON

April 14, 2013

PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE PASSING JUST TRUST IN THE LORD AND HE WILL SEE U THREW.

Tracy Kirby

April 14, 2013

Lana, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Susan Jarrett

April 14, 2013

Lana and family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. Praying for peace that passes all understanding. Warmly, Susan

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