LOCAL OBITUARY | Mary Katherine Metcalf of Lynchburg died on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the age of 84.

A native of Moore County, she was born on January 4, 1942, to the late Lee P. and Dora P. (Philpot) Reese. She worked at Jack Daniels for over forty years, ending her career as a case monitor but had done many jobs along the way. According to her family, Mary Katherine enjoyed being on the farm and doing yard work as well decorating. She also enjoyed shopping and going to her grandchildren’s ball games. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her beloved family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also attended the Main Street Church of Christ in Lynchburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Metcalf; son, Kelvin Metcalf; and brothers, Ralph Reese and Milton Reese.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Golden (Bryan) Dodson; grandchildren, Denise (Matthew) Tucker and Dexter (Mercedes) Golden; great-grandchildren, Brayden Tucker, Harlee Tucker, River Golden, Cason Golden, and McKenna Golden; sister, Peggy (Bill) Ward; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Visitation with the family will take place on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home located at 181 Majors Boulevard in Lynchburg. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11a.m. Interment will follow at Lynchburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary Katherine’s memory to support Dup15q research and families like Cason’s. May her love continue to make a difference in the lives of children and their families for years to come.

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