Rita Kay Hertlein, age 63, of Lynchburg, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 12, 2026. She was born the daughter of the late Charles Barker and Pauline (Knisley) Gilliland on July 25, 1963 in Pike County, Ohio. Rita enjoyed watching Westerns, reading magazines, spending time in her swimming pool, loved horses, flowers, antiquing, camping, and going to yard sales. She especially loved having family gatherings and parties, where she could spend time with the people who meant the most to her. Together Rita and Flash owned the bar in Lynchburg, Flash’s Inn Hog Heaven. She was also a proud Cincinnati Bengals fan and absolutely loved to eat at Red Lobster. Rita will be remembered for the memories she made with her family and the love she shared with them. In death, Rita was reunited with her beloved son, bringing comfort in knowing they are together again. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Rita is survived by her mother, Pauline; her daughter, Cassandra Young of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Hunter, Levi (Addison), EllieMay (Austin), and CoraGrace; great grandchildren, Kayson and Evelyn; siblings, Deloris Houk, Gloria Balon, Charlie (Sheena) Barker, and Christina Barker; and her son’s close friend whom she considered a son, Brandon Kessinger; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her father, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Michael “Flash” Hertlein; father, Charles Barker; son, Robert “Bobby” Jack Young; her step-dad, Jack Gilliland; and half sister, Cheri Lynn Trimble. Visitation for Rita will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 from 11:00am until time of service at 1:00pm at Davis-Turner Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lynchburg Masonic Cemetery. The family has asked that you wear comfortable everyday clothes to Rita’s services. Flowers are accepted or you may donate to the funeral home to help the family with burial expenses.
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Turner & Son Funeral Homes.