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Clare Davis Wallace

Clare Davis Wallace

Oct 16, 2025

Because of her belief in Jesus Christ as her Savior, Clare Davis Wallace, 92, stepped into heaven on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Watson Irving Wallace for 68 years.Born Virginia Clare Davis in Lynchburg on July 2, 1933, she was the youngest child of the late James T. Davis, Sr. and Sue Adams Davis....

Nollner Morrissett Watts

Nollner Morrissett Watts

Oct 16, 2025

Nollner Morrissett Watts of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Westminster Canterbury. Nollner was born on June 3, 1936, in Lynchburg to the late Landon Dewey Morrissett and Annie Ruth Coleman Morrissett. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1954 and Salem College in 1958.

A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Nollner worked...

Frances Scott Lineberry

Frances Scott Lineberry

Oct 16, 2025

Frances Orrell Lineberry, 98, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. She was the daughter of Rev. S. Roy Orrell and Ina S. Orrell, and the wife of Berlin B. Lineberry, Jr.

Mrs. Lineberry was born on May 31, 1927, in Danville, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Westhampton College of the University of Richmond,...

Kahdijah Waller Agnew

Kahdijah Waller Agnew

Oct 15, 2025

Kahdijah Waller Agnew, age 49, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2025, in Charlottesville, VA. She was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, mother, aunt, wife, grandmother, friend, and colleague whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.

Born on May 2, 1976, in Lynchburg, VA, Kahdijah was the...

William "Dixon" Sanders

William "Dixon" Sanders

Oct 15, 2025

William “Dixon” Sanders, 77, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Charles and Nancy Sanders.

Dixon graduated from E. C. Glass High School and then Appalachian State University. He served with the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. He spent his career working in human resources...

Elizabeth Logwood Hall

Elizabeth Logwood Hall

Oct 15, 2025

Elizabeth Logwood Hall, 88, of Evington, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Born in Campbell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Onnie Ray Logwood and Dorothy McKinney Logwood. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wayne Jackson Hall.

Elizabeth dedicated her life to caring for others, working for many years as...

Esli Marie Lowden

Esli Marie Lowden

Oct 15, 2025

Esli Marie Lowden, a cherished beacon of light with a spirit as vibrant as the world around her, took her final breath on October 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home, with her loved ones by her side. Born on January 28, 2016, to David Lowden, who affectionately called her his piglet, and Felicia Floyd. Esli was a remarkable...

Sandra Faye Robertson

Sandra Faye Robertson

Oct 15, 2025

Sandra “SantaFaye” Jones Robertson, 71, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on October 15, 2025 with her daughter faithfully by her side.

Sandra "Grandma Bailey" was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael “Mike” "Papa Bailey" Robertson, and her parents, Willie and Mavis Jones. She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith that...

Michael Wayne Cox

Michael Wayne Cox

Oct 15, 2025

Michael Wayne Cox passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Mike was the beloved husband of Donna Cox for 37 years.

Born July 22, 1949, Mike was the youngest child of the late Owen and Mary Cox. Mike was employed by Limitorque/Flowserve and retired from Belvac Production Machinery. Mike graduated from E.C. Glass where he was proud...

The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert

The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert

Oct 15, 2025

The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia joined his Father in Heaven on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

David is survived by his loving and cherished wife of 57 years, Susan; his sons Garretson (Garry) John and David Randall (Randy); daughter-in-law Gina; grandchildren Ana Noelle and Garretson (Garret) Hunter; his sister Sandra (Gellert) Plunkett and brother Jack and a...

William Keith Dalton

William Keith Dalton

Oct 14, 2025

William Keith Dalton, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 14, 2025.

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

Tammy Lynn Heddings

Tammy Lynn Heddings

Oct 14, 2025



Tammy Lynn Cuddy Heddings, 53, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was the daughter of Willian Cuddy and the late Judith Gregory.

She was born on December 21, 1971, in Roanoke, Virginia. Tammy attended school at Patrick Henry, then pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Education at Randolph College. Upon graduation, she began teaching at R.S....

Jeffrey Darnell Spinner

Jeffrey Darnell Spinner

Oct 14, 2025

Jeffrey Darnell “Donnie” Spinner entered internal rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1961, to the late Addie Burton Spinner and Jean Spinner Bunch.

He was born and raised in Big Island, VA where he received his formal education in the Bedford County public school system. He accepted Christ at an...

Steven Wayne Reynolds

Steven Wayne Reynolds

Oct 13, 2025

Steven Wayne Reynolds, 64, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1961, to the late Terrell and Ann Reynolds of Rustburg, Virginia.

Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman in his earlier years, enjoying time in the woods and along the coast. In recent years his health prevented him from pursuing those passions,...

James Russell Neighbors

James Russell Neighbors

Oct 13, 2025

James Russell Neighbors, 86, of Madison Heights passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Patricia Ann Neighbors of 40 years at his side.

James was born on October 17, 1938, in Lynchburg, a son of the late James Andrews Neighbors and Emma Franklin Neighbors. James honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was the owner operator...

Timothy Colin Campbell

Timothy Colin Campbell

Oct 11, 2025

With great sadness, we announce that Timothy Colin Campbell, Sr., 78, passed away on October 11th, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Gerard "Jerry" Edward Salmon

Gerard "Jerry" Edward Salmon

Oct 11, 2025

Gerard Edward Salmon, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on October 11, 2025. He was the son of the late Edward John Salmon and Jean Martin Salmon.

Jerry was born on October 8, 1950, in Trenton, NJ. He graduated from Campbell College and earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Lynchburg College.

Jerry was a long-time teacher and coach. For the majority of...

Kathi Elaine Wright

Kathi Elaine Wright

Oct 10, 2025

Kathi Elaine Wright, 63, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 10, 2025. She was the daughter of Andy White and the late Betty White.

Kathi is survived by her father, Andy White; sons, Nicholas Wright (Megan) and Tyler Wright; grandchildren, Madyson, Teddy and Elaina Wright; brother, Scott King (Vicky); sister, Heidi Rohrbaugh (Junior); and many loving friends in her community.

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Linwood Hudson Jennings

Linwood Hudson Jennings

Oct 10, 2025

Linwood Hudson Jennings transitioned to heaven peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on January 11, 1935, to Margaret Hudson Jennings and Leroy Randolph Jennings.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Jennings; his parents; four brothers, Leroy “L.R.” Jennings, Warren D. Jennings, Harman Jennings, and Donald Jennings; and his sister, Dorothy “Dot”...

Jane Thomas Sigler

Jane Thomas Sigler

Oct 9, 2025

Jane Thomas Sigler passed away on October 9,2025. She was a lifelong resident of Lynchburg, born on September 28, 1928, in Virginia Baptist Hospital to Willard Franklin Thomas and Ellen Walker Thomas. She was a graduate of E. C. Glass and Salem College.

She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Ellen Stewart Thomas; her husband, Harold Sigler, Jr.; her son,...

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