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Wayne Edward Smith

Wayne Edward Smith

Jun 14, 2023

Wayne Edward Smith, 71, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

James Robert Brooks

James Robert Brooks

Jun 13, 2023

James Robert Brooks, 84, of Moneta, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the VA Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. He was born on February 6, 1939, to the late William Smith Brooks and Dorothy Luretta Brooks.He is survived by his wife, Sandra Luby Brooks; children, Michelle Fines and husband, Dustin and Brian Brooks and wife, Heather; grandchildren, Dustin...

George L. Jones

George L. Jones

Jun 13, 2023

George L. Jones, 73, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was predeceased by his son, George Jones, Jr., his mother, Bessie Jones Terrell and her husband John Terrell, his maternal grandparents, Irene and Charlie Jones, brother, Charles Jones, sister, Ramona Mickles.  He grew up in Campbell County and went to school in...

Judith Lynn O'Bier Holdren

Judith Lynn O'Bier Holdren

Jun 11, 2023

Judith Lynn Holdren passed peacefully with her husband and daughter holding her hands on Sunday, June 11, 2023.  She was the loving wife of Arvid William Holdren for 46 years.Judith was born in Village, VA, a daughter of the late Elton Lee O’ Bier and Ruth Evelyn Brann O’Bier.  She was a graduate of Farnham High School. Judith enjoyed spending...

Samuel H. Dews

Samuel H. Dews

Jun 11, 2023

Samuel Henry “Junie” Dews, 72 years old, was born July 13, 1950, to the late Sam Henry Dews and Belva Jean Harvey. He entered eternal rest on June 11, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital.In addition to his father and mother, Sam was proceeded in death by his sister Ruby Johnson and a nephew Gary Lee Callaham.He is survived by his...

Joseph Lee Mcdaniel

Joseph Lee Mcdaniel

Jun 11, 2023

Joseph Lee McDaniel 69, of Amherst, VA. peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, June 11,2023 at his home with his caring wife and children by his side.Born November 16,1953, he was the seventh child of nine and the youngest son of the late Silas Gordon and Mary Keys McDaniel. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by three...

Robert Duval Warrick, Jr.

Robert Duval Warrick, Jr.

Jun 11, 2023

Robert Duval Warrick, Jr., 55, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was the husband of Tracy Austin Warrick.Robert was born in Lynchburg on December 9, 1967, a son of the late Robert Duval Warrick, Sr. and Christine Jackson Warrick of Madison Heights. Robert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army until his retirement.In addition to his...

Danielle Nicole Martin

Danielle Nicole Martin

Jun 10, 2023

Danielle Nicole Martin, 26, of Amherst, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was the wife of James Aaron Putz, II of Amherst.Danielle was born December 7, 1996, in Lynchburg, a daughter of Rebecca Anders Martin of Virginia. After graduating from Brookville High School, Danielle earned her associate’s diploma in surgical technology from Miller-Motte. Danielle worked as a professional surgical...

Samuel Alexander Kendrick

Samuel Alexander Kendrick

Jun 9, 2023

Samuel Alexander Kendrick, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on June 9, 2023.  He was the son of the late William and Bessie Kendrick, and the husband of Betty Jean Lacy Kendrick for 56 years.Samuel was born on October 6, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam war. He...

Leonard Vaughan, Jr.

Leonard Vaughan, Jr.

Jun 8, 2023

Leonard Vaughan, Jr., 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia finished this life’s journey on June 8, 2023.  He was the son of the late Leonard Vaughan, Sr. and Minerva Freeman Glass, both of whom predeceased him in his journey of life. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother Larry Vaughan.Leonard was born on May 23, 1945, in...

Maria Inoa Santana De Maslow

Maria Inoa Santana De Maslow

Jun 8, 2023

Maria Inoa Santana de Maslow, 97, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away quietly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 and joins her husband of 60 years, Frederick William Maslow, who preceded her in death in 2010.Maria is survived by her only son, Robert Maslow, and his wife Beverly Thompson Maslow. To her three grandkids, she was simply known as ‘Mami’. They are...

Bennie Ray Montgomery

Bennie Ray Montgomery

Jun 7, 2023

Bennie Ray Montgomery, 60, of Madison Heights, Virginia died on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.

Christopher Lee Wendland

Christopher Lee Wendland

Jun 7, 2023

Christopher Lee Wendland, 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior June 7th, 2023, after an extended battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife, Letitia, father, Terry, and siblings, Coleen, Doreen, Deborah, and Dean.   Chris graduated  High School in Frederick, MD, and worked for a satellite communications company traveling greatly, most notably Africa.   His career became varied, working in...

Roger Lee Boyd

Roger Lee Boyd

Jun 7, 2023

Roger Lee Boyd, 72, of Thaxton, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in Dublin, VA on December 20, 1950. A son of Mary Simpson Boyd and the late Lester Marvin Boyd. In addition to his parents Roger was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Dale Boyd.Roger served his country in the United States Marine Corp...

Nelson Edward Johnson

Nelson Edward Johnson

Jun 7, 2023

Nelson Edward Johnson, 88, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1934, in Bedford County. A son of the late Claude E. Johnson and Isabell Craig Johnson. In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patria Manley Johnson; sister, Brenda Manley; four brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.Nelson...

Orlando James 'Oj' 'Juice' Haskins

Orlando James 'Oj' 'Juice' Haskins

Jun 7, 2023

Orlando “OJ”, “Juice” James Haskins was born on March 4, 1987, and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 7, 2023. Janie Brown, his adored grandmother, and his grandfather, Willie James Raven, Sr., preceded him in death. Orlando is survived by his grandmother, Lucy Raven; his parents, Willie James Raven, Jr., and Dietres Denise Haskins; his...

Joan Bachman Lollis

Joan Bachman Lollis

Jun 5, 2023

Joan Bachman Lollis was born bright-eyed in Greenville South Carolina, on Jan 9, 1951, and she died on June 5, 2023 in Lynchburg Va., secure in all the hearts who loved her.She is preceded in death by her father Robert Leon Lollis Sr., her step-father Henry Fishkin, and her brother Charlie Lollis.She is survived by her mother Margaret Burks Fishkin,...

Kenneth Ray Altizer

Kenneth Ray Altizer

Jun 4, 2023

Kenneth Ray Altizer , 78, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, June 4, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Madeline Goode Hurt-Lee

Madeline Goode Hurt-Lee

Jun 4, 2023

Madeline Goode Hurt- Lee age 93 breathed her soul away into her savior’s arms on Sunday morning June 4, 2023 with her family. Madeline G. Lee was born on May 16, 1930 to the union of the late John Patrick Goode and Lottie Spinner Goode in Big Island, Virginia. She was preceded in death by the love of her life...

Margaret Ann Stratton Mason

Margaret Ann Stratton Mason

Jun 2, 2023

Margaret Ann Stratton Mason, 62, of Bedford passed away on June 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born on May 4, 1961, in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late William Stratton and Mabel Apperson Straton. In addition to her parents Margaret was preceded in death by her daughter, Destiny Grace Gordon a sister, Lynn Stratton and her brother...

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