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John Herbert Fuqua

John Herbert Fuqua

Jul 20, 2023

John Herbert Fuqua, 91, of Lynchburg, peacefully took his rest on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his residence. John was born March 12, 1932, to the late Oscar and Ardella Fuqua.In addition to his parents Genie boy was preceded in death by three brothers; Lloyd Fuqua, James Fuqua, and William Fuqua, three sisters; Ethel Thompson, Virginia Logwood, and Minnie Monroe...

Wesley Allen Martin

Wesley Allen Martin

Jul 19, 2023

Wesley Allen Martin of Concord, Virginia died on July 19th, 2023.He was born on September 19, 1939, in Roberson County, North Carolina to Orian Lendal and Letha Wesley Etters Martin (both Deceased). He attended Gibson and White Oak High Schools.Wesley married Lillian Martin of Bladenboro, North Carolina (Deceased).  Stepsons, Tommy Thompson and Sammy Thompson (Deceased).  Grandchildren; Tommy Thompson Jr, Chris...

Hollis May Yeatts

Hollis May Yeatts

Jul 18, 2023

Hollis May Yeatts, 80, of Goode, passed away surrounded by her family on July 18, 2023. Hollis was met by her Lord and with open arms by the love of her life, Jimmy, with whom she spent 62 loving years of marriage.Hollis was born on July 4, 1943, in Amherst County to the late Jack and Ruth Rucker. She was...

Audrey Hortense Tomlin Whorley

Audrey Hortense Tomlin Whorley

Jul 18, 2023

Audrey Hortense Tomlin Whorley, 91, of Big Island, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Oakwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 30, 1931, to the late Linwood Walter Tomlin and Josephine Virginia Tomlinson Tomlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George...

Robert Eugene (Bob) Clinage

Robert Eugene (Bob) Clinage

Jul 18, 2023

Robert Eugene (Bob) Clinage, 88, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on July 18, 2023.  He was the son of Russell and Mildred Smail Clinage of Massillon, Ohio.Bob was born on April 19, 1935, in Knox Township, Holmes County, Ohio.  He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon in 1953, where he played varsity football for three seasons.  During his career...

James Robert Nowlin

James Robert Nowlin

Jul 18, 2023

At 11:58 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, James Robert Nowlin, 68, fell asleep peacefully into the arms of Jesus to live for eternity and was united with his son, Christopher Nowlin, whom he missed so much.James was born on May 22, 1955, in Lynchburg, VA to the late Randolph Nowlin and the late Ernestine Smith Nowlin. He joined Chapel...

Kraig W. Cummings

Kraig W. Cummings

Jul 18, 2023

Kraig Ward Cummings, 80, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, following a recent decline in health. Kraig was born on March 22, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Melvin Cummings and Lorraine Purdie Cummings.Kraig was a graduate of the University of Virginia, class of 1965, and American University, class of 1970. He was a...

Paul Leon Osborne, Jr.

Paul Leon Osborne, Jr.

Jul 17, 2023

Paul Leon Osborne Jr., 85, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, July 17, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.

Colton Hunter Stokes

Colton Hunter Stokes

Jul 16, 2023

Colton Hunter Stokes , 26, of Evington, VA, died Sunday, July 16, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family

Barbara Anne Dawson

Barbara Anne Dawson

Jul 16, 2023

Barbara Anne Dawson, 85, of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of the late George Dawson.Born in Amherst County on March 3, 1938 she was a daughter of the late Raymond Ogden, Sr. and Ruby Ogden. She was a retired clerk with Campbell County Health Department.In addition to her husband and...

Shirley Virginia Downey Mclain

Shirley Virginia Downey Mclain

Jul 16, 2023

Shirley Virginia Downey McLain, 97, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Bedford County Nursing Home. She was born on August 20, 1925, in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late Harry Lee Downey and Ela Downey. In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, George Patton McLain; two daughters, Sylvia Smith...

James Junior Boxley

James Junior Boxley

Jul 16, 2023

James Junior Boxley 66, of Big Island, passed away on July 16, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1957, in Bedford County. A son of the late James Roosevelt Boxley Sr. and Vinnie Lou Otey Boxley.James was Baptized at an early age at Reed Creek Baptist Church. He attended Bedford County Schools and graduated with the class of 1975....

Michael Anthony Ashby

Michael Anthony Ashby

Jul 14, 2023

Michael Anthony Ashby, 62, of Evington passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen Marie Ashby.Born in Monroe, Virginia on March 1, 1961 he was a son of Wanda Ashby and the late Jessie James Ashby, Sr.In addition to his mother he is survived by his three siblings, Angela Taylor...

William Robert Craig

William Robert Craig

Jul 13, 2023

William Robert Craig, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was the husband of the late Norma Dudley Craig.William was born March 6, 1932, in Bedford County, a son of the late William Branard Craig and Pearl Cundiff Craig. William worked as a Supervisor with Appalachian Power Company and eventually owned and operated W.R. Craig Septic.He...

David Allen Gleitz

David Allen Gleitz

Jul 13, 2023

David Allen Gleitz, 88, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Jean Gleitz.Born June 23, 1935 he was a son of the late Augustus Gleitz and Elisabeth Gleitz. He was a retired manager with Mrs. Giles in Lynchburg.He was preceded in death by a brother Harold Dagnar.In addition to his wife...

Lora Lee Crowell Downey

Lora Lee Crowell Downey

Jul 13, 2023

Lora Lee Downey (Lori), 79, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Spring Oaks Senior Living facility where she resided in Bedford, VA.  Lori was born on October 18, 1943, and resided most of her childhood in Dansville, NY.  As a loving mother and grandmother, one of her most favorite things to do was to host the annual family...

Michael Wayne Baldwin

Michael Wayne Baldwin

Jul 13, 2023

Michael Wayne Baldwin Jr., 45, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, July 13, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Gale Beatty

Gale Beatty

Jul 13, 2023

Gale Beatty, 58, took her rest peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 7:03 AM at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born May 30, 1965, to John Darby and Ruth Darby and the spouse of Larry Beatty of 34 years.She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. More than she loved people, she loved...

Linda Kay Leonard

Linda Kay Leonard

Jul 12, 2023

Linda Kay Leonard, 72, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.She was preceded in death by her oldest child, Albert Worley Jr. In addition to her son and parents, she was preceded in death by two nephews, “Peanut” and Eddie.Linda was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 31, 1951, a daughter of the late Dewey Leonard and Elizabeth Mason.Linda...

Nakia Diashea Williams

Nakia Diashea Williams

Jul 11, 2023

Nakia DiaShea Williams “Kia” departed this life on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the youthful age of 18 after a long battle of Lupus. Born on October 29, 2004 to Calvin Cooley St. John III and the late Odessty L. Williams. She was the youngest of all.She attended E.C. Glass High School where she received her GED during the 11th...

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