OBITUARIES

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Casey Mays

Casey Mays

May 23, 2024

Casey Mays, age 36, of Monroe, Virginia, passed away on May 23rd, 2024, getting ready to do one of the things she loved the most, go floating.Casey was born on July 5th, 1987, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Ricky Mays and Ruth Wright. She graduated from Amherst County High school while pregnant with her first.Casey enjoyed floating, being near or in...

Bill John Waller, Jr.

Bill John Waller, Jr.

May 23, 2024

William John Waller, Jr. 75, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

William or “Bill” was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on February 25, 1949, a son of the late William John Waller, Sr. and Lucille Armistead Waller. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. He is loved and missed dearly by his family of...

Brandon Scott Williams

Brandon Scott Williams

May 21, 2024

Brandon  Scott Williams, 39, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A memorial service for both Brandon Williams and Gideon Williams will be held at County Smoak in Lynchburg, VA, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Stephen Terzakos

Stephen Terzakos

May 20, 2024

Stephen Terzakos, 68, died Monday, May 20, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

Christopher Ray Patterson

Christopher Ray Patterson

May 20, 2024

Christopher Ray Patterson, 53, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1971, in Lorain, Ohio to Donald Ray Patterson, Jr. and Karen Sue Ehrich Patterson.

He attended school at North Ridgeville High School then pursued his education in CAD and CNC machining. Christopher is a former member of the Elyria Moose Lodge....

Maurice Hunt

Maurice Hunt

May 20, 2024

Maurice Sherrill Hunt (affectionately) known as "Pooh" in the early hours of Monday morning, May 20, 2024, God sent his angels for a devoted son, father, brother, nephew and friend.

Maurice was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Elsie Witcher, Dorothy Coleman, George G. Alexander Sr; uncles, Kent "Boo" and George "Gee" Alexander; George Dyke; and a brother Antonio...

Gideon Bedard Williams

Gideon Bedard Williams

May 19, 2024

Gideon Bedard Williams, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.A memorial service for both Brandon Williams and Gideon Williams will be held at County Smoak in Lynchburg, VA, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

William David Caldwell, Sr.

William David Caldwell, Sr.

May 19, 2024

William David Caldwell, Sr., 85, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  He was the husband of Marie Caldwell for 60 wonderful years.

William was born on July 10, 1938, to the late William M. Caldwell and Grace Caldwell.  

 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, William Caldwell, Jr. (Susan); granddaughter, Megan Mitchell (Jordan);...

Jaklyn Martin

Jaklyn Martin

May 19, 2024

Jaklyn Rose Martin, 15, of Bedford, passed away on May 19, 2024 and Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.She was born on June 12, 2008, a daughter of Angela Nicole Martin and Anthony Franklin Lloyd III. Jaklyn was a student at Liberty High School, where she was known and loved among her peers.She was preceded in death by her sister, Juztice Martin;...

Clyde Best

Clyde Best

May 18, 2024

Clyde R. Best, Sr, 78, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on  May 18, 2024. He was the son of the late John and Mazie Best, and the husband of Irma L. Best for 57 years. 

 Clyde was born on March 2, 1946, in Woodbrook, Trinidad, West Indies. Clyde completed his high school in Trinidad and went on to further his education...

Ricky Lee Grant

Ricky Lee Grant

May 17, 2024

Ricky Lee Grant, 71, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, May 17, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

Anne Marie Khouri

Anne Marie Khouri

May 15, 2024

Anne Marie (Hipkens) Khouri

December 24, 1953- May 15, 2024

Anne Marie Khouri, 70, of Wirtz, passed away on May 15, 2024, at her home after a short battle with brain cancer.

Anne was the eldest daughter of the late Donald and Helene Hipkens, and she grew up in Syracuse, NY. In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her...

Tami Elizabeth O'Shea Atchison

Tami Elizabeth O'Shea Atchison

May 15, 2024

Tami Elizabeth O’Shea Atchison, 66, of Vinton, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 10, 1958, to the late Chester O’Shea and Elizabeth Yambor O’Shea.

Tami was born in New Jersey and then recently moved to Virginia. She loved the beach and watching old movies. She adored her cats and especially loved spending...

Irma Jones

Irma Jones

May 15, 2024

Irma Jones, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

 

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.

 

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

Barbara Farthing

Barbara Farthing

May 14, 2024

Barbara Ann Farthing of Campbell County, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian McNichols Farthing of Danville, VA.

Barbara was retired from Kidds Services and was past employed by C.R. Hudgins and Hanson Porcelain. She enjoyed being outdoors, making wood-working projects, traveling, and bowling.

In addition to...

George W. Smith

George W. Smith

May 14, 2024

George W. Smith , 75, of Gretna, VA, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Harriet Martin Castanes

Harriet Martin Castanes

May 14, 2024

The family and friends of Harriet Martin Castanes are saddened to share the news of her passing on May 14, 2024. But they rejoice in knowing that she has joined God, her heavenly father, and is no longer in pain.

Harriet was born in Roanoke on February 4, 1963, to the late Roy and Doris Martin. Several years later the family...

Ralph Frank Linstra

Ralph Frank Linstra

May 13, 2024

Ralph Frank Linstra, 75, died unexpectedly on May 13, 2024, peacefully at home.  He was born July 7, 1948, in Patterson, NJ, the son of John Linstra Sr  and Marion Thomas.  Dr. Ralph F. Linstra leaves a legacy of a 45 year career in education.  After earning his Bachelors from The Kings College, he was the recipient of a Kellogg Foundation...

Michael Ray Elder

Michael Ray Elder

May 13, 2024

Michael Ray Elder, 68, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, May 13, 2024.

 Mike was born on August 14,1955 in Lynchburg, VA.  He was a long time employee of Candler Oil Company and loved to fix anything.  He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge 1727.

 Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife Lisa Elder, mother Betty...

Mary Adel “Dell” Anstey

Mary Adel “Dell” Anstey

May 13, 2024

Mary Adel “Dell” Anstey of Dellwood Farm in Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on May 13, 2024 at the age of 91.

Born on April 5, 1933, in Oneida, NY, Mary Adel was the daughter of the late Jesse James and Anna Stabb Brown.  She was one of seven siblings. Dell was married to Frederick T. Anstey, her devoted husband of 62...

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