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Patricia Ann Connolly

Patricia Ann Connolly

Aug 3, 2023

Patricia A. Connolly passed peacefully on August 3, 2023, after a short illness. Her final days were spent with her family and best friend.Born Patricia A. Myers in Baltimore, MD, “Pat” was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Paul E. Connolly, sisters MaryJane Elliott and Lois Hall, parents Jeanette Henrietta Cook and Joseph Albert Myers and a...

Stephanie Sims Hudgins

Stephanie Sims Hudgins

Aug 3, 2023

Stephanie Sims Hudgins, 70, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Herbert Ralph Patterson

Herbert Ralph Patterson

Aug 3, 2023

Herbert Ralph Patterson, 93, of Concord, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was the loving husband of Bernice Davis Patterson for over 70 years.Herbert was born April 21, 1930, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Cornelius “Neal” Patterson and Fannie Miller Patterson. Herbert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a professional...

Ruth Carter Flippin

Ruth Carter Flippin

Aug 2, 2023

Ruth Carter Flippin, 84 of Lynchburg went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born in Alton, Virginia on January 13, 1939 to James Harvey Carter and Minnie Hodges Carter. Ruth retired from Centra Health after 35 years of service.  She was known for her wonderful work ethic, whether she was on...

Norma Virginia Lund Setzler

Norma Virginia Lund Setzler

Aug 2, 2023

Norma Virginia Lund Setzler, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Baxter Setzler; daughter, Kimberly Ann Setzler; and parents, Chester and Helen Evans Lund.Norma was born on June 20, 1932, in Manassas, Virgina. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Norma was a consummate organizer...

Alice Wittman Johnson

Alice Wittman Johnson

Aug 1, 2023

Alice Wittman Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 1, 2023, in Forest, Virginia. She was surrounded by her daughter, Mariana Johnson Boska, her son-in-law, Robert Boska and loving care giver, Rose Moshy.She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Raymond Johnson. She is also survived by her son, Joe and his...

Mary Faye Hackett Harler

Mary Faye Hackett Harler

Aug 1, 2023

Mary Faye Hackett Harler, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on August 1st, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her home in Madison Heights.Faye was born January 18th, 1950 in Lynchburg, Virginia, daughter of the late William Selby Hackett and Mary Frances Mitchell Hackett.  She is survived by her husband Frederick Earl Harler Sr, married October 31st...

James A. Page Jr.

James A. Page Jr.

Aug 1, 2023

James A. Page, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.Please consider donating towards his funeral expenses.Click Here To DonateTharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Mary Wilson Nowlin

Mary Wilson Nowlin

Jul 31, 2023

Mary Wilson Nowlin, 89 of Campbell County, Virginia, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord, Monday, July 31, 2023. She was the former wife of the late Roger Nowlin, Sr.Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, January 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Janie Green Valdes and the late Charlie Wilson Jr. In addition, she was preceded in death...

Robert “Butch” Nicklas

Robert “Butch” Nicklas

Jul 31, 2023

Robert “Butch” Nicklas, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully at Pearls of Life Memory Care Facility on July 31, 2023.  He was the son of the late Aubrey and Helen Nicklas.He was born on January 31, 1944, formerly of Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania. He proudly served on active duty in the U.S. Navy and then retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. Butch...

Rear Admiral Roy James Casto, Uscg (Ret.)

Rear Admiral Roy James Casto, Uscg (Ret.)

Jul 31, 2023

Rear Admiral Roy James Casto, USCG (Ret.), 74, of Lynchburg, passed away on July 31, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1948 to the late Raymond and Mary Casto.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Casto and dear friends and fellow cancer fighters Wendi Mitchell and Debby...

Lee Rollow Perry

Lee Rollow Perry

Jul 31, 2023

Lee Rollow Perry, beloved wife of John Michael Perry, died at home surrounded by family in the early morning on July 31, 2023 after being diagnosed with acute leukemia a few days before.Lee was born December 12, 1944 in Nashville, TN to Natalie Miller Rollow and William Ewing Rollow. She attended public schools in Nashville and graduated from Hillsboro High...

John Bruce Fletcher

John Bruce Fletcher

Jul 31, 2023

John Bruce Fletcher, 58, of Madison Heights, VA, died Monday, July 31, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Thomas Eugene Johnson

Thomas Eugene Johnson

Jul 30, 2023

Thomas Eugene Johnson, known to his loved ones as Eugene, passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 58, in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on June 5, 1965, in Lexington, Virginia, Eugene was a beloved father, brother, and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Eugene’s educational journey included attending Parry McCluer High School...

Michael Randolph Smith

Michael Randolph Smith

Jul 30, 2023

Mike Smith, 68, of Forest, Virginia, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at home after being in declining health for several years. Mr. Smith was born in Stafford, VA on December 16, 1954, son of the late Randolph L. Smith and Pauline R. Smith.He has lived in the Forest area since 2006, when he retired from the Fredericksburg Police Department....

Robin Campbell

Robin Campbell

Jul 28, 2023

Robin Campbell, 54, of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1968, in Roanoke. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Allen Cecil, and brother, Jeffrey Cecil.Robin was the owner and operator of Classy Pets for over 30 years. She was voted the number one groomer in the Salem area for many...

Doris Ileene Goff Burton

Doris Ileene Goff Burton

Jul 28, 2023

Doris Ileene Goff Burton, 80, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Jul 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Big Island, VA on May 21, 1943. A daughter of the late Ralph Gibson Goff and Lelia Wilson Goff. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her Son-in-law, Dennis Overstreet; Daughter-in-law, Rose Burton; brothers, Roger Goff...

Shirley Ann Snow Sullivan

Shirley Ann Snow Sullivan

Jul 28, 2023

Shirley Ann Snow Sullivan went to be with the Lord at her home in Amherst surrounded by her family on July 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Early and Susan Lamb Snow, a brother Glenn Coleman Snow and a sister, Barbara Jean Snow.She is survived by her three children: Rita Sullivan Hunt (John), Rhonda Sullivan...

Doris Smith Mcclain

Doris Smith Mcclain

Jul 28, 2023

Doris Smith McClain passed away on July 28, 2023, in Lynchburg. She was born on May 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Royal Smith and Dorothy Parker Smith. She was educated in the Lynchburg City School System, where she graduated from Dunbar High School. After graduation, she attended Hampton University where she met her husband, Robert Connor McClain. Upon...

Alton Carter Gregory, Jr.

Alton Carter Gregory, Jr.

Jul 27, 2023

Alton Carter Gregory Jr., 74, of Lynchburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was the devoted husband of 31 years to Dianne Fore Gregory.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Alton Carter Gregory Sr. and the late Ruby Gregory.In addition to his wife, Dianne, Alton is survived ...

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