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Joshua Thomas

Joshua Thomas

Jul 9, 2026

Joshua Thomas, of Appomattox, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location. Mr. Thomas will also be available for viewing during that time.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

Donald Keith Hartman

Donald Keith Hartman

Jun 28, 2026

Donald Keith Hartman, 67, of Forest, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Keith lived a life overflowing with love, faith, and quiet strength. He walked closely with Jesus, and anyone who knew him could feel that steady, gentle spirit in everything he did. He was the kind of man who made you feel...

Ronald Wayne Pack

Ronald Wayne Pack

Jul 4, 2026

Ronald Wayne Pack, 78, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Herbert Eustis Pack and Mildred Driskill Pack.

Ron was born on June 13,1948, in Radford, Virginia. He graduated from Radford High School in 1966. Ron proudly served in the United States Navy for four years. While serving in the navy he...

Howerton Gowen, Jr.

Howerton Gowen, Jr.

Jul 6, 2026

Howerton “Tony” Gowen, Jr., 85, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born on May 17, 1941, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to Howerton “Hoot” Gowen and Priscilla Mullen Gowen. A 1964 graduate of North Carolina State University and a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Tony met and quickly fell in love with Patricia Silliman of...

Diane Brown

Diane Brown

Jun 24, 2026

We celebrate the life of Diane Virginia (Donigan) Brown, age 79, who passed away on June 24, 2026 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was a woman of extraordinary beauty, strength, perseverance, compassion, and grace who lived a life full of unyielding love.

Diane obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia College and later retired from Ford Motor Company. She adored African American art...

Milton John Green

Milton John Green

Jul 9, 2026

Milton John Green, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of Milton's life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rivermont Baptist Church.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is...

Alvin Comer Arthur

Alvin Comer Arthur

Jul 9, 2026

Alvin Comer Arthur, 87, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on January 11, 1939. A son of the late Rodney and Ruth Arthur. In addition to his parents Alvin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Fannie Thacker Arthur; his son, Troy Lynn Arthur...

Sandra White Denton

Sandra White Denton

Jul 8, 2026

Sandra White Denton, 75, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on July 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dewey White and Virginia Pearl White, and the wife of James Denton; though divorced, they remained good friends until his passing in 1993. Sandra was born on June 9, 1951, in Amherst, Virginia. 

She graduated from Amherst High School, where...

Ethan Wesley Jones

Ethan Wesley Jones

Jul 5, 2026

Ethan Wesley Jones passed away on July 5, 2026, in Bedford, Virginia. He was born on June 24, 1996, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Ethan graduated from the Public Safety Academy in Enfield, Connecticut. His desire to serve others was evident from an early age through his involvement with the Broad Brook Volunteer Fire Department, where he was honored with the Junior Firefighter...

Craig Allen King, Sr.

Craig Allen King, Sr.

Jul 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Craig Allen King, Sr.

A life defined by warmth, loyalty, and love

This tribute is accompanied by a photo of Craig — a reminder of his gentle smile, his comforting presence, and the deep affection he carried for the people he loved.

Craig Allen King, Sr., 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a...

Nicholas Daniel Joseph Fisher

Nicholas Daniel Joseph Fisher

Jul 5, 2026

Nicholas Fisher, 22, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to the house of the Father on July 5, 2026. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on December 6, 2003, he was the eldest child of Benjamin and Theresa (Ford) Fisher. The sheer grit and ginger personality of his redhead nature was apparent in the indomitable spirit that helped him with his early medical...

Betty Brodie Addison

Betty Brodie Addison

Jul 5, 2026

Betty Brodie Addison, 81, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Born in Newport News, Virginia, Betty was the daughter of the late Talmage and Alice Brodie.

Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leslie Addison; her son, David Addison; her grandson, Tyler Addison; and her brother, Sammy Brodie.

She is survived by her great-granddaughter,...

Mary Anne Mills

Mary Anne Mills

Jul 4, 2026

Mary Anne Mills, of Forest, Virginia, passed away at home on July 4, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Bates.

Born on June 26, 1949, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Mary Anne graduated from Immaculata University near Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later earned her Master's degree in Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mary...

Mary Ann Maddox Clark

Mary Ann Maddox Clark

Jul 4, 2026

Mary Ann Maddox Clark, 92, of Lynchburg, VA, entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 4, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1934 in Naruna, VA. She was the daughter of the late Wesley Gillian Maddox and Lucy Mae Harper Maddox. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Arthur (Art) Clark. She is...

LaVaughn Wooden Phillips

LaVaughn Wooden Phillips

Jul 3, 2026

LaVaughn Wooden Phillips, 83, of Goode, Virginia, passed away at her home on Friday, July 3, 2026. The home she and her beloved husband built together. She was the daughter of the late John James and Mary Aline Ferguson Wooden.

Born on March 24, 1943, in Lynchburg, Virginia, LaVaughn was a proud graduate of E.C. Glass High School, Class of 1961....

Carol Yvette Miller

Carol Yvette Miller

Jul 2, 2026

Carol Miller, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Tate Springs Health and Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Carol was born on August 12, 1964, to Catherine Gills Miller and the late Claude Miller, Jr. She was a "people person" and made friends wherever she went. Although she battled illness throughout her adult life, she maintained her wittiness,...

Anne Marie Faria

Anne Marie Faria

Jul 2, 2026

Anne Marie Lambert Faria, 87, of Goode passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home in Goode. She was born in Fall River Massachusetts on September 21, 1938 a daughter of the late Charles Emile Lambert and Maria Joseph Viveiros Lambert. In addition to her Parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Nomesio Faria; and son,...

Nancy Louise Burnette

Nancy Louise Burnette

Jul 1, 2026



Nancy Louise Scott Burnette passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2026 at Bedford County Nursing Home, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on September 14th, 1938, in Bedford, Virginia, the daughter of the late Henry Dew Scott and Mabel Bibb Scott. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years Robert G (Bob)...

Clarine Rose Jefferson

Clarine Rose Jefferson

Jul 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Clarine (Missy) Rose Jefferson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend who died on July 1, 2026, at the age of 91. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Rose and Josie Irving Rose.

Clarine was born on September 15, 1934, in Amherst County, Virginia and attended...

Andrew John Bell

Andrew John Bell

Jun 29, 2026

Andrew John Bell was born near Leeds in England on March 19, 1967. He was the second child of William Bell and Mary Wilson. His parents, proud Scots, had migrated South so that his father could pursue a career as a football player and manager. As a consequence Andrew and his siblings lived itinerant lives during their formative years.

When Andrew...

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