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Hattie Jeffries Gibson

Hattie Jeffries Gibson

Aug 2, 2026

Hattie Jeffries Gibson, 95, of Gladstone, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

A visitation will be held on Saturday August 8, 2026 from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Commonwealth Room at Tharp Funeral Home located at 220 Breezewood Dr Lynchburg. A funeral service will be held on Sunday August 9, 2026, at 2 pm at the Second Mineral...

William Fred Mitchell Sr.

William Fred Mitchell Sr.

Jun 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of

William (Billy) Fred Mitchell Sr.

August 26, 1934 - June 21, 2026

William (Billy) Fred Mitchell Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, faithful servant of Jehovah, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of the phenomenal staff at Fairmont Crossing Health and...

Kenneth Wayne Yarborough

Kenneth Wayne Yarborough

Aug 1, 2026

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Yarborough, 72, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at VCU Medical Center.

Born on July 21, 1954, in North Carolina, Kenny was the son of Betty Moore Yarborough and the late Gordon Kenneth Yarborough. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Fannie Yarborough; his maternal grandparents, Aaron Moore and...

Edward Paige Gentry

Edward Paige Gentry

Aug 1, 2026

Edward Paige Gentry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living after a couple of years of declining health. Born on April 2, 1936, in Crozet, Virginia, Paige lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to others.

Paige was the cherished son of the late William Hunter and...

Della Reese Crews

Della Reese Crews

Jul 29, 2026

Della Reese Crews of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 27, 1963, she lived with courage, resilience, deep faith in God, and devotion to her family.

She was the daughter of the late Betty and Dallas Crews Sr.

Della was preceded in death by her two sisters, Dorothy Crews...

Keason Anderson

Keason Anderson

Jul 29, 2026

Keason Laray Anderson, 35, of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on July 29, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1991, In Lynchburg, VA to Tyra Napoleoni (Mike) and Rodney LaPrade (Teresa).

Keason attended Heritage High School in Lynchburg, VA. Affectionally known to many as “Jefe”, he was a very charismatic young man with a generous heart and a joyful spirit....

Michael Harrison Driskill

Michael Harrison Driskill

Jul 22, 2026

Michael Harrison Driskill passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was the eldest son of June Reynolds Driskill and David A. Driskill.

Michael is survived by his cherished wife of 30 years, Lois, two grandchildren, Kayce Falls and Liam Lippert, and two beloved brothers, Ronald D. Driskill (Trisha) and Mark E. Driskill (Sharon) and their children.

He graduated from EC Glass...

Beverly "Bev" Keith Campbell

Beverly "Bev" Keith Campbell

Aug 6, 2026

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” — Isaiah 40:31

Beverly Keith Campbell, loving wife, mother, and DD, departed this earthly life for her eternal home on August 6, 2026. Born on July 10, 1947, Bev was...

James Ernest Kent

James Ernest Kent

Aug 5, 2026

Private First-Class James Ernest KentUnited States Army VeteranFebruary 19, 1941 – August 5, 2026"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."2 Timothy 4:7Private First-Class James Ernest Kent peacefully entered his Heavenly home on August 5, 2026. Born on February 19, 1941, in Sylvania, Georgia, James lived a life defined by perseverance, service,...

Stephanie Michele Andreas

Stephanie Michele Andreas

Aug 5, 2026

Stephanie Michele Andreas of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on August 5th, 2026 at the age of 49. She was born on April 22nd, 1977 to Robert and Tina Wilson in Lynchburg.

Stephanie was proceeded in death by her father, Robert Lee Wilson. She is survived by her mother, Tina Wilson, and her children, Hailey Campbell (Landen), Kaitlyn...

Larry Wayne Agnew II

Larry Wayne Agnew II

Aug 5, 2026

Larry Wayne Agnew II passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 51.

Born on April 2, 1975, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Larry was the beloved son of Larry Wayne Agnew Sr. and the late Barbara Agnew.

Born with physical challenges, Larry lived his life with strength, courage, faith, and determination. Through it all, he remained positive and lived his life...

Jeremy Edward Morgan

Jeremy Edward Morgan

Aug 4, 2026

Jeremy Edward "Jay" Morgan, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on August 4, 2026.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

To make memorial contributions towards funeral expenses please call Tharp at 434-237-9424 Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm. 

Donna Lee Wentling Troxel

Donna Lee Wentling Troxel

Aug 3, 2026

Donna Lee Wentling Troxel, 83, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, August 3, 2026.

Donna was born September 11, 1942, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Russell Lee Wentling and Eleanor White Wentling. Donna was retired as an LPN with Bedford Memorial Hospital. 

She is survived by her two sons; Russell Scott Troxel and Bryan David Troxel, and numerous friends.

In accordance...

Nancy Rae Miller Brasure

Nancy Rae Miller Brasure

Aug 3, 2026

Nancy Rae Miller Brasure, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2026. Nancy was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on February 23, 1951, to Ralph Raymond Miller and Jean Carol Miller. She has one beloved sister, Patricia Shorner. Nancy graduated from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio in 1972. She taught middle school in...

Rhonda Monteen Tyree

Rhonda Monteen Tyree

Aug 2, 2026

Rhonda Monteen Tyree, 58, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

She was born in Virginia Beach on February 12, 1968, to Ronald Edward Hendricks II and Mary Ellen Waugh.

Rhonda is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Edward Hendricks II and nephew, Patrick Reed Hienkle.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Waugh; daughter,...

James Ellis Akenhead

James Ellis Akenhead

Aug 1, 2026

Dr. James Ellis Akenhead, 83, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Centra Bedford memorial hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Alliance, OH, on February 9, 1943. The son of the late Robert Ellis Akenhead and Elizabeth Brunt Akenhead.

Jim was very determined from an early age. He set his mind to fixing something and...

Joseph Charles McGurrin

Joseph Charles McGurrin

Jul 30, 2026

Joseph McGurrin, 69, of Bedford County, VA, passed away on July 30th, 2026. There will be a private memorial held for his family on October 10th to celebrate his life. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 45 years, as well as his four children and their families. Joe was a devoted follower of Jesus, and lived...

George "Don" Donald Gebhart

George "Don" Donald Gebhart

Jul 30, 2026

George Donald “Don” Gebhart, 89, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on July 30, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Joyce Brossart Gebhart for 65 years.

Don was born on October 16, 1936, in Covington, Kentucky, a son of the late George Serian Gebhart and Mary Lienmiller Gebhart. Don honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

Mary Frances Lemon

Mary Frances Lemon

Jul 30, 2026

Mary Frances Lemon, 100, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on July 30, 2026.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Dorothy Stiff Bourne

Dorothy Stiff Bourne

Jul 29, 2026

Dorothy “Dottie” Lee Bourne, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was born on July 15, 1932, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Carlyle and Kathleen Stiff. Dorothy graduated from National Business College in Roanoke, where she met the love of her life, Billy Thomas Bourne. The two were married in 1952 and built...

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