Deacon James Orris Bryant, Sr.

Nov 6, 2024

Deacon James Orris Bryant, Sr., gained his wings on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Altha Grove Baptist Church. Interment will be held in the church cemetery.

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

Ann Farley Huddleston

Nov 3, 2024

Ann Huddleston, 60, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully in her home on November 3, 2024. She was born in Big Island on July 12, 1964. She was a homemaker the majority of her life.

Ann is survived by her parents; Tommy and Hilda Farley, brother; Eddie Farley (Barbara), son; Daniel Stinnett, daughter; Jasmine Mason (Matt), fiancé; Gregory Page, and her...

Doris M. Metts

Nov 2, 2024

Doris Metts, 90, of Forest, Va. went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born to parents Cleland and Ethel Maddox on June 19, 1934 in Lynchburg, Va.

She was the loving and dedicated wife of her late beloved husband, Jimmie H. Metts for 67 years, and the sister of the late Cleland Maddox Jr....

Diane Swain

Sep 28, 2024

Diane Scott Swain, 78, passed away peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital on September 28, 2024.

Diane was born on July 13, 1946 in New Jersey, but relocated to Lynchburg, VA at an early age. She was raised on Chambersville Street where she and the Scott family attended Wingfield Baptist Church. Diane was raised by her loving grandparents William and Lottie Scott,...

Dr. Charles Julian Crosby

Oct 28, 2024

Dr. Charles Julian Crosby, 79, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was the husband of the late Carolyn Hodges Crosby.

Charles was born in Massachusetts on April 5, 1945, the son of the late Leslie Lawrence Crosby and Louise Hockenberry Crosby. Charles honorably served his country in the Michigan National Guard attaining the...

Marvin Russell Tucker

Sep 29, 2024

Marvin Russell Tucker, 85, of Bedford passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Madrid, KY, on September 7, 1939. A son of the late Raymond Clinton Tucker and Monie Rae Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Tucker Tinsley, his brother Wallace Tucker,...

David Henry Shearer

Nov 5, 2024

David Henry Shearer, 80, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born on November 10, 1943, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, David led a life rich in love, commitment, and a passion for the great outdoors.

A dedicated civil engineer by profession, David earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He accomplished impeccable work, particularly with bridges, which he...

Bobby Eugene Matney

Nov 5, 2024

On November 5, 2024 the Lord called Bobby Eugene Matney home.

He was born in Berwind West Virginia on March 22, 1940 to the late Jessie Lee Matney and Arminda Church Matney.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Heide Marie Matney; daughters Dorothy Matney Spinks (Hugh) of Waynesboro, Virginia, Diane Matney Dunning (Doug) of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Nanette Matney...

Sylvia Jean Jackson Brafford

Nov 4, 2024

Sylvia Jean Jackson Brafford, born on August 15, 1939, in West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Lynchburg. She was a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by her strong faith, deep love for family, and fondness for family gatherings.

Sylvia's passion for life was evident in her many hobbies and interests, including gardening, canning, cooking, and sewing....

Charles Laurence Gardner

Nov 2, 2024

Charles Laurence Gardner, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on November 2, 2024.

He was the son of the late James Warren Gardner and Barbara Jane Richards and the husband of Lisa Thorpe Gardner for 32 years.

Charles Laurence Gardner was born on June 29, 1963, in Inglewood, California. He attended school at University of Nevada, Las Vegas earning a Bachelor of...