Joseph Hamilton Bryant

Jul 1, 2024

Joseph Hamilton Bryant passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 76 in Lynchburg VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert Bryant and Lizzie Ragland Bryant; Sisters, Virginia LeWarne, Alice Vanderpool and Dorothy Whorley; Brothers, Ernest, John Henry and Alfred. He is survived by his twin brother James (Nancy); brother Frank and sister, Barbara Akers...

Linton Corlise Beasley

Jul 1, 2024

Linton Corlise Beasley, 93, of Lynchburg, died at home July 1, 2024. He was the loving husband of Nancy Hestetune Beasley, to whom he was married for 65 years. Lin and Nancy married in Frankfurt, Germany, where he was stationed with the U.S. Army and she was working for the Red Cross.

 Lin was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Campbell County,...

Candice Marie Blankenship Hudson

Jun 30, 2024

Candice Marie Blankenship Hudson passed away, unexpectedly, on June 30, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1980, a daughter of William "Billy" Blankenship (Deborah) and the late Patricia Snow Chryssikos.

Candice attended both Brookville and Rustburg High Schools. Candice was employed by Startek and later in life the Quik E gas station in Amherst. In her...

Geraline Sharner Oulds Avery

Jun 30, 2024

Geraline Sharner Oulds Avery, 89, of Evington, Virginia peacefully transitioned Sunday June 30th. She was born to Lillian Andrews Oulds and Stephen “Daddy Rabbit” Oulds on Monday April 22, 1935. She was affectionately known by many as Ger, Ms. Avery, and to her closest loved ones as Lady G. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend....

Terry Edward McKellips

Jun 30, 2024

Terry Edward McKellips, 72, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1952, in Illinois to the late Charles Melvin and Clara Myrlyne Martin McKellips.

Terry proudly served in the United States Navy and then attended school at University of Lynchburg. He was an avid reader and enjoyed all genres of books. Terry...

Sharon Leigh Overstreet Bryant

Jun 29, 2024

Sharon Leigh Bryant, 63, of Bedford, VA; passed away on June 29th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Overstreet Sr. and survived in death by her loving mother, Margaret Orange- Overstreet.

Sharon was born on September 28th, 1960, in Bedford, VA. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1978.

She...

John "Casey" Edward Casey

Jun 29, 2024

John “Casey” Edward Casey, 86, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Johnny was born on September 24, 1937, to the late Edward “Pug” Henry Casey and Lucille Elizabeth Gilliam Casey. 

He spent over 40 plus years working for Merita Bakery as a route salesman smiling and whistling every day. Casey loved the old school NASCAR and on raceday you...

Lloyd Holmes

Jun 29, 2024

Lloyd Holmes, 93 died on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab. in Amherst, Virginia .

A Memorial service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights on July 5, 2024 at 11 A.M.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family 

Henry Thorton Roark

Jun 29, 2024

Henry Roark, 57, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away on June 29, 2024.

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

Ray Douglas Massie

Jun 28, 2024

Ray Douglas Massie, 80, of Big Island, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg on January 18, 1944 to the late Radford McNeil Massie and Audrey Fifer Massie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Hunter Massie and grandson, Ryan...