Gerald Lee Pannell

Sep 14, 2024

On September 14, 2024, God called home Gerald Lee Pannell, Sr. after his lengthy battle with Cancer. Gerald was born October 16, 1959, in Concord VA, to the late James Pannell & Marie Prunty. He was proceeded in death by his sister Babara Jean Pannell.

Gerald was a God-fearing devoted Husband, Father, Brother, & Friend. During his Life Gerald was employed...

James Edward Coffey, Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

James Edward Coffey, Jr., 44, of Madison Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are still being planned.

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Hull Jakaitis

Sep 12, 2024

Virginia Hull Overstreet Jakaitis of Lynchburg crossed to the other side September 12, 2024. A daughter of the late Kitty Ola Moran Hull and Joseph McMahon Hull, she was born on September 10, 1933, in Bedford, Va. 

 She was preceded in death by a son Durwood Alan Overstreet, by her brothers Otho E Hull and W Fred Hull, sisters Edith Hull...

Noel Blankinship Draper

Sep 6, 2024

Noel Blankinship Draper passed away on September 6, 2024, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on July 31, 1929 in Richmond, VA the only child of the late Robert Easley and Adelaide Noel Blankinship. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her husband of 53 years, Cosby Alvin Draper, Jr. She is survived...

Beatrice "Sandra" Spencer

Sep 9, 2024

Beatrice "Sandra" Spencer, of Lynchburg, passed away September 9th, 2024 at her residence.

A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Thursday September 19th,2024 at 1:00 P.M.

Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg, is serving the family

Brian Lee Zimmerman

Sep 5, 2024

 On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Brian Lee Zimmerman of Roanoke, VA, died at his home in the presence of family. He was 72 years old.

 Brian was born in Roanoke on February 11, 1952, to Harold and Dolores Zimmerman. He attended William Fleming High School, and subsequently Roanoke College, graduating with a degree in psychology in 1974.

 Before his college graduation, Brian...

Carolyn Denise Toms Amos

Sep 18, 2024

Carolyn "Denise" Toms Amos passed away in her home on September 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ogan Woodrow "Woody" Amos Jr and her parents, Daniel Bernard Toms and Donna Parrish Toms.

Denise was born in Bedford on March 19, 1968. She was a wild child and bad to the bone. She loved fiercely and suffered no...

Charles Thomas Williams

Sep 15, 2024

Charles Thomas Williams, 92, of Forest, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Marguerite S. Williams and son of the late Albert E. Williams and Rachel Cabaniss Williams.

Charles was born on August 20, 1932, in Washington D.C. He proudly served in the United Sates Navy. He was a member of Oakland...

Frank Douglas Carey, Sr.

Sep 14, 2024

Frank Douglas Carey, Sr. of Lynchburg, Virginia, departed from this world on September 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and cherished memories. He was the devoted husband of Dottie Gibson Carey for 28 wonderful years, sharing a bond that many admired.

Born on December 12, 1942, in Virginia, Frank was the beloved son of the late William Raford...

Sheila Faye Akers Campbell

Sep 14, 2024

Sheila Faye Akers Campbell, 63, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

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