Donald Lee Wheeler

Mar 14, 2025

Donald Lee Wheeler, 73, of Scottsville, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness, with his wife by his side. In his final days and weeks, he was surrounded by many loved ones and dear friends.

Donald was born February 2, 1952, in Charlottesville, Va. to the late John Daniel Wheeler,...

Minerva Theresa Taylor

Mar 19, 2025

Minerva Theresa Taylor, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born to the late Jesse F. Brooks and Geneva T. Brooks on September 20, 1948, in the city of Durham, NC. In addition to her parents, Minerva is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 52 years, Willie Ray Taylor, and her brothers...

Denise Darcell Ware

Mar 21, 2025

Denise Darcell Ware, 58, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are still being confirmed at this time.

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

Joseph Ashton James, Jr.

Mar 19, 2025

Joseph Ashton James Jr, 94 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Joseph Ashton James Sr. and Ruth Corrine Edwards James, and the husband of the late Annie Cleola James for more than 56 years.

Joseph Ashton James Jr was born on March 18, 1931, in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from...

Teresa Farmer

Mar 21, 2025

Teresa Farmer, of Lynchburg, was called from earthy home into eternal rest Friday, March 21, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

George Washington Ford Jr.

Mar 18, 2025

George Washington Ford Jr. of Lynchburg, transitioned to his heavenly home Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

A funeral service will be conducted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.  

Douglas Obrian Petty

Mar 15, 2025

Douglas Obrian Petty, 41, departed this life on Saturday March 15, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1983, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Brenda Petty Irving and Douglas Leon Pannell.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jake and Mildred Petty and his paternal grandparents, Marie Prunty and James Pannell. Additionally, he was preceded in death by his late...

Martha Sanchez Alvarez

Mar 12, 2025

Martha Sanchez Alvarez, 95, of Forest, Virginia, was born into eternal life on the morning of March 12, 2025. She was the widow of the love of her life, Adolfo Alvarez, and was married to him for nearly 50 years.

Surviving are her daughters and sons in law, Susan and Danny Nelson, Lorraine and Craig Posey. Grandchildren, Carynne and Jonathan Posey.

Born...

Larry Slaughter

Mar 15, 2025

Larry Slaughter, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned into eternal rest March 15, 2025.

Services are being finalized.

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

Jermanii Phillips

Mar 15, 2025

Jermanii Phillips, transitioned to her heavenly home March 15, 2025.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00 P.M. She will be available for public viewing one hour prior to service. A interment will follow the service at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.