Chester "Shorty" Lee Bates
Mar 24, 2025
Chester “Shorty” Lee Bates, 65, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Jim Bates and Mary Ethel Robertson.
Chester was born on February 12, 1960, in Virginia. He was an accomplished arborist who enjoyed landscaping and working on small motors in his free time.
He is survived by his children, Christopher Bates...
Katherine Mantz Duncan
Mar 21, 2025
Katherine Mantz Duncan peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was the loving wife of 68 years to the late Riner Davis Duncan, Jr.
Katherine is survived by her three children, Katie Popek and husband Phillip of Motley, Victoria Trent and husband Steve, and Riner Duncan, Ill all of Lynchburg, as well as her brother Phillip Mantz and...
Maquale Dashon Moon
Mar 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Maquale Dashon Moon.
Born on April 1, 1991, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Maquale brightened the lives of everyone he met, leaving behind a legacy of joy that will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends.
Maquale graduated in 2010 from Altavista High School, where his humor and full-of-life...
David Bruce Thornsbury
Mar 22, 2025
David Bruce Thornsbury, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence.
David was born on September 5, 1964, to the late James and Helen Thornsbury.
He was a member of Timberlake Church. In his free time, he enjoyed quiet time with his loving wife, Gay Galyean Thornsbury.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by a devoted...
Teresa Farmer
Mar 21, 2025
Teresa Farmer, of Lynchburg, was called from earthy home into eternal rest Friday, March 21, 2025.
The family will receive friends Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6-8 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. She will lie in repose for viewing one hour to...
Larry Slaughter
Mar 15, 2025
Larry Slaughter, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned into eternal rest March 15, 2025.
A memorial service will be held May 3, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 3:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Dennis Wayne Power, Jr.
Mar 25, 2025
Dennis Wayne Power, Jr., 54, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was the husband of Michelle Cooper Power of Lynchburg.
Dennis was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 9, 1970, a son of Don Morris and Rosie Brown Morris of Monroe. Dennis honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, a member of both the Moose Lodge,...
George Washington Ford Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025, God in his infinite wisdom called George Washington Ford, Jr. (G.W.) from labor to reward at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on March 15, 1965, George was the beloved son to the late Sarah Booker Ford and George Washington Ford, Sr. At an early age George joined White Rock Baptist Church and was a member...
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.
Denise Darcell Ware
Mar 21, 2025
Denise Darcel Ware “DD”, 58, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on March 21, 2025, at her residence of 30 plus years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Barry Ware, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Bowling Ware. Denise was born November 18, 1966, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended Amherst County Public Schools, going all the way to the 10th grade....