Lorraine Barker Fullbright

Mar 13, 2024

Lorraine Odessa (Barker) Fullbright departed this life March 13, the year of our Lord 2024, a resident of Runk & Pratt Pearls of Life Senior Living Community, Lynchburg, Virginia.  Born June 3, 1925, to Ben and Hazel (Groendyke) Barker, in Beaver, Oklahoma, she graduated from Laverne High School.  She began college at Oklahoma A&M, then obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s...

Stella Ann Napier Davis

Mar 9, 2024

Stella Ann Davis, 66 years old, of Gladstone, Virginia passed away on March 9,2024.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Napier and Lucille Abbitt.

Stella was born on November 6,1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia.  She attended school at Appomattox County High School.

Stella was a member of Mt. Obed Baptist Church and enjoyed farming, private sitting for friends, spending time with...

Eva Hall

Mar 13, 2024

Eva Jane Slayton Hall transitioned from labor to reward on March 13, 2024.

Eva was proceeded in death by her son Jack B. Hall III; four brothers, Joe Louis, Doris Lee, Milton Slayton, and James Hall; one sister and one sister, Mary Agnes Watson. 

Eva was born to Rebecca Davis and Johnnie Slayton on June 4, 1943. She was married to James...

Diane E. McCoy

Mar 13, 2024



On March 13, 2024, Diane E. McCoy answered the Master’s call to “Come Home”. Diane was 75 years old. Born on August 1, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Patillo and Ida Frances Patillo. She was the 8th of 11 children. 

Diane grew up in Philadelphia on the North side. 2308 N. Myrtlewood Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was her home. Her...

Elbert Columbus Minnick,III

Mar 17, 2024

Elbert Columbus Minnick III, 59, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Shelly Ann Calcat Browning

Mar 15, 2024

Shelly Ann Calcat Browning, 57, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 11, 1966, in Michigan to the late Ernie Calcat and Nancy Jane Verney Calcat.

Shelly was a lady of many talents, among them being photography and gardening. She had a love for her flowers and enjoyed working with them....

Ruby Lynch

Mar 15, 2024

On Thursday, March 15, 11:20 a.m., the bells tolled for Ruby Lynch and she crossed over to her heavenly home. She was born on August 10, 1929, in Hamlet, North Carolina to the late Dorcy and Willie McNeil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Ann Gamble, and 3 brothers, Lonnie, Willie, and Melvin...

Michael William Humphries

Mar 14, 2024

Michael William Humphries “Santa Claus”, 76, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

 

Michael was born on December 20, 1947, to the late Robert Ashby Humphries and Louise Rice Humphries.

 

For many years, Michael was Santa Claus for nonprofits including, Carolina Beach Fire Department. One of Santa’s biggest smiles was from being in the Carolina Beach Christmas Parade. 

 

After many years...

Jennifer Rhea Tyree

Mar 13, 2024

     Jennifer Rhea Tyree, of Forest, VA,  went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  She was the special daughter of Russell and Reba Tyree, who took special care of Jennifer for her whole life. 

     Jennifer was born on August 2, 1975, in Lynchburg, VA, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Her infectious smile lit up...

Barbara Stevenson Wise

Mar 13, 2024

Barbara Stevenson Wise, 78, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.