Ashley B. Scortia

Aug 4, 2023

Ashley Scortia, age 45, went home to be with the lord on August 4, 2023.  Ashley was a loving sister, mom, wife, aunt, and friend, who is deeply missed by all who had the honor and privilege of knowing her. Ashley was preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Ringgold Beckner.Ashley graduated from Franklin County High School. She went on...

Deborah Miller

Aug 4, 2023

Deborah Jennings Miller, 66, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of Steve Miller.Born on February 26, 1957 she was the daughter of Janice Jennings and the late Ted Jennings. She was a member of Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church and a retired teacher with Lynchburg City Schools and also a retired Real...

William Leslie Watson, Iv

Aug 4, 2023

William “Bill” Leslie Watson, IV, 78, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023. He was married to Carole Seifert Watson for 46 years.Bill was born on December 24, 1944, in Santa Monica, California, the son of the late William Leslie Watson, III, and Mary Jane Schultz Watson. Bill retired from practicing law in the television and radio industry...

Patricia Ann Connolly

Aug 3, 2023

Patricia A. Connolly passed peacefully on August 3, 2023, after a short illness. Her final days were spent with her family and best friend.Born Patricia A. Myers in Baltimore, MD, “Pat” was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Paul E. Connolly, sisters MaryJane Elliott and Lois Hall, parents Jeanette Henrietta Cook and Joseph Albert Myers and a...

Stephanie Sims Hudgins

Aug 3, 2023

Stephanie Sims Hudgins, 70, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Herbert Ralph Patterson

Aug 3, 2023

Herbert Ralph Patterson, 93, of Concord, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was the loving husband of Bernice Davis Patterson for over 70 years.Herbert was born April 21, 1930, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Cornelius “Neal” Patterson and Fannie Miller Patterson. Herbert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a professional...

Ruth Carter Flippin

Aug 2, 2023

Ruth Carter Flippin, 84 of Lynchburg went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born in Alton, Virginia on January 13, 1939 to James Harvey Carter and Minnie Hodges Carter. Ruth retired from Centra Health after 35 years of service.  She was known for her wonderful work ethic, whether she was on...

Norma Virginia Lund Setzler

Aug 2, 2023

Norma Virginia Lund Setzler, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Baxter Setzler; daughter, Kimberly Ann Setzler; and parents, Chester and Helen Evans Lund.Norma was born on June 20, 1932, in Manassas, Virgina. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Norma was a consummate organizer...

Alice Wittman Johnson

Aug 1, 2023

Alice Wittman Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 1, 2023, in Forest, Virginia. She was surrounded by her daughter, Mariana Johnson Boska, her son-in-law, Robert Boska and loving care giver, Rose Moshy.She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Raymond Johnson. She is also survived by her son, Joe and his...

Mary Faye Hackett Harler

Aug 1, 2023

Mary Faye Hackett Harler, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on August 1st, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her home in Madison Heights.Faye was born January 18th, 1950 in Lynchburg, Virginia, daughter of the late William Selby Hackett and Mary Frances Mitchell Hackett.  She is survived by her husband Frederick Earl Harler Sr, married October 31st...