Michiko Maryann Kraft
Apr 7, 2023
On April 7, 2023, Michiko MaryAnn Kraft—our beautiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend—passed away at the age of 62, after a battle with gallbladder cancer. What made MaryAnn happy was bringing other people together and making them happy. She was the light and center of our family. Whatever we did, MaryAnn always wanted to make sure everyone was...
Richard Willis Shirkey
Apr 7, 2023
Richard Willis Shirkey, 81, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Memphis, MI on January 30, 1942. A son of the late Willis Wilborn Shirkey and Barbara Jane Wilson Shirkey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Wayne Dooley Jr. and...
Kori Daniel Burgin
Apr 7, 2023
Kori Daniel Burgin , 33, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, April 7, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Thelma Joyce Ailiff Ratliff
Apr 6, 2023
Thelma Joyce RatliffIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma Joyce Ratliff (Ailiff), of Augusta, WVA, on Thursday, April 6th, 2023, from complications of a stroke. Thelma was comforted by family members, in person and virtually, at the time of her passing. She was 70 years old. Thelma was born December 30,1952, in Louisa, KY to...
Thelma Ratliff
Apr 6, 2023
Thelma Ratliff, 70, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, April 6, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Donald Elton Hatcher
Apr 6, 2023
Donald Elton Hatcher, of Bedford departed this life suddenly on the evening of Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Donald was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on September 2, 1959, to a military family. Above all Donald loved God and was thankful for and enjoyed his bounty. Donald also loved to travel, having seen all 50 states and nine different countries in...
Lafayette John Christian
Apr 5, 2023
Lafayette John Christian, 75, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Rachel Christian.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 18, 1948 he was a son of the late John Christian and Thelma Christian.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two daughters, Racquel Davis and Felicia Davis;...
Betty June Ramsey
Apr 4, 2023
Betty June Queen Ramsey of Forest, VA departed this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1932, in Burke County, NC to the late Junie Jameson Queen and Minnie Evans Queen Fleming. Betty received her master’s degree in education from Lynchburg College in Virginia and taught both high school and community college business subjects for...
James Featherston
Apr 4, 2023
James Featherston went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on February10, 1934 to the late Arthur and Matilda Featherston. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Martha B. Featherston; four children, Vickie Kennedy, Brenda Taylor, a devoted daughter Katherine Featherston and devoted son, James...
Wanda Neely Templeton
Apr 4, 2023
WWanda Louise Templeton, 91, of Lynchburg passed away on April 4, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1932, to the late Bert Louis Neely and Jewel Ferrell Neely.Wanda was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma and moved to California in 1936 to escape the dust bowl. She lived in California until 1954. In 1952 she met the love of her life,...