Deacon Linwood Randolph Wright

Oct 28, 2022

Deacon Linwood Randolph Wright of Big Island, VA transitioned on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his residence.Deacon Linwood Randolph Wright, born March 17, 1941 in Bedford County Virginia. He transitioned peacefully into eternal life on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his residence.He was the son of the late Dennis and Hester Wright. He was preceded in death by two brothers;...

Roselyn Brown Smith

Oct 26, 2022

Roselyn Brown Smith, 91, of Lynchburg, transitioned from this life Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab. She was the daughter of the late Frank L. Brown and Georgia D. Brown.Mrs. Smith was born on February 17, 1931, in Lynchburg, VA and was a graduate of Dunbar High School class of 1949. Mrs. Smith was a lifelong member...

Kiley Michelle Merrow

Oct 26, 2022

Kiley Michelle Merrow, 41 of Lynchburg, Virginia died on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, .A Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory located at 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, VA.24502.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Wanda Sobolewska Kurasz

Oct 26, 2022

Wanda Sobolewska Kurasz, 87, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was the wife of Zygmunt “Ziggy” Kurasz for 65 years.She was born on May 28, 1935, in Poland to the late Emil Sobolewski and the late Adela Downar Sobolewska. She emigrated to the United States with her family in February of 1963, settling in Bayonne, N. J. She...

Lloyd Hundley Jones

Oct 24, 2022

Lloyd Hundley Jones, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 24. He will always be remembered for approaching life with enthusiasm and his family and friends with compassion.Lloyd was born on August 5, 1936, in Lynchburg to the late Buster D. and Lottie Arthur Jones of Lynchburg.  He served in both the Army and the Marines and won medals in...

Mr. Michael Owen Purvis

Oct 24, 2022

Mr. Michael Owen Purvis, 66, of Macon, Georgia and most recently Forest, Virginia passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, with his family by his side and Jesus in his heart.Mike was born on May 22, 1956, in Macon, Georgia as the eldest son of the late Owen Junior Purvis “Papaw” and Anita Ray Purvis “Nanny”. He is preceded in death...

Ellen Mae Pietropuala

Oct 22, 2022

Ellen Mae Pietropuala, 67, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Ellen was the daughter of the late Ralph Thomas Pietropuala Sr and Delores Woodington Conn however she was raised by the late Walter Thompson Bedwell and Etta Wurst Bedwell who she considered her parents. In addition to her parents, Ellen is also predeceased by seven siblings:...

Sandra Maria Miranda

Oct 21, 2022

Sandra Maria Miranda, 69, of Lynchburg, died Friday, October 21, 2022Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.

Gavin Alexander Miller

Oct 20, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Gavin Alexander Miller of Lynchburg, Virginia.  He died at the age of 18 on October 20, 2022, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred five days prior.Gavin was a graduate of Brookville High School, attended Campbell County Technical Center and had future aspirations of beginning a career in law enforcement.  ...

Nella Jasperse

Oct 20, 2022

Nellimae “Nella” Jasperse (nee Daane) was born on October 1, 1938 in Oostburg, WI. She died on October 20, 2022 at the age of 84 in Lynchburg, VA. She married Lloyd Jasperse on June 26, 1958, and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage together until his death in 2018. Nella was the mother of three children, Jeffrey, (Lucia) Jasperse of...