James Earl Phelps, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 13, 2023. He was born in Lynchburg Virginia on June 25, 1951, to Jesse Edward Phelps Sr. and Marion B. Phelps. He was preceded in death by one son, Stacey Jennings: three brothers, Jesse E. Phelps Jr., Theodore R. Phelps, and George Phelps, and one...
Albert Davis transitioned on Monday February 13, 2023 at the age of 84.Albert Davis of Lynchburg, VA, son of the late Edmond W. Davis and Rosa Goode Davis was born August 16, 1938, in Forest, Virginia. He departed this life peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his children on February 13, 2023. Albert leaves behind a true legacy of integrity,...
Patricia Ramsey Downey passed away on February 12, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1944, to the late James and Elsie Ramsey. She was the loving wife of James Downey, Jr. for 60 years. She fought a long battle with Alzheimers but is finally now at peace.Patricia loved all things adventure and lived a very full life with so...
Linwood “Lenny” Cole, 93, formerly of Danvers, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was the son of the late George Horace Cole and Flossie Mae Lawrence.Lenny was born on March 4, 1929, in Hallowell, ME. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School and a war-time U.S. Army veteran. He married the love of his...
Troy William Deacon, 44, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a long illness. He was the beloved spouse of Ted Delaney for 17 years.Troy was born on October 10, 1978, in Lynchburg to Walter and Delores Viar Deacon. He graduated from Heritage High School and attended Central Virginia Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. He began...
Margaret Louise Richmond “Peggy Lou” Bullock, 100, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Stanley Richmond and Cornelia Louise Drake, her son, Gordon Harrison Bullock and husband Ray K. Bullock.She was born on December 2, 1922, in Houston, Texas at St. Joseph’s Hospital.Peggy Lou, an only child, grew up in a...
Mary Amelia (Amy) Basten Heppner, age 65, died on February 11, 2023, in Lynchburg, VA. Her long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease that created a world of fear, confusion and frustration is over and she is now at peace. Amy was born September 4th, 1957, in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late Louis Bevier Basten II and Ruth Wilson Sale...
Roger Peters, 71, of Madison Heights, VA, died Friday, February 10, 2023.Roger was born on October 26, 1951, in Lynchburg VA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clyde Owen Peters and Helen Morris Peters both of Lynchburg. Roger was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas B. Peters of Stanton VA, and Ronald P. Peters of Lynchburg...
C. Haden Mitchell Sr., 85, of Evington, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. Haden retired from General Electric.Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Erna Mitchell; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles Haden Mitchell Jr., John Allen and Jane...
Jewell Cook Fahey, 73, of Madison Heights, VA, died Thursday, February 9, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.