Thomas Martin Warme

Mar 17, 2021

Thomas Martin Warme, the loving husband of Bunny, passed away on March 17, 2021.Born September 27, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Martin Axel and Signe Elizabeth Warme, who separately immigrated from Sweden.  He grew up in Minneapolis with his older sisters Arlene (Dolly) and Laura Mae, and his younger sister Mary Elizabeth, attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (the largest...

Phebe Ellen Fullerton Cress

Mar 16, 2021

Phebe Ellen Fullerton Cress, born on December 27th 1940, joined her ancestors in the Great Botanical Beyond on March 16, 2021.  Phebe / Mama / Mimi was a whole-hearted, willful, Southern Matriarch of the highest order. What a woman!  Maverick advocate for the rights of all humans, she was a writer, reader, teacher, gardener, risk-taker, antique rescuer, and hostess supreme....

Iris Ann Fitzhugh

Mar 15, 2021

Iris Ann Fitzhugh, 79, of Lynchburg passed away in her home on Monday, March 15, 2021 with her family by her side. She was the widow of James David Fitzhugh.She was born on February 17, 1942 a daughter of the late Thurman Nuckles and Lottie Otey Nuckles.Iris was a member of Central Baptist Church and retired from C.V.T.C after 23...

Tracy Maureen Smith

Mar 15, 2021

Tracy Maureen Smith, 57, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021.Tracy was born Sunday, June 02, 1963 in Halifax, VA, a daughter of the late John Walter Smith, Sr. and the late Lucy Dolores Cole Smith.Tracy is survived by a sister, Connie Smith Stanek of Lynchburg, Aunt Freddie and Uncle Donald of Haw River North Carolina, nephews, Greg Smith...

Robert Edward Daly, Sr.

Mar 15, 2021

Robert (Bob) E. Daly, 84, formerly of Somerville, MA and Randolph, NJ and now a resident of Smith Mountain Lake, VA died peacefully on March 15, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children.  He was the son of Joseph and Marie (Lane) Daly.  Bob graduated from Massachusetts’ College of Pharmacy in 1961 and went on to obtain his doctorate of...

William Weldon Irvine

Mar 14, 2021

William Weldon Irvine completed this life’s journey on March 14, 2021 at his residence.A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Laura Gene Beard Munson

Mar 13, 2021

Laura Gene (Beard) Munson of Lynchburg, born July 17, 1934 in Batesville, Arkansas to Samuel Jerome Beard and Henrietta Eugenia Ramsey Beard, passed away March 13, 2021.Laura is preceded in death by her husband Rodger Dale Munson, and her brothers and sister John Berry Beard, Allen Beard, Sam Beard and Mary Beard.  Loving survivors include her children:  Gary Munson, Brian...

Rita Evelyn Brooks Sadler

Mar 13, 2021

Sunrise May 30, 1954 – Sunset March 13, 2021 Rita Sadler, 66, of Lynchburg, passed peacefully at her residence on Saturday on March 13, 2021 in Lynchburg, VA. She was born in Newport News, VA on May 30, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Florence and Willie Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

Michael Allen Tomlin

Mar 13, 2021

Michael Allen Tomlin, 73, of Big Island, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA. A son of the late, Clarence Edward Tomlin and Geraldine Tolley Tomlin.Mike served his country in the United States Navy. He was a man’s man who never met a stranger. Mike loved his family, especially his...

Ora Brane

Mar 12, 2021

Ora Brane, Born on April 15, in Garrett County, MD,Ora was the daughter of Robert and Savilla (Wilt) Broadwater. She was preceded in death by her parents,brothers Rawleigh, Clarence, Porter, and Ray,sister, Freda, and her husband of 40 years, Clarence Robert (Bob). A month away from celebrating her 90th birthday,Ora passed away after declining health complications and a brief hospital...