John A. Lightner

May 24, 2020

John A. Lightner, born February 18, 1927, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Pearls of Life Memory Care Center.  He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Betty, and a beloved son, Daniel.He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rose; daughter Kathy Paris of Warrenton, son James Lightner of Lynchburg, son...

Hayden Fox Kennon

May 23, 2020

God Can Make The Most Beautiful Things Out Of Our Brokenness  Hayden Fox Kennon, 21 of Amherst, Virginia died on Saturday, May 23, 2020,Born June 15, 1998 in Lynchburg, Hayden was a son of Hollie Byrd Kennon and Ronnie Duane Kennon.In addition to his parents, Hayden is survived by (Brothers) Hunter Kennon, Shane Kennon, Spencer Kennon, River Kennon, Dylan Tuck...

Doris Moore Cox

May 23, 2020

Doris Moore Cox, 93, of Lynchburg died peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, May 23, 2020.She is survived by her three children, Doris Gaines, Eddie Cox, and Pam Simpson; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.A private graveside will be held.In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting...

William Lee Salmon

May 23, 2020

William Lee Salmon, 55, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, E. Austin Salmon, Jr., his mother, Evelyn F. Harris, and his sisters, Jenny S. Tucker and Robbin S. Viar.William is survived by Dianna Perry Bucchi and her son Thomas Waters Perry, IV, his step...

Glenn Jennings Clingempeel

May 23, 2020

Glenn Jennings Clingempeel, 91, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy S. Clingempeel, Jr.“From a small farm in Halifax Co., Virginia, to the big city of Lynchburg, you lived a life of service and love. Your smiles and laughs were infectious. You truly were my sunshine in life.”- Loving grandson, Rob...

Helen F. Macko

May 23, 2020

Helen F. Macko, 88, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at home with her daughter by her side. Helen was the daughter of the late, Barbara and Andrew Fazekas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; brother, Geza and son Christopher.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, J.D. and Valerie Mitchell; one grandson Justin and nieces...

Maxine Turner

May 22, 2020

Maxine Turner passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 77 years old.She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Roscoe Turner; mother, Rosella Douglas; sister, Juanita Phillips; brother, Alan Douglas; and daughters, Christine Sweeney, Angela Frazier, Nannette Turner, and Leslye Mould; and 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 24, 2020...

Donna Robertson Burechson

May 20, 2020

Donna Marie Robertson Burechson, 75, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1945 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Cletus Robertson and Eugena Dare Callison Robertson.Donna was a faithful member of her church, she loved to work in her garden and flower beds, and she was very much a cat person.Donna is...

Ethel Marie Kramer

May 20, 2020

Ethel Marie Kramer , 65, of Concord, VA, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Sharon L. Yarnell Moore

May 17, 2020

Sharon Lynn Moore, 76, of Goode, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Kenneth Earl Moore.Born on September 9, 1943 in San Jose, California, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Arlene Yarnell. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Cindy Moore.In addition to her husband, Sharon is...