Jerald Childers

Dec 19, 2017

Jerald J. Childers peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday December 19, 2017  at his residence in Lynchburg VA. He was born on December 21, 1923 to the late Leonard H. Childers and Ethel M. Childers.In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Carrol Childers, an infant son, daughter Martha...

Joyce Arlena Carr

Dec 18, 2017

Joyce Arlena Carr, 69, of Roanoke, died Mon., Dec. 18, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.

Walter Ray Shields

Dec 18, 2017

Walter “Ray” Shields, 84, of Lynchburg, Va. stepped into the presence of his Lord and Savior Monday morning, December 18, 2017.Ray was born on June 7, 1933 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Walter and Ethel Shields. He was preceded in death by Pearl Ault Shields, his wife of 62 years; four sisters: Ival Spiker, Doris Liang, Elaine...

Mary Frances Carter

Dec 18, 2017

Mary Frances “Billie” Carter, 78, of Appomattox, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 18, 2017.Billie was born on July 11, 1939, in Pittsylvania County, Va., a daughter of the late Joseph Henry Moses and the late Mary Louise Leftwich Moses.Billie was a very active member of Grace Hill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She...

Mark Agee

Dec 17, 2017

Mark Steven Agee died tragically in an automotive accident on December 17, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1986 in Bedford, VA. He graduated from Liberty High School and worked alongside his brother, Neal as co-owner of Road Connections in Bedford. Mark was loved by so many; the love of his life, Stephanie Greer; his parents, Gay W. Agee...

Mary Annette Younger Adams

Dec 16, 2017

Mary Annette Younger Adams, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away in her sleep peacefully.  Immediate family, friends, and the loving staff who have been selflessly dedicated to her care and comfort over this past two years surrounded her.Annette was the daughter of the late Walker Bowman Younger (Papa) and the late Mary Younger, and was preceded in death by her...

Paul B. Peterson

Dec 16, 2017

Paul Brian Peterson, 51, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 16, 2017.Born in Roanoke, Virginia on October 28, 1966, he was a son of James Jordan Peterson and Joyice Lee Peterson.Paul was a self-employed painter for many years. On behalf of the family, they would like to extend a special thank you to Robert E. Hartless and Powell’s Truck & Equipment...

John Stephen Harris

Dec 14, 2017

John Stephen Harris , 67, of Rustburg, VA, died Thursday, December 14, 2017.Born Saturday, December 17, 1949 in Staunton, VA, John was a son of the Margaret Harris. John proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.John is survived by his fiance, Deirdre Harris.A celebration of John’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on...

Dennis Dean Mcmanama

Dec 14, 2017

Dennis Dean McManama, 61, of Roanoke, died Thur., Dec. 14, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.

Bettie Wright Ross

Dec 14, 2017

Bettie Wright Ross, 89, of Forest passed away at Seven Hills Hospice House on Thursday, December 14, 2017.She was born October 12, 1928 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Grady P. Wright and Lucy F. Wright.Bettie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Henry (Jack) and three sons, Hank and wife, Kay of Pennington Gap, Va., Jeff and wife,...