Dollie Switzer Henderson
Dec 24, 2023
Dollie Switzer Henderson, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born in Craig County, Va, on July 21, 1934, a daughter of the late Leslie Atkins Switzer and Virginia Meador Switzer. She was a great mom and grandmother to her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a loving husband of...
Edwina Mae Harsley
Dec 24, 2023
On December 24, 2023, God opened the gates of heaven and welcomed Edwina Mae Thomas Harsley into eternal rest.
Edwina was born on January 13, 1951, to the late Nancy Younger Thomas Robinson and Nathan Thomas. In addition to her mother and father she was preceded in death by her two brothers; Glasgow “Allen” Robinson and William “Blue” Thomas...
Mary Alice Mays
Dec 24, 2023
Mary Alice Mays, 83, of Forest, Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Ted “Billy” Mays. Mary was born on December 28, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Roscoe Sheets and Vee Ola Sheets.
She was a member of Brookhill Wesleyan Church and worked at Strothers Drug company for 17...
Robert Shepperd
Dec 23, 2023
Robert Frederick Shepperd, 70, of Evington, VA passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Barbara Tucker Keeling
Dec 23, 2023
Barbara Tucker Keeling passed away peacefully, on December 23, 2023. She was 87 years old.
She is survived by three children, Jeffery Michael Keeling, Pamela K Feigenbaum, and Barbara Keeling Andrieu, and their spouses, as well as 5 grandchildren. Mrs. Keeling was born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri area, and shortly after graduating from high school, moved...
Helen Brooks Boteler
Dec 23, 2023
Helen Brooks Boteler, 70, transitioned to the next life on December 23, 2023. She was the daughter of John Lawson Brooks, Jr. and Margaret Newman Brooks of Gladys, VA.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Peggy Woodall of Spout Spring, VA and Nancy Milton of Lynchburg, VA. Helen is survived by her husband...
Mary Ann Paljug
Dec 22, 2023
Mary Ann Paljug passed through the wall of death into the loving hands of her lord and savior Jesus Christ on December 22, 2023 at the age of 69. She was at home in peaceful sleep.
Mary Ann was born on December 9, 1954 in Beckley, WV. She was involved in many kinds of activities and sports. She moved to...
Jearline Hawes
Dec 22, 2023
Jearline Hawes, (89) of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away December 22, 2023. she was the daughter of the late Jack Martin and Maude Martin of Appomattox. Jearline was born March 7, 1934. She worked for Ericsson for 55 years as a draftsperson. She was a member of Grace Memorial Church. Jearline loved having her family over for cook outs...
Allen Bernard Lewis
Dec 21, 2023
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Allen Bernard Lewis passed away on December 21, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held January 2, 2023 at Long Mountain Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Emily Gunn Craddock
Dec 21, 2023
Emily Gunn Craddock died Thursday, December 21, 2023, one week shy of her 91st birthday, surrounded by members of her family.
She was born on December 28, 1932, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Emily and Carter Gunn.
Emily was educated at Stuart Hall and Salem College where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. She...