Russell Delano Royal
Mar 28, 2024
Russell Delano Royal departed this life on Thursday March 28th, 2024, in Lynchburg General Hospital at the age of 75. Russell was born on November 11th, 1948, -to the late Russell B. Royal and Nancy W. Royal. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline R. Jones.
Russell attended Campbell County High School and was a member of the...
Jessica Patricia McCaslin
Mar 26, 2024
Jessica Patricia Pritt McCaslin (née Hardy), age 93, of Charleston, WV, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Farmville, VA.
Pat was born on January 6, 1931, to Gerald "Dick" Hardy and Goldie Dixon in Charleston, West Virginia, although she was reared by her grandparents, John and Dora Bell Dixon, in Diamond, West Virginia. Pat exuded joie de vivre and walked...
Ida Campbell Austin
Mar 25, 2024
Ida Campbell Austin, of Amherst, VA, passed away on March 25, 2024. She was born on May 9, 1950, a daughter of the late Bernard Dalton Campbell and Madeline Whitehead.
Ida was employed by the Archer Creek Foundry for many years as a Core Machine Operator. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, traveling to the mountains, and watching the waves...
Pamela June Bruno
Mar 25, 2024
Pamela Bruno, 93 of Lynchburg, Va, passed away peacefully Monday, March 25th, 2024. Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Melvin Lee Rice
Mar 23, 2024
Melvin Lee Rice, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2024. Son of the late Beverly James Rice, Sr, and Girlie Ray Rice Simpson. Husband of Lana Allen Rice for 25 years.
In addition to his wife, Melvin is survived by his daughter, Lisa Rice-Lassiter (James); two stepdaughters, Lori Boyer (Craig) and...
Shirley Ann Smith
Mar 23, 2024
Shirley Ann Smith, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
She was born on July 4, 1959, to the late Hariett Emmalene Webster and Melvin Smith.
Shirley worked at C.B. Fleet for 28 years. Her favorite hobbies were dancing, singing, playing cards, reading books, and watching football. She would go over to her mother’s house on Sundays, which they...
Mark Thomas Davis
Mar 23, 2024
Mark Thomas Davis, age 72, died peacefully but far too young on March 23, 2024. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on December 11, 1951 and was preceded in death by his parents, James T. Davis, Jr. and Marie (Case) Davis.
Mark graduated from E.C. Glass in 1970, University of Richmond in 1974, and T.C. Williams School of Law in 1977....
Annette Pleszkoch
Mar 22, 2024
Annette Evans Pleszkoch, 64 from Lynchburg, Virginia, unexpectedly passed away with
her daughter by her side on the night of March 22, 2024, due to acute coronary insufficiency. Born on December 9, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Harold Clarke Evans and the late Annette Judd Evans. She attended Nelson County High School, and pursued her Bachelors of the...
Charles Clyde Meador
Mar 22, 2024
Charles Clyde Meador, 79, of Botetourt passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, 2410 Hardy Road Vinton, VA. 24179
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Flowers may be sent to Tharp...
Brayden Luke Dehaven
Mar 21, 2024
Brayden Luke Dehaven, 9, of Roanoke, passed away in a tragic accident on March 21, 2024. He was born on August 29, 2014, in Roanoke.
Brayden was a student at Crystal Springs Elementary School where he was on the honor roll and in the Art Club. He had a heart of gold and was said to have never met a stranger....