A respectful tribute to cherished lives. Explore heartfelt remembrances and celebrate the legacies of those who have passed. Our obituary section provides a compassionate space for families and friends to honor and remember their loved ones. Find solace in shared memories and join us in commemorating lives well-lived.
Harry Douglas Hale, Sr.
May 23, 1950 - Jun 27, 2024
Deacon Harry Douglas Hale, Sr., of Bedford, transitioned Thursday, June 27, 2024.Service details to be announced.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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John Russell Biller
Sep 11, 1943 - Jun 23, 2024
John Russell Biller, 80, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Isabel Kunchick Biller for over 58 years.John was born on September 11, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Russell Frank Biller and Anna Ahlbach Biller. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical…
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Jane Baber White
Jan 11, 1940 - Jun 17, 2024
Jane Baber White – pioneer, innovator, activist, and community bridge builder– passed away peacefully at home in Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 17, 2024. She was 84. Jane loved Lynchburg and committed her life to making it better for all who live there.Daughter of Lucy Harrison Miller Baber and Charles George Baber, Jane Stafford Baber was…
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Antoinette Louise Pighetti Seidelmann
Nov 15, 1945 - Jun 14, 2024
Antoinette Louise Pighetti “Toni Lou” was born on November 15, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, and peacefully left this earth with her husband and living daughter by her side on June 14, 2024. As a child, she had fond memories with her parents, Jeanette (Anderson) Pighetti and Anthony Louis Pighetti, older sister Joanne, and her childhood…
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James Frederick Brown, Jr.
Jan 21, 1957 - Jun 21, 2024
James Frederick Brown, Jr., 67, of Evington, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024.He was born on January 21, 1957, in Syracuse, NY, to the late James Frederick Brown, Sr., and Barbara Jean Ottoway Brown.James was a man full of life who enjoyed riding motorcycles with “B.D.C.’s” and playing pool at the 1727 Moose Lodge.James…
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Charlotte Sue Sayre Hansen
Aug 17, 1933 - Jun 28, 2024
Charlotte Sue Sayre Hansen, age 90, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was surrounded by her family in Lynchburg, Virginia where she lived these last few years.Mrs. Hansen was born August 17, 1933, in Miami, Florida to the late Lewis and Beulah Sayre. She graduated from Miami Sr. High…
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Ray Douglas Massie
Jan 18, 1944 - Jun 28, 2024
Ray Douglas Massie, 80, of Big Island, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg on January 18, 1944 to the late Radford McNeil Massie and Audrey Fifer Massie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Mark…
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Robert "Bobby" Thomas Brown
Aug 11, 1936 - Jun 25, 2024
The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Bobby Brown, 87, peacefully "Crossed the River" on June 25, 2024 at his home in Big Island, VA. Born August 11, 1936 in Lynchburg, VA, he was the only child of the late Robert Thomas (Tom) Brown and late Minnie Fifer Brown. He was married to his high school…
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Sherma Jean Pratt
Aug 5, 1938 - Jun 23, 2024
Sherma Jean Pratt age 85 went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 23, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.Sherma was a member of Forest Road United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert Wendell Pratt; two Daughters, Kimmie Jo Haner and Joan Leslie Cogar.Surviving are…
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Maria Luisa Soto
Dec 27, 1923 - Jun 22, 2024
Maria Luisa Soto, 100, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was the loving wife to the late Florentino Soto for seventy-two years.Maria was born on December 27, 1923, in Puerto Rico to the late Guillermo Hernandez Soto and Elidia Roman Brignoni. Maria was a wonderful seamstress throughout her life. She…
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A respectful tribute to cherished lives. Explore heartfelt remembrances and celebrate the legacies of those who have passed. Our obituary section provides a compassionate space for families and friends to honor and remember their loved ones. Find solace in shared memories and join us in commemorating lives well-lived.
Harry Douglas Hale, Sr.
May 23, 1950 - Jun 27, 2024
Deacon Harry Douglas Hale, Sr., of Bedford, transitioned Thursday, June 27, 2024.Service details to be announced.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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John Russell Biller
Sep 11, 1943 - Jun 23, 2024
John Russell Biller, 80, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Isabel Kunchick Biller for over 58 years.John was born on September 11, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Russell Frank Biller and Anna Ahlbach Biller. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical…
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Jane Baber White
Jan 11, 1940 - Jun 17, 2024
Jane Baber White – pioneer, innovator, activist, and community bridge builder– passed away peacefully at home in Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 17, 2024. She was 84. Jane loved Lynchburg and committed her life to making it better for all who live there.Daughter of Lucy Harrison Miller Baber and Charles George Baber, Jane Stafford Baber was…
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Antoinette Louise Pighetti Seidelmann
Nov 15, 1945 - Jun 14, 2024
Antoinette Louise Pighetti “Toni Lou” was born on November 15, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, and peacefully left this earth with her husband and living daughter by her side on June 14, 2024. As a child, she had fond memories with her parents, Jeanette (Anderson) Pighetti and Anthony Louis Pighetti, older sister Joanne, and her childhood…
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James Frederick Brown, Jr.
Jan 21, 1957 - Jun 21, 2024
James Frederick Brown, Jr., 67, of Evington, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024.He was born on January 21, 1957, in Syracuse, NY, to the late James Frederick Brown, Sr., and Barbara Jean Ottoway Brown.James was a man full of life who enjoyed riding motorcycles with “B.D.C.’s” and playing pool at the 1727 Moose Lodge.James…
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Charlotte Sue Sayre Hansen
Aug 17, 1933 - Jun 28, 2024
Charlotte Sue Sayre Hansen, age 90, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was surrounded by her family in Lynchburg, Virginia where she lived these last few years.Mrs. Hansen was born August 17, 1933, in Miami, Florida to the late Lewis and Beulah Sayre. She graduated from Miami Sr. High…
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Ray Douglas Massie
Jan 18, 1944 - Jun 28, 2024
Ray Douglas Massie, 80, of Big Island, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg on January 18, 1944 to the late Radford McNeil Massie and Audrey Fifer Massie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Mark…
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Robert "Bobby" Thomas Brown
Aug 11, 1936 - Jun 25, 2024
The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Bobby Brown, 87, peacefully "Crossed the River" on June 25, 2024 at his home in Big Island, VA. Born August 11, 1936 in Lynchburg, VA, he was the only child of the late Robert Thomas (Tom) Brown and late Minnie Fifer Brown. He was married to his high school…
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Sherma Jean Pratt
Aug 5, 1938 - Jun 23, 2024
Sherma Jean Pratt age 85 went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 23, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.Sherma was a member of Forest Road United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Robert Wendell Pratt; two Daughters, Kimmie Jo Haner and Joan Leslie Cogar.Surviving are…
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Maria Luisa Soto
Dec 27, 1923 - Jun 22, 2024
Maria Luisa Soto, 100, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was the loving wife to the late Florentino Soto for seventy-two years.Maria was born on December 27, 1923, in Puerto Rico to the late Guillermo Hernandez Soto and Elidia Roman Brignoni. Maria was a wonderful seamstress throughout her life. She…
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- Coping with Grief: Symbolism of Birds in a Loved One’s Passing
- Can You Bury Someone on Your Property? Exploring Legal and Practical Considerations in Virginia
- Securing Serenity: The Various Kinds of Travel Protection
- Ensuring Peace of Mind During Travel: Everything You Need to Know About Travel Protection
- Funeral Cost Secrets Revealed: a Guide to Understanding Burial and Cremation Expenses
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