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04/28/2026

Ricky W. Brafford, Sr.

Rick Brafford, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Rev. William Guy Brafford and Eva Mayfield Brafford. Rick was born on November 12, 1953, in Concord, North Carolina. He attended school at Catawba College on a football scholarship, then pursued his career in ministry, first at his father’s church, Grace Covenant of Kannapolis, North Carolina, then at his own church, The Praise Center of Nashville, Tennessee, and finally alongside Pastor...

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04/28/2026

Regina Jones

Regina Jones, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 12:00P.M. The family will recieve friends on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home at 6:00P.M. - 7:00P.M. Mrs.Jones will lie in repose one hour prior to the service for viewing. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

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04/28/2026

Jean Davis Saunders

Jean Davis Saunders, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Jean Saunders was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a true and loyal friend. She was the heart of her family—a steady presence whose love shaped generations. Born on April 9, 1943, in Lynchburg, Jean was the only child of the late Onyx Stewart and Eva Ashwell Parker. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, the late Earl B. Saunders, and together they built...

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04/28/2026

Demetrius Devone Mott

Demetrius Mott, 49 of Dumfries, Virginia passed away on April 14, 2026. He was the son of Deborah & Carl Mott. Demetrius was born on February 21,1977 in Washington, DC. He attended school at Gar-field High School then pursued serval paths of higher education and obtained a CFC as a certified HVAC technician in Florida. Demetrius attended many churches over the years, and worked towards becoming a member of Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield VA. His passions were hair cuttery,...

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04/27/2026

Sherry Kay Fillman

Sherry Kay Fillman (nee Dishon), age 78 of Bedford, VA passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Cardinal Assisted Living. Born August 23, 1947 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harley French Dishon and Cordie Ennis Walker Dishon. Her husband, Robert Eugene Fillman, five brothers; Gilvie, Ray, Gail, Norris & Harley Cramer and two sisters; Rita Gotzi and Ennis Louise Wood also preceded her in death. Sherry is survived by her partner Cecil Wood, her daughter...

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04/26/2026

Charles Keatts

Charles William Keatts, 78, of Evington, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The family will be receiving family and friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

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04/25/2026

Joy "Bena" Anderson

Joy "Bena" Anderson, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. Service details are forthcoming. A celebration of Bena's life will be held at 12:00 p.m. of Friday, May 8, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. We, the family are asking, if you are able, to consider supporting us during this difficult time by donating to her funeral expenses please click here to donate .

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04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Walter Thomas "Tom" Poindexter

Walter Thomas (“Tom”) Poindexter passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA, after a short battle with pneumonia related to his vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Tom was born on July 4, 1950, in Roanoke, Virginia. He grew up in Vinton, Virginia, attending William Byrd High School until the age of 17, when his mother relocated to McLean, Virginia following a job transfer with the United States Postal Service. Tom was an accomplished singer...

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04/24/2026

🪣April 24: National Bucket List Day🪣

We often spend so much time planning for the future… that we forget to fully live in the present. 🤍

Today is National Bucket List Day, and it’s a gentle reminder that the moments we create now become the memories our loved ones will carry forever.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration, here are a few local experiences to add to your bucket list right here in our Blue Ridge community:

✨ Watch the sunrise at the Peaks of Otter
☕ Slow down with a quiet morning at your favorite local coffee shop
🌅 Catch a sunset over Smith Mountain Lake
🥾 Take in the view from the top of Sharp Top Mountain
🚗 Drive a peaceful stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Life isn’t just about the big milestones—it’s about the quiet, meaningful moments in between.

What’s something on your bucket list that you’ve been putting off?
Maybe today is the day to start.

04/23/2026

Antoine Johnson

Antoine G. Johnson, 64, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 17, 2026. Antoine was born on July 14, 1961, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Othelia B. Johnson. Antoine was baptized at White Rock Baptist Church at an early age. He was employed by Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority in the early 1980’s as a maintenance man. He enjoyed all sports, but in his youth, he played football, baseball, and loved to throw horseshoes. His biggest passion was playing...

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04/23/2026

Frank J. Worley, Jr.

Frank Justice "Frankie" Worley Jr., a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 79. Born on November 4, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia, Frank’s life was defined by his warm spirit and generous heart. Frank's early years were spent in Roanoke, where he developed a lifelong love for the great outdoors. An avid fisherman and hunter, he found solace in nature and cherished the moments he spent at his...

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