Elfriede Joseph George, 94, of Roanoke, died Friday, June 4, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
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Michael Lee Harrod
Michael Lee Harrod, 71, of Rustburg, died Friday, June 30, 2017. He was the husband of Donna Gayle Harrod for 40 years.
Born Saturday, February 23, 1946 in Norfolk, VA, Michael was a son of the late Alfred Juan Harrod and the late Marjorie DeShields Harrod. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
A celebration of Michael's life will be conducted at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at Hyland Heights Baptist Church.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Col. George Wilmer Dooley, Jr.
Colonel George Wilmer Dooley, Jr. (ret.) passed away in his home on June 30, 2017, surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Wilmer Dooley, Sr. and Lillian Harvey Dooley, and by his wife of 61 years, Jane Baker Dooley. Born and raised on Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, VA, his childhood dream was to fly fighter jets and he set about living his dream 1949 when he received a commission as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation from the Virginia Military Institute. By 1954 George had served in the Korean War and was traveling extensively for the USAF when he met his wife-to-be, Jane, in Selma, Alabama. They had three daughters while George continued his Air Force career; the family lived together in Alabama, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, Spain and Virginia, between separated assignments when George flew in other countries including Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey and Italy. George flew, among many others, F-86’s and F-100’s and was a highly regarded Instructor Pilot. George served as Squadron Commander at Torrejon AFB in Spain for over three years and recalled that as his favorite assignment because he fell in love with the Spanish culture and could tour Europe with Jane and the girls. He felt fortunate to serve his country and was hugely respected by his colleagues as a firm, fair and meticulous leader, and a compassionate and loyal friend. By 1973, as a Colonel, George retired and returned to Lynchburg with Jane and his three daughters, then two, 15, and 17 years old. Inheriting his parents’ home on Washington St., George played a crucial role in establishing the Diamond Hill Historical Society and advancing the revival of that historic district. Over the years he also served on the Historic Preservation Commission and on the Board of the Lynchburg Historical Foundation. He served on various other community related non-profit Boards of Directors and served as Senior Warden at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He remained active within the VMI community, attending football games and reunions through 2016. Family, the church, community and his country were George’s passions in life, and his honor and kindness made a considerable impact on all who were blessed to know him. He was a most loving husband and father, as well as a steadfast friend to many. At the age of 89, he felt he had lived a long and full life, had always found great strength in his faith in God, and was at peace with moving on to the next realm. He is survived by devoted daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa (Michael) Sener of Boonsboro, MD, Sandy (Dave) Mied of Albuquerque, NM, and Jennifer (Steve) Tilley of Lynchburg; as well as three grandsons Samuel, James and William Mied. A service will be held in his memory on July 15, 2017 at 3:00pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and directly following, a reception at the family home at 508 Washington St. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Virginia Military Institute.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Raymond Carroll Braun, Jr.
RAYMOND CARROLL, BRAUN, JR.
As one of his favorite songs – I’ll Fly Away -- says, Raymond Carroll Braun, Jr. flew home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Ray was born on December 12, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Eloise Page (Perry) Braun and the late Raymond Carroll Braun, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Hallie Perry.
Ray is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lynette Smith Braun, and three sisters, Marcia Adams, Yvette Dziewanowski (Rick) and Mona Claypoole (Gary), his step-father, Don Urie, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ray graduated from Woodlawn Senior High in 1965, and was in the US Army from 1967 to 1971, where he learned the Swahili language.
For many years, Ray and Lynette headed up a volunteer team in Hershey, PA that brought the Family Life Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference to that area. Helping to heal marriages and families was a passion of Ray’s.
Ray retired from the Commonwealth of PA in 2008, where he worked in the Department of Environmental Protection. In April of 2008, he and Lynette moved into their retirement home in beautiful Smith Mountain Lake.
Ray was an accomplished woodworker and made several items for their home. He enjoyed boating, fishing, shooting and hunting. He was known for his sharp intelligence and could converse on a wide variety of subjects. His quick wit and sense of humor were always appreciated.
Ray was a member of Covenant Fellowship Church in Moneta, where he and Lynette have attended for several years.
A memorial service to celebrate Ray's life will be held on Saturday, July 8, at 11AM at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 13586 Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Family Life, 4800 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Bedford, is assisting the family.
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Jennifer Lynn Hartman
Jennifer Lynn Hartman, 50, of Goode, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
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Mery Diaz Campos
Mery Diaz Campos, 42, of ,Lynchburg , died Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
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Mary Weddle
Mary Christine McMullen Weddle, 67, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017.
Born December 25, 1949 in Lima, Ohio she was a daughter of the late David Richard McMullen and Loretta Lyons McMullen. Mary is also preceded in death by her son: David Emerson Weddle and sister, Julie McMullen.
Mary is survived by her three daughters: Jennifer Gibson, Jodi Arnold and husband Joseph, Angie Weddle; three brothers: David, Jim and John McMullen; grandchildren: Jerimiah Gibson, Krysten Rohal, Hunter Arnold, Kylie Rohal, Ashleigh Arnold and Trinity Arnold; and stepmother: Dottie McMullen.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Union Church with the Rev. Mike Smith officiating.
The family request memorial contributions be made to Mountain View Union Church, 1121 Miller Lane, Bedford, VA 24523.
To send condolences online please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Bedford is assisting the family.
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Leo Klein
Leo Klein, 79, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Bentley Commons.
He was the husband of the late Karen Klein.
Born Monday, September 27, 1937, he was the son of the late James Klein and the late Charlotte Klein.
He attended Penn State University and earned an associate’s degree in engineering. He was a welder and machinist. Leo was the owner of Klein Welding and Machine Service. Leo loved family gatherings, camping, and bible study. He was fascinated with World War II and other American history. Leo was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Surviving are his children, Debbie Hizer and husband, James, of Madison Heights, Timothy Klein of Spotsylvania, and Lawrence Klein of Marietta, GA; a sister, Joan Niziol and husband, Stanley, of Pittsburgh, PA; a grandson, Andrew Hizer of Madison Heights.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bentley Commons on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. with reception to follow.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Dorothy Russell Richeson
Dorothy “Dot” Russell Richeson , 96, of Lynchburg, Va., died Friday, July 7, 2017. She was the wife of the late George Prince Richeson.
Dorothy was born Friday, May 13, 1921 in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late Benjamin Dawson Russell and Mary Mignonette Hayden Russell. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a Young at Heart member. Dot retired from Baldwin's Department Store where she was a manager and buyer.
She is survived by her son, George Donald Richeson Sr.; two grandchildren, George Donald Richeson Jr. and Teresa Ann Delawder; four great-grandchild, Chance Wade Richeson, Zane Henry Richeson, Orin Wayne Richeson and Makenzie Ann Delawder;.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Catherine Ann Russell Harris and Edith Madeline Russell Wilson,; two brothers, Benjamin Dawson Russell and Charles Wilmer Russell.
A Memorial Mass will be conducted at 10 on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. J. Kenneth Rush. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 710 Clay Street, Lynchburg, Va. 24504.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Laurence Donald Morrison
Laurence Donald Morrison, 93, of Appomattox, Va., died Friday, July 7, 2017. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Morrison.
Rev. Morrison was born Sunday, December 16, 1923 in Clarksville, Va., a son of the late Enoch Perego Morrison and Martha Jean Oslin Morrison. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a minister of Disciples of Christ Christian Churches of Virginia for 20 years. He became a member of Church of the Covenant after his retirement.
He is survived by his children, Teresa Morrison (Raymond James Kessler, Jr.), Dana Morrison, and Betsy Morrison.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers.
A graveside service will take place in Virginia Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Church of the Covenant, 4415 Boonsboro Rd, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Ruby Lee Williams Akers
Ruby Lee Akers Williams, 79, of Lynchburg, Va., died Friday, July 7, 2017. She is the wife of Clifton Akers.
Born February 1, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Albert Williams and the late Lottie Sallings Williams. She was employed by Centra Virginia Area on Aging and she was a member of Tomorrow’s world.com.
In addition the her husband Clifton, she is survived by her children: Roger Hartsock of Dungannon; Sherry Jamerson of Lynchburg, Tamara Moore of Huddleston, and Chad Drinkard of Lynchburg; a sister: Nancy Vassollo and her husband, Al of Lynchburg; two brothers: Orban Williams, his wife Betty and Billy Williams all of Bristol. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Herb Mueck
Herb Mueck, 90 of Lynchburg lived a long, full life. He died of natural causes at his home on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Herb was born in Ixheim, Germany on February 11, 1927. He is the son of the late Bernhard and Maria Mueck of Zweibrucken, Germany.
Herb served in the Germany Navy on a Schnellboat in the Mediterranean Theater at the very end of World War II. He survived the war, however he spent the three and half years following the war in a British Prisoner of War (POW) Camp in Northern Egypt. Following his release from POW Camp, Herb immigrated to the United States, Washington D.C specifically. It is here that he met and married his wife Elise in 1957. They started their family in Rosslyn, VA, where he worked for 27 years for Melpar / E-Systems directly supporting the U.S. Military. In 1964, they moved from Rosslyn to Woodbridge, VA where they stayed until he finished his career with Melpar / E-Systems. Upon retirement, Herb and Elise moved to Lynchburg, VA which they’ve called home since 1990. Herb’s love of his family, model railroads and scale miniatures, traveling, birdwatching, coaching and playing soccer and the Washington Redskins kept him active and engaged in life. We will miss him beyond words.
In addition to his loving wife of 60 years, Elise Irenes Mueck, Herb is survived by his two sons, Steven Herbert Mueck and his wife, Debra of Boone, NC and Andrew Bernhard Mueck and his wife, Shannon of Lorton, VA; Herb was extremely proud of them both having served full careers in the Army and Navy. Herb was also a very proud grandfather to Sam, Tom, Jack and Katie.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Herb’s memory please consider, Campbell County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 4123, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 or St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326.
A memorial service and celebration of Herb’s life will be conducted at Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. with Chaplin Joe Elmore officiating. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
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Robert Joseph Madden
Robert Joseph Madden (Bob), 87, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He was born in Escanaba, MI; raised in Stillwater, MN.
Bob was born on December 10, 1929, the son of the late Margaret and Joseph Madden. He was a graduate of St. Thomas College, St. Paul, MN. and served in the Air Force. Bob was predeceased by his son, Thomas Robert. He is survived by two brothers, William (Deirdre) of St. Paul, MN and Thomas (Bab-e) of Oceanside, CA.
Bob was dedicated to and is survived by his loving wife of over 65 years, Veronica Rowland Madden; and seven children: Michael J. (Catherine) of Lynchburg, Peter E. (Catherine) of Virginia Beach, Daniel P. of Richmond, Ann B. Dubik (Michael) of Norfolk, Sarah M. Irwin (Michael) of Richmond, John T. (Leslie) of Richmond, Matthew R. (Annette) of Colorado Springs, CO. Bob was blessed with fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Bob’s career was in the wholesale pharmaceutical industry, beginning with McKesson & Robbins before moving to Lynchburg in 1970 to join Strother Drug Company as Vice President of Sales. He was active with Holy Cross Catholic Church, an avid golfer, a big UVA sports fan, and a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. In retirement, Bob generously volunteered his time with Meals on Wheels and AARP Tax Preparation.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with a reception immediately afterwards. Interment will follow the reception at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: Food Pantry, Holy Cross Catholic Church; Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg; or Society of St. Andrews - Big Island, VA.
Bob will remain forever in our hearts and be dearly missed.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Alvin W. Crennel, Jr.
Alvin Warren Crennel, Jr., 66, of Madison Heights, died Saturday, July 8, 2017.
He is the son of Virginia Lee Crennel Clark and the late Alvin Warren Crennel, Sr.
Alvin was employed at Old Virginia Brick and served his Country in the Navy.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Patrick L. Clark of Madison Heights, a son, Breon Crennel of Maryland, a daughter, Octivia Crennel of Jacksonville, Fl., a longtime friend, Teresa Hartman and her children Ashley and Terrance of Madison Heights. He is also survived by four grandchildren.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Lesley Ann Friedman Davis
Lesley Ann Friedman Davis, 52, of Lynchburg died Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was the devoted wife of Ricky Hugh Davis of Lynchburg.
Lesley was born June 13, 1965, in Huntington, New York, a daughter of the late Dr. Bernard Kalman Friedman and Joan Shaw Friedman. Lesley was a Professor of Philosophy at Lynchburg College from 1993 to 2017.
Until her recent retirement, Lesley was a professor of philosophy at Lynchburg College, where she joined the faculty in 1993 and served as department chair from 2001 to 2014. A graduate of Union College (1988), she was awarded an MA in philosophy from the University of Albany (1990). She received her Ph.D. from the University of Buffalo. (1993). In addition, she completed a program of intensive study in French literature and language from the University of Rennes (France).
Known to all who worked with her for her keen intellect, graciousness, and devotion to her colleagues and students, Lesley was held in the highest regard as an instructor, scholar, servant of the campus community, and friend. Her students quickly realized that she was a natural teacher. Her high standards in the classroom, fairness, and gift for clarity earned her the Shirley E. Rosser Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2011. Lesley was also an accomplished scholar and lecturer. The author of numerous articles and reviews on a variety of topics in American and Modern Philosophy, she was especially well known for her work on the writings of the American philosopher C.S. Peirce. She served as an adviser to the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Journal of the History of Philosophy, and The Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society and was a member of numerous learned societies. In addition, Lesley served her department by founding and advising the Theoria, the philosophy club, and she secured membership for the department in the national philosophy fraternity. Always an active participant in the governance of the college, she was chosen as the first faculty member to preside over meetings of the general faculty. Faculty committees and boards from every corner of the campus sought out her participation. Her exceptional service to Lynchburg College was recognized in 2003 when she received the Elsie Bock Award for Excellence in Citizenship. In 2011, Lesley was named the John M. Turner Distinguished Chair in the Humanities. The Turner Chair is held by that member of the Lynchburg College community who best represents the ideals of humanistic teaching and scholarship. Lesley was only the fifth person to have received that title. But although she received many grants and awards in recognition of her excellence, it was the success of Lesley’s students that brought her the greatest pleasure as an academic. Her many students, colleagues, and friends on the campus were extremely fortunate that she chose to make Lynchburg her home.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Seren Ann Skelly and her son Patrick “P.J.” John Skelley both of Lynchburg, a sister, Lisa M. Schwarz of Waynesburg, PA, two brothers, Karl B. Friedman of Atlanta, GA, and Dan B. Friedman of West Babylon, NY, four nephews and one niece.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider making memorial contributions to the Awareness Garden Foundation, 1700 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24503 or online at: www.awarenessgarden.org
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Joseph H. Moore
Joseph H. Moore, Jr., 90, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017.
He served his country proudly during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War with the United States Marine Corps. His military career totaled 27 years. After retirement, he was best known as an employee for Colonial Hills Golf Club, which suited him well because he was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Joyce Ann Moore; four children, Pam Miller, Rick Moore, Carol Riggins (Morris), and Susan Ford; two grandchildren, Miles Miller and Kelly Miller; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Legion Post 16, 1301 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 or the charity of your choice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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William Russell Chambers
William Russell Chambers, 77, of Lynchburg died on Monday, July 10, 2017. Bill was the son of the late Edith McWane and Samuel Allen Chambers.
After graduating from E. C. Glass High School, he attended the University of Virginia, earning a bachelor's degree. He then received a master’s degree from UVA’s Darden School of Business. Bill returned to Lynchburg and went to work for the C.B. Fleet Company, Inc. His extraordinary contribution to Fleet over fifty years included serving as President and Chairman of the Board. Bill also served on the boards of Centra Health, Suntrust Bank, Pastoral Counseling Services of Central Virginia and Lynchburg Neighborhood Development.
A soft-spoken man with a wry sense of humor and a love of the outdoors, Bill enjoyed spending time at his farm “Hope Dawn” in Bedford County. His passion for that rural landscape was evident to everyone who knew him well. Bill was an avid fisherman, a crackerjack bird hunter, and a gifted woodworker.
In addition to his wife of fifty-four years, Elsie Forsyth Chambers, Bill is survived by his two sons, William Russell Chambers, Jr., his wife Rhonda and their son Logan of Birmingham, Alabama and Douglas Allen Chambers and his children Katherine and Dean of Richmond, Virginia. He is also survived by his twin brother Samuel Allen Chambers, Jr. and his wife Bettye of Lynchburg.
Bill’s family will be at 1416 Northwood Circle on Friday, July 14, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Peakland Baptist Church on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 2 p.m. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
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Charlotte Ann Martin Crews
Charlotte Anne Martin Crews of Altavista, Virginia (formerly of Portsmouth, Va.) went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Born May 24, 1937, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garland William Crews, Sr.; parents, Herbert Jordan Martin and Violet Heptinstall Martin; and her brother, Herbert Wayne Martin.
Charlotte enjoyed working with young people and for ten years, devoted time as an adult volunteer for 4-H Camps. For many years, she served as a Sunday school teacher at her church. Her creative talents were many and included floral arranging, teaching gourmet cooking classes, needle work and china painting. She volunteered with Centra Health Hospice. She was an Eastern Star member and past Worthy Matron of the Altavista Chapter. She is a current member of Rustburg Chapter 23.
Charlotte is survived by her son, Garland William Crews, Jr. (Bill); three grandchildren, Courtney Lynn Crews, Garland William Crews III (Trey), and Erika Umstead; a great-grandson, Layne William Crews; two sisters, Jane Martin Wood and husband Chip of Wilmington, N.C. and Mary Martin Dalton and husband, Gary, of Port St. Lucie, FL; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Martin of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Ruby Crews Myers, of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother in-law, Clifton Crews of Buckingham, Va.; a special friend, Brenda Grubbs of Altavista, Va.; and many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A Celebration of Charlotte’s Life will follow at 5 p.m., with the Rev. Randy Parker officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Mentow Baptist Church Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the following: Campbell County 4-H Center, Mended Hearts, or Centra Health Hospice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Lewis, Jr. Charles Moorman
Lewis Charles Moorman Jr., 95, of 3226 Downing Drive, Lynchburg, Va. died July 12, 2017
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Jo Ann Long
Jo Ann Long, age 67, of Lynchburg, was called home on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She is survived by her children, Chip Dresser and wife, Robin, Jeremy Mitchell, Mary Irving and husband, Guy, James Long, Jr. and wife, Stephanie, and Cynthia Martin; 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Dixon and wife, Vicky.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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