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Lewis Merl Jackson

Lewis Merl Jackson

Oct 4, 2017

Lewis Merl Jackson, Sr., 80, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was the husband of Lollas Hutcherson Jackson.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Herbert "Herbie" Lee Reynolds

Herbert "Herbie" Lee Reynolds

Oct 4, 2017

Herbert “Herbie” Lee Reynolds, 47, of Lynchburg, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.Herbie was born November 12, 1969 in Lynchburg, Va., a son of the late Roger Reynolds and the late Edna Mae Taylor, who preceded him in death.He is survived by his children, Dalton Reynolds, Cheyenne Reynolds, Rhyan Reynolds, and Reagan Reynolds; siblings,...

Mary Andrews Berry

Mary Andrews Berry

Oct 2, 2017

Mary Andrews Berry, 61, of Bedford passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at her residence. Born in Annapolis, Maryland on April 18, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Edison James Andrews and Ethel Nannie Lovell Andrews. She is also preceded in death by a grandson, Christian Michael Graham; sisters, Shirley Andrews Hoback, and Christine Andrews; brothers: Roger,...

Sarah Ettie Thornhill Hughes

Sarah Ettie Thornhill Hughes

Oct 1, 2017

Sarah Ettie Thornhill Hughes, 43, died at her home on October 1, 2017, after a short illness.She is survived by her boyfriend, Wayne Newcomb; her two children, Wednesday Thornhill Hertzberg and Lovey Sarah Hertzberg; and their father, Joseph Hertzberg. She is also survived by her parents, Holcombe A.J. Hughes and Patricia G. Hughes; and by nine siblings: Holly Morrison-Burkhardt (Steven),...

Christopher Ray Lavender

Christopher Ray Lavender

Oct 1, 2017

Christopher Ray Lavender, 39, of Gretna, Va., died Sunday, October 1, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Maurice Andrew Hough

Maurice Andrew Hough

Sep 30, 2017

Maurice Andrew “Sam” Hough of Lynchburg went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 30, 2017.  He was the loving husband of Linda Bowler Hough for 45 years.Born October 5, 1930, in Mt. Airy, N.C., he was the son of the late John Fred Hough and Dorothy Croaker Hough.He was a faithful member of College Hill Baptist Church before...

Nancy F. Cook Riley

Nancy F. Cook Riley

Sep 30, 2017

Nancy F. Cook Riley passed away on September 30, 2017, in Lynchburg.  She was born to the late James and Queenie Ferguson on July 20, 1935. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her first and second husband, Edward Cook and Raymond Riley; a son, Danny Candler; and a brother, Terry Ferguson.Nancy is survived by her step...

Romont Nelson East

Romont Nelson East

Sep 29, 2017

Mike East, 78, of Lynchburg, died Friday, September 29, 2017.Born Romont Nelson East, on July 29, 1939, in Dublin, Va., He was the son of the late Buford and Enid East.Mike served in the U S Airforce from 1957-1961. He was stationed in Turkey and also in Scotland.  He was a radio operator and he worked at General Electric/Ericsson, as...

Peter William Thomas

Peter William Thomas

Sep 28, 2017

Peter William Thomas died peacefully at his home after a brief illnessfrom Acute Leukemia on September 28, 2017.He was born on February 22, 1940, in Bedford, Virginia to the late WilliamOtey and Eliza Mount Thomas. Pete graduated from Bedford High School in 1958and entered the United States Naval Academy where he graduated in 1962. Hespent the next two years completing...

Stanley Wayne Gilmore

Stanley Wayne Gilmore

Sep 28, 2017

Stanley Wayne Gilmore, 60, of Roanoke, died Thurs. Sept. 28, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.

Rosel Hoffberger Schewel

Rosel Hoffberger Schewel

Sep 28, 2017

With the death of Rosel Hoffberger Schewel on September 28, 2017, Lynchburg lost an extraordinary citizen—a philanthropist, teacher, scholar, mentor, political activist, founder, board leader, and a champion for public education, racial justice and the rights of women.While Rosel reveled in her teaching and public service, her first and deepest commitment was always to her family and friends. She offered...

Grace Ann Hester

Grace Ann Hester

Sep 27, 2017

Grace Ann Hester, 69, of Tazwell, died Weds., Sept. 27, 2017 in Tazwell.  Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.

Wallace Joseph Krauss

Wallace Joseph Krauss

Sep 26, 2017

Wallace Joseph Krauss, 83, of Rustburg, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was the husband of Harriet Schmidt Krauss for 62 years.Wallace was born June 21, 1934 in Franklin Square, New York, a son of the late John Krauss and Mary Klueg Krauss. Wallace worked as a Landscaping Contractor for many years and was a member of the Kingdom Hall...

Darrell Wayne Rawlings, Jr.

Darrell Wayne Rawlings, Jr.

Sep 26, 2017

Darrell Wayne Rawlings, Jr., 74, of Evington, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017.Born in Lynchburg on June 30, 1943, he was the son of the late Darrell Wayne Rawlings, Sr. and Fannie Stokes Rawlings.Darrell is survived by his wife, Donna and his daughter, Noel.He was retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant.At Darrell’s request, there will be...

Berta Pandora Davis

Berta Pandora Davis

Sep 25, 2017

Berta Pandora (Pam) Davis of Lynchburg entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2017.She was born on October 28, 1954 to the late James and Maggie Davis.She is survived by her siblings Delmonica Humphries (Melvin), James Davis Jr., Jerome Davis (Melanie) and Lila Davis; her beloved niece Januwaa Davis and favorite cousin Harriet Hubbard and many other family and friends.A...

Beth Bragg Jones

Beth Bragg Jones

Sep 24, 2017

Beth Bragg Jones, 41, of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was the loving wife of Jason Jones for 21 years and an amazing mother to her two children, Landon and Hailey Jones.Beth was born Sunday, August 8, 1976 in Lynchburg, Va. a daughter of Hugh B. Bragg...

Evelyn Collins Sexton

Evelyn Collins Sexton

Sep 24, 2017

Evelyn Mae Collins Sexton, 81, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1936 in Coleman Falls, VA. A daughter of the late William Lester Collins and Lessie Mae McFadden Collins. Evelyn was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking,...

William "Billy" Frank Proehl

William "Billy" Frank Proehl

Sep 23, 2017

William Frank “Billy” Proehl, Jr. 57, of Lynchburg died Saturday, September 23, 2017.Frank was born on May 3, 1960, a son of the late William Frank Proehl, Sr. and Gloria Proehl. Frank was a proud co-owner of Pit Stop Auto with Ron Gerdung. He loved his Saturday’s up at the shop, working on cars as well as his family and...

Anna Brent

Anna Brent

Sep 23, 2017

Anna E. Lally Brent, 66, of Bedford died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Gary Wayne Brent.Born November 28, 1950 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Donald Eugene Lally and Laura Steinoff Lally.Anna worked for the U.S. Post Office for 30 years. The last 10 years before her...

Billie Jean Rogers

Billie Jean Rogers

Sep 23, 2017

Billie Jean Rogers, 81 of Madison Heights, died on Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Rogers.Born Tuesday, August 4, 1936 in Martinsville, Virginia, Billie was a daughter of the late Willie Jessie Earles and the late Matte Cox Earles Setliff.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters,...

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