Lloyd Jacob Mathes

Apr 18, 2024

Lloyd Jacob Mathes, 86 years old, of Forest, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on April 18, 2024. Born on November 30, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herman Matthes and Alice Mcbride Matthes.

 

Jake was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Sandra Schmickl Matthes and is survived by his...

Juanita Patrick

Apr 21, 2024

Juanita Patrick ,78, affectionately known as Nene. Passed away April 21, 2024, in hometown Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Alonza Marion Austin and Ardelia Mae Tweedy Austin. 

Juanita was born on July 1, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved to travel and always believed in putting family first.  

She...

Sabrina Sadler Lewis

Apr 27, 2024

Sabrina Lewis, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 27, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Dr. James Young Simms

Apr 25, 2024

Dr. James Young Simms, Jr. passed away on April 25, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1936, a son of the late James Young Simms, Sr. and Vera Ellen Seibert.

Dr. Simms was Elliott Emeritus Professor of History and teaching Fellow in the Wilson Center. Dr. Simms joined the faculty of Hampden - Sydney in 1968. He served in the...

Deacon John William Cheatwood

Apr 16, 2024

John William Cheatwood went home to be with the Lord; unexpected to family and friends, but in God’s perfect timing, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia.    He was born December 15, 1956, to the late John Willis and Dorothy Edna Rixey Cheatwood in Lynchburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Curtis Bradshaw

Apr 20, 2024

Curtis Ray Bradshaw (Curt/Bradshaw) was born on February 2, 1949, in Franklin, VA to the late Edward Mills and Martha Clara "Sue Girl" Bradshaw. Curtis was 1 of 9 brothers and 3 sisters. He was an avid fisherman and mechanic. Upon moving to Lynchburg with the Moss Family from Portsmouth, VA. Dad worked as a mechanic at Adams Motor Company...

Carl Lewis

Mar 13, 2024

On the morning of March 13, 2024, GOD in HIS infinite wisdom, BLESSED Carl M. Lewis with “ANGEL WINGS.” He was born in Campbell County, VA. on June 17, 1945, to the late Edna J. Lewis and the late Fleming Lewis, Jr. 

Carl was a talented man with many interests. He especially enjoyed barbering and landscaping, in addition to, listening to...

Patsy Couch Davis

Apr 23, 2024

Mrs. Patsy Couch Davis, age 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on April 23, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Roy O. Couch and Dorothy Cheatwood Couch, and the wife of the late Kenneth Ray Davis for 32 years.

Mrs. Davis was born on June 10, 1949, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She...

Norborne Edmund "Chuck" Spottswood III

Apr 19, 2024

Norborne Edmund “Chuck” Spottswood III, 59, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, in his home in Moneta, Virginia. He was born August 23, 1963, in Mobile, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father, Norborne Edmund Spottswood Sr.

  He was a faithful employee to Liberty Fire Solutions where he carried out his long-time love for drafting and installing...

Bernard Wood

Apr 21, 2024

Bernard Wood, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away April, 21, 2024. In lieu of flowers the family has asked donations be made to funeral services by clicking ​here​​​Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg is assisting the family