Margaret Gaskins Beasley

May 5, 2024

Margaret Gaskins Beasley, known to most as Peggy, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia at the age of 83. She was born on February 21, 1941, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Evelyn and Charlie Gaskins, Jr. 

  Peggy was a kind, friendly, and loving individual, known for her caring nature and self-admitted stubbornness. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School,...

Oliver Davis Evans

Apr 30, 2024

Oliver Davis Evans, 78, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

 The family will be having a celebration of life at Diamond Hill Baptist Church on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3P.M.

 Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

Evelyn Sheffey Tomlin

May 1, 2024

Evelyn Marie Sheffey Tomlin “ET”, cherished mother and beloved Nan, peacefully departed to be with her Lord and Savior on May 1st,2024, at the age of 84.

Her enduring legacy includes four children, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Clayton Tomlin; son, Craig Tomlin; and cherished grandson, Samuel Rogers. She is survived by her son,...

Joshua Chandler Reynolds

Apr 27, 2024

Joshua Chandler Reynolds, husband of Michelle Thompson Reynolds, devoted son of Judy Chandler Reynolds and the late Eddie Reynolds passed away at his residence on April 27, 2024. Josh was born on December 9, 1980, in Lynchburg, but grew up on the family farm in Bedford, where he spent countless hours farming with his dad.

Josh graduated from Liberty High School,...

William Osborne Tucker

May 6, 2024

William Osborne “Bill” Tucker, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024 at Centra Health-Lynchburg.

 

Born on January 21, 1936 in Lynchburg, VA, Bill was the son of William Osborne and Kathleen Burford Tucker.  Following his graduation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1957, he enlisted in the US Army and was based in Iceland where he developed a...

Robin L. May

May 5, 2024

Robin L May 68, of Campbell County, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 5th 2024 surrounded by family. 

Robin was born in Bayshore NY to Louis and Mildred Short. She had four brothers; John, Bill, Lewis and Jeff and one sister Karen. 

Robin met the love of her life, George Daniel May (aka Elvis), in Bohemia, NY through mutual friends and they...

Bettie Frost Sax

May 5, 2024

Bettie Frost Sax, 88, stepped out to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning May 5, 2024. Born in Galax, Virginia on April 3, 1936, to Roy and Juanita Frost, she was the beloved wife of George Joseph Sax for 53 years and they built a beautiful life together. Their love story began 54 years ago at Carol...

Lili Joseph

May 4, 2024

Lili Marlane (Gerlisky) Joseph, 71, of Forest, Virginia, went home to be with Jesus on May 4, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center.  

Lili was born in 1952, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Richard Gerlisky and Lillian Orchard Carty.  She enjoyed traveling to England as a teenager and visiting with her mother’s family.   She was a 1970 graduate...

Harold Miles

May 2, 2024

Harold “Cisco” Miles, 68, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, May 2, 2024.  He was the son of the late Oakley and Lena Miles. He is survived by his loving wife Margie Miles.

Cisco was born on December 19, 1955, in Charles City County, Virginia.   He graduated from Charles City High School in 1974.  While in high school,...

James Scecina

May 1, 2024

James (Jim) Scecina, 76, of Moneta, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after a brief illness.  He was the husband of Susie (Clawson) Scecina.

Jim was born in Gary, IN on February 22, 1948, the son of the late Thomas J. and Alice F. Scecina.  Jim graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1970.  He...