Martha Shotwell Hickson
Jan 24, 2022
On May 24, 1936, Martha Shotwell was born to Dr. Harry Clark Shotwell and Pauline Preston Phipps Shotwell of Lynchburg. Martha joined her older sister, Nancy Shotwell, in this loving family.Martha spent her childhood on Boston Avenue in Lynchburg building cherished friendships that would last her lifetime. Travel was a prevalent part of Martha’s life, starting with a transatlantic voyage...
Janice Witcher
Jan 24, 2022
Janice Laverne Witcher “Boobie”, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022, at her residence in Lynchburg, VA.Born May 26, 1952, she was the daughter of Virgie Payne (Jones) and the late Norvell “Doc” White.She leaves to cherish her precious memories her mother, Virgie P. Jones, a devoted and loving sister and nephew, Sheila D. Jones and Jalil D. Bowles...
Manya Joy Daniel
Jan 24, 2022
February 17, 1969 – January 24, 2022Manya was born on February 17, 1969, in Washington D. C., the beloved daughter of Doug and Gloria Daniel. She entered the world two minutes ahead of her twin brother, Monty Daniel.On January 24, 2022 she gained her angel wings after losing her battle with Covid-19.Manya grew up in Laurel Maryland and attended the...
Hattie Barbour Hicks
Jan 23, 2022
Hattie Barbour Hicks Passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2022.A funeral service will be held on 12 pm Saturday January 29, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home Chapel Lynchburg. She will lie in repose Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 12:00 pm until 6:00pm and Friday, January 28, 2022, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and also one hour prior to the...
William Thomas Phillips
Jan 23, 2022
William T. Phillips, age 102, died January 23, 2022. Born to Thomas Phillips and Emma Lewis Marsh Phillips, he was a Lynchburg native. Bill was employed by Lynchburg Foundry Company for 38 years after graduating Virginia Tech in 1941. He was an industrial and mechanical engineer and became a professional engineer in 1964. Bill served 4 years in the army...
Thomas W St. John
Jan 23, 2022
Thomas Wayne St. John, 72, of Lynchburg passed away on January 23,2022 after a long illness. Thomas was preceded in death by one son; Christopher Cofer; and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Wanda St. John; four children, Stinky (his beloved dog), Wayne St. John and his wife Betty Joe, Brandy Jackson and...
Anne Cabell Giles
Jan 23, 2022
Anne Cabell Giles passed away in Blackstone, Virginia on January 23, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born in Lynchburg, VA to Guy Cabell and Valentine Cabell, both deceased, and was married to Melvin G. Giles, Sr. for 48 years before his death. One of eight children, she grew up on Clifton Farm on the James River near...
Faye Lynn Bruffy Brooks
Jan 22, 2022
Faye Lynn Bruffy Brooks, 70 of Lynchburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her residence. She was the wife of Donald Brooks for 37 years.Faye was born February 1, 1951, in Lynchburg to the late James Hamlet Bruffy and Nellie Bruffy Breeden. She was preceded in death by her stepfather Russell M....
Barbara Lynn Tuggle Mcgraw
Jan 22, 2022
Barbara Lynn Tuggle McGraw, 46, of Rustburg went home to be with Lord suddenly on Saturday, January 22, 2022.Born on September 29, 1975, in South Boston, Va. she was a daughter of the late Bobby Lee Tuggle and the late Catherine Crews Tuggle. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eddie and Gracie Crews and...
Jesse Carl Gaines
Jan 21, 2022
Jesse Carl Gaines Jr. of Forest past away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21st 2022.He was born to Jesse Carl Gaines Sr. and Martha P. Gaines of Lynchburg.Jesse is survived by his wife of 52 years; Doris C. Gaines, three children: Wendy G. Walkup(Kevin), Shawn P. Gaines(Monica), Dameon K. Gaines(Tracey), nine grandchildren and one sister: Bonnie Cofer(Marshall).Jesse was a veteran of...