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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...