Marvin James Penny
Dec 30, 2015
Marvin James “Jimmy” Penny, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his residence with his son by his side.Born February 26, 1942, he was predeceased by his father, Marvin James Penny, Sr. and his brother, Roger Lee Penny.He is survived by his mother, Beatrice (Bea) Harris Penny; his son, Marvin James “M.J.” Penny, III; and his brother, Dwight Penny.He...
Charles Frank Schulenberg
Dec 30, 2015
He was born March 25, 1922, in Dunkirk, NY, the second son of the late William and Gladys (Dean) Schulenberg. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Effingham as a 1st class radioman in the South Pacific campaign.October 11, 1942, Frank married the love of his life, Virginia Sherman, to whom he remained devoted...
Layard Thomas Fortune, Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
Layard Thomas “LT” Fortune, Jr. died in Lynchburg General Hospital on Wednesday, December, 30th, 2015. LT was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on May 10, 1937, the son of Layard Thomas Fortune, Sr. and Elaine Hill Fortune. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Anita Fortune Murdock, and his blue-eyed hound dog “Buddy”.LT is survived by his wife...
Mary Joan Gumprich
Dec 30, 2015
Beloved and respected mother, grandmother and friend, age 90, died peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2015 in her home of 59 years. She is survived by her three children, Janet Lynn Gumprich Freeman (Bob), John W. Gumprich (Joan), and Lawrence Kilgore Gumprich (Sherry) and two grandchildren, Alyson Claire Gumprich and Joseph Preston Gumprich.Born in Flushing, Ohio on September...
Doris Meade Ray Handy
Dec 29, 2015
Doris Meade Ray Handy, 95, of Lynchburg, formerly of Bedford, passed away at Westminster Canterbury on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Dr. Douglas Quentin Handy, to whom she was devoted.Born in Sanford, North Carolina on May 28, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Alba Waite Ray and...
Peggy Ore Powell
Dec 28, 2015
Peggy Powell, 66, of Lynchburg, died Monday, December 28, 2015. She was the wife of Carl Powell.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Susan Ellen Johnson
Dec 25, 2015
Susan Ellen Johnson, 67, of Spout Spring died Friday, December 25, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
David Mitchell
Dec 25, 2015
David Mitchell, 68, passed away on Christmas Day, 2015. He was the loving husband of Michele Mitchell and the beloved father of Lisa Mitchell.Born on December 28, 1946, he was a son of Harold Deane Mitchell and the late Dorothy Goodwin Mitchell.During the Vietnam War, David proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. He was a...
Nancy Lee Bergh
Dec 24, 2015
Nancy Lee Bergh, 79 of Wirtz, passed away on, Thursday, December 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 28, 1936, a daughter of the late Albert Kelhetter and Alice Olsen Kelhetter.Nancy was a homemaker raising her four children. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also loved going bird watching and...
Reginald "Reggie" Coy Hawkins
Dec 24, 2015
Reginald “Reggie” Coy Hawkins, 86, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Reggie had a gentle spirit , he loved golf and had a likable fun loving personality.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy (Nan ) Hawkins, sister Patsy Lister, and his brother Richard T. Hawkins.A celebration of his life will be held at a...