Jackson Wayne Tomlin

Dec 2, 2015

Jackson Wayne Tomlin, infant son of Lindsey Cooper and Jerry Tomlin of Madison Heights, died December 2, 2015.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Charles Cooper, Sarah Tomlin, and James Tomlin all of Madison Heights, a sister Aleah Tomlin, two uncles Charles Tomlin and Jordan Tomlin, and one aunt Jessica Tomlin.He is preceded in death by...

Thomas Hawkins

Dec 1, 2015

Thomas Hawkins, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at his residence. He was the loving husband of the late Drene I. Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his parents Carlisle and Sara Clements Hawkins; and three brothers, Carlisle, Phil, and Dan Hawkins. He was a retired diesel mechanic from John P. Hughes for 28...

Bernard Rolfes

Dec 1, 2015

Bernard Joseph Rolfes, Jr., 84, of Bedford, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Louis Martin Papet

Nov 30, 2015

Louis Martin Papet, 82, of Lynchburg, died Monday November 30, 2015, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the husband of the late LeeAnna Blanchard Papet.Louis was born on June 14, 1933, in White Castle, Louisiana, a son of the late Leonce Papet and Corrine Comeaux Papet. Louis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the...

Alice Roberts Donaldson

Nov 28, 2015

Alice Roberts Donaldson, 60, of Lynchburg, died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at home with her family. Alice is survived by her husband of 27 years, Grady W. Donaldson, Jr.Born on June 18, 1955, Alice was a daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Clark Roberts and the late William M. Roberts, Jr. Alice attended Lynchburg City Schools, and she graduated from...

Lawrence Mitchell

Nov 28, 2015

Lawrence “Larry” Mitchell, 73, of Huddleston, passed away at home with his family Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was the loving husband of Catherine Mitchell for 52 years.Born February 9, 1942, and raised in Sheffield, AL. In 1960, Larry graduated from Sheffield High School. He later moved to Washington, D.C. where he met the love of his life, Catherine, and...

Carl N Blankenship

Nov 27, 2015

Carl Nelson Blankenship, 70, of Bedford passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. He was born in Christiansburg on June 27, 1945. A son of the late Beverly Smith Blankenship and Alice Virginia Epperly Blankenship.Carl was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church where he served as a greeter for many years. He spent many hours behind the wheel as...

James Keith Sexton

Nov 27, 2015

James Keith Sexton, Sr., 74, of Big Island, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015.He was born on August 25, 1941 to the late George Hurley and Lucy Donna Smith Sexton.He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Patsy Creasy Sexton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Clara (Larry) Nichols, Elizabeth (Printice) Rucker, Sarah...

Bradley Russell Fitzgerald

Nov 27, 2015

Bradley Russell Fitzgerald, 33, precious son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, unexpectedly passed away, and was joyously welcomed to Heaven on November 27, 2015. He is at Home with Jesus, free and with his grandfather who loved him so very much. Death has no sting – there is only victory in Jesus and His finished work on the cross, forever...

Hugh Francis Coll

Nov 27, 2015

Hugh Francis Coll died peacefully in his home on November 27, 2015. He was born on February 4, 1931, in Seattle, Washington, a son of the late Edward Patrick and Amiee Lawson Coll.Hugh is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sarah Gibbons Coll; his son, Mike Coll; his daughter, Lea Barksdale and her husband, Billy; three granddaughters, Hollis...