Helen B. "Deanie" Scarboro
Jun 3, 2015
Helen B. Scarboro, 81 of Amherst, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at The Carrington in Lynchburg.Born Saturday, October 21, 1933 in Amherst County, Deanie was a daughter of the late William Bowles and the late Rose Watts Bowles.In addition to her parents, Deanie was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Scarboro and her sister, Rose I....
Liz Tyree Silvea
Jun 2, 2015
Betty “Liz” Tyree Silvea, 73, of Lynchburg died Tuesday June 2, 2015.Liz was born November 6, 1941 in Lexington, a daughter of the late Emmett L. Tyree, Jr. and Eunice Haymaker Tyree. Liz loved art, enjoyed painting, and also had a passion for all animals.She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Nunn Peeler and husband Tony of Lynchburg, Eric Lawton...
Clay Anderson Worley
Jun 2, 2015
Clay Anderson Worley, 79, of Forest passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at his home. He was retired from the U. S. Navy and the Real Estate Business.In addition to his parents, Sam and Sarah Worley, Clay was preceded in death by three brothers, five half-sisters and four half- brothers.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Dalton...
Ernest Warren Roakes
May 31, 2015
Ernest Warren Roakes, 86, of Lynchburg died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Heritage Green. He was the devoted husband of Virginia Tyree Roakes for 65 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Linda Roakes Crist, his son Edward Wayne Roakes, daughter- in- law Barbara Price Roakes, and his granddaughter, Emily Winston Roakes.Ernest was...
Paul Pence Wisman
May 31, 2015
Paul Pence Wisman, Sr. “Pop”, 89, of Lynchburg died Sunday May 31, 2015. Paul was a man of great accomplishment and integrity, and will be remembered for his great devotion to his wife, Carrie Bowman Wisman “Na” for over 65 years. Pop and Na met when they were only seven and five years old as they grew up as neighbors.Paul...
Russell M. Childress
May 28, 2015
On May 28, 2015, Russell M. Childress of 6848 Virginia Byway, Bedford, Virginia, passed away after a lengthy period of declining health.He was born on October 13, 1914, in Callaway, Va., to the late James Henry and Ida Webster Childress. He was a sixty plus year member of the Bedford, VA Post No. 54 of the American Legion, and a...
Joyce Marie Shipp
May 28, 2015
Joyce Marie Smith Shipp, 70 of Madison Heights, Virginia died on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was the wife of Richard Edison Shipp for 50 years.Born Friday, November 3, 1944 in Campbell County, Joyce was a daughter of the late Clarence N. Smith and the late Alma Martin Smith.In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by three...
Robert Mcclanahan Stump, Jr.
May 27, 2015
Robert McClanahan Stump, Jr., 67, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Click HERE for Robert’s GoFundMe Account
John Daniel Hawks, Iii
May 25, 2015
John Daniel Hawks, III, 86, of Lynchburg died Monday May 25, 2015. He was the devoted husband of Huguette B. Hawks for 56 years.John was born February 24, 1929 in Richmond, the son of the late John Daniel Hawks, Jr. and Buena Colaw Hawks. John was a graduate of Benedictine College Preparatory in Richmond and Virginia Tech. John honorably served...
James Elza Burnette, Sr.
May 25, 2015
James E. Burnette who was currently residing in Appomattox, VA passed away on May 25th. He was born and raised in Bedford County, VA — born in Huddleston on February 19, 1934, growing up in Forest, and graduating from New London Academy in 1951.He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Marian Johnson Burnette, and parents, Barney...