Barbara Jane (Bj) Haskin Nisbet

Jan 19, 2015

Jane (Barbara Jane) Nisbet, 75, of Hardy, died Monday, January 19, 2015.  She was the loving wife of John F. Nisbet for almost 60 years.Born July 13, 1939 in Yonkers, New York she was the daughter of the late Harry J. Haskin and Helen Lavelle Haskin. Jane is also preceded in death by her son: John Thomas Nisbet.In addition to...

Luke Ryder Hardy

Jan 18, 2015

Luke Ryder Hardy, infant son of Jamie and Ryan Hardy died, Sunday, January 18, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Richard Lee Scott, Jr.

Jan 18, 2015

Richard Lee Scott Jr., 60, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, January 18, 2015.Born Tuesday, June 08, 1954 in New Castle, IN, Richard was a son of Richard Lee Scott and the late Peggy O’Neil Scott.In addition to his father, Richard is survived by his children: Bill Scott and his wife, Lisa, of Rock Hill, SC, Jarrod Scott and his wife,...

Audrey Ann Miller Cocuzza

Jan 18, 2015

Audrey Ann Miller Cocuzza, 86, of Roanoke, formerly of Moneta, died Sunday, January 18, 2015.  She was the loving wife of John Francis Cocuzza.Born June 14, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Peter Miller and Anna Wardiner Miller.  She retired as a secretary with Niles Community School.  She was a member of Trinity Ecumenical Parish...

Christopher Allen Howell

Jan 16, 2015

Christopher Allen Howell, 49, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1965 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Arthur G. Howell and Mildred Lacy Howell. In addition to his parents Chris was preceded in death by a brother, A. Barry Howell.Chris enjoyed spending time with his family...

John Tinsley Rucker

Jan 16, 2015

John Tinsley Rucker, Jr, 98, of Westminster Canterbury died Friday, January 16, 2015 at Westminster Canterbury. He was the husband of Aileen Hoyer Rucker. Born at “Sholto” in Boonsboro, Bedford County, Virginia, he was the son of the late John T. Rucker and Katherine Dawson Rucker. He attended E.C. Glass High School, and was a graduate from the University of...

Mary Alice Takach

Jan 16, 2015

Mary Alice Takach, 78, of Lynchburg died Friday January 16, 2015. She was the wife of the late Joseph Paul Takach, Jr.Mary Alice was born September 15, 1936 in Hazleton, PA a daughter of the late Hugh Boyle and the late Esther Dunnigan Boyle. Mary Alice worked as a professional X-Ray technician at the office of Dr. Jack McCloskey in...

Norma Jean Patterson Wells

Jan 16, 2015

Surrounded by her loving daughters, Norma Jean Patterson Wells went into the loving hands of our Lord and Savior on January 16, 2015. Norma was born March 2, 1931 in Lynchburg. Norma was a charter member of Memorial Christian Church, owner of Coffey’s Store, and an accomplished seamstress. Also known as Meemaw, Norma Jean was a loving and dedicated wife,...

Bernard "Billy" William Soyars

Jan 15, 2015

Bernard “Billy” William Soyars, 72, of Danville, died Thursday, January 15, 2015. A private family burial will take place at Soyars farm at a later date. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Stephen Mariano Mistretta

Jan 14, 2015

Stephen Mariano Mistretta, 61, of Forest, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was the husband of Renata Bollins Mistretta for 38 yearsBorn Thursday, August 27, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY, Stephen was a son of the late James Vincent Mistretta and the late Eva Caraccia Mistretta.In addition to his wife, Stephen is survived by a daughter Marie M. Estill and her...