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...
Judith Elaine West Unroe
Jan 13, 2015
Judith Elaine Unroe, 66, of Altavista, VA, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015.Born Thursday, September 30, 1948, in Lynchburg, Judith was a daughter of the late Louis West and the late Mildred Grubbs West.Judith is survived by her children: Kimberly Smith and her husband, Barry, of Altavista, Christie Wood of Altavista, Eddie Unroe and his wife, Christie of Lynchburg, andMichalle Unroe,...
Carl Edwin Simpson
Jan 13, 2015
Carl Edwin (Collie) Simpson, 81, of Bedford, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Anna Laura McKinney Simpson. They were married for 55 years.Born in Gretna, Virginia November 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Denver Lee Simpson and Lucy Eunice Dalton Simpson. Carl was a member of Thaxton Baptist Church.Collie...
William Robert Bennett
Jan 13, 2015
William Robert Bennett, 97, of Lynchburg, departed this life on January 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Lucy P. Bennett.Mr. Bennett was born on October 21, 1917, in Hinton, West Virginia, the son of the late Orpha and Robert Bennett. He was a WWII veteran with twenty-five years of military service. He...
Myrtle Ann Pentecost Deaner
Jan 13, 2015
Myrtle Ann Pentecost Deaner, 61, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday January 13, 2015 at her residence.Born October 31, 1953 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Ernest W. Pentecost and Effie Jennings Martin. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Diane Barker and Martha Louise “Stinky” Wright.Myrtle is survived by two daughters; Tina M. Robbins of...
George Washington Campbell
Jan 11, 2015
George Washington Campbell, 77, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was the estranged husband of Lakala Scott Campbell.George was born Monday, February 15, 1937, in Amherst County, a son of the late Lawson Campbell and Bethel Angus Campbell.After retiring as a driver from Trailways/Greyhound Bus Lines, George owned and operated Campbell’s Lawn Service for over 20 years.In...
Jewell Wheeler Proehl
Jan 11, 2015
Jewell Wheeler Proehl, 93, of Rustburg, VA, died Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was the wife of the late Frank Rada Proehl.Born Sunday, March 13, 1921 in Lynchburg; she was a daughter of the late Alfred Wheeler and the late Beulah Callaham Wheeler. Jewell was retired from Sears & Roebuck where she had worked as a credit clerk for many...
Helen Denton Hartless
Jan 10, 2015
Helen Denton Hartless, 89, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, January 10, 2015. She was the wife of the late Roby Beattie Hartless.Mrs. Hartless was born Thursday, April 9, 1925, in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late Charles Espey Denton and the late Rosa Morris Denton. She retired from General Electric and was a member of First Assembly of God.She...