Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ivy Ferguson Hicks
Jan 1, 2023
Ivy Ferguson Hicks, 88, of Lynchburg passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2023.Ivy was born in Amherst County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Albert Waddell Ferguson and Ellen Tyree Ferguson. Ivy was retired from C & P Telephone Company where she worked as an operator and was a member of Christ Community Fellowship United Methodist Church.She is survived by her...
Wanda Kay Tucker Garbee
Jan 1, 2023
Wanda Kay Tucker Garbee, 65, completed her earthly journey and walked into heaven with her infectious smile on her face on January 1, 2023, at home surrounded by family.Wanda was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 17, 1957. She is the daughter of the late Luther Watkins Tucker and Bertha Tuggle Tucker. She is preceded in death by her loving...
Benjamin F. Knight, Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
Dr. Benjamin F. Knight, Jr, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was the devoted husband to Barbara Satterwhite Knight for 50 years, until her death in October 2007. He had missed her dearly over the past 15 years, and we rejoice in the knowledge that they are together again, celebrating the promise of Heaven.A lifetime resident of...
Deanna Lapointe Bostwick
Jan 1, 2023
Deanna LaPointe Bostwick, 76, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 1, 2023.Born on February 6, 1946, in Sioux Falls, Iowa, a daughter of the late Robert Gesick and Ardis Kotilinek. She worked with Employee Benefits Services until her retirement and was a member of Amazing Grace Ministries.She is survived by her daughter, Lori Miller, granddaughters, Jewel Bostwick, Falon Miller and Aurora...
George Earl Morris, Jr.
Dec 31, 2022
George Earl Morris Jr. passed away peacefully on the morning of December 31, 2022. He was 85 years old. Through the end of his eventful life, Earl kept an anonymous quote near by. It read, “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely and pretty in a well preserved body, but rather to skid...
Brinley Rae Gortman
Dec 31, 2022
Brinley Rae Gortman was born into eternity at 9:15am on December 31, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Brinley is preceded in death by her great paternal grandparents, AL Coleman and his wife, Kathy Coleman, and Benjamin Gortman; and her great maternal grandfathers, Everett Burnett and Bobby Johnson. Brinley has forever touched our lives while reminding us daily of the...
Shirley Ann Kanthack
Dec 30, 2022
On the 30th of December, another beautiful soul gained her wings. Shirley Ann Kanthack of Amherst, Va., succumbed to complications from pneumonia at the age of 88.Shirley was a founding member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Amherst. She worked for the city of Lynchburg for many years, was well loved by all who knew her. She was...
Ramon “Ray Boy” Venckus
Dec 30, 2022
Ramon “Ray Boy” Venckus, born in Linden NJ in 1942, passed away peacefully in his home on 12/30/2022 surrounded by people he loved, knowing he was loved by many more, and knowing that he was going to meet Jesus and be healed.He was the son of the late Anna Venckus and John Venckus. He is survived by his sister Marcie...
Barbara Austin Turner
Dec 30, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Austin Turner, age 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 after a 10 year, awe-inspiring journey fighting the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the daughter of the late David Eugene Austin and Jennie Creasy Austin Flint.There were many caregivers during Barbara’s years with Alzheimer’s but most recently, when her condition deteriorated rapidly,...
Melvin Leonard Nowlin
Dec 30, 2022
Melvin (Mel) Leonard Nowlin, 62, of Big Island, Virginia unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 30, 2022. His life was too short, but it was a very rich and full life as evidenced by his hands being in a thousand different pots, and usually all at the same time. We cannot begin to do justice to...
James Francis Mccabe, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
James, “Jim” “Jimmy” “Heap” “Dad” “Ampa” Francis McCabe, Jr., 88, of Lynchburg, Va., died peacefully on December 30, 2022. Born August 10, 1934 in Memphis, Tenn., he was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Monk McCabe; parents James Francis, Sr. and Agnes Walsh McCabe; and brothers John Richard McCabe and Michael Walsh McCabe. Jim grew up in Charlotte, N. C. before...
Frank H. Marple
Dec 29, 2022
Frank H. Marple, age 78, passed away December 29, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a long battle with lung cancer.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sally, two children, Scott Marple and Brian Marple, two daughters-in-law, Amy & Suzanne, four grandchildren Grace, Noah, Dylan, and Lauren. He also leaves behind three sisters, Mary-Gail Kokish, Beverly DiMenna, and...
Regina Frances Comer
Dec 29, 2022
Regina “Deannie” Frances Comer, 81, of Rustburg, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by her family.Born on April 1, 1941, in Princeton, WV. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Geraldine Flanigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving late husband, Leonard Comer of 56 years.She is...
Jack Brine Hall
Dec 29, 2022
Jack Brine Hall, 61, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022.Jack was born March 30, 1961, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, a son of the late James Calvin Hall, Sr. and Eva Slayton Hall of Lynchburg. Jack was a professional electrician by trade and was a member of Staunton Baptist Church in Long Island.In addition to his mother, he is...
Lola Hart Steppe
Dec 28, 2022
Lola Hart Steppe, 92, of Lynchburg, VA, entered heavens gate, Wednesday, December 28, 2022.Born May 29, 1930, in Green Cove, VA, a daughter of the late Samuel M. and Bessie C. Hart.Lola was a member of Heritage Baptist Church for many years and worked in the nursing field until her retirement. She loved going to church and spending time with...
Martin Elliott Kennard
Dec 28, 2022
USAF Veteran Martin Elliott Kennard, 59, born June 19, 1963, passed away on December 28, 2022, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on November 11, 2022. Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Elliott Kennard and Helen Elaine (McKown) Kennard. Martin leaves behind two sisters, Carol Merrill of Ohio IL, Susan Kennard of Blacksburg VA, and three...
Thea Wanda Boston
Dec 28, 2022
Taking flight with Angels, our sister ascended into heaven in the stillness of Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022. Reverend Thea Wanda Boston, the daughter of the late Deacon Theodore and Thelma Hubbard, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 3, 1950. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband Donald Elbert Boston, son Kevin Jovan Boston, sister Barbara A....
Conway Randall Hamilton
Dec 28, 2022
Conway Randall Hamilton , 59, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.TO MAKE A DONATION FOR CONWAY’S SERVICES PLEASE CLICK HERE
Sylvia Elder Denny
Dec 28, 2022
Sylvia Elder Denny, 91, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022. Born on November 25, 1931, in Lynchburg, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Richard Oliver Elder and Marie Pillow Griffin. She was predeceased by her husband John Howard Denny, sister Francis Hunter (Red House, VA), and brother Kenneth Elder (Lynchburg, VA). Sylvia is survived by...
Grover Cleveland Youngblood Jr.
Dec 27, 2022
Grover Cleveland Youngblood Jr., 98, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret Ruth Harrell Youngblood for 66 years prior to her death in 2016.Grover is survived by his daughter, Sarah Y. Heideman, and son-in-law, Kurt G. Heideman, of Lynchburg, VA. Also surviving are his three grandchildren: Kevin H. Heideman (wife Alison...
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