Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Henrietta C. Slaughter
Jan 12, 2022
Henrietta C. Slaughter transitioned from this life on January 12, 2022 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, Va.She was born May 8, 1924 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Jake and the late Hallie Cobbs.In addition to her parents, she as preceded in death by her two daughters, Delores Cobbs and Annie Cobbs of Lynchburg, Va.She leaves to cherish her...
Marion Lavern Calloway
Jan 12, 2022
Mrs. Marion Lavern Calloway, better known to many as “Missy”, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Willie Thomas Payne and Willie Beatrice Payne, born on November 15, 1961, in Newport News, Virginia. Marion’s sister Sharon Morehead also preceded her in death in 2008.At an early age...
Linda Forehand
Jan 11, 2022
Linda Forehand, 69, formerly of Lynchburg, died on January 11, 2022.A complete obituary with service details will follow at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
James William Lightner
Jan 11, 2022
James W. Lightner, age 72, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital from a blood infection. Jim was born in Syracuse N.Y. to John and Elizabeth Lightner. He was one of five children.Jim graduated from Holy Cross Catholic High School and Louisburg Junior College. After spending his younger years working at Craddock Terry Shoe Corporation, Jim became...
Doris Jeanne Brannon
Jan 11, 2022
Doris Jeanne Brannon, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully January 11, 2022. She was the loving wife of 66 years of Ray Brannon who preceded her in death in 2014.She attended Shenandoah Valley Academy boarding school and Morgantown High School. After nurses training, she had a career in nursing for many years.She was preceded in death by a daughter,...
Dr. John Thomas Wyatt Read Ii
Jan 10, 2022
Dr. John Thomas Wyatt Read II, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.He was preceded in death is by his loving wife of 63 years Betty Womack Read and his daughter Laura Becker. He is survived by his son Michael W. Read (Randy), son Dr. Allen T. Read (Brenda) and grandchildren Sarah Read, Michael Becker and Steven Ball.Wyatt...
Kathleen Mary Sherban
Jan 10, 2022
Kathleen Mary Sherban, 100, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born in London, England on April 5, 1921, to the late Ernest Frederick and Winnifred K. Stephenson. Kathleen lived her first few years in England, then at about the age of three or four, she migrated to Canada with her family. Eventually the family settled...
Joseph Michael O'Neill
Jan 8, 2022
Joseph Michael O’Neill , 65, of Gladys, VA, died Saturday, January 8, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Kathleen Ethel Wise
Jan 8, 2022
Kathleen Ethel Wise of Forest, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord in her home, surrounded by her family, on January 8, 2022.Born on August 27, 1945, in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Walter Leroy Morris and Nancy Ann Mehler Morris.Kathleen’s life was a love song, a duet sung with her husband, Joseph...
Elizabeth Turner Shiers
Jan 7, 2022
Elizabeth Turner Shiers, of 501 V.E.S Road, former headmistress of James River Day School, died on Friday, January 7, 2022.Mrs. Shiers was the daughter of the late Marion Ross Turner and Annie Inez Jones Turner of Denton, Texas. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1934.A lifelong school administrator and teacher, she had taught in the public school systems...
Robert Thorn Lewis Jr.
Jan 7, 2022
Robert Thorn Lewis Jr., 84, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, January 7, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Peggy Sue Brooks Worsham
Jan 6, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Peggy Sue Brooks Worsham was called home to join her beloved parents on January 6, 2022. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on April 12, 1960 to proud parents, John William Brooks and Mae Spencer Brooks. Peggy was married to the love of her life Johnie (Jake) Worsham for 30 years.Peggy...
Robert Frederick Sieck
Jan 6, 2022
Robert Fredrick (Bob) Sieck, 93, of Rustburg, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his residence. Born July 14,1928 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of the late William J. Sieck and Frieda Shaper Sieck. Bob was a hard worker all his life as a teen he worked as a stable hand, a theater usher, and plumber’s assistant. He and...
Maria Nieves Uray, M.D.
Jan 6, 2022
Maria Nieves Donada Uray, better known as “ Dr. Uray, Mrs. Uray or Abuela” passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022 with her family at her bedside. She was 89.At the age of 12, Dr. Uray traveled from Mexico to the US on her own to further her education. She graduated from the University of Texas – Austin in 1953....
Lori Ann Templeton
Jan 6, 2022
Lori Ann Templeton, 54, of Lynchburg, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was the loving wife of Darrell Templeton for 34 years.Lori was born on May 31, 1967, a daughter of Larry and Bonnie Roots. She was a graduate of Lynchburg Christian Academy, hosted our house church “river church”, and worked over 20 years in...
George Harvey Mccray
Jan 5, 2022
George Harvey McCray passed away January 5, 2022 surrounded by family at his residence in Lynchburg, Virginia after a long and brave battle with cancer. George was born in Amherst, Virginia on August 25, 1952, a son of the late James H. and Mildred L. McCray.George spent his adult life in Lynchburg. As a young man, he loved riding motorcycles...
Rex Alan Carr
Jan 5, 2022
Rex Alan Carr, 61, of Salem, VA passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was the son of the late Barbara J. Naff and Willis Carr. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Terri Fralin Carr; his three children and their families, Amber & Rich Drew,Brynne & Galen, Cooper, Brittani & AJ, Brooke & Jesse, Kyleigh &...
Mary Lee Gorman
Jan 5, 2022
Mary Lee Gorman , 83, of Santa Maria, CA, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Leonard Marvin Hutton
Jan 4, 2022
Leonard Marvin Hutton went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022. Leonard was an animal lover, a loving husband, father, grandfather and was a man of strong faith. He was blessed to have found love twice in this life. He was married first to the late Margaret Joanne Hutton (Mitchell) until her passing. He then married Wanda...
Samuel N. Daniels
Jan 4, 2022
Samuel N. Daniels, 18, passed away on January 4, 2022. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, he was the son of David Daniels and Deborah Sailor Daniels.An eclectic young man, Samuel was a talented writer of poetry, loved to draw, and was a collector of trinkets. He enjoyed hiking and the outdoors as well as gaming. Samuel was a friend to...
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