Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Demetrius Nathaniel Grant
Jan 15, 2022
Demetrius Nathaniel Grant, 27, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was the husband of Alexis Danielle Grant.Born Wednesday, January 04, 1995, Demetrius was a son of James Grant and Tammy Elliot.In addition to his wife and parents, Demetris is survived by his stepfather, Marcus Ashworth, a son, Tyler McKinzie Grant, a daughter, Raelynn Grant, sisters,Tasha Whited and...
Galen Branham
Jan 15, 2022
Galen Branham passed from this life on January 15, 2022, and into the waiting arms of his faithful Lord and Savior, for whom he was a loyal minister of the gospel for more than 30 years. He was 88 years old.Galen was born January 2, 1934, to Opal Andrew “Orville” and Anna (Brill) Branham in Kansas City, Missouri. He died...
Gary G. Peters
Jan 15, 2022
Gary G. Peters, 69, of Rustburg, Va. gave up his fight and passed into his heavenly home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born August 21, 1952, in Lynchburg, Va. He was the son of the late Naomi K. Peters and George C. Peters. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph C. Peters.Gary attended Brookville High School and...
Joanne Stowe Montgomery
Jan 15, 2022
JoAnne Stowe Montgomery died on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 20, 1944.A memorial service will be conducted at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Hisae Stuard (Funasaki)
Jan 15, 2022
Hisae Stuard died Saturday, January 15, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Demetrius Grant
Jan 15, 2022
Demetrius Grant , 27, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, January 15, 2022.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 29th, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with a visitation following the service.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.TO MAKE DONATIONS FOR DEMETRIUS’ FUNERAL SERVICES PLEASE CLICK HERE
James Edward Campbell
Jan 14, 2022
James Edward Campbell, 62, of Goode, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, January 14, 2022.James was a member of Central Baptist church for over 40 years. James worked for years in the deli of Mitchell’s Store in Boonsboro, until his health failed him. James’ many hobbies included playing baseball, bowling, hunting, and he loved...
Archie Tucker
Jan 14, 2022
Archie Tucker, 69, of Lynchburg died Friday, January 14, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
William "Bill" Robinson Tinsley
Jan 13, 2022
William “Bill” Robinson Tinsley, 75, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 13th, 2022. He was the adopted son of the late James Warren Tinsley and Kathleen Robinson Tinsley, and the husband of Dorothy “Dee” Tinsley for 21 years.Bill was born on July 19th, 1946, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He attended school at Amherst County High School graduating in 1964.Bill...
Harriett Emmalene Webster
Jan 13, 2022
Harriet Emmalene Webster, 81, of Lynchburg, gained her wings peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born in Bedford, VA on February 2, 1940, to the late Roosevelt Calloway SR and Lillie Calloway.Harriet Emmalene Webster loved Jesus and lived each day for the glory of God. Her life was an act of worship. She loved her husband, her children,...
Edna Hurtak
Jan 13, 2022
Edna Hurtack, 75, died Thursday, January 13, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Viola “Weeda” Elizabeth Barbour Thomas
Jan 12, 2022
On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Viola “Weeda” Elizabeth Barbour Thomas, 63, received her angel wings at Heartland Skilled Nursing Facility in Lynchburg, Virginia.Weeda was born February 16, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Melvin D. Barbour Sr. and Evelyn T. Barbour.Weeda was preceded in death by her loving husband Dwight Sherwood Thomas, two brothers Melvin “Blukey” Barbour Jr. and...
Betty Wyckoff Shotton
Jan 12, 2022
Betty Wyckoff Shotton, 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 12th at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the beloved wife of her late husband of 60 years, Dr. Donald Shotton.Mrs. Shotton was born in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Essie Elizabeth Hand and Willis Burl Wyckoff, and spent her childhood in Winter Park, Florida. At 18, she and her...
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...
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