Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Mary Baxter Gordon
Jun 22, 2021
Mary Baxter Gordon, 91, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Robert Terrell Gordon.She was born in Owensboro, Ky. to the late Dr. Baxter H. Sigler and the late Adah Morrow Sigler. She graduated from Owensboro High School and attended Mary Washington University, later...
Elwood Lee Johnston
Jun 22, 2021
Elwood “Buddy” Lee Johnston gained his heavenly wings on June 22, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 52 years, Gloria Gayhardt Johnston, his daughter and son-in-law, Angelina and Robbie Smith and his son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Terri Johnston. Also, present was special family friend Lisa Patterson. Buddy was born on April 18, 1948, in Roanoke to...
Kermit Leon Bradley
Jun 21, 2021
Kermit Leon Bradley, 82, of Rustburg passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was the husband of Shirley Corinne Sexton Bradley for 61 years.Born in Giles County, he was the son of the late Arnold Martin Bradley and Elizabeth Hilton Bradley of Rustburg, Va. He was a retired mechanic for English Construction Company. He was a member of Woodsman of...
Willie T. Williams
Jun 21, 2021
Willie T. Williams, 77, of Bedford passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at his residence. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.Born in Bedford, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joretta Ray Moye Williams; father, Floyd Tinker Williams; mother, Edna Goff Williams Overstreet; brothers, Floyd Allen Williams and Gerald Thomas Williams.He is survived...
Kenneth Alfred Seals
Jun 21, 2021
Kenneth Alfred Seals of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Edenton, NC, Yorktown, VA and Hampton, VA, died Monday, June 21, 2021, following a stroke. He was 87. At the time of his death, Ken was holding hands with his wife, Carolyn McLean Cumming Seals, and was embraced by his four loving children, Katherine Marie Seals, Thomas Alfred Seals, Martha Seals Rombach,...
Donna C. Brown
Jun 21, 2021
Donna Claire Anderson Brown, cherished wife of Danny Scott Brown of Madison Heights Virginia passed into eternal rest on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 04:08 a.m.Mrs. Brown was born September 23, 1950, in Perth Amboy New Jersey to the late Walter and Estelle Anderson.She is survived by her cherished husband Danny, her precious daughter, Luana LaPenta and dear son-in-law Brian...
Merle Thornhill Gray Jennings
Jun 20, 2021
Merle Thornhill Gray Jennings, 93, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was the wife of the late Eugene Allen Jennings, Jr.Merle was born June 20, 1928, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Frank Clinton Gray and Minnie Lee Gray. She was a charter member of First Christian Church in Lynchburg.She is survived by her two sons:...
Janet Wilson Meredith
Jun 19, 2021
Janet Wilson Meredith, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, went to be with her lord on June 19, 2021. Janet was born March 16, 1950, to the late Albert Wilson and the late Mary Reynolds Campbell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Wilson and sister Faye Campbell Winston.Janet was the wife, soulmate, and best friend of Woodrow...
Milton Eugene Nichols
Jun 19, 2021
CWA Ex Executive Vice-President Milton E (Nick) Nichols Emeritus, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, died June 18th after a long illness. Nick began his career working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a lineman and served as a CWA elected official for fifty-one consecutive years starting as a Local Steward in Houston, Texas, was elected as Houston Local 6222 President, was...
Carolyn Jean Hall Shaw
Jun 16, 2021
Carolyn Jean Hall Shaw, 67, of Huddleston, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1953, in Bedford, VA. A daughter of the late Cabel Hall and Norma Jean Craig Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Allen Shaw and her brother, Michael Randall Hall.Carolyn loved crafts and...
Kathryn Hensley
Jun 15, 2021
Kathryn Hensley, 76, of Big Island, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was the wife of the late Earl Dean Hensley.Kathryn was born on June 18, 1944, in New York, the daughter of the late Leonard William Shortall, Jr. and Elizabeth Roby.She is survived by a brother, Thomas Shortall, and his wife, Alice Young, of Montclair, N.J.; a...
Larry Edward Gilliam
Jun 15, 2021
Larry Edward Gilliam born January 15, 1959, formally of Buchanan, left this world for a new tree to climb on June 15, 2021.Larry was a devoted husband to his wife, Terry Ann Miller Gilliam of 10 years. They enjoyed time with the grandkids, family, and the racetrack.Larry was the hardest working man anyone knew and would give the shirt off...
Sandy Claiborne Arrington
Jun 15, 2021
Sandy Claiborne Arrington, 96, passed away June 15, 2021. He was born and raised in Bedford, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter J. Arrington, Sr., his mother, Evelyn Kelso Arrington, and his brother, Walter J. Arrington, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Carwile Arrington, a son and daughter-in-law, Don W. and Charlotte Holdren Arrington,...
Karen Lynn Hartless
Jun 14, 2021
Karen Lynn Hartless, 53, of Lynchburg passed away at Lynchburg General on Monday, June 14, 2021.She was born on March 14, 1968, to her parents, Joseph and Janet Makowsky, Jr. in Boonton, NJ.Karen lived much of her youth in Fairfax, Va., and later attended and graduated from Radford University. While at Radford she met her husband, Robert Hartless.In addition to...
Josephine Wright Smith
Jun 14, 2021
Josephine Wright Smith, 82, of Forest passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. She was the loving wife of Terry Cabell Smith.Josephine was born in Altavista March 18, 1939 a daughter of the late Mr. Wright and Ruby Hargis Wright. Josephine attended Timberlake United Methodist Church and was a registered nurse with the Central Virginia Training Center for 27 years. She...
Donna Staton Hargis
Jun 13, 2021
Donna Staton Hargis, 70, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was the loving wife of James Edward Hargis.Donna was born May 1, 1951, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Larnie G. Staton and Frances Staton Cutshall.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three daughters: Joanne Witt Robinson (Mike) of Madison Heights, Christy Hargis...
Joe Ann Jones
Jun 13, 2021
Joe Ann Jones, 75, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021.She was born on July 2, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late William Monroe Jones, Jr. and the late Mae Roberta State.Joe Ann leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Edna Harvey (Richard) and Carolyn Jones; a niece, Tamika Harvey; a...
Marcus Lee Barbour
Jun 13, 2021
Marcus Lee Barbour departed this life on June 13, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on October 20, 1970 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was the son of the Rodger Barbour and Brenda Reynolds. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.Marcus enjoyed being outside and doing his own projects. He...
Susan Marie Behnchen Maroulis
Jun 13, 2021
Susan Marie Behnchen Maroulis, 75, of Goodview, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Eggert Charles Behnchen and Clara Carter Behnchen.Known to many as “SueSue,” she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was passionate in her relationship with God and shared her faith with many...
Renna Arritt Fleshman
Jun 11, 2021
Renna Arritt Fleshman, 90, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was wife of the late Marvin Ballard Fleshman.Renna was born in Covington, VA on July 6, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Roy Ugee Arritt and the late Reva Boone Arritt. Renna was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and...
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