Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Barbara Ann Eggleston Jacobs
Apr 14, 2021
Barbara Ann Eggleston Jacobs, passed away, Wednesday, April 14, 2021.Born December 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Emily and Charles Eggleston.Barbara was raised in Callahan VA, and graduated from Dunlap High School. She was the youngest child in the family of seven children. Barbara retired from Lynchburg City as a Special Education School Bus Driver and was...
Grace Lee Hoyt
Apr 12, 2021
Grace Lee Hoyt passed to her Eternal Rest in her apartment at “The Summit” in Lynchburg, Va., on April 12, 2021. She was the wife of the late William K. Hoyt. Grace was born the daughter of William Adelbert and Ethel Burrhus Lee in Washington DC in 1920. She spent most of her life as a real estate agent in...
Daniel Kennedy Lincoln
Apr 11, 2021
Daniel Kennedy Lincoln, 83, originally from Fairfield, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was married to Kathleen Ference Lincoln for 30 years, who preceded him in passing.Daniel was born in Schenectady, New York, on November 9, 1937 to the late Powell Rogers Lincoln and Margaret Kennedy Lincoln. He attended Emory and Henry College, where he continued...
James Lee Griffith, Jr.
Apr 11, 2021
James Lee Griffith Jr., 36, of Rustburg, VA, died Sunday, April 11, 2021.He was born Sunday, October 14, 1984 in Lynchburg, VA, James was a son of Sandra Robertson Griffith.In addition to his mother, James is survived by his grandmother, Linda Fulcher of Rustburg; daughter, Madison Griffith of Lynchburg; son Tyler Hammock of Rustburg; sister, Jennifer Griffith and her daughter,...
Hubert Jenkins
Apr 11, 2021
Hubert Jenkins departed his life April 11, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born September 1, 1951 to the late Imojean Jenkins Harris Bradley. Hubert accepted God at an early age and was a Seventh Day Adventist.He leaves to mourn a son Aaron Jenkins by his former devoted wife Irma Clark, two sisters Brenda Jackson and Vickie Yvette Pollard (Melvin) both of...
Erica Nicole Newton
Apr 10, 2021
Erica Nicole Newton, 34, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021.She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on May 2, 1986. She was the daughter of Gregory Eugene Jarrell of Gladys, Virginia and Rhonda Lambert of Appomattox, Virginia.Erica is survived by her two children: James Jesse and Conner Drake Newton; brothers: Hunter Lawrence Jarrell and...
James Harold Case, Jr.
Apr 10, 2021
James H. Case, Jr. passed away Saturday April 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 17, 1956 to the late James H. Case, Sr. and Alice E. Case. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death a sister Sandra D. Case.James was the best carpet and flooring installer in Lynchburg with over 40 years...
Sandra Schaack
Apr 10, 2021
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Sandra Schaack of Goode, VA, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 62.Sandra was born March 14, 1959 in Canadaigua, NY to Herbert and Dorothy (Willock) Nolte.She studied at Lynchburg College and worked as a teacher for 28 years. On August 13, 1983, she married Ross Schaack. They raised...
Julieanne Dream Kaiser Carter
Apr 9, 2021
Julieanne Dream Kaiser Carter of Lynchburg, Va. Went home to be with her Savior Jesus on Friday April 9, 2021 at the age of 43. She was a loving wife of Phillip Carter and mother to two miracle sons, Clayson Kaiser Carter and Timothy Roman Carter. Julieanne was preceded by her grandfather, Clayson Ernest Kaiser, and Phillip’s Grandmother Marie Droog...
George L Smith
Apr 9, 2021
George “Smitty” Lestro Smith, 75, of Big Island, VA was born April 30, 1945 in Mooresville, NC. He was the son of the late Alfred V. and Clara Helen Smith.He was pre-deceased by a brother, Richard Smith and a nephew, W.L. Renfro, Jr.He is survived by a son, Michael Dwayne Smith and wife, Cosette of Lynchburg, VA; a brother, Kelly...
Winfred Lee “Smitty” Smith Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Winfred Lee “Smitty” Smith Jr., 79, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness.Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith.He graduated from Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, before going on to work for Duti-Duds, Inc. After a long stint with Duti-Duds, he...
Elizabeth Joan Bowers
Apr 7, 2021
Elizabeth Joan Smart Bowers, 70, of Forest went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2021.She was the wife of Charles (Tim) Bowers for 42 years.Born on January 25, 1950 in Piedmont, Al, a daughter of the late Harold and Sarah Smart.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Brewster and a sister,...
Bobby G. Gunter, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Bobby G. Gunter Jr., 53, of Appomattox, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.Bobby Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Linda F. Gunter. He leaves behind his wife Tammy; daughter, Amber Smith and father, Bobby Gunter Sr., all of Appomattox; a brother, Tony Gunter and wife Angie...
Amy Lowe Watson
Apr 7, 2021
Once in a while a sweet, spirited soul enters the world and brings light to all that is around her. Amy Lowe Watson, 48, of Lynchburg, unexpectedly entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.She was born on June 21, 1972, the daughter of John T. Lowe Sr. (Mary) and Evelyn Lowe Woody (Len). She was employed with...
Jean Hutchins Farmer
Apr 6, 2021
Jean Hutchins Farmer, passed away on April 6, 2021, at Westminster Canterbury. She was the wife of the late Robert Alan Farmer for nearly sixty-two years.Mrs. Farmer was born on November 13, 1921, in Saranac, New York, the daughter of Dr. Clarence Robert Hutchins. She graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.She was preceded in death by her...
Joanne Gray Kane
Apr 5, 2021
With her family by her side, Joanne Gray Kane, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, following long battles with Type 1 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne was the loving wife of Thomas John Kane for 46 years. She was born on August 4, 1952 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of James Sinclair Gray and Eleanor Woodruff Gray.She graduated...
Shannon Nicole Rowsey Mann
Apr 5, 2021
Shannon Nicole Rowsey Mann 45, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021. She was the wife of Sean V Mann.Shannon was a loving wife, devoted mother. She attended Blue Ridge Community Church.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Sean G. Mann, parents Charlie Rowsey Sr and Catherine Ayers, and a brother Charlie Rowsey...
Joanne Gray Kane
Apr 5, 2021
With her family by her side, Joanne Gray Kane, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, following long battles with Type 1 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne was the loving wife of Thomas John Kane for 46 years. She was born on August 4, 1952 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of James Sinclair Gray and Eleanor Woodruff Gray.She graduated...
John William Nance
Apr 4, 2021
John William “Bill” Nance, Jr, 72, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away at his home from Parkinson’s complications on Sunday, April 4, 2021.He was the younger son of the late John “Buck” Nance and June Snow Nance. He was born in Lynchburg on September 28, 1948, and was raised in Bedford. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the...
Randolph Hamilton Hight
Apr 4, 2021
Randolph Hamilton Hight, 79, of Rustburg, Va passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his residence.Born in Salisbury, NC., January 6, 1942, he was a son of the late Harvey L, Hight and Mable Tinnell Hight.He was preceded in death by brother, David G. Hight ; sister, Virginia L. Jennings and her husband Bill; sister-in-law Jackie Powell Hight; and...
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