Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Patricia Elgin Rorrer
Feb 4, 2021
Patricia Elgin Rorrer, 86, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord, Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late Alvin Haymon Rorrer.Patricia was born in Patrick County, Virginia on January 13, 1935, a daughter of the late Buren Alexander Elgin and Ora Roberson Elgin. Patricia was a former school teacher. She retired as a social...
Mildred Bennett Shelton
Feb 4, 2021
Mildred Bennett Shelton, 101, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was the widow of Cpl. William F. Shelton, her lifetime love to whom she was married for 67 years.Mildred was born March 4, 1919 in Sandy Level, Va. To the late Henry Coleman Bennett and the late Mae Davis Bennett. Also preceding her in death are...
Mary Lizzie Hancock Robinson
Feb 4, 2021
Mary Lizzie Hancock Robinson departed this life on February 4, 2021 in Lynchburg, Virginia.Mary was born on November 8, 1941 in Appomattox, to the late Bert and Virginia Hancock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Robinson, Anna Marie Johnson, and Clara Neal.She attended the Carver Price School and completed her education in...
James Anthony Putz
Feb 3, 2021
On February 3, 2021 James Anthony Putz went to be with the Lord. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always provided for his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosaria Putz. His children, Jennifer Alison Phelps and James Aaron Putz (Kari). And his 3 beautiful grandchildren, James Aaron Putz II (Danielle), Austin Lee...
Robert Florian Kimery
Feb 3, 2021
Robert Florian Kimery, 81, of Goode, VA, died February 3, 2021. Born in Sevierville, TN, he was a son of the late Robert Eldridge Kimery and Grace Decker Kimery.He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Frances Munns and her husband, Chris; grandchildren, Leslie Abbott and Ashley Abbott; siblings, Zenna Ferguson and James Kimery; a special friend, Helen Burnop.In addition to...
Charlene Denise Crump
Feb 2, 2021
Charlene Denise Crump, 69, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.A celebration of Charlene’s life will be held at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Nannie L. Smith
Feb 1, 2021
Nannie Loretta Smith was peacefully called to her heavenly home on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.Nannie was born on August 11, 1934, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William N. Jackson and the late Nellie Harris Jackson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Sallie Bell Lewis Via
Feb 1, 2021
Sallie Bell Lewis Via, 78, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harmon Amos Via.Sallie was born February 18, 1942 in Lynch Station, a daughter of the late Plean Allen Lewis and Sally Payne Lewis. Sallie was a member of Bible Way Church of God in Christ.She is survived by her three...
Donald “Don” Arthur Marr, Sr.
Feb 1, 2021
Don Marr, 82 of Rustburg passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1,2021 but not before he spoke his last words “I love you” to the love of his life and wife of 60 years Linda Blankinship Marr.He is the son of the late Victor & Elsie Marr. He is survived by three children, Lisa Knight (Michael) of Rustburg, Don Marr,...
Ruth K. Ellis
Feb 1, 2021
Ruth K. Ellis, known affectionately by her family and friends as Ruthie, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at the age of 68 after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Ruthie was born November 5, 1952 to Eddie and Mildred Kidd of Scottsville Va.Ruthie grew up in Scottsville, Va with her parents and siblings. Her eldest sister Audrey would...
Rhonda Booth Mitchell
Jan 31, 2021
Rhonda Booth Mitchell, 61, of Bedford, passed away while surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born on November 01, 1959 in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late Nathan Thomas Booth and Ruby Viola Floyd Branch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Thomas Booth.Rhonda was a loving wife, mother,...
Susan Virginia Montgomery Douthat
Jan 30, 2021
Susan Virginia Douthat, 72, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Saturday, January 30th, 2021. She was the wife of the late David Eugene Douthat for 37 years.Born Thursday, September 30, 1948 in Lynchburg, Susan was a Daughter of the late Samuel Paxton Montgomery and the late Mildred Virginia Brumfield Montgomery.Susan is survived by a son, Robert McDaniel and his wife Amy,...
Thomas Richard Golden, Dds
Jan 29, 2021
Thomas “Tom” R. Golden, 85, of Elon-Monroe, Amherst County, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home, in the presence of his wife, children and beloved dog, Mallie. He was the devoted husband of Patricia Twiford Golden for 63 years.He was born on October 16, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of the late Leo...
Betty Ruth Mitchell Garbee
Jan 29, 2021
Betty Ruth Mitchell Garbee, who resided at Westminster Canterbury, 501 VES Rd., died Jan. 29, 2021. She was the wife of the late Walter Addison Garbee Jr.Born Sept. 29, 1922, in Kaufman County, Texas, Betty was the daughter of the late Albert Theophilus Mitchell and Maude Mahalia Duncan Mitchell.Betty graduated from Kemp High School in Texas and from Parkland Hospital...
Oliver Charles "Bud" Newcomb, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Oliver “Bud” Charles Newcomb, Jr., age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born in Albany County, NY, on July 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Oliver Charles Newcomb, Sr. and the late Mary Agnes VanAmburgh.A devoted family man, we are confident that today Bud is rejoicing in Heaven, reunited with his best friend and wife,...
Barbara Arrington Abbott
Jan 28, 2021
Barbara Jean Arrington Abbott, 75, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1945 in Bedford, VA. A daughter of the late W. Ellis Arrington and Mildred Wilkerson Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Walt Dyba; two brothers, Ellis Carroll Arrington...
Peter Paul Gulak
Jan 28, 2021
Peter Paul Gulak, 86, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Peter was born in Garnerville, New York on June 29, 1934, a son of the late Andrew J. Gulak and Ilona Simkovic Gulak.He is survived by his brother, Andrew J. Gulak and his sister, Ilona B. Gulak McKeever; nieces and nephews, Kathy Baker Coleman, Donna Baker, Susan...
Florence Odelle Fortuna
Jan 27, 2021
Florence Odelle Fortuna, 0 of Evington, Virginia died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia .Born Wednesday, March 13, 1926 in Campbell County, Virginia.She was a devoted mother to a son, Jerry Fortuna of Evington, VA.A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Spring Hill Cemetery located at 3000...
James Wesley Brunson
Jan 27, 2021
James Wesley Brunson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died January 27, 2021, at home at the age of 92, believing that if you live for the Lord, you die for the Lord. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., he was the son of William and Pearl Brasington Brunson and was the last surviving member of his family.As a young man,...
David L. “Red” Harper
Jan 27, 2021
David L. “Red” Harper, 69, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday January 27, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital.David was born July 3, 1951, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Lewis Harper and Edna (Estelle) P. Harper.David was a Veteran of the USMC and Retired from Red’s Chips as the Wise potato chip man.He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita...
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