Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Jerry Raymond Nash
Jan 27, 2021
Jerry Raymond Nash, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27th in Lynchburg, Virginia. Jerry was born November 1, 1936 to Raymond Daniel “RD” and Maude Carwile Nash in Concord, Virginia.The family moved to Lynchburg in 1954 however, Jerry continued his education graduating from Appomattox County High School in 1955. Jerry spent the majority of his adult life as a...
Joann Marilyn Butler
Jan 27, 2021
JoAnn Marilyn Butler, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from Covid complications. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Alden Butler and her brother Frank Gozdizialski Jr. JoAnn is the daughter of the late Frank and Jean Gozdzialski of Milwaukee Wisconsin.JoAnn was determined and strong willed, suffering many health ailments...
Arthur M. Phelan
Jan 26, 2021
Arthur Phelan.,85, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Born April 5, 1935 in New Jersey, he was a son of the late Arthur Campbell Phelan and the late Carmela Nori Phelan. Arthur was a Plant Engineer with AT&T. He was predeceased by his first wife the late Dorothy Phelan and second wife the late Barbara Phelan. Arthur enjoyed building model...
Beverly Lee Moon Bagby
Jan 26, 2021
Beverly Moon Bagby, 66, went to be with her lord and savior, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was born July 29, 1954, to Cassie & Draple Moon. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Jerry L. Bagby.She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Crystal Bagby, and granddaughter, Savannah; her stepchildren, Edwina Landers (Wade) and...
Tracy Lynn Manning Garrett
Jan 26, 2021
Tracy Lynn Manning Garrett gained her angel wings on Tuesday, January 26,2021. She was a loving wife, mother, nurse and an avid softball player.She is survived by her husband, Gary; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie Hamlett and Mike Collins, Sammie and Scott Schilling. She is also survived by her parents, Glenna and Marvin Manning as well as two sisters, Michelle...
Robert Anderson Wilson
Jan 25, 2021
Robert Anderson Wilson, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, died on January 25, 2021. The third of four sons of the late Moena Hand Wilson and Lowry Reed Wilson, he attended public schools in Lowell, NC, became an Eagle Scout, and grew up in the Presbyterian church. Summer visits with his family to Montreat Conference Center were formative. He earned degrees from...
Eva May Stinnett Mawyer
Jan 25, 2021
Eva May Stinnett Mawyer died on January 25, 2021. Born on May 22, 1945, in Norfolk Va, She was the wife of the late Calvin “Big Daddy” Mawyer Sr. for 45 years.She was the daughter of the late Walter H. Stinnett and late Virginia C. Stinnett. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three...
Frank Wendell Brandon
Jan 24, 2021
Frank Wendell Brandon, 92, of Lynchburg, formerly of Whittier, California passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was the husband of Lila Brandon.Frank was born July 2, 1928 in Butler, Pennsylvania a son of the late Francis James Brandon and Beulah Fowler Brandon. Frank honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired as a Vice-President with Western...
Janet Trent Burnley-Yeatts
Jan 24, 2021
Janet Trent Burnley-Yeatts, 87, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 surrounded by her family.Born July 22, 1933 to the late Henry Swanson and Isabel Trent.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husbands Boyed Burnley and Clarence Yeatts.Janet is survived by her children, Rhonda, David (Bridgett), and Mark (Renee); grandchildren, Rachel Vest (Forrest), April...
Dr. Joseph Lee Nelson, Jr
Jan 24, 2021
Quietly and in the presence of his children, Dr. Joseph Lee Nelson, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia, completed his life journey on January 24, 2021 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia. Joe was the devoted husband of the late Margaret Miller Nelson for sixty-three years.Born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Joseph Lee...
Rose Shupe Holcombe
Jan 23, 2021
Rose Shupe Holcombe, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Westminster Canterbury-Lynchburg. She was born November 4, 1933, to Walker M. and Maude Goin Shupe. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Holcombe, and her sister, Ruth S. Cordell.She leaves to cherish her memory her son...
Ella Drinkard Duckworth
Jan 23, 2021
Ella May Drinkard Duckworth died on Saturday, January 25, 2021. Born in Lynchburg, VA on October 15, 1926, she was the daughter of George Lawson Drinkard and Margaret Buch Drinkard. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Paul Frederick Duckworth. She is survived by her 3 children, Mary Sue Childress (Deak) of Lynchburg, Peggy Martin (Archie)...
Michael Wayne Davis
Jan 23, 2021
Michael Wayne Davis, 55, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, January 23, 2021.Born Sunday, June 27, 1965 in Lynchburg, Michael was a son of the late Nealy Clay Davis and the late Mildred Callahan Davis.Michael is survived by a two sisters, Rhonda Mays and husband, Stephen and Renee Franklin, all of Lynchburg; three nieces Lisa Meredith, Stephanie Price, Miranda Franklin; a nephew...
Ashby Wade May
Jan 22, 2021
Ashby Wade May, 87, of Forest, a true southern gentleman, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was deeply loved by his wife of 30 years, Donna Thompson May who survives him.Born July 2, 1933, he was the cherished and only child of the late E. Dawson and Ruth Padgett May. He...
Martha Ann Brown
Jan 22, 2021
Martha Ann Brown departed this life on January 22, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1949, to the late Sallie Ruth Johnson and the late Oakchief Doc Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, the late Lewis Johnson.Martha is survived by her loving husband Macon Junior Brown, devoted...
Viviana Elena Valenti
Jan 22, 2021
Viviana Elena, our Golden, Joyful Light came with strength to fight the battles won together and joined our father in Heaven when the battles were over on Friday, January 22, 2021 at UVA Medical Center. We loved you with all our hearts and we all know you are well taken care of with all our family in Paradise, watching over...
Louise Aylor Montague
Jan 22, 2021
Louise Aylor Montague, 101, of Middlesex Co., VA. died Thursday, January 21, 2021.Louise was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert Edward Lee Aylor and Ella Katherine Vaden Aylor. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Benjamin Franklin Montague, Jr. and by six brothers, Robert, Vaden, Raymond, Manly, Stanton, and Garnett, plus one sister, Carrie Tate Aylor. She is survived...
Dorothy Armistice Nienhuis Holzimmer
Jan 21, 2021
Dorothy Armistice Nienhuis Holzimmer, 99, of Forest, died Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was the wife of the late Frederick Holzimmer for 38 years.Born Friday, November 11, 1921, in Holland, MI, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Martin P. and Alice Kits Nienhuis.Dorothy is survived by her children, Juanita Joy Smith and her husband, Michael, of Forest, Miriam Brindley...
Gladys Nichols Aaron
Jan 21, 2021
Gladys Nichols Aaron was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on January 21, 2021 at age 75 after a courageous battle with Covid 19.She was born to Morgan and Mattie Nichols on August 22, 1945. She was born and raised in Franklin County, Virginia with 12 brothers and sisters on their family farm. She...
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