Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Owen Ewers
Jun 2, 2020
Richard Owen Ewers Jr., 47, of Forest, VA, died Tuesday, June 02, 2020.Born Tuesday, August 22, 1972 in Lynchburg, Owen was the oldest son of Richard Owen Ewers, Sr. and Sarah Jane Maddox Ewers.Owen was the big brother of Michael Neal Ewers and Kyle Creed Ewers. Brother-in-law of Liana Allen Ewers (Michael) and best uncle to Bowen Michael Ewers and...
Beatrice Fortin Edwards
Jun 1, 2020
Beatrice Irene Fortin Edwards, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Oakwood Health and Rehab. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Blair Edwards.Born October 14, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Napolean Fortin and Lauretta Marie Boivin Fortin. She is also preceded in death by daughter, Cathy Gignac and son, Kenny...
Casey Leigh Willoughby
Jun 1, 2020
Casey Leigh Willoughby, 32, of Madison Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2020.Born on May 6, 1988, in Rockville, Md., she was a daughter of Nicholas Willoughby and Tracy Coles Willoughby.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Dereon Shelton, Olivia Shelton, Camille Shelton and Jamir Shelton; a brother, Joseph “Ryan” Willoughby; three sisters, Crystal...
Michael Wayne Humphreys
May 31, 2020
Michael W. Humphreys, 69, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.Born December 11, 1950, Michael was a son of the late Delmar and Mary Ruth Humphreys.Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Renee Humphreys.He is survived by his children, Chris Humphreys, and Casey Lloyd and her husband, Rob; granddaughters, Madison and Evangeline Lloyd and other family members.Tharp Funeral...
Dionna Lenee' Moore
May 30, 2020
Dionna “Lil Bit Blue” Moore was born September 1, 1981 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Evangelist Dorothy Moore and the late Lewis Webb, Sr. She heard “Well Done My Good & faithful Servant” on the morning of May 30, 2020 and transitioned to her new home.Dionna was a faithful and active member at Kingdom Power Worship Center, where she...
David Norris Fulcher
May 30, 2020
David Norris Fulcher, 71, of Forest, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was the husband of Suzanne Alcock Fulcher for 52 years.Born Thursday, March 31, 1949 in Lynchburg, David was a son of the late Percy Edward Fulcher and Dorothy Norris Fulcher.In addition to his parents, David was preceded in...
Wayne Navarro Braxton
May 29, 2020
Wayne Navarro Braxton, 59, of Forest, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital, after a long battle with leukemia.Born on April 16, 1961 in Bedford Va. Wayne is the son of the late Duval and Bessie Braxton.Wayne is survived by a son, Deon Braxton, and a grandson Aiden. He is survived...
David Ernie Williams
May 29, 2020
David “Ernie” Williams, 66, of Pleasant View, Virginia passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. He was the husband of Victoria “Vicki” Lang Williams.Ernie was born May 4, 1954 in Lynchburg a son of the late John Williams and Margaret Bates Williams and was a professional machinist with the Lynchburg Foundry. In addition to his wife he is survived by his...
Wayne Lee Mcalexander
May 29, 2020
Wayne Lee McAlexander, 73, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 29, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dawn Davie Goodenough
May 29, 2020
Dawn Davie Goodenough, 80 of Forest, VA, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, surrounded by her family.She was the loving wife of 53 years to Duane “Duke” Goodenough. She is survived by her loving husband, Duke, her daughters, Dayna G. Gale and husband Glenn Gale, Dara M. Goodenough-Farrar, and husband Curtis R. Farrar Jr. and granddaughter Kaylee Farrar. She was...
Gary Carter Salyers
May 28, 2020
Gary Carter Salyers, 69, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020.Born November 28, 1950 in Abingdon, Virginia, he was the son of the late Willie O’dell Salyers and Bobbye Lee Jessee Salyers.Gary is survived by his son, Jeremy Salyers, his daughter, Kimberly Salyers, and his loving partner Maryjane Drengwitz. Gary left behind many cherished memories of his life full...
Minnie Gilmore Henry
May 28, 2020
Minnie Gilmore Henry, 89, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was the wife of the late Bernard Henry.Minnie was born September 24, 1930 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Mack Daniel Gilmore, Sr. and Frances Roberts Gilmore. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Mack Daniel Gilmore Jr....
Phillip Wayne Johnson
May 27, 2020
It is with sadness that we share that our beloved Phillip Wayne Johnson left this earth and went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2020. Although we’re thankful that he’s not suffering, he will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Edna Carol Geehan Johnson of almost 57 years; daughter Tami Carr; granddaughter Ashley temple and her husband,...
Robert J Meadows
May 27, 2020
Robert “Bob” Joseph Meadows, 87, of Moneta, VA passed away on May 27, 2020. Robert was born November 14, 1932 in Talcott, WV to Omer Lake Meadows and Ella Ball Meadows. Robert retired from Medeco in Roanoke, VA as a tool and die maker. Bob was also a talented fishing lure maker and many of his “Bob’s Baits” have been...
Dexter Maurice Bowling Sr.
May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Dexter Maurice Bowling Sr, “Church Boy”, completed his journey on earth to crossover into the heavenly afterlife.Born November 9, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA Dexter lived everyday as a praiser for Christ.Looking over his life, Dexter spent his child hood in Diamond Hill making a name for himself by standing up for his family and always...
Bruce Wilmer Deist
May 26, 2020
Bruce Wilmer Deist, 79, of Forest, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020.There are very few advantages to be diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer. One of them, however, is the opportunity one is given to write their own obituary. (The other advantages include not having to worry about your weight, your waistline, your cholesterol, or the number of cocktails you’ll have after...
Ellis P. George
May 25, 2020
Ellis P. George Jr, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away at home Monday May 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife Brenda Joy Crane George.Born on March 27, 1953 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, he was a proud graduate of the University of Richmond, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.He made lifelong friends at the U of R; but...
John A. Lightner
May 24, 2020
John A. Lightner, born February 18, 1927, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Pearls of Life Memory Care Center. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Betty, and a beloved son, Daniel.He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rose; daughter Kathy Paris of Warrenton, son James Lightner of Lynchburg, son...
Hayden Fox Kennon
May 23, 2020
God Can Make The Most Beautiful Things Out Of Our Brokenness Hayden Fox Kennon, 21 of Amherst, Virginia died on Saturday, May 23, 2020,Born June 15, 1998 in Lynchburg, Hayden was a son of Hollie Byrd Kennon and Ronnie Duane Kennon.In addition to his parents, Hayden is survived by (Brothers) Hunter Kennon, Shane Kennon, Spencer Kennon, River Kennon, Dylan Tuck...
Doris Moore Cox
May 23, 2020
Doris Moore Cox, 93, of Lynchburg died peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, May 23, 2020.She is survived by her three children, Doris Gaines, Eddie Cox, and Pam Simpson; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.A private graveside will be held.In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting...
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