Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
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...
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