Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Elizabeth Bremer Bell
Jan 7, 2021
Elizabeth Bremer Bell, 99, died peacefully on January 7, 2021 in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She formerly resided in Fayetteville, North Carolina and Lynchburg, Virginia, as well as military posts in North Carolina, Kansas, Japan, New York, and Pennsylvania.Surviving immediate family include sons, Richard Randolph Bell, Jr. (Martha) of Chapel Hill, NC; John Michael Bell (Jennifer) of Clarksville, GA; three grandchildren,...
Elma Richeson Tankersley "Skinny"
Jan 7, 2021
On Thursday morning, January 7, 2021, God quietly returned to claim one of his own, Elma Richeson Tankersley, 94 of 1300 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg, VA.Elma was born on February 24,1926 in Amherst, VA to the late Abraham & Maude Richeson, Sr. On April 12, 1948, she was united in Holy Matrimony to James A. Tankersley, Sr. This union was blessed...
Vicki A. Whitmire
Jan 6, 2021
Vicki Ann Whitmire, 68, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home.Born on June 19, 1952 in Roanoke she was the daughter of the late Herman Van Whitmire, Sr., Annette Clemons Whitmire, and Stepdad, Robert Brown.Vicki is survived by her Stepmom: Hazel Brown; Half-brothers: K. Michael Whitmire, Van Whitmire, Jr.; Half-sisters: Vanessa Fentress, Joanne Bryant; Stepsisters:...
Lloyd Solberg
Jan 5, 2021
Lloyd Solberg departed this life on January 5, 2021. Born in Brooklyn in 1949, Lloyd honorably served his country in Vietnam. With his wife late Diane, he spent many years doing charitable work here and around the world.He is survived by his wife of last 9 years, Deborah Power of Lynchburg; his two children with Diane, Crystal Solberg of Appomattox ...
Betty Tyree Peters
Jan 5, 2021
Betty Tyree Peters was reunited with her parents, Paul and Lena Tyree on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born in Lynchburg, Va., on January 7, 1940 she was known to all for her love of family, flowers, and mischief.Betty married her high school sweetheart Paul R. Peters Sr. on September 19, 1958 and together they raised four children, Ricky (Brenda), Roger,...
Andrew Wood Elliott
Jan 5, 2021
Andrew Wood Elliott, 90, of Forest, VA, died Tuesday, January 05, 2021. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Jean Reeve Elliott for thirty two years.Born Saturday, June 14, 1930 in Campbell County, Andrew was a son of the late Cecil Elliott and Annie Wood Elliott.Andrew is survived by his children, Gary Proffitt, and his wife, Renée, Richard Caughey...
Thelma May Stinnett
Jan 4, 2021
Thelma May Stinnett, 87, of Lynchburg passed at her home on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born on May 14, 1933 in Bedford. A daughter of the late Samuel E. Gibbs and Margaret Wilmer. She is survived by her brother Samuel E. Gibbs, Jr. and her devoted sister Gwendolyn (Bennie) Craig both of Goode.Thelma was the wife of the...
Patricia Lawless Rafferty
Jan 4, 2021
Patricia Lawless Rafferty, 82, of Rockbridge Baths, Va., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2020 in Lynchburg from complications of COVID-19, after suffering with dementia for several years. She was born on March 12, 1938, in Scranton, Pa., the daughter of the late Marion M. and John P. Lawless.Pat cherished and was loved by her family: her husband of 58...
Laura E. Martin Hunt
Jan 4, 2021
Laura Ellen Martin Hunt is sadly missed since her passing on January 4, 2021. Laura was born on November 17, 1950 in Augusta GA. She grew up in Pineville PA with her 2 brothers and 5 sisters.Laura shared her passion for horses, riding and fox hunting with her husband of 38 years, Cliff Hunt. They spent their lives together sharing...
Ashley Taylor Jones
Jan 4, 2021
Ashley Taylor Jones, a resident of Lynchburg, VA passed unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 34.Ashley is survived by her husband Quincy Jones; his parents, Carolyn and Clyde Jones; Ashley’s parents, Ray and Denise Scroggins; grandparents, Ray and Elaine Scroggins; her siblings, Christopher Scroggins and Abbie Holbert (husband Mickie Holbert, daughter, Channing Holbert); and many Aunts,...
Lorraine Marie Shepley
Jan 4, 2021
Lorraine Marie Shepley, 76, of Forest went home to be with her Lord, Monday, January 4, 2021. She was the devoted wife of Lawrence Harry Shepley for 57 years.Lorraine was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on May 3, 1944 a daughter of the late Wilfred Plante and Germaine Dionne Plante. Lorraine was an active member of The Well Church in Lynchburg....
Douglas Wilkin
Jan 3, 2021
Douglas Wilkin, 80, passed over into the arms of Jesus on January 3, 2021. He was born in London, England on April 24, 1940. Doug worked as a hospital engineer in London, England, as well as in Niles and Saginaw, Michigan. Doug met his American wife Sue Osza, while she was involved in Christian ministry in England. They were married...
Herbert Reed Lyons
Jan 3, 2021
Herbert ‘Reed’ Lyons, 89, of Lynchburg passed away January 3, 2021. He was born on April 26, 1931 in Monroe, Virginia. He was the son of the late Clarence E. and Hallie J. Lyons.Reed is survived by three sisters, Della Lyons Will of Madison Heights, Virginia, Edith Lyons and Shirley Lyons both of Lynchburg, Virginia, and a brother, Jack W....
Robert "Bobob" Campbell
Jan 3, 2021
The world became a little greyer on Sunday, January 3, 2021 when Robert Campbell left it. How can you describe someone so colorful in only black and white? Bob was not a loud person, but he loved loud things: loud colors, loud cars, loud radios, loud TVs. His clothing filled every closet in the house and each one looked like...
Frederick Franklin Wildemann
Jan 2, 2021
Fred Wildemann, 90, of Forest, VA, passed away peacefully January 2, 2021 in Lynchburg, VA. He was born February 7, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late Frederick Andrew and Rilla Anita Wildemann.Fred is survived by his wife Kathryn Carwile Wildemann of Forest, VA, a daughter Theresia A. Teague of Madison Heights, VA, granddaughters Christina G. Humphries and...
Robert Arthur "Bobby" Bryant
Jan 2, 2021
Robert Arthur “Bobby” Bryant, 78, of Madison Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was the loving husband of Betty Seay Bryant for 49 years, until she lost her long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, during which time he was an incredible and selfless caregiver. Later in life, he had the incredible and fortunate...
William Edward Fore
Jan 2, 2021
William Edward Fore was born on January 4, 1943 in Gladys Va., the fourth son of the late Walter Fore and Edna Dennis Fore. Edward was preceded in death by his brothers Louis Fore, Charles Fore, and a grandson Takis Anderson.Bill was educated in the school systems of Virginia. He was a graduate of Campbell County High school in Rustburg,...
Jeff Brandon Woodruff
Jan 1, 2021
Jeff Brandon Woodruff, 65, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. He was the husband of the late Nita Huston Woodruff.Jeff was born in South Fulton, TN, on August 20, 1955. A son of the late Henry Coleman Woodruff and Mary McIlwain Woodruff. Jeff honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a professional welding inspector by...
Mary Holmes Vaughn
Jan 1, 2021
Mary Holmes Vaughn, beloved member of Westminster Canterbury, quietly passed away on New Year’s Day in her room at the age of 84. She had struggled with dementia for several years. She is survived by her devoted husband, David, her sister, Holly Glenn, her daughter, Holly Vaughn-Edmonds, her son, Rob Vaughn, her son-in-law, Bill Edmonds, her daughter-in-law, Margaret Sanderson Vaughn,...
Helen E. Fitzgerald
Dec 31, 2020
Helen June Elliott Fitzgerald, 85, of Bedford passed away on December 31, 2020 at English Meadows in Bedford. She was born on January 14, 1935. A daughter of the late Earl Thomas Elliott and Ruby Gills Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Elmo Fitzgerald; daughter, Wanda Allen; son, Kenneth Ray Fitzgerald;...
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