Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Danny E. Ferguson, Sr.
Feb 15, 2020
On February 15, 2020, God called Danny E. Ferguson, Sr. to eternal rest. He was born October 29, 1952, to the late Earl L Ferguson, Sr. and Etta Ferguson. Also preceding him in death was his brother Earl Ferguson, Jr.He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Ferguson; two loving sons,...
Woneda Higgs Roth
Feb 15, 2020
Woneda D. Higgs Roth age 92 of Montvale, formally of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on February 15, 2020 at her residence where she resided with her daughter and her husband. Woneda was born August 25,1927 in Wheeling Co, OH. A daughter of the late Warren and Blanche Coulter Higgs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Chester Wrzos
Feb 14, 2020
The family of Chester “Chet” Wrzos announces with much sorrow his sudden passing from this life on Friday, February 14, 2020, less than one month from his 97th birthday.Chet was born on March 12, 1923 in Newark, N.J. to immigrant parents, and remained intensely proud of his Polish heritage throughout his life. His father instructed Chet on the accordion beginning...
Wiley Dean Roberts
Feb 14, 2020
On February 14, 2020, Wiley Dean Roberts, 82, of Lynchburg, was called home to be reunited with his family.He was born May 19, 1937 to Lela Parks Roberts and Lucius Roberts in Troutdale, Va.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie Roberts and Jerry Roberts; and five sisters: Ruby Heatwole, Lola Adcock, Betty Jo...
Albert Jasper "Lud" Stinnette
Feb 14, 2020
Albert Jasper “Lud” Stinnette, 72, of Amherst died Friday, February 14, 2020.Lud was born October 12, 1947 in Amherst, VA. He was the son of the late Russell Stinnette and the late Wynell Black Stinnette. He was a resident of Linda Burks Group Home.Lud is survived by two nieces, Viola Sandidge and Wynell Haynes; a nephew, Carl Haynes; a cousin,...
Janet Harmon
Feb 14, 2020
Janet Harmon, 80, of Concord died Friday, February 14, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Florence Saunders Cole
Feb 14, 2020
Florence Saunders Cole, 81, of Goode, Virginia, went to join her husband, Charles Byron Cole in heaven on Friday, February 14, 2020.Florence was born May 22, 1938 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James Edward Saunders and the late Pauline Elder Saunders. She was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church and participated in mission trips...
John Wayne Mitchell
Feb 14, 2020
John Wayne Mitchell, 73, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was the husband of Susan Morgan Mitchell.John was born in Lynchburg on June 8, 1946, a son of the late Henry Allen Mitchell and the late Clara Booze Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Tammy Mitchell Blunt and his brother, Terry Allen...
John R. Phelps
Feb 13, 2020
John Raymond Phelps, 74, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on June 27, 1945, he was the son of the late Harry Burge Phelps and Mabel Hoback Phelps.John was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence A. Phelps; he also lost two special cousins in the past year, with whom he grew up with: Bedford...
Cynthia Davis
Feb 13, 2020
Cynthia Stanley LaCharite Davis, 80, of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was the wife of the late James Arthur Davis.Born on August 4, 1939, in Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Stanley and Ouida Ayres Stanley.Cynthia is survived by daughters Sarah Miller and Danielle LaCharite; her companion, James Wilson; and two grandchildren, Kylie...
Kori Jacquelyn Weeks
Feb 12, 2020
Kori Jacquelyn Weeks, 34, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Born on Monday, September 9, 1985 in Roanoke, Va. Kori a daughter of Keith J. Weeks and his wife, Danah, of Huddleston and Kelly Nichols Abbott, and her husband, Roger of Goode.In addition to her parents, Kori is survived...
Margaret Ann Depew
Feb 12, 2020
Margaret Ann DePew, 83, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020.Margaret was born Tuesday, June 09, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MIIn addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann DePew.Margaret is survived by her daughter, Denise Lockhart and her husband, Kevin, and a granddaughter, Suzanna Lockhart, all of Lynchburg.A celebration of Margaret’s life will be...
Gary Ward Davis
Feb 11, 2020
Gary Ward Davis, 75, passed away February 11, 2020 at home with his wife of 54 years, Nancy, by his side. Gary fought courageously against cancer for seven years.Gary was born and raised in Burlingame, KS. He received a BS degree from California State Univ. in Dominguez, Hills. Gary worked with private companies in CA, NC, and VA before taking...
Bennett Ray Bell
Feb 10, 2020
Bennett Ray Bell, 56, of Forest, died Monday, February 10, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Jason Eugene Mcclellan
Feb 10, 2020
On Monday, February 10, 2020, Jason Eugene McClellan, 93, originally of Bristol, set his bearing and untethered his soul for the journey homeward to God.After serving as a lab tech in the U.S. Navy, Jason moved into his life’s work as a physician. “God heals,” he often said. On retiring he enjoyed volunteering in community clinics, continuing well into his...
Samantha Robinson Geoghegan
Feb 9, 2020
Samantha “Mickey” Robinson Geoghegan, 82, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.Born July 27, 1937 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Gracie Robinson.Samantha graduated from Meredith College where she received her Bachelors of Arts in Education and taught school in Richmond before her marriage to Richard Meade Geoghegan on July 29, 1961. She loved...
William Elder Keller
Feb 9, 2020
William Elder “Bill” Keller , 82, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, February 9, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. .
Arlene Mclane Davis
Feb 8, 2020
Arlene McLane Davis, 86, of Monroe, Virginia passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2020 at Noah’s Landing with loving family by her side. Born August 30, 1933 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Crawford Worley, Sr. and Lillian Moorman Worley.Arlene graduated from E.C. Glass High School. She worked for General Electric, but most of her...
Helen Griffith Lowe
Feb 8, 2020
Helen Louise Griffith, 89 formerly of Concord, VA passed away peacefully at her home in Bedford, VA surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Billie Burke Lowe, Sr.Born in Tazewell County, VA on April 12, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry Griffith and Ella Marie Brooks Griffith.Helen loved spending time...
Martha Tellefsen Stone
Feb 7, 2020
Martha Carethe Tellefsen Stone, 104, of New York passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. She was born in Kristiansand, Norway on January 12, 1916. A daughter of the late Tellef Tellefsen and Sigrid Tellefsen. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Leo Stone; a daughter, Britt Christener, and a great-grandson, Christopher Manzano.Martha...
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