Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Edna Hawkins Newton
Jan 3, 2020
Edna Hawkins Newton of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 3, 2020 in Bedford, VA. She was born February 11, 1929 in Schoolfield, VA to Otelia and John Hawkins, Sr. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a faithful Sunday School teacher for many years.Edna is survived by her...
James Odell Moorefield
Jan 2, 2020
James “Mosey” Odell Moorefield, 68, of Madison Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Curtis Moorefield and Viola Raynor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd Moorefield.James was retired from the vending industry where he served many businesses over the years. He...
Christopher Macko
Jan 2, 2020
Christopher David Macko, 61, of Lynchburg went home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 2020.He was born in Woodbridge N.J. on June 6, 1958. Christopher is the son of the late Albert J. Macko and Helem Fazekas Macko. He retired from the Newport News Shipyard.In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
John "Johnny" Richard Fulcher
Jan 1, 2020
John “Johnny” Richard Fulcher, 80, of Madison Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Guggenheimer Rehab Center. He was born in Amherst Co. on February 1, 1939. A son of the late Howard Copeland Fulcher and the late Lena Whorley Fulcher.In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by three sisters, and two brothers.John was retired...
Ashley Nicole Clark
Jan 1, 2020
Ashley Nicole Clark, 27, of Lynchburg, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.Ashley worked as a Care Provider for Insoo Clark. She loved to work with the kids in the church nursery with Anna Tracy.Ashley is survived by her husband, Andrew Paul Clark; her son, Daniel Alexander Clark; mother, Serena Mae Diehl; father: Randy Todd Diehl; sisters, Deanna Mae Diehl and...
Clarence M. Lawson
Jan 1, 2020
Clarence M. Lawson, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.He owned and operated Lawson-Fitzgerald Garage, Inc. along with his son since 1966.He served in the U.S. Navy and a was a veteran of the Korean War.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Judy Fitzgerald Lawson; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Janet Lawson; two grandchildren, Jessica...
Brenda D Hobbs
Dec 30, 2019
Brenda Dunn Hobbs died peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019, surrounded by family. Born in Lynchburg on January 26, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Dunn Kreger and Russell O. Dunn as well as the late Hazel Carson White and Clyde Lee White. She was the wife of Stewart Bolling Hobbs, Jr. for 48 years. In addition...
Daniel Dean Eubank
Dec 30, 2019
Daniel Dean “Danny” Eubank, Sr., 68, of Big Island, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital.He was born on April 2, 1951 in Buchanan, Va. a son of the late Latane Dean Eubank and the late Nellie Elizabeth Eubank. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his wife,...
Brian Scott Hall
Dec 29, 2019
Brian Scott Hall, 66, of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Millington, TN on September 24, 1953. The son of CWO Alton D. Hall and the late Joann Ruth Hall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Melodie Edwards and a brother, James Edward Lowe,...
Pearl Audrey Wiley Staton
Dec 29, 2019
Pearl Audrey “Pat” Wiley Staton died Sunday, December 29, 2019.She was born in Albemarle County, Va. on September 16, 1937 to Garvis Ralph Wiley and Pearl Puckett Wiley. She graduated from Brookville High School and attended Phillips Business College and Central Virginia Community College. She was employed by Taylor Brothers Inc. for 36 years as Treasurer/Office Manager and Secretary of...
Levi Huston Mayo
Dec 29, 2019
Levi Huston Mayo, 19, of Moneta, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Salem, VA on February 29, 2000. Levi is a graduate of the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement CenterLevi was truly a gift sent by God to spread joy and love in this world. He defeated stage...
Hillman Thomas Jackson
Dec 29, 2019
Hillman Thomas Jackson, 65, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1954. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents: Hugh Beverly Jackson and Margree Hancock Jackson, Frank H. Jackson, Sr. and Georgiana J. Jackson and William Thomas Hancock and Grace Foster Hancock. He was also preceded in death by...
Elizabeth Bissonette Hemminger
Dec 29, 2019
Elizabeth Joyce Bissonette Hemminger, 89, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Bedford County Nursing Home. She was born on November 5, 1930 in Burlington Vermont. A daughter of the late Theodore Joseph Bissonette, Sr. and Dorothy May Mitchell Bissonette. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Roy Hemminger; daughter,...
Theodore Arnold Fullerton
Dec 28, 2019
Theodore Arnold Fullerton, 94, of Lynchburg died Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was the husband of the late Betty Jean Fullerton.A private memorial service for Ted will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, please considering making memorial contributions to The National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA 24523 or www.dday.orgTharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is...
Dorothy "Peggy" Lawrence Miear
Dec 28, 2019
Dorothy “Peggy” Lawrence Miear, 80, formerly of Myrtle Lane in Lynchburg, Va., passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 in her residence at Runk & Pratt Liberty Ridge.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Russell Miear, a sister, Betty Carey, and two brothers, Tommy Lawrence (Helen) and Roy Lawrence. Peggy was born on September 29, 1939...
Beatrice Fraser Faircloth
Dec 28, 2019
Beatrice Fraser Faircloth, 88, of Lynchburg died Saturday, December 28, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mary Elizabeth Willoughby Layman-Hardy
Dec 27, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Willoughby Layman-Hardy of Bedford, VA, died on Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born in Nelson County to the late Albert and Gracie Goff Willoughby of Big Island, VA. She was preceded in death by her first husband Tommy Layman and a brother, Bill Willoughby of Lynchburg, VA.Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry Hardy of Bedford, VA;...
James Glenn Wilson
Dec 27, 2019
James Glenn Wilson, 78, of Goode passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Bedford Co. on July 29, 1941. A son of the late James Lenwood Wilson and Marian Blanche Phillips Wilson. In addition to his parents Glenn was preceded in death by his furry friend, Missy.Glenn worked as the Assistant Manager of...
Dorothy Kilmartin Matheson
Dec 27, 2019
Dorothy Kilmartin Matheson, 94, of Lynchburg died Friday, December 27, 2019Born August 26, 1925 in Massachusetts, she was the oldest daughter of the late John and Dorothy Kilmartin.Dorothy was a long time member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, served as Head of Volunteers at Virginia Baptist Hospital and took great pride in being a Social Worker.She is survived by her...
Betty Jean Staton
Dec 27, 2019
Betty Jean Staton, 71, of Madison Heights, died Friday, December 27, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Clyde Staton for 25 years.Born on April 21, 1948, in Lynchburg, Betty Jean was a daughter of the late Albert Cyrus and the late Nellie Yeater Cyrus.In addition to her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in death by a sister, Fanny Mae...
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