Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kimberly Osborne Mcguire
Jun 28, 2020
Kim was born in Lynchburg, VA on 12/14/1966 to Preston and Barbara Osborne. She was the best big sister to her two “bratty” sisters. She attended Rustburg High School where she met and fell in love with her husband, Brian McGuire. They were married in 1988 and had been married for almost 32 years when she passed on June 28,...
Barbara Clawson Elliott
Jun 27, 2020
Barbara Clawson Elliott, 74, of Madison Heights passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was the loving wife of Clinton Williams Elliott for over 50 years.Barbara was born June 21, 1946 in Halifax County, Virginia the daughter of the late Richard Clawson and Mary Dunn Clawson. Barbara worked for Ericsson as a technician for many years, was also a devoted...
Mary Lee Mottley Chernault
Jun 26, 2020
Mary Lee Mottley Chernault, 94, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26th, 2020. She was born in Buckingham County on February 24, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Joel William Mottley and Nannie Childress Mottley.She was the wife of the late Frank Edward Chernault. She was preceded in death by her sisters,...
David Jennings Puckette, Sr.
Jun 25, 2020
David Jennings Puckette, Sr., 95, of Madison Heights, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the home of his daughter. He was the son of the late, William Henry Puckette and Willie Pillow Puckette. He was preceded in death by his first wife, of 54 years, Rachel Wilkinson Puckette; six brothers and four sisters and a special friend, Margie.He was born...
Jerry Lee Boteler
Jun 24, 2020
Jerry Lee Boteler, 73, Lynchburg died on June 24, 2020 at his home.Jerry was born in Lynchburg, VA on December 21, 1946 to the late Ose Lee Boteler, Jr. and the late Mabel Vest Boteler. He is survived by his brother, Lynn (Helen) Boteler of Gladys, VA, his sister, Bonnie B. Beaune of Midlothian, VA; nephews, Jason (Shannon) Boteler of...
Jullian Cortez Arrington
Jun 24, 2020
Jullian “JuJu” Cortez Arrington, age 17, from Altavista Virginia currently living in Columbus Ohio, went to be with the Lord in Lynchburg Virginia on June 24th.Jullian was born in Lynchburg VA on May 16th 2003 to the parents of Quinthnie Martin and Galen Jackson.He attended elementary and middle school in Altavista VA where he played basketball. He was currently a...
Jim Henry Abbitt
Jun 24, 2020
Jim Henry Abbitt, 61, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born on December 14, 1958, to the late Mary Abbitt Carter and his father Henry Junior Abbitt and step-father Jesse Carter; he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Brown and Phyllis Hamlette.Jim served his country in the U.S. Army and the National Guard.He is...
Carl C. Ware, Jr
Jun 23, 2020
Carl C. Ware, Jr. 85, of Union Hall, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake is assisting the family.
Betty P Ginther
Jun 23, 2020
Betty Pollard Ginther, 88, of Brookneal, died on June 23, 2020. She married the late Ben Lewis Ginther in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1952 where he was stationed in the Air Force.Betty was born on February 6, 1932 in Brookneal to the late Newman and Bernice Williams Pollard. She worked alongside Ben Lewis at the Union Star for many years. She...
Dana M. Humphreys Manley
Jun 23, 2020
Dana Marie Humphreys Manley, 75, of Big Island, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at VCU Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Ernest Johnson Manley. Dana was born November 24, 1944 to the late Graham Daniel Humphreys, Sr. .and Vivian Hall Humphreys. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Richard Meade Geoghegan
Jun 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Meade Geoghegan announce his passing on June 23, 2020, at the age of 85. He is survived by his son, Richard Meade Geoghegan, Jr and his daughter, Mary Marshall Matzell, a Pharmacist in Richmond, Virginia.Mr. Geoghegan was born in Chase City, Virginia of the late Wayde Marshall Geoghegan and Nancy...
Robert Ray Hunt
Jun 22, 2020
Robert Ray Hunt passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born in Lynchburg on September 20, 1932. He is preceded in death by his wife the former Judith Champaign.Robert graduated from E.C. Glass as an honor student and is a graduate of Lynchburg College. After graduation, he was employed by Babcock and Wilcox from...
Carl Franklin Campbell
Jun 22, 2020
Carl Franklin Campbell, 64, of Roanoke passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke is assisting the family.
Carolyn Marie Lunsford
Jun 22, 2020
Carolyn Marie Lunsford, 64, of Altavista died Monday, June 22, 2020.Carolyn was born June 15, 1956 in Danville, a daughter of the late Jesse Berger Short and Mary Porterfield McCann of Appomattox. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son Larry Wayne Dalton and wife Melissa of Rustburg, two sisters, Mary Frances Short of Evington and Debra...
Eleanore Sheeto Emsley
Jun 20, 2020
Eleanore Sheeto Emsley, 88, of Lynchburg, formerly of Farmville passed away on June 20, 2020.She was the loving wife of the late Louis Stauss Emsley.Eleanore is survived by her 3 daughters and their families, Louanne D’Angelo and her husband, Dominic, Carol Espinosa and her husband, Gustavo A. Espinosa, M.D, and Lynda Pasternack and her husband, David; four grandchildren and nine...
James Michael "Jim" Winfrey
Jun 20, 2020
James Michael “Jim” Winfrey, 59, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, June 20, 2020.According to the family’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service at this time.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, PO Box 937, Verona, VA 24482.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Lowell Hubert Terry
Jun 20, 2020
Always one to have a constant smile on his face, a true gentleman driven to serve his fellow man, a man who was passionate and loving to his family, and caring and honest to his friends, Lowell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday night, June 20, 2020.Lowell was a resident of Forest, VA, but prior to...
Kyle Lee Short, Sr.
Jun 20, 2020
Kyle Lee Short, Sr, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Hill Short. He was predeceased by his parents, Emory Kyle Short, Jr. and Virginia Marie Wade Short.Kyle was a member of Bedford Baptist Church. He was retired from the United States Postal Service and enjoyed working part-time...
Dorothy Allen
Jun 20, 2020
Dorothy Allen, 88, of Forest, died at Runk & Pratt, Forest, on Saturday June 20, 2020. She was the wife of Joe Henry Allen for 70 years.Born on January 1, 1932, in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ossie J. Walker and Beatrice Spangler Walker. She was a member of Fort Avenue Church of Christ for over...
Kathleen Candeo Mee
Jun 20, 2020
Kathleen Canedo Mee, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was the wife of the late James Clair Mee and the daughter of Alfred Canedo and Mary Duffy.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother who took her into her arms as a newborn and raised her; by her brother,...
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