Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Emanuel David Cawthorne
Dec 15, 2019
Emanuel David Cawthorne ,59, of Bedford passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 15,2019.He is survived by his son, William and wife Judy; two brothers, Michael and Tony; two sisters Michele and Shannon; brother-in-law, Kenny and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.In his younger years he was an avid fisherman, loved the lake and mountain streams....
Elliot Schewel
Dec 15, 2019
Elliot Schewel, devoted husband and father, and dedicated public servant, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 15, 2019.Mr. Schewel was a true son of Lynchburg. He was born in Lynchburg and, except during college and World War II, he lived in Lynchburg his entire 95 years. He loved the City of Lynchburg and he served it faithfully and...
Jerry Oliver Galyean
Dec 15, 2019
Jerry Oliver Galyean, 80, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born in McDowell, WV on March 10, 1939 to the late William Andrew Galyean and Annie Crouch Galyean Hutcherson. He was married for 55 years to the late Linda Reed Galyean. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Galyean.He was employed at Limitorque for...
Arvon Dillard Thomas, Jr.
Dec 15, 2019
Arvon Dillard “A.D.” Thomas, Jr. of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Westminster Canterbury. He was born on August 20, 1929, the son of the late Elizabeth Beasley Thomas and Arvon Dillard Thomas, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ethel Lorene Thomas; and his sister, Betty Frances Thomas North.He...
Kimberly Watson Taylor
Dec 14, 2019
Kimberly Leigh Watson Taylor, 44, of Bedford passed away on December 14, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 11, 1975. A daughter of the late Kenny Watson and Sara McCleand.Kimberly loved being a nurse and helping others. She also loved animals of all kinds, especially her four dogs, Katy, Flash, Peanut and Emilie and her...
Emily Lorraine Carey Ruff
Dec 13, 2019
Mrs. Emily Lorraine Carey Ruff, dedicated as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, departed this life on Friday, December 13th, 2019.She was born in Lynchburg, VA on November 3rd, 1927 to the late Mrs. Janie Carey Jones and Mr. Garland Rankin.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Gregory Ruff, her husband King David Ruff, her grandson...
Rosetta Venable
Dec 11, 2019
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, God, in His infinite wisdom, dispatched His Angels to Lynchburg General Hospital to relieve His daughter, Rosetta Venable, from all suffering and pain. Rosetta was born on December 25, 1946 to the late Louise Hall-Venable and John Robert Venable, Jr. Rosetta was a 1967 graduate of Dunbar High School and attended Central VA Community College....
Andrew C. Ellett
Dec 9, 2019
Andrew C. Ellett, 70, of Forest, was promoted on Monday, December 9, 2019.Andy wanders into the Great Unknown preceded by his parents, Lester Earle Ellett and Mary Spence Ellett, his son, Andrew “Drew” Scott Ellett, an infant daughter, and his brother, Lester “Mike” Earle Ellett, Jr.Left behind to carry on the party are his daughters, Victoria Ellett, Jana Dalton, Renee...
Brian Lawrence Hykes
Dec 9, 2019
Brian Lawrence Hykes, 77, of Goode, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Denver Lawrence Hykes and Kathryn Kennedy Hykes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Pamela Petry Hykes.Brian was a sweet and loving man, but could...
Earl T. Abbott, Jr.
Dec 9, 2019
Earl Taft Abbott, Jr., 80, of Roanoke passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Runk & Pratt at Smith Mountain Lake. He was the loving husband of the late Beverly Lee Sheldon Abbott.Born on November 24, 1939, he was a son of the late Earl Taft Abbott, Sr. and Lucille Wiley Abbott.Earl is survived by his children Ashley...
Dorothy S. Leech
Dec 9, 2019
Dorothy S. Leech, 96, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 9, 2019. She was the widow of Howard G. Leech and preceded in death by her parents, Fred W. and Annie M. Small, of Richmond and five brothers.Dorothy was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she served...
Frank Scott Meyers
Dec 8, 2019
Frank Scott “Pop Pop” Meyers, 65, of Thaxton passed away at his home on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born in Pennsylvania on August 12, 1954. A son of the late Donald Meyers and Shirley Jean North Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Meyers.Scott graduated from Natural Bridge High School....
Shawn Lamont Bradley
Dec 8, 2019
Shawn Lamont Bradley, 51, of Atlanta, GA departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Guggenheimer Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, VA.He was born on September 26, 1968 to Willie Nowlin and Patricia Nowlin.He is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents; Randolph and Ernestine Nowlin and his maternal grandparents; Bessie and William Mosby and Garlf Nappier.Shawn was...
Wilma Kilpatrick Turner
Dec 5, 2019
Wilma Frances Kilpatrick Mintz Turner, 76, of Huddleston, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at her residence. Born on June 4, 1943 in Brevard, NC. A daughter of the late Karl J. Kilpatrick and Hazel Green Kilpatrick.Wilma was a member of Patmos United Methodist Church in Huddleston. She enjoyed the beach, dancing and golf.Wilma is survived by her loving...
Dorothy Mae Thomas
Dec 4, 2019
Dorothy Mae Thomas, age 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully passed from her earthly home into eternity on December 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia.She was born in Campbell County, Virginia, on April 1, 1936, to the late Willie G. Smith and Gracie Smith.She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted children,...
Robert Gene Montgomery
Dec 4, 2019
Robert Gene Montgomery, 89 of Forest, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Runk & Pratt of Forest. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Gene Montgomery, Jr., and brother, William Montgomery.He was born on Monday, October 13, 1930 in Bedford County, Va.; he was the son of the late William Montgomery and the late Frances Wells Montgomery.He...
Bridget Woods
Dec 3, 2019
Bridget Woods, 61, of Monroe, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was the beloved wife of James Woods for 24 years. She was born on August 26, 1958, in Lynchburg, Va., a daughter of the late William and Frances “Polly” Fix.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, James Woods, Jr., Wayne Ramsey, Shane Ramsey, and Dane...
Bland Massie Johnson
Dec 3, 2019
Bland Massie Johnson, 81, died peacefully at home Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was born in Richmond, Va., on July 16, 1938, to the late Bland Barksdale and Margaret Belmore Massie.She is survived by her husband, J. Leonard Johnson. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary on November 30, 2019. She is also survived by children, Benjamin S. (Lorraine Kolesar) Johnson of...
Henry Cary, Jr.
Dec 2, 2019
Henry Cary, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2019. He was born on July 10, 1939 to the late Henry Cary, Sr. and Lucille Cary. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Henderson Cary.Henry retired from the United States Postal Service and was also a United States...
Drayton Shull Rogers
Dec 2, 2019
Drayton Shull Rogers, 81, of Forest, died Monday, December 2, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.Click here to view Drayton’s Life Tributes video.
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