Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joan Shepherd Jones
Aug 26, 2019
A woman of courage and compassion with a spirit of adventure, Mrs. Jones died peacefully at Virginia Baptist Hospital on August 26, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born on August 8, 1926 to Lillian Raab and Carlton Ferdinand Shepherd.Mrs. Jones was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, James Barrett Jones, M.D., her beloved son, Carlton Shepherd Jones,...
Arlene P. Smith
Aug 26, 2019
Arlene P. Evans Banks Rice Smith, 70, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, August 26, 2019. She was born to the late Lucy and Linwood Evans of Madison Heights. Arlene attended Tree of Life Ministries, Lynchburg.She leaves to cherish her, a son Allen Evans (Ronnie) of Lynchburg. She is survived by five sisters: Shirley M. Ward, Loretta...
Annie Louise Spinner Tinsley
Aug 25, 2019
Annie Spinner Tinsley, 77, of Lynchburg, died August 25, 2019. She was born June 3, 1942.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 20019 at Tharp Funeral Home Chapel, Lynchburg, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.The family sincerely thanks the staff of Centra PACE-Lynchburg, Saber Healthcare-FH & R, New...
William Ray “Billy” Edgemon, Sr.
Aug 25, 2019
William Ray “Billy” Edgemon, Sr., 90, of Amherst, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Karin Glass and James Ezery Edgemon.“Billy” was born in Lynchburg and grew up at Sweet Briar. He attended Amherst High School where he excelled in baseball, football and volleyball. After graduation, he played semi-pro baseball for several seasons...
Loraine Foster Tucker
Aug 25, 2019
Loraine Foster Tucker, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Buford, Ga. to be with her Lord and her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Tucker; her parents, Thomas and Mabel Foster; her brothers James and Cecil Rhinehart; and her sisters Maggie Staton and Doris Millner.Loraine is survived by her son, Steve Tucker;...
Ann Nomecha Guill Porton
Aug 25, 2019
Ann Nomecha Guill Porton, 82, of Lynchburg died Sunday, August 25, 2019.Ann was born July 19, 1937 in Monroe, a daughter of the late Jesse Taylor Guill and Hilda McGuire Guill. Ann worked as a professional accountant for Sims Wholesale and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox.She is survived by her three children: Michael Elton Porton of...
Roy Harold Mattox
Aug 24, 2019
Roy Harold Mattox 74 of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Roy was born on August 5, 1945 in Sullivan, Missouri to Roy Marvin Mattox and Jessie Juantia (nee Masters) Mattox. Roy is proceeded in death by both parents, his wife of 30 years, Carol Denise (nee Kirby) Mattox and sister-in-law, Carolyn Roberts.Surviving Roy are a brother,...
Judith Bigelow Leslie
Aug 23, 2019
Judy Bigelow Leslie, 76, of Goode, VA, died Friday, August 23, 2019. She was the wife of Samuel Augustus Leslie for 28 years.Born Tuesday, May 4, 1943 in Memphis, TN, Judy was the only daughter of the late Folger Bigelow and the late Ruth Smith Bigelow.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard...
Joann T. Brooks
Aug 23, 2019
Mrs. Joann T Brooks went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 23, 2019.Funeral service and visitation will be held at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, 402 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke, VA 24012. Family visitation will be from 5:00-6:00 and the service will be at 6:00 with Pastor, Dr. Wayne Sellers officiating.She was born in Lynchburg, VA to...
Marguerite Harris Clements
Aug 23, 2019
Marguerite Harris Clements, 98, spent the last three years of life in Knoxville TN, formerly of Lynchburg, passed on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was the widow of Berkley David Clements.Marguerite was retired from the J.C. Penny Company. She was a member of Euclid Christian Church and a long-time volunteer helper at Lynchburg General Hospital and the American Red Cross.She...
Dr. Suzanne Margaret Paulsen
Aug 22, 2019
Dr. Suzanne Margaret Paulsen , 86, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, August 22, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Charles Edmond Smith
Aug 22, 2019
Charles Edmond Smith passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home in Goode, VA. He was 79 years old and was born in Washington, NC. Charlie graduated from East Carolina University, served two years in the US Army, and spent most of his working years in the insurance business. He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...
Carroll “Cary” Edward Arnold
Aug 21, 2019
Carroll “Cary” Edward Arnold, 93, of Forest passed away, Wednesday, August 21, 2019.Born in Longview Texas, Cary was a son of the late James and Bessie Arnold.In addition to his parents, Cary is preceded in death by all five of his brothers, Eugene, Milford, Robert, James, and Frank Arnold.He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and retired as...
Mildred Kathrine Steinbach Morrow Shebilsky
Aug 20, 2019
Born January 15, 1918 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Cora Smith and Henry Steinbach, Millie was educated in Scranton public schools.Survived by son Kenneth Howard Morrow, granddaughter Krista Morrow Boothby, nephew Thomas Gangwer, niece Virginia Fisher, and their families.Preceded in death by her sister Ruth Steinbach Gangwer; first husband, Howard Morrow; and second husband William Shebilsky.On August 5, 1939, “Millie” married...
Mildred Kathrine Steinbach Morrow Shebilsky
Aug 20, 2019
Born January 15, 1918 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Cora Smith and Henry Steinbach, Millie was educated in Scranton public schools.Survived by son Kenneth Howard Morrow, granddaughter Krista Morrow Boothby, nephew Thomas Gangwer, niece Virginia Fisher, and their families.Preceded in death by her sister Ruth Steinbach Gangwer; first husband, Howard Morrow; and second husband William Shebilsky.On August 5, 1939, “Millie” married...
Valorie Shae Spence Leidich
Aug 19, 2019
Valorie Shae Spence Leidich, 55, of Big Island, died Monday, August 19, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of David Leidich.Born August 5, 1964 in Lynchburg, Valorie was a daughter of Barry Spence, Sr. and Betty St. John Spence. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Morgan Ashley Fitzgerald and her grandparents, Woodrow...
James Robert Gloudemans
Aug 18, 2019
Jim Gloudemans, 79, of Lynchburg passed Sunday, August 18, 2019 with his family by his side.Jim is survived by his wife, five children, and seven grandchildren.In honor of Jim’s request there will be no services.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be sent to The International Rescue Committee.Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory of Lynchburg is assisting the...
Coragail Gardner Steele
Aug 18, 2019
CoraGail Gardner Steele, of Lynchburg, was born on October 19, 1942, in Ashland, Ky. to Dr. Richard and Ruth Gardner. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Steele, and is survived by her 6 children, Dawn (Ron Boehmer) Steele, Kevin (Sandra) Steele, Diana (Stacy) Furcini, Todd (Bonny) Steele, Brett (Kerri) Steele, and Abbie (Joe McIlvenna) Steele. She...
Ruth Alice Bachelor Lawson
Aug 16, 2019
Ruth Alice Batchelor Lawson passed this earth unto heaven on August 16, 2019.She was born and raised in Mt. Gilead, Ohio where she married John Lawson. They moved to Erie, Penn. and began raising their family. The family moved to Lynchburg, Va. and had many fond memories at Timberlake.Ruth was actively involved at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church as a teacher...
Edith Darlene Eskridge Mann
Aug 15, 2019
Mathew 5:4- Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Edith Darlene Mann, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all of those that were blessed to know her.She began her life in Saltville, Virginia, on November 20, 1937, the youngest child of Jim...
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