Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lorraine Mary Bolton
May 15, 2019
After moving to Lynchburg from Summerfield, FL. in January, 2019, Lorraine Mary Bolton, 93, died May 15, 2019Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay Zeff and her husband David, of Lynchburg, Son-in-law, Steve Chicantek, Marietta, GA. and grandchildren, Stacy Wilson (Kevin) Rustburg, Jenny Lockhart (Melvin), Shelby, NC, Matthew Chicantek (Jennifer), Medina, TN, Laura Schuchart (Ron), Apex, NC, Kevin Zeff...
Lorraine Mary Bolton
May 15, 2019
After moving to Lynchburg from Summerfield, FL. in January, 2019, Lorraine Mary Bolton, 93, died May 15, 2019. She was the wife of the late Arthur Wade Bolton for 59 years.Born October 5, 1925 in Taylor Falls, MN, Lorraine was a daughter of the late Albert Amundson and the late Grace Whitehead Amundson.Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay...
Marjorie Anderson Crawley Price
May 14, 2019
Andee Price of Lynchburg departed this life on the morning of May 14, 2019. Born on November 27, 1939, she was the daughter of Kenner Crawley and Marjorie Lawler Crawley who preceded her in death.She is survived by a sister, Kay Stevens of St. Pete Beach, Florida whose birthday is May 14 and who Andee managed to upstage one last...
Kenneth Eugene Kidd
May 13, 2019
Kenneth Eugene Kidd, 57, of Madison Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2019. He was the husband of Myrna Burton Kidd of 18 years.Kenneth was born on April 18, 1962 in Lynchburg to the late Elwood Clayton Kidd and Shannon Crist McChesney.He lived life to the fullest. He loved to explore the Appalachian Mountains,...
Elsie Best Hammond
May 12, 2019
Elsie Best Hammond, 89, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was the wife of the late Gustavus Hammond.Born in Waltham, Mass., on April, 21, 1930, the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Best. She grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.Elsie was the matriarch of her family and loved being a...
The Rev. Dr. William Potter Parrish
May 12, 2019
Rev. Dr. William Potter Parrish Loving father and grandfather . . . gentle soul . . . inquiring mind . . . scientist . . . priest . . . counselor . . . teacher . . . scholar, and servant.He quietly departed this earthly life on May 12, 2019 at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg, Virginia.Born October 5, 1925 in Carrolltown,...
Karen Kay Westerhof Wendland
May 12, 2019
Karen Kay Westerhof Wendland, 80, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord and Savior, May 12, 2019 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s.Karen is survived by her husband, Terry Wendland; children, Coleen, Doreen, Deborah, Christopher and Dean; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.Karen was adopted at an early age by Theodore and Rose Westerhof of Davenport, Iowa, and brought...
Dorothy Hall Wood
May 11, 2019
Dorothy Hall Wood, 88 of Bedford, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was born to James and Lillian Hall on August 27, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and her husband of 31years, Nathan Rucker Wood.She dedicated 40 years of employment to Bedford Weaving Mill where she retired and remained well...
Mary Coleman Bryant
May 10, 2019
Mary Coleman Bryant, 69, of Forest, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was the wife of the late Vincent T. Bryant.Mary was born in Bedford County, Va. on September 2, 1949 to the late John Dewitt Coleman and the late Rachel Leigh Hensley Coleman. She retired from Kwik As A Wink Cleaners after 49 years of service.Along with...
Louis L. Scruggs
May 8, 2019
Louis L. Scruggs, 73, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Pribble Scruggs.In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Zachary Scruggs and Chad Scruggs; two precious grandchildren, Colin and Gabbi Scruggs who brought him great joy. He is also survived by many other relatives...
Delmer Ray Salyer, Sr.
May 7, 2019
Delmer Ray Salyer Sr., 66, of Evington, VA, died Tuesday, May 07, 2019. He was the loving husband of Gail Callahan Salyer for 37 years.Born Monday, April 27, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, Delmer was a son of the late John Keith Salyer and the late Irene Evans Salyer.In addition to his parents, Delmer was preceded in death by a son,...
Hans Peter Lubbert
May 5, 2019
Our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Hans Peter Lubbert, 53, of Madison Heights, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2019.He was born on October 24, 1965 in Greenwich, Connecticut to his parents John and Inger (Andersen) Lubbert.Hans grew up in Stamford, CT where he studied carpentry at Wright Tech School. He went on...
Joan Laflin Rockwell
May 5, 2019
Joan Laflin Rockwell, 69, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was the loving wife of Henry Hugh Radcliffe, who passed away on September 9, 2017.Joan was the owner, with her husband Hugh, of Rockcliffe Farm Retreat & Lodge. She is survived by her sister, Ellen Rockwell Galland and her children and grandchildren: Cyrus Eyster (Molly Frey);...
Owen "Wimp" Winfrey Smith
May 4, 2019
Owen Winfrey Smith, “Wimp,” 86, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019.He was born May 12, 1932 in Lynchburg to Annie Louise Smith and Hubert Frederick Smith. He was the devoted husband to the late Carolyn Dunn Smith for 59 years.He is survived by his three sons: Mark and his wife Robin, David,...
Robert Kelgor Johnson
May 4, 2019
Robert Kelgor Johnson, 89, of Westminster-Canterbury, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 surrounded by family, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky, on April 26, 1930, the son of George and Catherine Johnson. Bob grew up in Kentucky, Iowa, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, graduating from the University of Alabama in 1951 with a BS...
John "Johnny" Edward Hubbard
May 3, 2019
John “Johnny” Edward Hubbard, 56, of Lynchburg died Friday, May 3, 2019.Johnny was born October 24, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois a son of the late Albert Edward Hubbard, Jr. and Gloria Hubbard Powell of Lynchburg, and the late Kenneth Russell Powell. Johnny was a loving son, brother, and father. He loved the outdoors, especially walking the various trails in Lynchburg.In...
Darren Rodney Hamlette
May 1, 2019
Darren Rodney Hamlette departed his life from a long battle with cancer at Lynchburg General Hospital on May 1, 2019. He attended LCA and later graduated from E.C. Glass High School.Darren was proceeded in death by his Mother Yvonne Stevens Hamlette and Father Herman Hamlette Sr., three sisters Leshia, Tammy, and Deborah Hamlette, two uncles Roy and George Stevens, and...
Shirley Jean Tyree
May 1, 2019
Shirley Jean Mann Tyree, 69, of Madison Heights, went home to be with her Savior on May 1, 2019. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Julius K. Mann and Carrie Powell Mann of Lynchburg.Shirley is survived by her beloved and supportive husband of 49 years, Gary V. Tyree of Madison Heights. She also leaves behind her son, Jeffrey...
Beatrice Goldie Woodson May
May 1, 2019
Beatrice Goldie Woodson May, 86, of Lynchburg left this life, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born on June 2, 1932.Bea, better known as Aunt Bea, was a beautiful soul who taught the world love and compassion. Her devotion to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was prevalent in every aspect of her life, the very air she breathed. Where...
Elizabeth Joanne Alley
Apr 30, 2019
Elizabeth Joanne Alley, 65, of Lynchburg passed away, Tuesday, April 30, 2019.Elizabeth was born on February 13, 1954 in Richmond, a daughter of the late Theodore Rowsey and Helen Moore Morris of Lynchburg. Elizabeth was retired after many years of service as a Respiratory Therapist with Centra.In addition to her mother, she was survived by her son Jamie Alley and...
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