Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ellen Cash Kennedy
Apr 29, 2019
Ellen Cash Kennedy went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2019 while in hospice care. Ellen was born and raised on the other side of the river in “Hog Town” Virginia, also known as Madison Heights.She was the daughter of the late Wilton W & Grace B Cash. She had one half- brother and three half- sisters....
Helen Heard Etheridge
Apr 29, 2019
Helen Heard Etheridge died peacefully on April 29, 2019 in Lynchburg, Virginia surrounded by family.A native of Danville, Virginia, she was an independent, free spirit before the term was ever coined. Helen lost her father when she just 8 years old – and often spoke of the difficulties growing up during the Great Depression as an only child.Her mother, Lila...
Wilton Robert "Bobby" France, Jr.
Apr 29, 2019
Wilton Robert “Bobby” France, Jr., 91, of Madison Heights, departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2019.Born March 31, 1928 in Springwood, Va., he was a son of the late Wilton R. and Mazie Huffman France.Bobby served in the U.S. Army and afterwards he retired from Griffin Pipe after 36 years of service. He loved to hunt, fish, and enjoyed...
Stanley Wayne Smith
Apr 28, 2019
Stanley Wayne Smith, 86, of Lynchburg died Sunday, April 28, 2019.Stan Smith grew up in Weeping Water and Avoca, Nebraska and attended Doane College in Crete, Nebraska where he met the love of his life, Lucy Moyer. Stan and Lucy were married in 1952 and spent 67 years together.Stan went from Doane to the University of Nebraska, graduating with a...
Doris Marie Robinson Dailey
Apr 28, 2019
Doris Marie Robinson Dailey of Lynchburg, entered peacefully into eternal rest early Sunday morning, April 28, 2019.She was born on January 23, 1932; the eighth child of the late Haywood Sr. and Lucille Robinson. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by the love of her life, Johnnie Dailey; daughter, Sheila Dailey; son, Danny Dailey Sr., and...
Elfriede M. Hasse
Apr 27, 2019
Elfriede M. Hasse died on April 27, 2019 at the age of 95. She departed this life as she lived it: with style. A gifted storyteller, Elfriede knew how to create magic with her words. She knew how to create magic with her actions, too, delighting friends and family with her hospitality, her knowledge of history, and her love of...
Shirley Williams Hill
Apr 27, 2019
Shirley Williams Hill, 89, of Forest, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was the wife of John William “Bunker” Hill for 69 years.She was born on June 3, 1929 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Luther Davis Williams and the late Jean Inez Crank Williams.Along with her husband, Shirley is survived by three daughters, Lisa Hill Sachs (Bob) of...
Priscilla Dean Lancaster Taylor
Apr 27, 2019
Priscilla Dean Lancaster Taylor, 92, died on April 27, 2019 at the Summit Health & Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.She was the daughter of the late Harry Burnham Lancaster, Sr. and Hazel Viola Lilly Lancaster of Saugus, Massachusetts. Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John Alexander Taylor, Jr. Priscilla is survived by a brother Harry “Burnie”...
Carl Egbert Hester, Iii
Apr 26, 2019
Dr. Carl Egbert Hester, III, beloved scholar, storyteller, husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend, passed at his home on April 25, 2019, surrounded by his brother, his two daughters and the love of his life, Deanna.He was born at home in Hurdle Mills N.C. on July 9, 1937 to Carl and Frances Hester. He was preceded in death by...
The Reverend Dr. John Willard Johnson
Apr 25, 2019
The Reverend Doctor John Willard “Jack” Johnson, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 25, 2019.He was the Founding Minister (1968-1990) and, later, Minister Emeritus of Timberlake Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Lynchburg.Jack was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to the Reverend Ben S. and Virginia Hall Johnson. The fourth of six children, he grew up in...
Kathleen "Kay" Virginia Hudson
Apr 25, 2019
Kathleen “Kay” Virginia Hudson was born on August 16, 1916 in Lynchburg and lived, served, and died there on April 25, 2019 at the age of 102. Kay loved her family, her many friends, her church, her community, and her bridge (she played duplicate bridge until well over 100). She graduated from E.C. Glass High School, attended Phillips Business College,...
Don S. Smith
Apr 24, 2019
Don Stanjenn Smith, 86, of Bedford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Toni Howell West. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family above all else.Born in Richmond on February 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Josephine English Smith.In addition...
Ralph E. Reynolds
Apr 23, 2019
Ralph Edward “Eddie” Reynolds rode into heaven on April 23, 2019 on his golden chariot, probably driving. A born and raised Bedford boy, he was the son of Rachel Hoback Parker and the late Ralph E. Reynolds. In addition to his father, Eddie was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Macy Robertson Hoback and Bernard C. and Hattie...
Robert John Hunt, Sr.
Apr 23, 2019
Robert John Hunt , 68, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Nancy Taylor Chambers Jones
Apr 22, 2019
Nancy Taylor Chambers Jones, 92, of Red House, Virginia, died peacefully at her home on Monday, April 22, 2019, surrounded by loving family and caregivers.She was born October 14, 1926, a daughter of the late Jasper and Lula Mae Taylor.Nancy was first married to Thomas Harold Chambers, Jr., deceased, and later blessed to marry the late H. Wayne Jones, with...
George Carl Hlinko
Apr 22, 2019
George Carl Hlinko, 68 years young, passed away peacefully at his home Monday April 22, 2019 after courageously and patiently fighting for years with the neurodegenerative diseases, progressive supra-nuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD).George lives on through his devoted and loving wife, Debra Chiulli Hlinko, daughter Dayna Hlinko and son in-law John Bratton, daughter Kristina Bublitz and son-in law...
Ethel Irene Sager Beck
Apr 22, 2019
Ethel Irene Sager Beck, 83, of Thaxton passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Ray Dennis Beck, Sr.Born in Montgomery, Texas on October 3, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Eli Harry Sager and Clara Gay Cowell Sager. She was one of 11 children.Ethel is survived by...
Dale Gordon Holden
Apr 19, 2019
Dale Gordon Holden, 84, of Forest, VA, died Friday, April 19, 2019. He was the husband of the late Geraldine Ara Thomas Holden for 57 years. Dale was a resident of Lecanto, FL, prior to returning to Virginia in 2016.Born Saturday, April 13, 1935 in Pocatello, ID, Dale was a son of the late Harold DwightHolden, and the late Clara...
Alan Marshall Frye
Apr 18, 2019
Alan Marshall Frye, 72, died April 18, 2019, at Liberty Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. The older son of the Reverend John Marshall Frye, Jr. and Anne Marie Wilson Frye, Alan and his brother Richard spent their childhoods as the sons of an Episcopal priest and his wife, an artist. Eventually, the family settled in Lynchburg,...
Joseph Reed
Apr 18, 2019
Joseph Reed 82, of Monroe, VA, died Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 7:18 pm after agreeing to palliative care services for End Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the partner of the late Henry Stockley from Newark, NJ.Born 2.25.37 in Philadelphia, Pa. Joe was the son of the late Walter Reed and Florine Slade.In addition...
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