Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Bob Elliott
Apr 17, 2019
Bob Elliott, 67, passed in the evening of April 17th, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital after sudden health problems. He leaves his wife Jojo Elliott, daughter Becca, and sons Ian, Conner, and Patrick, and an incredibly loving community.This being Bob’s third and final obituary (due to name confusion), we’d like to honor his memory.Bob lived in the Lynchburg/Amherst area most...
Steven Easterbrook
Apr 17, 2019
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Steven Easterbrook passed away after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on October 14, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, Steve was an ambitious and talented man who influenced thousands of people and hundreds of organizations around the globe. Steve was an Ivy League-educated entrepreneur, graduating from Cornell University and going on to obtain...
Charles Culver Kestner
Apr 17, 2019
Charles Culver Kestner, a private first class in the Army, civil engineer, mason, husband, father, and friend, passed away on April 26, 2019 at home in Sweet Briar, Va. at the age of 94.“Chuck”, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in December 1924 in Meadowview, to parents Charles Wiley Kestner and Effie Elizabeth Bishop Kestner. ...
Joseph James Turner, Sr.
Apr 16, 2019
Joseph James Turner, Sr. 76, of Big Island passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth Mary Sessions Turner.Born in Philadelphia on November 21, 1942, he was a son of the late Harold R. Turner and Carmella Cozzone Turner. He is also preceded in death by son: Joseph Turner, Jr.In addition to his wife,...
Doris Lynwood Hawkins Meeks
Apr 16, 2019
Doris Lynwood Hawkins Meeks, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was the loving and devoted wife of James Hampton Meeks, Jr., for 61 years.Born Wednesday, February 10, 1937 in Lynchburg, at Marshall Lodge Memorial Hospital. Doris was a daughter of the late Vernon Lee Hawkins and the late Madelyn Irvin Hawkins.In addition to her husband, Doris...
Brenda Allen Hicks
Apr 16, 2019
Brenda Allen Hicks, 69, of Madison Heights died Tuesday, April 16, 2019.Brenda was born April 9, 1950 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Albert Lewis Allen, Sr. and Helen Fulcher Hamlet. Brenda was retired as a bank teller after 30 years of service with the Bank of America.She is survived by two brothers, Albert Lewis Allen, Jr. and Mark...
David Allen Roberts
Apr 15, 2019
David Allen Roberts, 82, of Lynchburg died Monday, April 15, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Charlotte Ann Roberts for 56 years.Dave was born November 10, 1936 in Christiansburg, a son of the late Howard Taft Roberts and Annie Janelle Roberts. Dave honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was retired as...
Patricia Faye Kilby
Apr 15, 2019
Patricia Faye Kilby, 77, of Lynchburg died Monday, April 15, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Kim Nathan Hawks
Apr 15, 2019
Kim Nathan Hawks, 60, of Lynchburg died Monday, April 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Nathan W. Hawks and Faye Moore Hawks. He is survived by his two sisters Bonnie Hawks Johnson of Concord and Connie Hawks Hill of Gladys and many relatives and friends.Memorial Service will be held Monday at 2 P.M. on Monday, April...
Ramey Maddox Grim
Apr 14, 2019
Ramey M. Grim, 72, of Moneta, VA passed away at Spring Tree Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, April 14, 2019.Ramey was the daughter of the late Freddy Wells and Lena M. Wells. She is survived by her husband; John Grim, son; Roy Lee Poff, sister; Betty Ray Stewart (David), and Aunt; Fanny McNeil.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, in Bedford, is...
Rufus Julian Trent, Sr.
Apr 13, 2019
Rufus Julian Trent, Sr., 79, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2019.He was born on December 21, 1939 in Appomattox, Va., a son of the late Almond Julian Trent and the late Naomi Abbott Trent.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carla Womack Trent and his brothers Richard and Jerry...
Kathleen Richardson Greene
Apr 12, 2019
Kathleen “Kay” Richardson Greene, 96, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2019, following a brief battle with cancer, at her home at the Summit in Lynchburg, VA, where she resided for more than 15 years and was one of its first residents.She was born on November 22, 1922, in Buna, TX, youngest of the eight daughters and two sons of...
Lois J. Mccartney
Apr 12, 2019
Lois J. McCartney, 84, of Forest, is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lois was born on March 8, 1935 in Painesville, Ohio and lived in the Lynchburg area for 40 years. Lois was a medical technologist for 21 years. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Mrs. McCartney worked at Lake County Hospital in Ohio and...
Nathan William Faidley
Apr 11, 2019
Nathan William Faidley, 28, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. Born Sunday, May 06, 1990 in Bedford, VA, Nathan was the son of David Faidley and Carol Anne Hynes.Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Karl Faidley. He is survived by his parents and four siblings, Anne, Stephen, Laura, and Hannah, and his grandparents, Dorothy Faidley and...
Elizabeth Edna Straehle Stahl
Apr 9, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” Edna Straehle Stahl, 86, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019.A little more than 66 years ago Betty and Ed married and raised eight children in Wilmington, DE. Over the years, she enjoyed camping vacations and traveling around the country with her family. She was a skilled and admired baker who was much loved for her homemade breads,...
Margaret Twark Dudek
Apr 9, 2019
Margaret (Marge) Twark Dudek, age 101, died April 9, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born on November 16, 1917 in Atwater, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Johnny) Adelbert Dudek, Sr., her parents, and her six brothers and sisters.Marge was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Jack, and his...
Joan Berckman Shephard
Apr 8, 2019
Joan Berckman Shephard, 83, of Madison Heights died Monday, April 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 43 years, William Pendleton “Penny” Shephard.Mrs. Shephard was born July 23, 1935, in Guilford County, N.C., a daughter of the late James Hester Berckman and Othalia Bozeman Berckman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Van S....
Rev. Dr. Harry E. Braxton
Apr 8, 2019
Rev. Dr. Harry E. Braxton Jr., former Pastor of Level Run Baptist Church entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his residence.He was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Harry E. and Deaconess Dorothy Braxton.Dr. Braxton leaves to cherish his memories and legacy, his loving and devoted wife, Minister Pearl Braxton. Beloved children; Harry E. Braxton...
Lana Sue Gilbert Estes
Apr 8, 2019
Lana Sue Gilbert Estes, 73, of Lynchburg, died in her sleep on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was the loving wife of William David “Dave” Estes.Lana was born January 25, 1946 in New Castle, Ind., the youngest of five children of the late Dr. Robert Lee Gilbert and Mae Rife Gilbert. She was predeceased by her next older brother, Steve...
Sharon Burks Cox
Apr 7, 2019
Sharon Burks Cox, 68, passed on from this life peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019.She was a loving wife of Benny Cox and a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She lived her life in the Lynchburg area and worked for Centra Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for 45 years. Sharon was loved dearly by those who knew her and...
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