Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Elizabeth Ann Jordan Wilkerson
May 31, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Jordan Wilkerson, 87, of Lynchburg died Friday, May 31, 2019 at Westminster Canterbury, after a long illness.Born in Lynchburg, February 27, 1932, to the late Alfred & Inez Jordan. Elizabeth was predeceased by husband of 63 years Tommy C Wilkerson, and a son Daniel D Wilkerson.Elizabeth is survived by her son T. Scott Wilkerson (Cindy), brother Bev Jordan...
Shirley Virginia Leftwich Burnette
May 29, 2019
Shirley Virginia Leftwich Burnette, 82, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cardinal Senior Living while surrounded by her family. She was born in Bedford, VA on November 15, 1936. A daughter of the late Paul Bargamin Leftwich and Ruby Blanche Agee Leftwich. In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband,...
Delores Hunt Beale
May 29, 2019
Delores H. Beale, age 80, of Washington, N.C., formerly of Rocky Mount, N.C., Roanoke, Va., and Lynchburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.Mrs. Beale was born Helen Delores Hunt on January 3, 1939 in Bedford County to the late John S. Hunt and Iva M. Hunt. She was married to the late Raymond L....
Geraldine Jennings Wooldridge Massie
May 28, 2019
Geraldine Jennings Wooldridge Massie, 77, of Goode, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born May 22, 1942 to the late Elizabeth Campbell Jennings and Tinsley Coleman Jennings. She was preceded in death by her beloveds, first husband Richard Leslie Wooldridge and son Richard Leslie Wooldridge II. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Doris Waller, TC...
Matthew A. Watts
May 28, 2019
Matthew Adonirum Watts, 42, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on December 30, 1976. A son of Tom Armstead Watts and Georgiann Murphy Watts. Matthew earned an associate degree in culinary arts and a bachelors in food service management from Johnson and Wales University of Rhode...
Marie G. France
May 28, 2019
Marie Governor France, 87, of Madison Heights, Virginia departed this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.Born on October 7, 1931 in Lynchburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late John S. Governor, Sr. and Milton Smith Governor. Her dear husband of 67 years, Wilton Robert “Bobby” France, Jr. just passed on April 29, 2019. Marie was preceded in death...
Elaine A. Plasse
May 27, 2019
Elaine Anna Plasse, 73, of Bedford passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1945 in Holyoke, MA. A daughter of the late Hector Joseph Plasse and Irene Racicot Plasse. In addition to her parents Elaine was preceded in death by a Brother, Eugene Plasse and a brother-in-law, Armand Joly.Elaine...
Kenneth E. Oliver, Iii
May 27, 2019
Kenneth E. Oliver, III., 47, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his residence. Born August 4, 1971 in Fairfax, he was the son of Brenda Hensley Oliver and the late Kenneth E. Oliver, Jr. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home &...
Pasquale C. Albano
May 26, 2019
Pasquale Charles Albano, 77, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on December 3, 1941 in Bayonne, NJ. He was the son of the late Armando Albano and Marie Fasulo Albano. In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by his sister,...
Wendi Brooks Daniel
May 25, 2019
Wendi Brooks Daniel, 50, of Lynchburg left her earthly home on Saturday, May 25, 2019.Born in Lynchburg on January 31, 1969 she was the daughter of William “Sambo” Brooks of Lynchburg and Penny of North Carolina.Wendi enjoyed being with her family, friends and her many pets. She especially loved reading, crossword puzzles and going places with her loyal companion Sunshine.Wendi...
Ward W. Tomlin
May 25, 2019
Ward W. Tomlin, 66, of Amherst, passed away at The Carrington Nursing Home on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born on September 16, 1952 in Amherst, Va. he was a son of the late Henry Tomlin and Ethel Tomlin.His survivors include his sisters Lucille Nalls, Susie Martin and Lorine Martin all of Amherst, Helen Potter of Buena Vista, and one brother...
Raymond John Franz
May 25, 2019
Raymond John Franz, of Lynchburg, Va., formerly of Pekin, Il. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge. He would have celebrated his 98th birthday on Monday, May 27.Ray, as most knew him, was born May 27, 1921 in Belleville, Il. He was one of very few World War II veterans still surviving. He served from...
Peggy Roach Peters
May 24, 2019
Peggy Jane Roach Peters, 89, of Brandon Oaks, Roanoke, VA and formerly of Bedford, VA passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born in Hopewell, VA on September 19, 1929 the daughter of Robert Edward Roach and Mary Ethel Jamerson Roach. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Richard “Dick” Peters.Peggy...
John Francis Muniz
May 24, 2019
John Francis Muniz, 96, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at The Summit Assisted Living.John was born December 17, 1922 in Union City, N. J. to the late Francis Muniz and the late Ida Catherine Muniz.John was a veteran of World War II and received the Air Medal. He spent his career in the education field as a teacher....
Beulah Grooms Butler
May 24, 2019
Beulah Grooms Butler, 80, entered eternal rest at the Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born to the late James Rufus Grooms and Ruby Massie Grooms on January 23, 1939 in Amherst, Va. She accepted Christ and joined Piney Grove Baptist church at a young age and participated in various ministries...
Kim Ann Webster
May 24, 2019
Kim Ann Webster, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 24, 2019.Loving sister, mother, and grandmother will be deeply missed by her daughter, Lindsay June Somers; and son, Ryan Matthew Somers, his wife, Schuyler Godsey Somers; her beloved grandchildren, Holt, Oscar, Grove, and Fielder. Kim is the daughter of Grove and Beverly Webster. Kim is survived by...
Mary J. Smith
May 23, 2019
Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was the daughter of Shirley Hefner Bucy and the wife to Kenneth L. Smith for 46 years.In addition to...
David Lee Marston
May 23, 2019
Reverend David Marston passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va.David was born on January 14, 1949, in Newport News, Va. He attended E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va., and graduated in 1967. In his twenties he joined the United States Army National Guard and served 6 years. After the Army he...
Mary J. Smith
May 23, 2019
Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
John C. Williams
May 23, 2019
John C. Williams, 69, of Lynchburg received his victory crown after battling a long illness on Thursday May 23, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Born September 22, 1949, in Neenah, Wis., he was the son of the late Robert C. and Margret M. Sensenbrenner Williams.He married Lynne (Cooper) on August 1, 1970 and from that marriage was graced with...
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