Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
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,...
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