Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Mary Helen Marks Fleck
Feb 7, 2019
Mary Helen Marks Fleck, 94, of Forest and Lynchburg, passed away on February 7, 2019, in Lynchburg.Helen was born on November 7, 1924, the daughter of Earsey and Ruby Coleman Marks. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. George Fleck, DVM, her parents; two sisters, Ruth Snead (Henry), and Louise Davis (Weldon); and a brother, Leonard Marks.One of...
Paul Clair Vanderslice
Feb 6, 2019
Paul Clair Vanderslice went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was at home holding hands with his loving wife “Easia” whom he adored. Born February 26, 1933, Paul was the son of the late Paul St. Clair and Vaun Vanderslice of Beaver, PA. He is survived by his wife; his three sons, Gordon,...
Emma Frances Mcfalls
Feb 6, 2019
Emma Frances McFalls,60, of Bedford, died on February 6, 2019. Born November 21, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Viola McDowell. Frances was a loving mother and dear friend. She was a devoted Pittsburg Steelers fan.Emma is survived by her daughter: Trista McFalls; brothers, Billy Gay, Larry Weeks, and Dane Peake. Her Best Friend “sister” Denise Langhorne Ellis(Mark),...
Donald Edward Tate "Donnie"
Feb 6, 2019
Donald Edward Tate “Donnie”, 67, of Evington, VA passed on February 6, 2019.Born in Lynchburg, VA on August 2nd, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Falls and Clarence Tate as well as his first wife, Paula Childress Tate.He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, his children Tim (Lindsay), Jenny Underwood (Mike), Tracy Hall (Phil), Cheryl Maschal...
Patricia Evans Carter
Feb 5, 2019
Patricia Evans Carter, 73, of Rustburg, died February 5, 2019. She was the wife of the late Bruce Carter for 58 years. She was born on March 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Henry and Hattie Martin Evans. Also preceding her in death were her brother, George W. Evans and sister, Gertrude Tolley.She is survived by her children, Alan...
Lewis C. Yowell
Feb 5, 2019
Lewis C. Yowell, 72, of Madison Heights, VA entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at his home.Lewis was born in Culpeper, VA on September 6, 1946 to the late John W. Yowell, Jr. and Katherine Moomaw Yowell.He is survived by his brothers, William M. Yowell (Julie) and John C. Yowell, four nephews, Michael Jorgensen (Laurie), Eric Jorgensen (Teresa),...
Gary Lowell Montgomery
Feb 4, 2019
Gary Lowell Montgomery , 67, of Lynchburg, died Monday, February 04, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Faye B. Maynor
Feb 4, 2019
Faye B. Maynor, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died Monday, February 4, 2019. Mrs. Maynor was born in Durham, NC, on December 7, 1932, the youngest of eleven children to Reddin B. Bass and Lillie Belle Everett Bass. She was a gifted and accomplished hairstylist and teacher of cosmetology. She was retired from First Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA, where she...
Jarvis Mcgrath Copeland
Feb 3, 2019
Jarvis McGrath Copeland, “Bunk” departed this life on February 3, 2019 after a long and active life.Born, June 17, 1957 he was the son of the late Joseph and Georgia Mae Thomas Copeland. He was preceded in death by his sister Carolyne “Jackie” Nowlin.He leaves to cherish his memories three brothers, Melvin (Theresa) Copeland, Michael (Juanita) Copeland both of Madison...
Joseph Watkins Charlton, Jr.
Feb 3, 2019
On Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2:23 p.m., God called home, his beloved son Joseph Watkins Charlton, Jr., he was born on August 1, 1953 to Orietha E. Payne and Joseph W. Charlton, Sr., who precedes him in death along with brothers, Kenneth Charlton and Andre Charlton.“Joe”, “June” or “Hook” to many friends, he enjoyed the simple things in life...
Newton Alexander “Pete” Cofflin
Feb 3, 2019
Newton Alexander “Pete” Cofflin, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was the husband of Betty S. Cofflin for 57 years.Pete was born on April 3, 1937 in Amherst County, Va., the youngest son of the late Lewis Gordon Cofflin and the late Nettie Roberts Cofflin.Pete served our great nation as a member...
Robert Dennis Keaton
Feb 3, 2019
Robert Dennis Keaton, 69, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.Born December 9, 1949, he was a son of Dixie Baughn Keaton and the late Charles E. Keaton.In addition to his mother Robert is survived by his wife, Betsy Keaton; children, Paige Keaton Snow (Jody), Robbie Keaton (Jennifer), and Michael Keaton (Angie); grandchildren, Taylor Lethcoe, Haleigh Keaton, Ella Keaton,...
Yvonne Lee Slusher
Feb 2, 2019
Yvonne Lee Slusher, 36, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born January 10, 1983 in Johnstown, Pa., and was a daughter of William “Pat” Slusher (Linda Faye) and Margie Mays McCormick (Larry “Tootie”).Yvonne was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She spent her days coaching her girls in softball, on the lake, camping, and...
Johnny Lee Shepard
Feb 2, 2019
Johnny Lee Shepard, 66, of Lynchburg died February 2, 2019.He is preceded in death by his brother, Freddie J. Shepard.He is survived by his mother Sally Shepard, father Robert Shepard, brother Robert Shepard and wife Vicky, son Gregory Glenn Shepard, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.He loved fishing. He was retired from Schewel Furniture Company as a salesman.A Memorial...
Samuel Edward Pannell
Feb 2, 2019
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4 KJV)Samuel Edward Pannell, affectionally known as “Butch” departed peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at home.He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Evangelette...
Betty Jean Light White
Feb 1, 2019
Betty Jean Light White, 86, of Bedford, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, February 1, 2019. Betty was an incredible wife, mom, grandmother and lady. For those that knew her, Betty left an everlasting impression. She has always put others before herself and would do anything she could to help anyone in need. Any of her family knew, if...
Robert Anderson Staton
Feb 1, 2019
Robert Anderson Staton of Lynchburg, Virginia died February 1, 2019. He was the husband of Fay Moyer Staton for 57 years.Mr. Staton was born March 7, 1937 in Lynchburg, son of Henry Anderson Staton and Floy Tomlinson Staton and stepmother Lena Hudson Staton.He graduated from Brookville High School, and with determination and hard work he became a licensed architect, opening...
Mary Lynn Brown
Feb 1, 2019
Mary Lynn Brown, 73, of Amherst, died on Friday, February 1, 2019.Born on October 23, 1945 in New Martinsville, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Dorothy A. Keifer Guthrie and the late Robert Guthrie.She was a 1967 graduate of West Virginia University and later received two masters degrees in education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University....
Alfred Emil White
Jan 31, 2019
Mr. Alfred Emil White, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully the evening of 31 January, one month shy of his 95th birthday. Born February 28, 1924, Al was the youngest of 3 children of the late Herbert and Mary Elizabeth White. Losing his father at an early age, Al and his siblings were raised in Lynchburg by their mother; a...
Bonnie Gregory
Jan 31, 2019
Bonnie Gregory , 73, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 31, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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