Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carol Wynne Adams
Jan 30, 2019
Carol Wynne Adams of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Facility.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Charlene Brumfield.Carol was a retired CPA from National Automobile Associates.Carol is survived by three grandchildren and friends and caretakers, Becky Sanders and Doris Hartman.At Carol’s request, no funeral services will be held.Many thanks to Heartland Nursing Facility...
Virginia Hodges
Jan 30, 2019
Virginia was born on a farm near Cifax on November 14, 1919, the first child of Orran Leftwich and Lula Mason Brown.She was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 61 years, Ashby Russell Hodges Jr. who died March 10, 2003.Virginia is survived by her two children, Beverly Hodges Lightner of Tulsa, Okla., and Ashby Ronald “Ronnie” Hodges (Lisa)...
Martha Gay
Jan 29, 2019
Martha O’Hagan Murdock Gay died peacefully on January 28, 2019. Martha was born in Durham, NC on June 27, 1930, one of two daughters of Martha Mason Murdock and James Allen Murdock.Martha was educated in Durham Public Schools graduating from Durham High School and attending Brenau College in Gainesville, GA.Martha enjoyed every day she spent with her best friend and...
Shirley Cox Warren Hale
Jan 28, 2019
Shirley Cox Warren Hale, 85, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born to the late Isaac Wesley and Lucy Lee Cox in Lynchburg on March 30, 1933. She was blessed to be married to two wonderful husbands, the late Charles Lane “Chuck” Warren (1962-1974),...
Deborah Camm Ware
Jan 27, 2019
Deborah Camm Ware departed this life on January 27, 2019.She is survived by her son William “Cheeno” Ware (Shaundra), mother Jeanette Camm, sisters Margie Jones and Angela Crummie, brother Dr. James Camm, and aunts Edna Mae Younger and Marjorie Younger Rucker (Joe).She was predeceased by her father Henry Camm and brother Henry Camm, Jr.A visitation will be at Living Word...
James Morton Gravely
Jan 26, 2019
James Morton Gravely (Jimbo), 70, of Lynchburg, passed away early in the morning on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Born on July 23, 1948, he was the second son of the late Joseph Morton and Dorothy Justis Gravely. He was preceded in death by his brother, Terrell Lee Gravely. He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Carey Miller Gravely;...
Orrin Keith Holloran, Sr.
Jan 25, 2019
Orrin Keith Holloran, Sr., 85, of Lynchburg passed away at his home on Friday, January 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Estelle H. Holloran.Born March 30, 1933, son of the late Julian D. Holloran and Ethel Holloran. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.He is also survived by a son, Lawrence...
Harry Vincent Harris
Jan 25, 2019
Harry Vincent Harris, 56, of Madison Heights died Friday, January 25, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Monica Lynn Harris.Harry was born in Norfolk on August 27, 1962, a son of the late Sterling Franklin Harris and Evelyn Thomas Harris.In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; DeWayne Smith of Roanoke, Steven Donald of Gretna, Jennifer...
Jacob D. Gish
Jan 24, 2019
Jacob Danner Gish, 76, passed away on January 24, 2019. He was a proud member of IBEW for 50 years. Jacob is survived by his wife, Linda of Montvale and his daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Peter DeForest of Calloway. The family respectfully request that no food be brought in. In accordance with Jacob’s wishes, there will be no service...
Patsy Key Claytor
Jan 24, 2019
Patsy Key Claytor, 77, of Bedford, died on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Bedford Co. on November 18, 1941. The daughter of the late Willie Austin Key and Callie Croft Key. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her children’s father, Thomas Alfred Claytor; brothers, John Key, Willie Austin Key,...
Rachel Rose Adelstein
Jan 24, 2019
Our precious Rachel Rose Adelstein passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at age 22.She is a daughter of Mary Ann Adelstein and Marc Adelstein of Lynchburg.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Pat and Jim Luth and her uncles, Ray Diederich and Jamie Humphreys.In addition to her parents she is survived by her brothers, Max and Holden;...
Bonny Lou Wuttke
Jan 24, 2019
Bonny Lou Wuttke, 89, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, January 24, 2019, with her family by her side. She was the wife of Karl Richard Wuttke for 67 years. She was devoted to her family and friends; she will be deeply missed.Bonny was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on July 21, 1929, a daughter of the late Glenn Musser and...
Anita L Gordon Dulaney
Jan 23, 2019
Anita L. Gordon Spencer Dulaney passed away on January 23, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.She is preceded in death by a brother, Keith D. Gordon, paternal grandparents Luther M. Gordon and Lula M. Gordon, maternal grandparents Francis E. Dooley and Virgie W. Dooley, a special cousin Danny Williamson.She is survived by her parents Franklin M. Gordon and Christine...
Myra Joy Simon
Jan 23, 2019
Myra Joy Simon died peacefully on January 21, 2019 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA.She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Lewis and her husband, Chris, of Lynchburg, VA; son Eric Simon and wife Jenny of Camden, ME; daughter Michelle Candelaria and husband Alberto of New York, NY; four grandchildren Albert Candelaria Jr., Ella Simon, Lilly Lewis and Sierra Lewis....
Betty M. Mcmillan
Jan 22, 2019
Our beloved Mother, Betty Milton McMillan, 85, of Roanoke, departed this life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was the loving wife of Hugh Jackson McMillan.Born February 9, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Lloyd Milton and Maggie Carter Milton. Betty retired from Rubatex and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.In addition to her husband...
Roy Haden Creasey
Jan 22, 2019
Roy Haden Creasey was called home to be with his Lord on January 22, 2019. Born on February 28, 1945, in Alexandria, VA., Roy was a son of the late John Corbin and the late Mildred Creasey.In addition to his parents Roy was also preceded in death by his brother Verlin Ray Creasey.Roy is survived by his loving wife of...
Margaret Warren Slusher
Jan 22, 2019
Margaret “Peggy” Warren Slusher, 75, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Westminster-Canterbury.She was the loving wife of Kenneth Wilkes Slusher for 19 years. She was the former wife of the late Thomas R. Pugh.Born in Alexandria, Virginia, on July 25, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edward Warren and the late Sabina Vaughan Warren. Peggy...
Edward L. Mccurdy
Jan 21, 2019
Edward “Eddie” Lee McCurdy, 67 of Arrington died Monday, January 21, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Karen L. McCurdy.Eddie was born on July 4, 1951 in Quantico, Virginia, a son of the late Oswald McCurdy and Esther Worrells McCurdy. Eddie honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was retired as a field engineer in the nuclear...
Raymond Lee Lackey
Jan 21, 2019
Raymond Lee Lackey, 64, of Forest, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 in his home. He was born May 20, 1954 in Tarrant County, Texas to Joseph and Shirley Lackey. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Kay Groom.He is survived by his wife, Amber Lee Lackey of 31 years; son, from a previous marriage,...
Frederick George “Fred” Spearin
Jan 20, 2019
Frederick George “Fred” Spearin , 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 20, 2019 after a battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Lorene F. Spearin for 53 years.Born in Randolph, MA on March 3, 1945, he is the son of the late, George Frederick Spearin and Juanita Cress Spearin.In addition to...
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