Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Josiah Freeman
Mar 1, 2019
Robert “Bob” Josiah Freeman of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 1, 2019 at the age of 66, after a prolonged illness.Bob was born on February 21, 1953 in Portsmouth, Va. to Josiah and Jean Freeman. He graduated from Churchland High School where he received numerous accolades, and later served as a police officer in Portsmouth for 6 years. Bob...
Jimmy "Dustin" Browning
Mar 1, 2019
Jimmy “Dustin” Browning, 35, of Lynchburg, died Friday March 1, 2019.A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.Tharp Funeral home & Crematory Madison Heights is assisting the family.To View Tribute Video Please Click Here
Kirk Jeffrey Holloway
Feb 28, 2019
Kirk Jeffrey Holloway, 55, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2019. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.Kirk served honorably in the Air Force as an Airman 1st Class, having trained as a Metal Fabricating Specialist. He used his training obtained while enlisted to build a successful career as a welder....
Bransen Lee Garrison
Feb 28, 2019
Bransen Lee “Breezo Louie” Garrison, 18, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2019.He was born on October 20, 2000 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg to Verronnica M. Stocksdale and Thomas E. Garrison, III.Bransen loved life and was loved by many. He had a passion for music, fashion, video games, basketball, and making others...
Peter L. Holman
Feb 28, 2019
Peter Lindsey Holman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 65. Peter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was generous of spirit and continually thought of the well-being of others. Throughout his life he maintained a passion for learning and enjoyed sharing his discoveries and knowledge of his...
Esmond Harris Brightwell
Feb 28, 2019
Esmond Harris Brightwell, 94, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, February 28, 2019. He passed in the same house that he was born in, after a lengthy illness. Born November 20, 1924 in Madison Heights, he was a son of Harmon Leon and Lessie Jane Mays Brightwell.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles Davidson, Harmon...
Laurence "Larry" Joseph Fournier
Feb 27, 2019
Laurence “Larry” Joseph Fournier, 67, of Lynchburg died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at U.V.A. Hospital in Charlottesville.Larry was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 24, 1951, a son of Louis Fournier and his late wife, Emily Kasick Fournier. Larry worked at many area establishments and was (among other things) a great bartender, in the old-school sense of someone who...
John F. Heckman
Feb 27, 2019
John Foster Heckman, 92, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.John was born to Arthur and Cecil Foster Heckman on January 16, 1927, in Chambersburg, Pa. He married Laura Elizabeth Etter on June 23, 1951, in Chambersburg Pa. The majority of their lives were spent serving others in Lynchburg at Thomas Road Baptist Church and by...
Larry Richard Buchanan
Feb 26, 2019
Larry Richard Buchanan, 73, of Rustburg, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 after a lengthy illness.He was a devoted family man and retired from B & W after 30 years of service. He was an outdoorsman, gardener, and fisherman. He was a “Trout Master” and a son of a coal miner from Abbs Valley,...
Frances “Chinkey” Baker Wilmer
Feb 26, 2019
Frances Baker Wilmer, died on February 26, 2019. She was the wife of Henry Max Wilmer.She was 88 years old and born on May 6, 1930. Chinkey was a daughter of “Bill” and Juanita Baker. She had a brother Leroy Baker and a sister Angie Wood that proceeded her in death.Chinkey graduated from E.C. Glass High School. She met Max...
Mildred Joyce Driskill Knight
Feb 25, 2019
Mildred Joyce Driskill Knight, 92, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.Born August 8, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Samuel B. Driskill Sr., and Della Steele Driskill.Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister and enjoyed spending time with all of her family. She took great pride in her home and yard and was...
George Lewis Mitchell
Feb 25, 2019
George Lewis Mitchell, 91, of Madison Heights, Va., passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 25, 2019.He was born in Amherst County, Va. to the late Howard and Mildred Mitchell.He is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons, Lee Wood and Mark Wood; and his “grand-dog” Teddy.He was a World War II Navy veteran and a building contractor...
Donald Robert Temple
Feb 25, 2019
Donald Robert Temple, 87, of Smith Mountain Lake left his earthly body to join his Lord on Monday, February 25, 2019.He was born in New York in 1931, where he also married Grace, his loving wife of 66 years.Donald is also survived by his 5 children; Scott (Susan), Donna Mitchell, Gail Dini (Randy), Dean (Kathleen) and Christopher Temple, 13 grandchildren,...
Maggie Lee Coleman
Feb 25, 2019
Maggie Lee Coleman, affectionately known as “Catherine or Cat”, departed this life on February 25, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. Maggie was born on February 1, 1931 in Trenton, NJ, and was the daughter of the late Rutherford Hayes Lee Sr. and Maggie Scott Lee. She is preceded in death by her sister Susie L. Atkins; brothers,...
Ronald Christopher Pitts, Sr.
Feb 25, 2019
Ronald Christopher Pitts, Sr., 60 of Moneta died Monday, February 25, 2019.Born on August 8, 1958 in Meshoppen, Pa. to Betty White and Richard Manley.He married Brenda Lynn Ball on December 31, 1985. They raised two wonderful children together.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son; Ronald Christopher Pitts, Jr., daughter; Jennifer Nicole Pitts, grandson; Levi Alexander...
Clyde Eugene "Gene" Harris
Feb 24, 2019
Gene passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, surrounded by his family at Runk & Pratt. He was the husband of Carolyn McLaughlin Harris for 51 years. Gene was born on January 1, 1939 in Campbell County.Gene was a son of the late Ellen D. Harris and Curtis Harris. He was a member of New Concord Presbyterian Church. Gene was retired...
Grace Mildred Dennis Harvey
Feb 24, 2019
Grace Mildred Dennis Harvey, 98, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Runk & Pratt Senior Living Community at Leesville Road, Born on, January 15, 1921 in Campbell Co., Va. to Robert W. Dennis and Rebecca Matthews Dennis.Grace was the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by her husband, Moses L. Harvey; brothers, Charles...
Frances Joyce Hargis Jones
Feb 23, 2019
Frances Joyce Hargis Jones, 92, went to be with Jesus on February 23, 2019. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on February 15, 1927. She was a daughter of the late Floyd B. Hargis and Mary Gertrude Hodnett Hargis Franklin. She was a charter member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. She retired from Babcock and Wilcox.She was preceded in death by her...
Constance S. Jackson
Feb 22, 2019
Constance S. Jackson, 80, of Lynchburg, died Friday, February 22, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Stephanie Gowen Locke
Feb 22, 2019
Stephanie Gowen Locke died of natural causes in Lynchburg, Va. on February 22, 2019. She was 82 years old.She is survived by her husband, John; a sister, Linda Carnine of Eugene, Ore.; niece Katie Hurt (Virgil) and family, of Lynchburg, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Stephanie was born to Elizabeth Wilson Gowen and Paul R. Gowen of Caldwell, Idaho...
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