Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Coribell Jean Smith Graham
Feb 21, 2019
Coribel “Jean” Smith Graham died peacefully in her sleep February 21, 2019. Born December 21, 1921, in Winchester, Indiana to Harry A. And Cora B. Smith who preceded her in death as well as her five siblings, Ruth Elizabeth Rowles (Doug), Roger Allen Smith, Harry Anderson Smith, Jr. (Maurine), J. Quentin Smith ( Ruth) and J. Bernard Smith (Eve) and...
Zelma Coleman
Feb 21, 2019
Zelma M. Coleman, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed life Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born January 16, 1934 on Exuma Grand Island in Nassau, Bahamas. Zelma is preceded in death by her mother, Mable Major of Nassau, Bahamas and the late McDaniel Major of Lynchburg, Virginia. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Ava...
Joyce Brown Reed
Feb 21, 2019
Joyce Brown Reed, 83, of Gladstone, VA, died Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was the wife of the late Robert Kent Reed Jr.Born Tuesday, November 19, 1935 in Princeton, WV, Joyce was a daughter of the late Ralph Wilford Brown and the late Lotus Turner Brown.In addition to her husband, and parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother,...
Albert Lowery
Feb 21, 2019
Albert Allen Lowery, 64, of Forest passed from this life Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Trisia “T” Lowery for 17 years.Al was born in Dublin, Georgia on June 29, 1954, the youngest son of the late Johnnie L. Lowery and Iris “Dot” Lowery. Al graduated from the West Laurens High School in Dublin,...
Ruby Barnett Hodgens
Feb 20, 2019
Ruby Louanna Barnett Hodgens, 99, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was wife of the late Reverend Joseph Curtis Hodgens.Born October 15, 1919, in Sprott, Alabama, Ruby was a daughter of the late James Washington Barnett and the late Anna Geneva Taylor Barnett.Ruby is survived by her daughter, Sarah H. Sydnor, and her husband, Walker P. Sydnor,...
Rebecca Lynn Wilson
Feb 19, 2019
Rebecca Lynn Wilson, 44, of Gretna, passed away at her residence on February 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her father, Daniel Milton Wilson, Jr.She is survived by her two daughters, Samantha King of Charlotte Co. and Kaitlyn Tomlin of Lynchburg; her mother, Wanda Gayle Hamlett (Johnny) of Gretna; a brother, Tracey Wilson (Sheila) of Spout Spring; a...
Hugh Jackson Mcmillan
Feb 19, 2019
Our beloved Father, Hugh Jackson McMillan, 89, of Roanoke, departed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was the loving husband of Betty McMillan.Born February 14, 1930, he was a son of the late Ray E McMillan and Mattie Harvey McMillan. Hugh retired from Rubatex/Groendyk and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.Hugh was preceded in death by...
Terry Woody
Feb 18, 2019
Terry Allen Woody, 60, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was the husband of Gayle M. Woody for over 35 years.The family will hold a private memorial service for Terry at a later date. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Warren Kent Douglas
Feb 16, 2019
Warren Kent Douglas, 36, of Madison Heights, died Saturday, February 16, 2019.He was born in Lynchburg, the son of Melvin and Karen Douglas, and grew up in Amherst County.Warren graduated from Amherst County High School in 2001 where he played the trombone in Marching Band. He began working in the HVAC trade as a teen and went on to earn...
Harvey Don Huiner
Feb 16, 2019
Harvey Don Huiner, retired professor of music at the University of Lynchburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Lynchburg, VA. He was 81 years old. He and his wife, Marjorie, had returned from a two-week trip to the Desert Southwest just a few days earlier.Born into a close-knit community of Dutch immigrants in the Chicago suburbs, his parents...
Cecil Ray Walls
Feb 16, 2019
Cecil Ray Walls, 81, of Evington, died Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was the husband of Reva Walls for 60 years.Cecil was born on February 8, 1938 in Watauga County, N.C. to the late Henry Clay Walls and the late Ruth Beach Walls.Cecil was an avid gardener; he could grow anything! He enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with...
Betty Jean Bradley Massie
Feb 16, 2019
Betty Jean Bradley Massie, 78, of Lynchburg, passed over to eternal peace Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous battle with Cancer and Parkinson’s disease. She was the loving wife of Jewel Fredy Massie for 59 years. Betty, lovingly referred to as “Betsy”, was born June 18, 1940 to the late Fuller R. Bradley and the...
Rodger J. Watson
Feb 15, 2019
Rodger J. Watson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1938 in Bedford. Co. A son of the late Jacob Owen Watson and Margaret Louise Watson. In addition to his parents Rodger was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Pearl Presley Watson; a infant sister,...
Mae Tibbs Mccarron
Feb 14, 2019
Mae Tibbs McCarron, age 92, a long-time resident of Lynchburg, Va., died February 14, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mae passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving daughters and family. In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 32 years, Elmore McCarron, and seven siblings.Born April 30, 1926 in Red...
Eugene Owen Meeks
Feb 13, 2019
Eugene “Gene” Owen Meeks, 75, of Madison Heights, died at home, Wednesday February 13, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Deborah Gail Smith Meeks, for 38 years.Born on January 12, 1944, in Lynchburg, Eugene was a son of the late Howard Lindsey Meeks and the late Beatrice Mitchell Meeks.In addition to his parents,...
Eldridge Elizabeth Brown
Feb 13, 2019
Eldridge Elizabeth Brown slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Eldridge, lovingly referred to as “El”, was born on March 30, 1939 to the late James Haskins, Sr. and the late Helen Minnis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Peggy Jones, Joyce Ware,...
Amy Westbrooke Taylor
Feb 12, 2019
Amy Westbrooke Taylor, 48, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019She was the daughter of Bart Taylor and Mary Anne Taylor.She is survived by two brothers, Branch Taylor and Harrison Taylor.Services will be private.In Lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to be made to: The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.Tharp Funeral Home &...
Frank D. Worley
Feb 12, 2019
Frank D. Worley, 86, of Forest, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 1 p.m., in Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. Dan Manley officiating. Military honors will be provided by The American Legion Post 16. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit...
Maryjane Sydnor
Feb 12, 2019
MaryJane Northen Sydnor, died on February 12, 2019, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Va. She was the wife of the late Dr. C. Raine Sydnor, Jr. Born on January 13, 1937, in Richmond, Va., she was the daughter of the late Reverend Oscar and Bernetta Northen. She was a graduate of Mars Hill University and the Medical College of Virginia...
Delores Arrington
Feb 12, 2019
Jean Delores Arrington of Forest age 80 died on Feb 12th 2019 while under Hospice care at Guggenheimers, after a very long illness.She was born in Lynchburg to the late Rosa and Frederick WilsonSurvivors include her husband of 63 year Bill Arrington, daughters Sherrie Harler and Mickey of Forest, Rhonda Helm and Roy Rustburg, a son Marc Arrington and Sheree...
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