Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Earleen Kate Brooks Ferguson
Apr 5, 2020
Earleen Kate Brooks Ferguson, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was married to her beloved husband, David Ferguson, for over 60 years. Born in Halifax County, VA, on May 11, 1932, she was the daughter of Edgar and Lila Dalton Brooks. Earleen graduated from...
Matthew Corwyn Harris
Apr 5, 2020
Matthew Corwyn Harris, 28, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in Houston, Texas.Matthew was born on August 11, 1991, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.He was preceded in death by his biological father, Michael Douglas Harris, and his grandfather, Ronald Buchanan.Left to mourn him is son, Jude Matthew Melton, daughter, Novalee Belle Harris, his mother, Molly Yuille, father, Rodney...
Louise C. Perrow Deacon
Apr 5, 2020
Louise Catherine Perrow Deacon 93, of Bedford died April 5, 2020 at the Bedford County Nursing Home.She was born June 28, 1926 in Bedford County, the daughter of the late Ashby Jackson Perrow and Mamie Kathleen Major Perrow. She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm Graham Deacon, and her brothers, Jack Major Perrow and Shirley Wright Perrow.She received a two-year...
Edward Ernest Schwabe
Apr 4, 2020
Edward “Ed” Ernest Schwabe, 79, of Forest passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ed was the son of the late John and Dorothea Schwabe. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his son Michael John Schwabe.He is survived by his loving wife Karen Schwabe of nearly 39 years. Sons Randy Schwabe...
Woodrow Marshall Mangus
Apr 3, 2020
Woodrow Marshall Mangus, 65, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, April 03, 2020. He was the husband of Peggy Ann Stark MangusBorn Thursday, December 23, 1954 in Richlands, VA, Woody was a son of the late Ray Mangus and the late Billie Crouse Mangus. He proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army.In addition to his wife, Woody...
Tom Dorsett
Apr 3, 2020
On Friday, April 3, 2020, the soul of Thomas “Tom” (Stick-In-Bucket) Henley Dorsett departed this earthly plain of existence, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Tom’s was a happy soul and those who knew him well were touched by it.He was born in Washington DC, on March 6, 1945, a son of the late Blanche Hoskins Henley Dorsett and...
Oscar Lewis Booker, Sr.
Apr 2, 2020
Oscar Lewis Booker, Sr., of 508 Franklin Street, Lynchburg Va., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Guggenheimer Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Lynchburg, Va., on January 6, 1937 to the late Nelson and Celia Booker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by; one sister, Sarah B. Ford and two brothers, Arthur Lee Booker...
Juanita Inez Harris
Apr 2, 2020
Juanita Inez West Harris, 75, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, April 02, 2020.Born Friday, June 9, 1944 in New York, NY, Juanita was a daughter of the late Jack West and the late Zemoria Jefferson West.In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by her brother, Kernal Bryant West and sister Lillian West.Juanita is survived by her children,...
Roger Lee Mathews Sr.,
Apr 2, 2020
Roger Lee Mathews Sr., of Madison Heights, VA age 61 was born on October 2, 1958 the son of Edward “Buck” Lee Mathews and Lillie Mae Wooldridge Mathews passed away on April 2, 2020 at his residence.In addition to his father he is preceded by a son Roger Lee Mathews Jr.,Roger is survived by his mother, Lillie Mathews; siblings, Wanda...
Loreace Mae Dickerson
Mar 31, 2020
Loreace Mae Dickerson, 89, transitioned on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She leaves behind to mourn, her son, Melvin Dickerson (Wanda); two grandsons, Anthony Dickerson of Madison Heights and Ivan Dickerson (Tuawana) of Evington; and a host of relatives and friends. She worked faithfully in childcare at North Central Church of Christ, Flint Mich. A memorial service will be held at...
Albert S. Kemper, Iii
Mar 30, 2020
Albert Strayer Kemper, III, “Al”, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Frances Gunn Kemper.He is survived by his three sons: Albert Strayer Kemper, IV, and his wife Anna Amacher Kemper of Columbia, SC, their three children, Grayson Strayer Kemper of Washington, DC, Anna (Annie) Langhorne Kemper of Los...
Bonnie Lou Castle Bowyer
Mar 30, 2020
Bonnie Lou Castle Bowyer, 77, of Forest passed away peacefully Monday, March 30, 2020.Born on June 25, 1942 in Abingdon, Virginia, she was a daughter to the late Adell Rose Barrett Castle and Eli Castle.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ocie Church and Lockett Boston; and two brothers, Wilmer and William Castle.Bonnie is...
Ida Belle Mcconnell Miller
Mar 30, 2020
Ida Belle McConnell Miller, 68, of Lynchburg died Monday March 30, 2020. She was the wife of Steven C. Miller.Ida was born July 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Charles McConnell and Edna Corbin McConnell and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.In addition to her husband she is survived by...
Shirley J. Bell
Mar 29, 2020
Shirley J. Bell, 89, of Madison Heights, died Sunday, March 29, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Lillian Cooper Quarles
Mar 29, 2020
Lillian Cooper Quarles, 93, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, March 29, 2020.A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 11:00 am in Forest Hill Burial Park with Rev. Ricky Hailstock officiating.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Kimberly Hudson Hamilton
Mar 28, 2020
Kimberly Hudson Hamilton, 57, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born in Lynchburg on December 4, 1962 to the late Talmadge Boyd Hudson and Dorothy Elmore Hudson.In addition to her parents, Kimberly was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Wright; two brothers, David Boyd Hudson and Roger Wayne Hudson.She is survived by her loving...
Betsy Jones Jamerson
Mar 28, 2020
Betsy Jones Jamerson, 86, departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Westminster-Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia. The daughter of Carrie and Herman Jones, Betsy was born on November 10, 1933 and raised in the original log-cabin home-place on Ivey Drive. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.Betsy was preceded in death by Kenneth, her beloved husband of 59...
Joyce Ann Hawks Kent
Mar 27, 2020
Joyce Hawks Kent, age 83, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2020 as the result of Alzheimer’s.Joyce was a member of Sandusky Baptist Church and a former employee of the Chapstick Company and the Mackie Company.She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Kent, her parents, Lorene Hawks and William Hawks; brothers,...
Mary Catherine Rogers
Mar 27, 2020
Mary Catherine Rogers , 83, of Appomattox, died Friday, March 27, 2020.Those wishing to honor Mary’s life may make donations in her name to Tharp Funeral Home by following the link below.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.Click here to donate.
Jeanette Williamson Martin
Mar 26, 2020
Jeanette Williamson Martin, 86 of Forest, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born in Hurt Virginia on Sunday, December 24, 1933 to the late Alfred B. Williamson, Sr. and Maude Compton Williamson. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Anne Montgomery and brothers, Earl Williamson and Barney Williamson.She is survived by her husband, Phillip M. Martin;...
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