Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joshua Steven Martin
Dec 23, 2018
Joshua Steven Martin, 30, of Lynchburg passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 23 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Carolyn Witt, Jerry Rosenberger, and James Johnson.He was a graduate of Brookville High School. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ. He had a passion for history, cooking, hard work,...
William Edward Cashwell, Jr.
Dec 22, 2018
Mr. William Edward Cashwell, Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, departed this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018.William, a.k.a. “June”, was born on June 25, 1942 to the late William and Elizabeth Cashwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Otis, Walter, and Thomas Cashwell; a sister, Laurel Marie Bailey;...
Roy Alan Brogan
Dec 22, 2018
BROGAN, R. Alan, 78, of Roanoke, VA and formerly Amelia Island, FL, passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in April, 1940 in Washington, D.C., he was the oldest child of Roy Albert Brogan and Rose Jones Brogan. He was predeceased by the love of his life and high school sweetheart, his wife Delores Reed...
Joseph Beverly
Dec 22, 2018
Joseph “Joe” Beverly, of Amherst, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. He was the husband of 42 years to Mary Franklin Beverly. He was born July26, 1946 to Henry Beverly and Mamie Banks Beverly. In addition to his parents Joe was preceded in death by his son, Tony Jones; brothers Henry Beverly, Thomas Banks; and sisters, Lucille Beverly, Mamie Beverly...
William Miles Browning, Sr.
Dec 22, 2018
William Miles Browning, Sr., 84, of Madison Heights, Va. died on Saturday, December 22, 2018, in Lynchburg, Va. He was the husband of Grace Browning for 44 years.Born Thursday, September 27, 1934 in Nelson County, Va., he was the son of the late William Browning and the late Jessee Purvis Browning.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin Browning...
Janie Lee Leenhouts
Dec 20, 2018
Janie Lee Leenhouts, age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at English Meadows/Elks Home Campus in Bedford, Virginia. She was born on July 29, 1936 in Berryville, Arkansas to Joseph Earl and Clara Mae (Pharis) Horne. When she was a little girl their home was destroyed by a tornado so the family moved to Houston, Texas where her...
Jimmy Lee Wood
Dec 19, 2018
Jimmy Lee Wood, 53, of Lynchburg, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.Jimmy was born in Lynchburg, Va. on June 22, 1965. He was a son of the late Jerry Wood and Belle Nulter.Jimmy was a talented Body and Fender technician. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing, and spending time with family and friends. His heart belonged to his wife, Mary, his...
Doris Witt Holdren
Dec 19, 2018
Doris Elaine Witt Holdren, age 91, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Born in Roanoke, VA on August 28, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Essie Agee Witt. She was the loving wife of the late Roy David Holdren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her...
Marvin Buford Peele, Jr.
Dec 18, 2018
Marvin B. Peele, Jr., 94, of Monroe, died on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 surrounded by his family. Marvin was born on August 9, 1924 in Scotland County, NC.He was the oldest son of the late Marvin B. Peele, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Bullard. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mattie Funk PeeleMarvin served three years in the...
Gary Lee Williams
Dec 18, 2018
Gary Lee Williams, age 53, passed away on December 18, 2018. He is survived by his Mother, Mary L. Oakley of Moneta and his Father, Gary W. Williams (Audrey) of Goodview.He is also survived by his Sister, Lorraine A. Dillon (Will) of Goodview and nieces Kelci and Abbie, his Brother, J. Chad Oakley (Amanda) of Richmond and nephews Garen and...
Mildred Vines Kurek
Dec 18, 2018
Mildred Vines Kurek, 79, of Huddleston passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Kenneth John Kurek.Born January 28, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Thomas Clayton Vines and Beulah Ward Vines.In addition to Kenneth, Mildred is survived by her two daughters: Stefanie Lynn Bracey and husband,...
Donnie Kaye Harris
Dec 17, 2018
Donnie Kaye Harris, 65, of Lynchburg died Monday, December 17, 2018.Donnie was born February 12, 1953 in Lynchburg a son of the late Lawrence E. Harris, Sr. and Ella Lewis Harris. Donnie worked as the Parking Attendant with Holiday Inn Select and was a member of Wingfield Baptist Church.He is survived by his son Donnie Lamar Harris of Concord, brother...
Kathryn Mae Wingfield Carwile Hanlin
Dec 17, 2018
Kathryn Hanlin, aged 91, of Lynchburg, Va., died at her home at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, December 17, 2018. She was born September 3, 1927 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Rev. Floyd Jackson Wingfield and Annie Mae Lawrence Wingfield.She is survived by her beloved husband, William Warner Hanlin of Lynchburg, who made her last 20 years...
Ellis Wayne Tyree
Dec 17, 2018
Ellis Wayne Tyree, Sr., 69, of Monroe, Va., died Monday, December 17, 2018. Born November 14, 1949 in Lynchburg, Wayne was a son of the late Ellis Harden Tyree and the late Mary Grace Tyree. He was the companion of Mrs. Frankie Darnall for many years.In addition to Frankie, Wayne is survived by his sons; Ellis Wayne Tyree, Jr., and...
William Donald Marlin, Jr.
Dec 17, 2018
William “Don” Marlin, Jr., age 88, peacefully passed away Monday December 17, 2018. His wife of 67 years, Janet and their four children, son Don III, daughters Lynn Carter, Carleen Stidham, and Roxanne Jenkins were at his side on December 16, 2018. Prayers were said letting him know that his family would always be with him and his job here...
Linda Anne Bonniville
Dec 16, 2018
Linda Anne Bonniville, age 61, of Forest, Va. passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 16, 2018.Born July 4, 1957 in Gloucester, Va., she was a daughter of the late Ashby Bonniville and Mary Lou Galloway. Linda was a member of Rock Pike Baptist Church, Moose Lodge 715, and American Legion Post 16. She was a strong-willed, funny, and caring woman...
Barbara Hudson Kimmel
Dec 16, 2018
Barbara Hudson Kimmel, 71, of Lynchburg died, Sunday, December 16, 2018The family will receive friends Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 3-4pm at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg with a service following at 4 p.m.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
William Douglas Howard
Dec 15, 2018
William Douglas “W.D.” Howard, 56, of Madison Heights passed on to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 15, 2018.W.D. was born July 9, 1962 in Lynchburg. He was previously employed at Snack Time Vending. W.D. was always carrying on foolishness and had a comical personality like no other. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.He is preceded...
Billie Jo Hess
Dec 15, 2018
Billie Jo Hess, 51, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Billie Jo was born April 3, 1967 and was the wife to Clarence Hess for over 19 years.Billie Jo was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Jackson, her father, William Ross, and her sister, Bobbie Jo Ross.In addition to her husband, Billie Jo is survived by...
Phyllis "Gam Gam" Wakefield
Dec 14, 2018
Phyllis Morgan Wakefield “Gam Gam”, 70, of Vinton,VA, passed away in her sleep on Friday, December 14, 2018 after suffering a stroke in November. She was born in Ronceverte, WV on May 5, 1948. A daughter of the late, Fred Gray Morgan and Frances Elizabeth Masters Morgan.Phyllis devoted her life to caring for others. Not only as a wonderful Mother...
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