Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Newton Alexander “Pete” Cofflin
Feb 3, 2019
Newton Alexander “Pete” Cofflin, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was the husband of Betty S. Cofflin for 57 years.Pete was born on April 3, 1937 in Amherst County, Va., the youngest son of the late Lewis Gordon Cofflin and the late Nettie Roberts Cofflin.Pete served our great nation as a member...
Robert Dennis Keaton
Feb 3, 2019
Robert Dennis Keaton, 69, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.Born December 9, 1949, he was a son of Dixie Baughn Keaton and the late Charles E. Keaton.In addition to his mother Robert is survived by his wife, Betsy Keaton; children, Paige Keaton Snow (Jody), Robbie Keaton (Jennifer), and Michael Keaton (Angie); grandchildren, Taylor Lethcoe, Haleigh Keaton, Ella Keaton,...
Yvonne Lee Slusher
Feb 2, 2019
Yvonne Lee Slusher, 36, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born January 10, 1983 in Johnstown, Pa., and was a daughter of William “Pat” Slusher (Linda Faye) and Margie Mays McCormick (Larry “Tootie”).Yvonne was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She spent her days coaching her girls in softball, on the lake, camping, and...
Johnny Lee Shepard
Feb 2, 2019
Johnny Lee Shepard, 66, of Lynchburg died February 2, 2019.He is preceded in death by his brother, Freddie J. Shepard.He is survived by his mother Sally Shepard, father Robert Shepard, brother Robert Shepard and wife Vicky, son Gregory Glenn Shepard, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.He loved fishing. He was retired from Schewel Furniture Company as a salesman.A Memorial...
Samuel Edward Pannell
Feb 2, 2019
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4 KJV)Samuel Edward Pannell, affectionally known as “Butch” departed peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at home.He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Evangelette...
Betty Jean Light White
Feb 1, 2019
Betty Jean Light White, 86, of Bedford, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, February 1, 2019. Betty was an incredible wife, mom, grandmother and lady. For those that knew her, Betty left an everlasting impression. She has always put others before herself and would do anything she could to help anyone in need. Any of her family knew, if...
Robert Anderson Staton
Feb 1, 2019
Robert Anderson Staton of Lynchburg, Virginia died February 1, 2019. He was the husband of Fay Moyer Staton for 57 years.Mr. Staton was born March 7, 1937 in Lynchburg, son of Henry Anderson Staton and Floy Tomlinson Staton and stepmother Lena Hudson Staton.He graduated from Brookville High School, and with determination and hard work he became a licensed architect, opening...
Mary Lynn Brown
Feb 1, 2019
Mary Lynn Brown, 73, of Amherst, died on Friday, February 1, 2019.Born on October 23, 1945 in New Martinsville, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Dorothy A. Keifer Guthrie and the late Robert Guthrie.She was a 1967 graduate of West Virginia University and later received two masters degrees in education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University....
Alfred Emil White
Jan 31, 2019
Mr. Alfred Emil White, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully the evening of 31 January, one month shy of his 95th birthday. Born February 28, 1924, Al was the youngest of 3 children of the late Herbert and Mary Elizabeth White. Losing his father at an early age, Al and his siblings were raised in Lynchburg by their mother; a...
Bonnie Gregory
Jan 31, 2019
Bonnie Gregory , 73, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 31, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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,...
Make Arrangements Online
Online Pre-Planning
Begin planning now. Online Cremation and Burial Arrangements Available - all details can be arranged from home.
