Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Cedric Lee Organ, Sr.
Jan 15, 2019
Cedric Lee Organ, Sr. slipped away peaceably after midnight 12:03 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Centra’s Health Care facility. He was born on December 10, 1961 in Lynchburg, Va. He was the son of the late Nannie R. Organ Carter and the late Leon D. Organ, Sr. He was preceded also in death by a sister, Toni D. Organ,...
Jack Randolph Price
Jan 15, 2019
Jack Randolph Price 93, of Monroe, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was the loving husband, Juanita Iseman Price, for 72 years.Born on September 21, 1925 in Amherst County, Jack was a son of the late William Wharton Price and the late Jeanette Lovelace Reynolds Price.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by, six sisters, five brothers,...
Louise Carter Overstreet
Jan 13, 2019
Louise “Missy” Carter Overstreet, 95, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Oakwood Manor Health and Rehab. She was born in Bedford on July 13, 1923, a daughter of the late Eugene Butler Carter and the late Esther Rowena Overstreet. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Overstreet; son,...
George Carter Kitts
Jan 12, 2019
Carter left this world on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the age of 86, having lived a fulfilling life. He had been recovering from recent surgery at Centra Lynchburg General, when he died of respiratory failure.Carter grew up in Bluefield, Va, across the street from his future wife, then graduated from Virginia Tech in 1955, with a degree in Business...
Mildred Frances Ackerman
Jan 10, 2019
Mildred Frances Ackerman , 89, of Madison Heights, died Thursday, January 10, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Jean Hanes Charlton
Jan 9, 2019
Jean Hanes Charlton, 87, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She was the devoted wife of Robert D. Charlton for 55 years until his passing in 2011.Jean was born June 2, 1931 in Winston-Salem, NC, the eldest daughter of the late G. C. Hanes and Martha Gaynelle Hanes.She was a member of the National Honor Society and the President...
William Cabell Rolfe
Jan 9, 2019
William Cabell “Bill” Rolfe, 68, of Forest, VA left this world January 9, 2019 after working diligently for six months toward a transplant. He dedicated his life to enhancing and growing localities across the state of Virginia. Outside of his career, he devoted much of his time to his beloved family.Born February 19, 1950 in Richmond, VA, Bill was the...
Nicholas Christian Bernard
Jan 8, 2019
Nicholas Christian Bernard, 18, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bethesda, MD on November 25, 2000. A loving, smart, young man who never met a stranger. Nicholas was a very athletic, outgoing, funny and sweet soul. A great son, grandson, brother and friend. He touched so many lives in...
Patricia Kittelson Ferguson Hicks
Jan 7, 2019
In loving memory of Patricia Kittelson Ferguson Hicks, “Patsy” 87, of Lynchburg. Patsy passed away peacefully with Loving Hospice Care on January 7, 2019.She is survived by her three sons, Clint Ferguson and Steven Ferguson of Lynchburg and Gregory Ferguson of Louisville, TN, and one sister, June Bacon of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was the mother...
Barbara Humbert Handy
Jan 7, 2019
On Monday, January 7, 2019, Barbara Humbert Handy passed away at the age of 95 years old. Born in El Paso, Tx. on December 13, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Colonel Frederick Humbert and Frances Sperry Humbert. For many years she lived the life of an army brat in many states, including a trip to China to...
Cecil Etheal Jordan, Jr.
Jan 6, 2019
Cecil Etheal Jordan, Jr., 62, of Evington, died Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was the husband of Debbie Jordan for 34 years.Cecil was born on August 17, 1956 to the late Cecil and Martha Jordan.Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Cecil Lee Jordan; two brothers; a sister; and numerous friends and family. He was preceded in...
Dallas W. Campbell
Jan 6, 2019
Dallas Wade Campbell, 84, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019, under Hospice care at Guggenheimer Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of Anne Whicker Campbell for 63 years.Born on September 6, 1934 in Bristol, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Joseph Campbell and the late Ora Smith Campbell.He was raised in Bristol, Tennessee...
Evelyn Ingram
Jan 5, 2019
Evelyn Exum Ingram, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 5, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Colonel David M. Ingram. Evelyn was born October 25, 1924 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Harry Edward Exum and the late Lona Payne Exum. She and...
Phyllis Schmincke Wright
Jan 3, 2019
Phyllis Schmincke Wright, 85, of Forest, died on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She was the wife of the late Murl Lynion Wright for 61 years.Born October 5, 1933 in Lynchburg, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Louis Schmincke and the late Mable Schmincke.She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Clarkson and husband, Barry, of Lynchburg, Vicki Wright of Forest,...
Pamela Sue Hardy Kirkpatrick
Jan 3, 2019
Pamela Sue Hardy Kirkpatrick, 72, died Thursday, January 3rd at Lynchburg General Hospital. After her valiant battle with cancer that began in 2000, Pam endured years of dialysis in order to continue the fight. Her strong will to live, her expertise as a retired ICU nurse, her faith in God, and the love and support of her family and friends...
Dorothy Reynolds Carwile
Jan 2, 2019
View Tribute VideoDorothy Reynolds Carwile entered Heavens gates Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was predeceased in death by her loving husband of 67 years, James Edward Carwile; her sister, Margaret R. Moore; and her four brothers, Raymond, Willie, Junior, and Loxley.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on May 26, 1929, she was a daughter of the late James Leonard and the late...
Rebecca Silby Powell
Jan 1, 2019
Rebecca Silby Powell, 71, of Appomattox passed away at home surrounded by family, Tuesday, January 1, 2019.Born July 1, 1947 to the late Clyde and Virginia Doss.She is survived by her children, Shannon Hargis (Phillip), James Silby (Kim Huffman), John Silby, and Tamara Brooks who Rebecca considered a daughter; grandchildren, Elizabeth Grant, Deanna Silby, Mackenzie Howlett, Macee Hargis, Austin Silby,...
Frank David Szabo
Jan 1, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank David Szabo, 71, of Evergreen. His final days were spent surrounded by his loved ones.Frank is survived by his wife, Kathy; two sons, Philip (Rosie) and Frank of NC; two step-daughters, Jennifer McBride (Tom) of Madison Heights and Amie Austin (William) of Richmond; five grandchildren, Katie Ruberg, Lauren...
Elizabeth Gale Davis Woody
Dec 31, 2018
Elizabeth Gale Davis Woody of Madison Heights passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Woody for 67 years.The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 5, 2019at...
Stella Nichols English
Dec 28, 2018
Stella N. English, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. She is survived by her husband: Jimmy A. English; son, Jaime and wife, Tara English; grandchildren: Jackson and Jonah English, Zoe, Kiley and Taylor McAdams; sisters and brothers-in-laws: Alease Dudley (Layton), Nancy Childress (Jerry), Joyce Thomas (Roger); numerous special nieces and nephews, and her many friends.Graveside service...
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