Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Melissa Wilcher
Feb 21, 2020
Melissa Wilcher, 55, of Lynchburg, died Friday, February 21, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Antonio Terrell Hunt, Sr.
Feb 20, 2020
On February 20, 2020 God sent his angels for a devoted son, father, brother and friend.Antonio Terrell “Pig” Hunt, Sr. was born on December 26, 1982 in Lynchburg, Va. Antonio was preceded in death by his adopted parents Alon and Dorothy Coleman; his grandparents Glenn and Elsie Witcher, George G. Alexander Sr. and uncles Kent “Boo” and George “Gee” Alexander.Left...
Esther Banks Payne
Feb 19, 2020
Esther Banks Payne, 92, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Esther was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence Payne; brother, Robert Banks; sister, Katherine Banks and daughter-in-law Sheril Payne.She is survived by her three children: Clarice Payne, of Lynchburg, Charles Payne (Patricia), of Randallstown, Md., Zachary Payne, of Lynchburg; two...
Robert Lawrence Wood
Feb 17, 2020
Robert Lawrence Wood , 67, of Evington, died Monday, February 17, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Ralph Graley Mooney, Jr.
Feb 17, 2020
Ralph Graley Mooney, Jr., 91, of Monroe went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was the loving husband of Judy Dunn Mooney.Ralph was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 24, 1928 a son of the late Ralph Graley Mooney, Sr. and Emily Grace Woodhouse. Ralph attended Virginia Military Institute and honorably served his country...
Eileen M. Allie Miller
Feb 16, 2020
Eileen Allie Miller, widow of Joe D. Miller, died Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born September 10, 1923 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Charles Allie and Emmaline Elliot Allie. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Allie and m. Eugene Allie and sisters, Nellie Allie Fellers and Bettie Allie...
Lila Catherine Davis
Feb 16, 2020
Lila Catherine Davis, 61, of Lynchburg, transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The youngest of five children, she was born on January 10, 1959, to the late James and Maggie Davis.Lila was baptized on June 6, 1971 by the late Reverend Joseph D. Moore and joined Fifth Street Baptist Church. As a child she attended Yoder...
Danny E. Ferguson, Sr.
Feb 15, 2020
On February 15, 2020, God called Danny E. Ferguson, Sr. to eternal rest. He was born October 29, 1952, to the late Earl L Ferguson, Sr. and Etta Ferguson. Also preceding him in death was his brother Earl Ferguson, Jr.He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Ferguson; two loving sons,...
Woneda Higgs Roth
Feb 15, 2020
Woneda D. Higgs Roth age 92 of Montvale, formally of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on February 15, 2020 at her residence where she resided with her daughter and her husband. Woneda was born August 25,1927 in Wheeling Co, OH. A daughter of the late Warren and Blanche Coulter Higgs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Chester Wrzos
Feb 14, 2020
The family of Chester “Chet” Wrzos announces with much sorrow his sudden passing from this life on Friday, February 14, 2020, less than one month from his 97th birthday.Chet was born on March 12, 1923 in Newark, N.J. to immigrant parents, and remained intensely proud of his Polish heritage throughout his life. His father instructed Chet on the accordion beginning...
Wiley Dean Roberts
Feb 14, 2020
On February 14, 2020, Wiley Dean Roberts, 82, of Lynchburg, was called home to be reunited with his family.He was born May 19, 1937 to Lela Parks Roberts and Lucius Roberts in Troutdale, Va.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie Roberts and Jerry Roberts; and five sisters: Ruby Heatwole, Lola Adcock, Betty Jo...
Albert Jasper "Lud" Stinnette
Feb 14, 2020
Albert Jasper “Lud” Stinnette, 72, of Amherst died Friday, February 14, 2020.Lud was born October 12, 1947 in Amherst, VA. He was the son of the late Russell Stinnette and the late Wynell Black Stinnette. He was a resident of Linda Burks Group Home.Lud is survived by two nieces, Viola Sandidge and Wynell Haynes; a nephew, Carl Haynes; a cousin,...
Janet Harmon
Feb 14, 2020
Janet Harmon, 80, of Concord died Friday, February 14, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Florence Saunders Cole
Feb 14, 2020
Florence Saunders Cole, 81, of Goode, Virginia, went to join her husband, Charles Byron Cole in heaven on Friday, February 14, 2020.Florence was born May 22, 1938 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James Edward Saunders and the late Pauline Elder Saunders. She was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church and participated in mission trips...
John Wayne Mitchell
Feb 14, 2020
John Wayne Mitchell, 73, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was the husband of Susan Morgan Mitchell.John was born in Lynchburg on June 8, 1946, a son of the late Henry Allen Mitchell and the late Clara Booze Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Tammy Mitchell Blunt and his brother, Terry Allen...
John R. Phelps
Feb 13, 2020
John Raymond Phelps, 74, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on June 27, 1945, he was the son of the late Harry Burge Phelps and Mabel Hoback Phelps.John was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence A. Phelps; he also lost two special cousins in the past year, with whom he grew up with: Bedford...
Cynthia Davis
Feb 13, 2020
Cynthia Stanley LaCharite Davis, 80, of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was the wife of the late James Arthur Davis.Born on August 4, 1939, in Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Stanley and Ouida Ayres Stanley.Cynthia is survived by daughters Sarah Miller and Danielle LaCharite; her companion, James Wilson; and two grandchildren, Kylie...
Kori Jacquelyn Weeks
Feb 12, 2020
Kori Jacquelyn Weeks, 34, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Born on Monday, September 9, 1985 in Roanoke, Va. Kori a daughter of Keith J. Weeks and his wife, Danah, of Huddleston and Kelly Nichols Abbott, and her husband, Roger of Goode.In addition to her parents, Kori is survived...
Margaret Ann Depew
Feb 12, 2020
Margaret Ann DePew, 83, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020.Margaret was born Tuesday, June 09, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MIIn addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann DePew.Margaret is survived by her daughter, Denise Lockhart and her husband, Kevin, and a granddaughter, Suzanna Lockhart, all of Lynchburg.A celebration of Margaret’s life will be...
Gary Ward Davis
Feb 11, 2020
Gary Ward Davis, 75, passed away February 11, 2020 at home with his wife of 54 years, Nancy, by his side. Gary fought courageously against cancer for seven years.Gary was born and raised in Burlingame, KS. He received a BS degree from California State Univ. in Dominguez, Hills. Gary worked with private companies in CA, NC, and VA before taking...
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