Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
David T. King
Dec 14, 2018
David T. King, 48, of Lynchburg was called home Friday, December 14, 2018.He was born March 6, 1970 in Lynchburg. David was employed by BWXT, enjoyed riding his bikes and loved helping people, and will be remembered for his comical personality.He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Harris.David is survived by his loving wife, Darys Rankin King; mother,...
Mary Lou Holden Dewitt
Dec 13, 2018
Mary Lou DeWitt of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on December 13, 2018 following a long and courageous battle of Parkinson’s. Formally of Gardner, Massachusetts, she was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 15, 1934 to the late George C. Holden and Grace Voss Holden.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years,...
Paul Burnett Jr
Dec 12, 2018
Paul C Burnett Jr., age 61 passed away December 12, 2018 in the company of his loved ones in Lynchburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his father Paul C. Burnett Sr. He is survived by his loving mother Estelle Millner of Long Island, VA, his devoted wife of 25 years Kathy Burnett, his son whom he loved and...
Dr. Norman Stuart Harris
Dec 12, 2018
Dr. Norman S. Harris, 85, died peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home, Geddes, in Amherst County, Virginia on December 12, 2018.Norm was born on July 18, 1933 in Lynchburg, Va. He was the youngest son of Richard Adams Harris and Martha Norman Latham. As an 18 month-old infant, Norm lost his left eye to retinoblastoma. He never...
Joseph E. Crawford
Dec 11, 2018
Joseph E. “Teady” Crawford, 91, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord on December 11, 2018. Born February 1, 1927 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Frank S. Crawford, Sr. and Dora Shiflett Crawford. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Donnie Tomlin Crawford; a brother, Frank S. Crawford, Jr. and sisters,...
Robert Trout
Dec 10, 2018
Robert D. Trout, 85, of Orlando FL passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Florida. He was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on May 20, 1933. A son of the late Roland Odell Trout and Mary Matilda Trout. He retired from the United States Air Force.Robert is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Luck Trout; son, Barry Trout; brother,...
James Val Staples, Jr.
Dec 9, 2018
James Val Staples, Jr., 80, of Madison Heights, died at Lynchburg General Hospital on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was the husband of Eleanor Bowling Staples for 52 years.J.V. was born April 21, 1938 in Clifford, Virginia a son of the late James Val Staples, Sr. and Burksie Harvey Staples. J.V. was retired from B & W Technologies and Central...
Louise "Nanny" Goodman
Dec 9, 2018
God called one of his angels home on Sunday, December 9, 2018, Louise “Nanny” Goodman, 97, of Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late Cornelius “Nookie” Goodman.Born Sunday, March 20, 1921 in Campbell County, she was one of eleven children born to the late Richard Phelps and the late Mary Phelps. She retired from Duti-Duds. Her hobbies included playing...
Andrea Richards Hall
Dec 8, 2018
Andrea Richards Hall, 50, of Lynchburg died Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was the wife of David Lee Hall, Jr.Andrea was born October 26, 1968 in Winchester, Virginia a daughter of the late Arthur Richards and Angela Richards. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Zachary Gage Hall.In...
Thomas Edward "Tom" Epperly
Dec 8, 2018
Thomas Edward “Tom” Epperly, 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia died on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.Born September 7, 1938, in Fayetteville, West Virginia he was a son of the late Albert Lee Epperly and the late Georgia Etta Pennington Epperly.Tom’s life was dedicated to others though his service as a Military Policeman in the...
Edna "Sis" Stephens Amparan
Dec 7, 2018
Edna “Sis” Amparan, 77, of Lynchburg and Formally of Bedford, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fredericksburg, VA on May 1, 1941. A daughter of the late, Roland and Lorraine Stephens. Sis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her...
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