Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Wilma Skinner Huntington
May 11, 2018
Wilma Skinner Huntington, 80, of Lynchburg died Friday, May 11, 2018.For all those that knew Wilma, know that she was an incredible woman with the kindest heart and soul, she will be forever missed. A truely fantastic Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend.Wilma was born February 4, 1938 in Mansfield, N.Y. and was a daughter of the late Clarence J....
Mary Callaham Carrington
May 10, 2018
Mary “Meg” Callaham Carrington, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018, at her home. She was born in Lynchburg, on September 5, 1950 to the late James Matteus Callaham “Jim” and Edna Wright Callaham “Peggy.”She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1968 and went on to work in banking for 15 years before deciding...
Phyllis Bell Viar
May 10, 2018
Phyllis Bell Viar, 78, of Lynchburg, left this earth for her heavenly home on May 10, 2018.Born in Lynchburg on July 31, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Glenmore and Grace Bell.She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Shelton (Sonny) Viar; four children: Kathy Camire (Andy) of Richmond, Mark Viar (Traci) of Forest, Jeff Viar (girlfriend...
Cynthia Gail Clark
May 10, 2018
Cynthia “Cindy” Gail Clark, 71, of Evington, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018.Born Sunday, September 15, 1946 in Orlando, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Col. Jack Cameron Clark (USAF) and Victoria Vester Clark.Although born with disabilities, Cindy lived a happy and full life and cultivated many close friendships. Interacting with people always brought her the most...
Landon Janse Martin
May 10, 2018
Landon, our Hero departed from this life on May 10, 2018 when God sent His Heavenly Angels to gather him up and carry him Home to Heaven. In the presence of his Mother, Father, and many family members with hands clasped together, with a twinkling of the eye his courageous battle with cancer was won and he has eternal peace;...
Richard James Collins
May 8, 2018
Richard James Collins, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018.He was the husband of Sandra Kay Knick Collins.Born in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Dodson Collins.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sons: Shawn, and Scott (Mellisa) Martin; grandchildren: Zederic, Skyler, Xelyna, Emma, India, Eden Martin; sister:...
Sharon Alayne Rosen Swedlow
May 8, 2018
Sharon Alayne Rosen Swedlow, 73, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, May 08, 2018.Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Estelle Lowenkron and the late Morris Joseph Rosen.Sharon was an honor graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. She was employed as a social worker with New York City Department of Child Welfare, Cuyahoga County Department...
James Sinkler Hickson
May 7, 2018
James Sinkler Hickson, 16 year resident of Glenwood Springs, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2018 at the age of 84. Jim was born in Milan, MO on December 17, 1933. His memories from his first five years were his father’s bird dogs (Bow & Wow), breaking his first pair of glasses on purpose and the resulting spanking, freezing an...
Robert Skyler Mcconville
May 6, 2018
Robert Skyler “Skybuck” McConville, 17, of Forest, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018.He was the son of Lewis McConville and Tammy Powell. Skyler was an avid hunter, enjoyed playing football and baseball, riding four wheelers, and especially enjoyed running dogs with his father and friends. Skyler was a junior at Brookville High School and will be remembered for his love...
Charles Byron Cole
May 5, 2018
Charles Byron Cole, 80, of Goode, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at English Meadows Elks Campus in Bedford. He was the loving and supportive husband of Florence Saunders Cole.Charles was born January 12, 1938 in Lynchburg. He was the son of the late Clarence Aubert Cole and late Jessie Bryant Cole. ...
Goldie Ballard Peters Thomas
May 5, 2018
Goldie Ballard Peters Thomas, 84, of Moneta, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2018.She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Beulah Ballard; husband, Shirlie Peters; sons, Tony Peters and Michael Peters; daughter, Susan Napier; son-in-law, Russell Stiff; brother, Raymond Ballard; and sister, Shirley Hall.Those left to cherish her memory include husband of 33 years,...
Patsy Williams Stilwell
May 5, 2018
Patsy Williams “Nannie” Stilwell, 82, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was the wife of the late Vincent “Bennie” Stilwell, Sr. for 53 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Madge Williams and a daughter, Lucy Merchant.Patsy is survived by her son, Vincent Stilwell, Jr.; a daughter, Laura Fox (Lloyd);...
Dana Keith Talbott
May 5, 2018
Dana Keith Talbott, 57, of Lynchburg died Saturday, May 5, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dana Keith Talbott
May 5, 2018
Dana Keith Talbott, 57, of Lynchburg died Saturday, May 5, 2018.Dana was born in Lynchburg on February 9, 1961, a son of the late Louis Hunter Talbott, Sr. and Ruby Hammock Talbott of Lynchburg. Dana worked as a Supervisor with Talbott Concrete & Construction. Dana was a loving son, brother, and uncle and had many people and friends that loved...
Dorothy "Dee Dee" Leftwich
May 4, 2018
Dorothy “Dee Dee” Leftwich, age 56, departed this life May 4, 2018, at her residence.Among her many relatives and friends, Dee Dee leaves to cherish her memory, her son Denzel Hood; brother, Lively “LC” Leftwich (Nancy); nephew, Lamar Leftwich; and a devoted aunt Catherine L. Vaughan.Dorothy will lie in repose Tuesday, May 8, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Samuel Kenneth Shumate
May 4, 2018
Samuel Kenneth Shumate, 59, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 04, 2018.Born Wednesday, May 21, 1958 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Kenny a son of the late Sam Henry Shumate and Jerlene Tate Perdieu.Kenny retired after 20 years of service to his country from the U.S. Navy and Air Force. He retired as rank of Master Sergeant and among his achievements were Coordinator...
Anthony Dwayne Rasnake
May 4, 2018
It is with great sorrow that the family of Anthony Dwayne Rasnake, 50, of Moneta, VA., announce his departure from this life on Earth on Friday, May 4, 2018. Dwayne was called to be with our Lord in Heaven after being hospitalized for several weeks. His pain and suffering is gone and his body is now at peace.Dwayne spent his...
Howard Ernest Mowry, Jr.
May 4, 2018
Howard Ernest Mowry Jr., 91, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 4, 2018, at Westminster-Canterbury.Howard, nicknamed “Sonny” by his parents Clara Lawton and Howard Ernest Mowry Sr. was born on June 16, 1926, in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended Laurel Hill Avenue Elementary School, Oliver Hazard Perry Jr. High and Mt. Pleasant High School, was a member of Plainfield Baptist church,...
Howard Milton Markus
May 3, 2018
Howard Milton Markus, 93, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at The Summit. He was the loving husband of Lois (Bertram) Markus.Born in Chicago, Il April 21, 1925, he was the son of the late Henry J. Markus and Lillian (Havel) Markus. Major Howard Markus proudly served his country, and retired from the U.S. Marine...
Dwight S. Thomas
May 3, 2018
Dwight Sherwood Thomas, 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia, departed this life Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born February 14, 1953, to the late Edward L. Thomas and Geraldine Mays Thomas. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Viola (Weeda) Barbour Thomas. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.Dwight...
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