Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Mildred Kathrine Steinbach Morrow Shebilsky
Aug 20, 2019
Born January 15, 1918 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Cora Smith and Henry Steinbach, Millie was educated in Scranton public schools.Survived by son Kenneth Howard Morrow, granddaughter Krista Morrow Boothby, nephew Thomas Gangwer, niece Virginia Fisher, and their families.Preceded in death by her sister Ruth Steinbach Gangwer; first husband, Howard Morrow; and second husband William Shebilsky.On August 5, 1939, “Millie” married...
Mildred Kathrine Steinbach Morrow Shebilsky
Aug 20, 2019
Born January 15, 1918 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Cora Smith and Henry Steinbach, Millie was educated in Scranton public schools.Survived by son Kenneth Howard Morrow, granddaughter Krista Morrow Boothby, nephew Thomas Gangwer, niece Virginia Fisher, and their families.Preceded in death by her sister Ruth Steinbach Gangwer; first husband, Howard Morrow; and second husband William Shebilsky.On August 5, 1939, “Millie” married...
Valorie Shae Spence Leidich
Aug 19, 2019
Valorie Shae Spence Leidich, 55, of Big Island, died Monday, August 19, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of David Leidich.Born August 5, 1964 in Lynchburg, Valorie was a daughter of Barry Spence, Sr. and Betty St. John Spence. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Morgan Ashley Fitzgerald and her grandparents, Woodrow...
James Robert Gloudemans
Aug 18, 2019
Jim Gloudemans, 79, of Lynchburg passed Sunday, August 18, 2019 with his family by his side.Jim is survived by his wife, five children, and seven grandchildren.In honor of Jim’s request there will be no services.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be sent to The International Rescue Committee.Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory of Lynchburg is assisting the...
Coragail Gardner Steele
Aug 18, 2019
CoraGail Gardner Steele, of Lynchburg, was born on October 19, 1942, in Ashland, Ky. to Dr. Richard and Ruth Gardner. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Steele, and is survived by her 6 children, Dawn (Ron Boehmer) Steele, Kevin (Sandra) Steele, Diana (Stacy) Furcini, Todd (Bonny) Steele, Brett (Kerri) Steele, and Abbie (Joe McIlvenna) Steele. She...
Ruth Alice Bachelor Lawson
Aug 16, 2019
Ruth Alice Batchelor Lawson passed this earth unto heaven on August 16, 2019.She was born and raised in Mt. Gilead, Ohio where she married John Lawson. They moved to Erie, Penn. and began raising their family. The family moved to Lynchburg, Va. and had many fond memories at Timberlake.Ruth was actively involved at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church as a teacher...
Edith Darlene Eskridge Mann
Aug 15, 2019
Mathew 5:4- Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Edith Darlene Mann, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all of those that were blessed to know her.She began her life in Saltville, Virginia, on November 20, 1937, the youngest child of Jim...
Gloria June Linder Sanger
Aug 15, 2019
Gloria June Linder Sanger of Lynchburg died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg at the age of 91.Gloria was born in Rock Hill, S.C., on February 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Chase Herndon Wiley and Henry Duncan Linder. She grew up in Walterboro, S.C., and Cleveland, Ohio, with her sisters Helen and Maxine and her older...
Howard Dean Johnson Iii
Aug 14, 2019
Howard Dean Johnson III, 70, of Forest, Va., made a peaceful transition to meet his lord and savior on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital.He was born on February 12, 1949 in Bedford County, Va., the son of the late Howard and Malinda Phelps Johnson.Howard attended Bedford County Schools.Howard leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Lisa Renee...
Betty Swecker Abbott
Aug 14, 2019
Betty Swecker Abbott, 89, widow of Robert W. (Bob) Abbott, died peacefully on August 14, 2019 in Bedford, Virginia. She is survived by a sister, Judy Swecker Riddick, of Franklin, Virginia, a brother, James L. (Jim) Swecker and sister-in-law, Ruby, of Monterey, Virginia, a sister-in-law, Ann Swecker, of Stuarts Draft, Virgina, a sister-in-law, Betty A. Smith, of Bedford, a son,...
Charles Joseph Shaughnessy Iii
Aug 14, 2019
Charles “CJ” Joseph Shaughnessy, III, 83, of Lynchburg breathed his last breath just before midnight Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Charles was born on July 31, 1936 to Charles Joseph Shaughnessy, Jr. and Rebecca Murray Shaughnessy. He was the husband of Barbara Pollard Shaughnessy for 59 years.He is predeceased by his parents, his wife and sister, Patricia Shaughnessy Goodliffe.He is survived...
Dr. Harold Lee Riley Iii
Aug 14, 2019
Dr. Harold Lee Riley III graduated from this earthly life to be with Jesus in Heaven on the 14th of August 2019, surrounded by his loving family.Harold was born in Richmond, VA on September 2, 1933, to Dr. Harold L. Riley Jr. and Josephine Noel Riley, but raised in Lynchburg, VA with his four younger siblings, Pat, Bill, Mary Jo,...
Paul David Ernsberger
Aug 14, 2019
Paul David Ernsberger passed away August 14, 2019.He is survived by a sister, Nancy Ernsberger Copey and a niece, Anna Copley of Harrisonburg and a nephew, William Copley of Dearborn, Mich.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Judith Patterson Gilbert
Aug 13, 2019
Judith Patterson Gilbert, 77, of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia.She is survived by her husband, Charles Gilbert; sons Christopher L. Gilbert and Seth D. Gilbert; and sister Phyllis Reynolds.Services will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2019. Visitation will be one hour prior...
Katherine Oliver Crickenberger
Aug 12, 2019
Katherine Oliver Crickenberger, 97, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in Lynchburg on November 24, 1921, a daughter of the late John James Oliver and Maude Miller Oliver Adams. In addition to her parents Katherine was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Herbert Phalti Crickenberger; daughter, Connie...
Bettie K. Lee
Aug 11, 2019
Bettie K. Lee, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was 87. Born in Danville, Virginia, Bettie called Lynchburg home for the last 52 years. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Bettie is survived by her sons Richard (Nicolle) Lee of Lynchburg, Michael (Marie) Lee of Benson, NC and Stephen...
Nancy Woods Thompson
Aug 11, 2019
Nancy Woods Thompson, 95, of Lynchburg died Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was the wife of the late George Arnold Thompson.Nancy was born May 27, 1924 in Agricola, Amherst County. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Dabney Woods and Flora Williams Woods. She was retired as a secretary and was a parishioner of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.She is...
Joan Kathleen Thompson Martin
Aug 11, 2019
Joan Thompson Martin departed this life after a long illness on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Joan was born in Clifton Forge, VA, on August 25, 1932 and moved to Lexington, VA as a small child. She was the daughter of the late John Hedges Reed Thompson and Thelma Major Thompson of Lexington, VA. She was the granddaughter of William Watson...
William H. Brown
Aug 11, 2019
William H. (Bill) Brown Jr passed away on August 10, 2019. Bill was in Danville, VA on July 9, 1952, the son of the late William H. Brown and the late Virginia C. Decker. A long-time resident of Bedford County, Bill spent two decades as a trusted insurance advisor serving clients in the greater Lynchburg area and previously held many...
Evangelist Dorothy Lynette Moore
Aug 10, 2019
Evangelist Dorothy Lynette Moore, 66, of Lynchburg, departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Waycross, Ga. on May 18, 1953 to the late Rev. Charlie Lee Moore and Mrs. Lillie Mae Cooper Moore. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Claudius MooreShe was a graduate of E.C. Glass...
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