Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Vivian Bullock Whitehurst
Jun 29, 2018
Vivian Bullock Whitehurst, 88, of Lynchburg died Friday, June 29, 2018. She was the wife of the late Ivey J. Whitehurst.Vivian was born April 20, 1930 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Bascom C. Jessee and Joyce Sumpter Jessee. Vivian was active in her community and her greatest joys were helping others and sharing her musical talent. She was...
Liam Andrew Trent
Jun 29, 2018
Liam Andrew Trent, 17 months old, of Lynchburg, gained his little angel wings on Friday, June 29, 2018.He left behind to cherish his memory his parents Lasharon Trent and Mark Foutz; sisters, Ayvah Trent, Marianna Hawkins, Emmalyn Gray, Neaveh Foutz; brothers, Paul Bryant IV., Gracin Gray, Eli Gray; maternal grandparents, William and Sherry Trent; paternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Foutz;...
Loretta Tinsley
Jun 29, 2018
Loretta Ann Maxey Tinsley,46, of Lynchburg passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018.She was preceded in death by her brother, David Hudson Maxey, Jr. She is survived by her grandmother, Fanna C. Floyd, parents David and Louella Maxey, son, William (Billy) Tinsley, Jr., sister, Sally Hale (Nathan), nephew, Tyler Burford, nieces Mandi Hale and Summer Hale, several aunts, uncles, and...
James Dennis Herward
Jun 28, 2018
A celebration of life service for James Herward, who passed away on June 28, 2018, will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. The service and reception will take place at Church of the Covenant located at 4415 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please...
James Norman Jefferson
Jun 28, 2018
James Norman Jefferson, 71, of Forest, Va., departed this life on Thursday, June 28, 2018.Born Monday, April 7, 1947 in Lynchburg, Va., James was a son of the late Elijah Holmes Jefferson and the late Inez Carter Jefferson.James is survived by his brothers, David Jefferson and his wife Valeria, and Salvatore “Sal” Jefferson, and his wife, Sharon, nephews, David Jefferson,...
Janet Russ
Jun 27, 2018
Janet Underwood Russ, 84, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late Clarence Austin Russ.Born August 12, 1933, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Booth Underwood and the late Louise Wheelwright Underwood. Janet was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.Janet is survived by her three sons, C.A., Jr. and...
Elaine Wright Samples
Jun 26, 2018
Elaine Wright Samples, 73, of Forest died Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She was the devoted wife of Edward W. Samples, Jr. for over 49 years.Elaine was born June 28, 1944 in Alexandria, a daughter of the late Earnest Edward Wright and Nellie O’Brien Wright. Elaine was a Graduate of Phillips Business College and employed as a bookkeeper with HCI until...
"Mitzi" Mary Funke
Jun 26, 2018
“Mitzi” Mary Meyer Funke, 97, of Lynchburg formerly of Northvale New Jersey passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018.Mitzi was active for many years in the Golden Age Club and Northvale Senior Center.She is survived by her children; Paula Perdieu (Robert) and John Funke, and grandson; Zachary Perdieu.A celebration of Mitzi’s life will be held Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11:00...
Timothy Dwayne Hubbard
Jun 26, 2018
Timothy Dwayne Hubbard, 61, passed away on June 26, 2018 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab.He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Steven Hubbard and Nancy Bell Hubbard.He is survived by his only son Mark Hubbard and spouse Afton Hubbard; two grandchildren Katlyn Hubbard and Corbin Hubbard; sisters Gloria Sue Hubbard and Angela Hubbard Hudson; four brothers Mitch Hubbard,...
Karlheinz Jacob
Jun 26, 2018
Karlheinz Jacob, 83, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was the husband of Martha Ann Bartels Jacob, for 45 years.Born Sunday, May 26, 1935 in Bochum, Germany, Karlheinz was a son of the late Paul Jacob, the late Margarete Ostriga Jacob Funk, and a stepson of the late Frank Funk.In addition to...
Peter T. Sarjeant
Jun 26, 2018
Peter Thomson Sarjeant, age 89, traded this earthly adventure for a heavenly one on June 26. Born in Orillia, Ontario, on June 24, 1929, he received his undergraduate degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He eventually took a job in Charleston, SC, and moved there with his wife, Marjorie Jean Gilbert, in 1957. He received his Ph.D. from Penn...
Charlene Doris Megginson
Jun 26, 2018
Charlene D. Megginson, 72, passed away early Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, RI, the city where she was born on October 15, 1945.Charlene was the daughter of Doris Stevens and Carlton Blunt (both deceased), and she was a graduate of Hope High School and The Katherine Gibbs School. Charlene had a long career...
Shirley M Puckett Overstreet
Jun 24, 2018
Shirley Overstreet, 82, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her home with her family at her bed side. She is now in heaven with her loving husband Elmer and her daughter Joan.Left to mourn their loving mother and grandmother are: sons, Ricky (Karen), David (Deanna); son-in-law, Eddy; grandchildren, Nick (Crystal), Heather (Joe), Jessie and Clint; great-grandchildren,...
Lillian Williams Camm
Jun 24, 2018
Lillian Williams Camm, 87, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, June 24, 2018. She was the wife of Wilbert Levi Camm.A Celebration of Lillian’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2018 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Johnson and Pastor Mary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Level Baptist Church.The family will...
Katherine S. Hobbs
Jun 24, 2018
Katherine Spruce Hobbs died June 24, 2018. She was born in Lynchburg in 1919. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank T. Spruce and Mary R. Spruce; her first husband, William Dabney, a fighter pilot who was missing in action in WWII, and their son, Bill Dabney; her beloved husband of 64 years, S. Bolling Hobbs; her brother,...
Phillis Payne Pinn
Jun 23, 2018
Phillis Payne Pinn, 78, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 23, 2018.Born on September 4, 1939 in Campbell County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Frances Payne.She is survived by her spouse, Reverend Alon J. Coleman; preceded by her first husband Alonzo Pinn; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Denise Payne, and...
Emily Joyce Seacrist
Jun 23, 2018
Emily Joyce Seacrist, 87, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018 with her loved ones by her side after a courageous fight with breast cancer.Joyce was born February 4, 1931 in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday night she was reunited with her parents, Oscar and Maggie Wood; her husband, Bert Seacrist, Sr.; a daughter, Deanna Smith; her son,...
June Archer Kelly
Jun 22, 2018
June Archer Kelly, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, took up her final residence in Glory with the Savior she loved and longed for on June 22, 2018.Born Friday, August 2, 1940, in Astoria, N.Y., June was one of two daughters born to the late Joseph and Jessie Archer.June’s legacy is one of loving devotion to her God, family, friends, and those...
Lola May Harbour
Jun 21, 2018
Lola May Harbour, 85, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Thursday, June 21, 2018.She was born in Huntington, West Virginia, to Kent and Sarah Harless as the youngest of seven siblings. Lola graduated from Barboursville High School and married George A. Harbour Sr. who preceded her in death. They were married 57 years. Lola’s professional career was as a Cosmotologist and...
Thomas Perry Pinion, Jr.
Jun 18, 2018
Thomas Perry Pinion, Jr. 87, of Bedford passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Centra’s Hospice Center in Lynchburg. He was born on May 24, 1931 in Cabarrus County, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Pinion; and daughters, Janis Viars and Jacki Pinion.Tom retired from Pinion Builders as owner/ operator. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and...
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