Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Christine Ragland Shoemaker
Mar 4, 2018
Christine Ragland Shoemaker, 86, of Madison Heights, died Sunday, March 4, 2018Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Elsie Mae Davis Witcher
Mar 3, 2018
Mother Elsie Mae Witcher, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Elsie was born on June 29, 1939, to the late Ansie and Bailey Davis.She was preceded in death by her late husband, Glen Witcher; her sisters, Rebecca Slayton, Virginia Davis, and Florence Humble; and her brothers, William Davis, Deroy...
Lynwood James Dodson
Mar 3, 2018
Lynwood James Dodson, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 3, 2018 with his loving daughters by his side. He was born on the Dodson family farm in Campbell County, Virginia on May 17, 1925 to Preston Clark Dodson and Alma Holland Dodson.He was a graduate of Rustburg High School and served in the U. S....
Marie Agnes Bigger Mason
Mar 2, 2018
Marie Agnes Mason – “Nonnie”A lady who exuded kindness, warmth and love, Marie Mason of Rustburg Virginia, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2018 at the age of 78. She was born July 24, 1939 to her loving, late parents, Corbin and Eva Bigger. She was the youngest of 10 siblings, all of whom have passed on.Marie...
Theodore Lee Campbell
Mar 1, 2018
Theodore Lee Campbell , 63, of Montvale, Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 3, 2018.The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home,...
William Robert Mattingly
Mar 1, 2018
On the 1st of March year of our Lord 2018, William Robert Mattingly passed away at his home in southwest Roanoke, VA.Born in Hogansville, Georgia in 1940, he joined the United States Marine Corps at age 17, serving three tours in Vietnam before retiring to attend George Mason University. While there, he met Elisabeth Ann Flint who he married and...
Norman Gerald Mays
Feb 28, 2018
Norman Gerald Mays, Sr., 80 of Lynchburg, VA ,born September 2, 1937, returned to his forever home on February 28, 2018, Norman was surrounded by his loving family and wife of 64 years, Joyce Hughes Mays. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Verna Mays, son, Norman Gerald Mays, Jr., and Brother Garland Edward Mays.He is survived...
Michel A. Becnel, Jr.
Feb 27, 2018
Michel “Mike” Alcibe Becnel, Jr., age 92, of Hardy, Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was the loving husband of Pearl Gloria Becnel.In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by one daughter, Leslie Anne Santapaul; one brother, Edwin G. Becnel; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.Mike proudly served his country from 1944 to 1946...
Richard Alan Hayth
Feb 27, 2018
Richard Alan Hayth, 47, of Amherst died Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born July 17, 1970, the oldest son of Richard and Bobbi Hayth.He was born in Ohio but grew up in Virginia Beach, Va., he moved to Lynchburg at the age of 16 and graduated from Heritage High School in 1988. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1995...
Olivia Calloway Williams
Feb 26, 2018
Mrs. Olivia Calloway Williams, 94, of Lynchburg, died on February 26, 2018. She was born on July 17, 1923, a daughter of the late John and Mary Calloway.In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Adolphus Williams; her son, Alfred Williams; her brothers, George “Pete”, Marcus “Hump”, Lloyd “Ed”, James “Jim”, and Malcolm “Mack” Calloway.Olivia is survived...
Evelyn Ripley Wilson
Feb 26, 2018
Evelyn Sue Wilson, 69, of Bedford passed peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, John A. Wilson. She is survived by her son: John Wilson and wife, Lorrie of Bedford; granddaughter: Kayla Smith and husband, Christopher; grandson: Hunter J. Wilson; also survived by stepdaughters: Denise Zimmerman of Bedford and husband, Steve, Lillian Adams...
Winelda R, Lane
Feb 25, 2018
Winelda Ruby Wahl Lane (Win), 89, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 25, 2018. She was the wife of the late Roger Franklin Lane, for 52 years.Born Sunday, January 06, 1929 in New Hampton, Iowa, Winelda was a daughter of the late Will Wahl and the late Emma Wahl.In addition to her husband and her parents, Winelda was preceded in death...
Blanche Peters Ferguson
Feb 25, 2018
Blanche “Skinny Granny” Goff Peters Ferguson, 97 passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 24, 1920 to the late Frank and Ottie Goff.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clarence Peters. Additionally she was preceded by her late husband, Edward Ferguson and...
Dr. Asur Grisales
Feb 24, 2018
Dr. Asur Grisales, 85, of Chatham, died Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was the husband of the late Ellen Evans Grisales for 55 years.Asur was born May 16, 1932 in Armenia, Columbia. He was a son of the late Rafael Grisales and Isabel Ospina Grisales. He is survived by his daughters Beverly Ann Grisales, Darcy Armstrong , Angela Varga, and...
Woodrow W. Booth, Jr.
Feb 22, 2018
Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Booth, Jr., 64, of Moneta departed his life on Thursday, February 22, 2018. He was born on February 13, 1954 in Man, WV. He was the son of the late Woodrow and Colleen Booth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Jerry Booth and a sister, Jean Booth.Woody was...
Stephen R. Mccallum
Feb 22, 2018
Stephen Rio McCallum, 66, of Huddleston, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 22, 1951 in Ft. Monmouth, NJ. He was the son of the late Edward J. McCallum and Emily Hollingsworth McCallum.Steve was a loving family man. He found enjoyment as being an entrepreneur and jack of all trades. He was...
Florence Michelle Smith
Feb 22, 2018
Florence Michelle Smith, 44, of Gretna, VA, died Thursday, February 22, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Fred Mcentire
Feb 21, 2018
Moneta, VA – Fred Lee McEntire, 76 of Moneta, Virginia died peacefully at home on February 21, 2018. Fred was born October 5, 1941 in Bruno, Arkansas to Harvey and Mildred McEntire. He was married 47 years to his loving wife Barbara McEntire. He raised his family in La Habra, CA before retiring to St. George, UT, later relocating to...
Kenneth John Mcnavish
Feb 21, 2018
Kenneth John McNavish, 75, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was the husband of Jacqueline Louise Carrico McNavish, for 54 years.Born Friday, May 08, 1942 in Carnegie, PA, Kenneth was a son of the late John F. McNavish and the late Sophia Mazur McNavish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother John...
Steve Lonzie Fields
Feb 20, 2018
Steve Lonzie Fields, 59, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was the husband of the late Marlene Kaye Whittaker Fields. Born in Kingsport, Tenn., April 26, 1958, he was a son of the late Lonzie Fields and Mabel Morris Fields. He is also preceded in death by a brother, James Fields. Steve is survived by three...
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