Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Mary Ferguson Ferguson Cox
Aug 24, 2017
Mary Ferguson Cox, 95, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was the wife of the late Owen Mason Cox for over 63 years.Born October 30, 1921 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Morton Oscar Ferguson, and the late Bessie Bell Ferguson.Mary is survived by two daughters, Patricia...
Leslie Williams
Aug 22, 2017
Les W. Williams, 74, of Lynchburg, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Sarah Williams.Born April 2, 1943, in Santa Maria, California. He lived in Campbell County since Sept 1989. He retired from Areva as a Project Manager, spent the last seven years working and pursuing his hobby at...
Peggie Laverne Smith
Aug 21, 2017
Peggie Laverne Smith, 69, of Lynchburg, departed this life Monday, August 21, 2017. Born February 18, 1948 in Lynchburg, Va., she was a daughter of the late John Wesley Smith, Sr. and the late Maude Elaine Traynham Smith.Peggie’s beautiful life will forever be cherished through the memories of her son, Vernon Ashley Shaw; daughter, Robyn Lynette Shaw; sisters, Joan Smith...
Thomas Edward Dishman
Aug 21, 2017
Thomas Edward Dishman, 72, of Fairfield, died Monday, August 21, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Doris M. Merkey Smith
Aug 20, 2017
Doris M. Merkey Smith, age 93, passed away on August 20, 2017 at her home in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She is the widow of Calvin Walter “Dick” Smith and was the daughter of Clyde A. Merkey and Sophia Berry.Doris is survived by her loving and caring daughter and son-in-law, Diane and William “Bill” Elliott of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and a...
Margaret Marie Farmer
Aug 20, 2017
Margaret Marie “Bluckey” Farmer, 73, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Avante Nursing Home. She was born March 17, 1944 to the late Bertha Marie Farmer Bradley and preceded in death by two brothers, James Woodrow Bradley and Alvin Bradley, both of Lynchburg, Va.She is survived by two sons Joseph Leon Farmer, Sr. of Lynchburg and...
Edsel Holland
Aug 19, 2017
Edsel Holland of 432 Lotus Drive, Gretna, Virginia walked into Heaven on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Rocky Ford, Georgia on December 13, 1934, to Willie Aaron Holland and Violet Brigdon Holland. He worked for the Southern Railroad before entering the Army in 1957. He served in the Army Security Agency for 8...
Michael Kennerly Ewing
Aug 18, 2017
Michael Ewing, 28, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 18, 2017. He was the loving husband of Kristen Sowers Ewing.Michael was born March 30, 1989 in Roanoke, Va., a son of Paul Ewing and Martha Ewing. Michael graduated E.C. Glass High School in 2007. He was a talented saxophone musician in ECG marching band, concert band...
Gale Pearson Byrd
Aug 18, 2017
Gale Byrd, 94, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Friday, August 18, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Peggy Ann Bostic
Aug 18, 2017
Peggy Ann Bostic, 63, of Moneta, died Friday, August 18, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Jessie Herbert
Aug 18, 2017
Jessie Shawn Herbert, 30, of Raleigh, passed away.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences.
Irene Karnes Holdren
Aug 17, 2017
Irene Karnes Holdren, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Bedford County Nursing Home. She was born in Bedford Co. Virginia on September 19, 1923. A daughter of the late James Miller Karnes and Merton James Karnes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Emmett Holdren; siblings, Elwood, Carl,...
Susie L. Atkins
Aug 17, 2017
Susie L. Atkins, 88 of Lynchburg, Va., departed this life Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Va. with her, two sons, Hilson Atkins, Sr. and Nilson Atkins; daughter, Janice A. Benejan; grandsons, Gary L. Atkins and Jauron Atkins; her loving companion of over 20 years, John E. Cardwell; ex-husband, Albert Atkins; and a host of other...
Leon Dee Peterson
Aug 15, 2017
In loving memory of Leon Dee Peterson, who passed away August 15th at age 84. He was survived by his wife Linda, his sons Steve, Jerry, & Leonard Peterson, his daughter Angela McCaskill, and two grown children from a previous marriage, Shane and Karen Peterson of the UK. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren in the USA, 2 in the...
Edward Branunsdorf
Aug 14, 2017
Edward C. Braunsdorf, 74, of Lynchburg, died Monday, August 14, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Edward C. Braunsdorf
Aug 14, 2017
Edward C. Braunsdorf, 74, of Lynchburg, died Monday, August 14, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Leland James Toler, Jr.
Aug 13, 2017
Leland James Toler, Jr., 74, of Mount Olive, NC, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Lynchburg, VA with his daughter Bridget at his side.Leland was born November 27, 1942 in Johnston County, North Carolina, a son of the late Leland James Toler, Sr. and Arabia Mae Langston Toler King. Leland honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the...
Timothy Bryan Lamb
Aug 13, 2017
Timothy Bryan Lamb, 36, of Covington, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 in Covington. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Francis Lee Will
Aug 13, 2017
Francis Lee Will, 86, of Madison Heights, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017.He was born on October 6, 1930 in Quicksburg, Virginia, a son of the late Albert S. Willand Grace F. Will.Francis was preceded in death by three brothers, Roland D. Will and wife Ruth, Fred E. Will and wife Dorothy and Richard A. Will.Francis retired from Norfolk...
Clyde H. Wilkinson
Aug 11, 2017
Clyde H. Wilkinson, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, August 11, 2017, at home.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Wilkinson.Born in Lynchburg, on June 7, 1932, he was a son of the late E. Clyde Wilkinson and Evelyn Wilkinson. He retired from Wilwyn Inc. as owner/project manager. Clyde enthusiastically participated in dog shows as a judge and exhibitor,...
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