Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lois Fay Umberger Whitehurst
May 26, 2018
Lois Fay Umberger Whitehurst, 85, died on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at home.She was born in Wytheville, Va. on December 3, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Harmon David Umberger and Ola Elizabeth Akers; a baby sister, Annie Maude Umberger; and her twin brother, Louis Ray Umberger.She was a graduate of Wytheville High School, class of 1950,...
Lawrence Edward Bolling
May 25, 2018
Lawrence “Booley” Edward Bolling of Lynchburg departed this life on Friday, May 25, 2018, at his residence, with his family by his side.Booley was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1960. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier in Lynchburg after 25 years of service.He was the owner of “Booley B’s Deli”, known for...
Bonnie M. Matthews
May 24, 2018
Bonnie M. (NEE McCoy) Matthews, 77, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie is survived by her husband Roger D. Matthews, her children Dr. Kimberly Young (Robert) and Todd Matthews (Merrily) and five grandchildren Robert IV, Colin, Taylor, Nathan, and Graham. She is also survived by her sister Arlene Beall...
Josephine W. Mcdill
May 24, 2018
Josephine W. (Jo Jo) McDill age 93, departed peacefully to her heavenly home with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on May 24, 2018. She was born on November 26, 1924 in Irving, TX; the only daughter of the late David Lee and Buena Vista Herring of Laird Hill, TX. She is also predeceased by her loving husband of 26 years...
Alberta Hall Drumheller
May 23, 2018
Alberta Hall Drumheller, 89, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018.She was the beloved wife of the late Sandidge Lee Drumheller for 29 years. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her daughter Brenda Arthur Arrington; sisters, Jean Bass, Dale Sedleck; and her brother, Murray Hall.Born December 10, 1928, in Nelson County, she was a daughter...
Irene Bowling Campbell
May 23, 2018
Mrs. Irene Bowling Campbell was called from labor to reward after a long illness on May 23, 2018. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on December 10, 1930.She was a long time member of First Baptist Church on Coolwell Road in Amherst, VA. Irene was preceded in death by her parents Mary Beverly and Deacon John Bowling as well as...
Sandra Kay Perdue
May 22, 2018
Sandra K. Perdue, age 70, of Lynchburg, passed into glory on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She was a retired hairdresser. Sandra was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sydney Carwile.Surviving are her husband, Rodney L. Perdue, son and daughter-in-law Shane and Heather Carwile, grandson Spencer Carwile, and sister Barbara Davis of Hopewell.Graveside services will be held in Fort Hill Memorial...
Arthur Sheppard Sr.
May 21, 2018
Arthur Sheppard Sr., 80, departed this life Monday, May 21, 2018 in Lynchburg, Va. He was born March 30, 1938 to the late Reginald Sheppard Sr. and Ruth Murray in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Thornhill Sheppard and his brothers and sisters, Reginald Jr., Fitzroy, Sheila, and Eileen Sheppard and Lorna...
Felicia Ann Davis
May 16, 2018
Felicia Ann Davis, 39, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018.She will lie in repose Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Concord Va.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting...
Charles Hawkins Adams
May 15, 2018
Charles Hawkins Adams, much loved husband, father, grandfather, and brother died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the age of 94. His family is confident that he is now reunited with his father and mother, John Carroll and Elizabeth Hawkins Adams, and with his sister Mary Ann Minnick and his older brother, John Jr. He is survived by his devoted...
Margie Plumey
May 15, 2018
Margie Plumley, 77, of Amherst, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Barbara Lee Quarles Bohon
May 15, 2018
Barbara Lea Quarles Bohon, 84, of Montvale passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018.She was the loving wife of the late William Griffin Bohon, Sr.Born August 18, 1933 she was a daughter of the late Griffin and Mary Edna Foster Quarles. Barbara is also preceded in death by her daughter: Connie Lea Parker and grandson: Jonathan Griffin Bohon.Those left to cherish...
Timothy M. Whalen
May 15, 2018
Timothy Michael Whalen, 58, of Forest, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Canandaigua, NY on March 29, 1960. He is the son of the late Yvonne Gendron Whalen and his surviving father Robert M. Whalen.Tim was a Production Scheduler for Frito Lay in Lynchburg. He enjoyed the outdoors while playing golf,...
Esther Wilson Rice
May 15, 2018
Esther Wilson Rice “Nannie”, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.Esther was born April 11, 1931, in Traphill, N.C. She was the daughter of the late John Wilson and Mary Baugess Wilson and was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lee Rice; and son, Ronnie Ed Rice, and granddaughter, Melissa Bates Staton.Esther attended Blue Ridge...
Woodrow Wilson White, Jr.
May 15, 2018
Woodrow Wilson White Jr., 75 of Lynchburg passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and lifelong friends on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.Born on October 23, 1942 in Lynchburg to the late Woodrow Wilson White Sr., and Leona Hendricks White.Jr served in the United States Army and retired from Sentry Equipment Erectors.He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly White...
James Edward Jones
May 14, 2018
James Edward “Jim” Jones, 84, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home.He was a proud graduate of Marshall College, as well as a U.S. Air Force veteran who fought in the Korean War. He retired from Framatome after many years of service. He was an avid coin collector and a long-time volunteer with the American...
Gertrude Lewarne Wells
May 14, 2018
Gertrude LeWarne Wells, 95, died Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born in Prince Edward County, she was raised by Hunter and Eva Jamerson with her brother Kenneth Jamerson in Spout Spring, Virginia.Gertrude was predeceased by her husband William “Bill” Wells, Eva and Hunter Jamerson; brother, Kenneth Jamerson; and several other siblings. She is survived by a sister, Rachel Turpin of Big...
Ollie Lorene Walton
May 13, 2018
Ollie Lorene Parrish Walton, 86, of Lynchburg, Va., left her earthly home for her heavenly one May 13, 2018. She was the loving wife of Robert Earl Walton for 57 years.Born Thursday, July 9, 1931 in Lynchburg, Ollie was a daughter of the late Walker Gilmore Parrish and the late Reba Crouch Parrish.She leaves to cherish her memories three sons,...
Emily Virginia Austin Turner
May 13, 2018
Emily Virginia Austin Turner peacefully departed this life on May 13, 2018 at her home in Evington, Va. She was born on September 4, 1931 as one of thirteen children born to the late Thomas R. Austin and Nannie Burrell Austin. She attended Bedford County Schools and was a staple in her community.Emily spent much of her time being a...
Alsace Lorraine Cook Lecomte
May 12, 2018
Alsace Lorraine Cook Lecomte, 99, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was the wife of the late Eugene Newton Suggs and the late Richard Lucien Lecomte. She is also preceded in death by a son: Ronald F. Suggs and son-in-law: Ora Hart, Jr.Born January 23, 1919 in Savannah, Georgia she was a daughter of the late...
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