Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ralph Lewis Moss
Jul 4, 2018
Ralph Lewis Moss, 69, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence.Born in Bedford on January 22, 1949, he was a son of the late Charlie Brown Moss and Edith May Slater Moss.Ralph is survived by his two daughters: Vivian Moss (Christopher) Rexrode, Melissa Moss (Russell) Millner; grandchildren: Raven Elizabeth (Robert) Thompson, Caymen Nicole Rexrode, Travis...
Diann Reed Hall
Jul 3, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Diann Reed Hall, announce her passing after a brief illness. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Roanoke, Va. Diann was 76 and resided in Wirtz, Va. She is now in heaven with her loving husband, James Edwin Hall.Diann will be lovingly remembered by her...
Pearlie Mae Williams
Jul 2, 2018
Pearlie Mae Williams, 91, of 1406 15th Street Lynchburg, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018. Born September 26, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Zerno and Pearl Wade.In addition to her parents, Pearlie was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Williams; brother, Ralph Wade Sr.; Sister-in-laws, Elsie Wade and Jacqueline Williams of Brooklyn NY; nephews, Ralph Wade...
Carl J. Woods
Jul 2, 2018
Carl James Woods, 75, of Lynchburg, died Monday, July 2, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com
Rose Mcghee Comer
Jul 1, 2018
Rose Mary McGhee Comer, 75, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born November 26, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leona Beulah McGhee and William Steele McGhee, Jr.She was an artistic and creative person, who was always decorating her home depending on the season or the holiday.She is...
Sandra F. Goine
Jul 1, 2018
Sandra Fay Goine, 68, of Concord Va., died Sunday July 1, 2018. Mrs. Goine was born May 25, 1950 in Lynchburg, Va., to Henry Goine and Edith Dalton Goine.She was a member of Unity in the Seven Hills Church.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Henry Goine and Robert “Bobby” Goine.She is survived by...
Rose M. Comer
Jul 1, 2018
Rose Marie McGhee Comer, 76, of Bedford, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send condolences, visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
William Howard Purdy
Jun 30, 2018
William Howard Purdy, 75, of Forest, VA passed away, June 30, 2018 in Lynchburg, VAHe was born to William and Anne Purdy on January 10, 1943, in Toledo, OH. He graduated Monroeville High, USNA class of 1965, Master at L.C.Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sherry Zaner Purdy; son, Howie; daughter, Kathy; sister, Jane; and two...
Dewey B. Overman Ii
Jun 30, 2018
Dewey Benton Overman II, 75, of Penhook passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.Dewey was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He was a graduate of N.C. State University. Dewey was an Eagle Scout and was a member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and The Raleigh Engineers Club. Dewey was an Amateur Radio Advanced Class licensee, a member...
Virginia Mccandlish Puller Dabney
Jun 29, 2018
Virginia McCandlish Puller Dabney, of Lynchburg, died June 29, 2018, atWestminster Canterbury Lynchburg at the age of 78.Virginia was born in Shanghai, China, May 27, 1940, the daughter of the late Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller and Virginia Evans Puller. Growing up the daughter of a career Marine she lived in China, Hawaii, San Diego, New Orleans, and Camp...
Darrell L. Burnette
Jun 29, 2018
Darrell L. “Bunny” Burnette passed away June 29, 2018. He was a son of the late Alexander and Juanita Burnette. He proudly served our country in the US Army Airborne Division and was a retired military veteran.Bunny is survived by his sisters, Brenda Tymchyn (Jack), and Deronda Burnette and his brother Steve Burnette. Also, his nephews Chris Tymchyn (Brooke), Jaxson...
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,...
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