Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Pauline Beatrice Marshall
Sep 11, 2016
The family finds peace in knowing that Pauline Beatrice Elliott Marshall has entered her heavenly home to the loving arms of God and the love of her life Tom. She passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at her home after years of battling Alzheimer’s.We are sadden by our loss, but are grateful for the love, determination, and example that...
Ransom Bryant Hare, Iii
Sep 9, 2016
Ransom Bryant Hare III, 85, of Lynchburg, Va., died Friday, September 9, 2016 at Westminster-Canterbury. He was the husband of the late Katherine Clark Hare.Bryant was born Wednesday, May 20, 1931 in Wilmington, N.C., a son of the late Ransom Bryant Hare, Jr. and Mary Stewart Hare. Bryant attended public schools in Wilmington, a proud two-time graduate of Forest Hills...
Nora Cooper
Sep 9, 2016
Nora Thompson Cooper, 90, of Huddleston, died Friday, September 9, 2016, at Runk & Pratt in Moneta. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Lavern Cooper.Born on December 6, 1925 in Goodwater, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Azell Thompson and Wilma Ward Thompson. Nora is also preceded in death by two brothers: Calvin Dawson Thompson,...
Agnes C. Nash
Sep 8, 2016
Agnes C. Vaughan Nash, 83, of Lynchburg died, Thursday, September 8, 2016.Born Feb. 7, 1933 in Carrol County, Va. Agnes was a daughter of the late Willie Glen Vaughan and the late Mary Isom Vaughan.She was retired from G.E (Ericsson).Agnes is survived by her daughters, Debra Nash, of Galax, Sandra Hartman (Keith), of Forest and Vickie Higginbotham (David), of Lynchburg;...
Ellen Ruth Sherwin
Sep 7, 2016
Ellen Ruth Sherwin, 71, of Evington, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was the loving wife of Dean Harvey Sherwin for 54 years, who preceded her in death.Born June 27, 1945, in Blytheville, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Floyd Austin and the late Gertrude Austin. Ellen was a loving, faithful servant...
Kathleen Luth-Adams
Sep 5, 2016
Kathleen “Pat” Luth Adams was born into eternal life Monday, September 5, 2016, in her home after a short illness.Her earthly life began May 3, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo., the child of Katherine Dorothy Shoults and Carl William Shoults, she was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband James Luth.She leaves behind to cherish her memory,...
Marjorie Walton Hall
Sep 4, 2016
Marjorie Walton Hall, age 81, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul Thomas Hall.Born July 25, 1935 in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Sallie Jane Walton Johnston and the late Jesse Samuel Walton, Sr. She retired from General Electric and spent her retirement...
Doris "Dody" Evelyn Littlefield
Sep 3, 2016
Doris “Dody” Evelyn Littlefield, 86, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was the wife of the late Joseph W. Littlefield.Doris was born Saturday, August 2, 1930 in Warren, Pa. She was a daughter of the late John W. Carr and the late Evelyn Mae Carr. She retired from New Process Co (Blair Corporation), where she was a Personnel...
Dennis Scott Tolley
Sep 3, 2016
Dennis Scott Tolley, 73, of Lynchburg—a best friend in the truest sense to his entire family, his enormous circle of friends, past and present coworkers, and anyone whose life he touched—went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Dennis lived life his way, but did so with an incredible love for that life and love for the...
Janice Mae Wynn
Sep 1, 2016
Janice Mae Burton Wynn, 52, of Clintwood, Virginia, formerly of Lynchburg, died on September 1, 2016, at her home. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Felix T. Jackson, and her uncle, Booker Dudley.She was the loving daughter of Dorris Burton Jackson and her special friend, Billy Williams of Forest, and Raymond Burton and his wife, Jenny of Bedford.She...
Virginia L. Eckart
Aug 31, 2016
Virginia “Jenny” Lillie Eckart, 97, of Bedford, VA, passed peacefully on August 31, 2016 from her earthly home to her heavenly home while surrounded by her loving family. She was eleven days shy of her 98th birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael Eckart and Mary Hanning Eckart; two sisters, Lena Watson and Bertha Wilkerson; two brothers, Arthur Eckart...
Tammy Kaye Loving
Aug 30, 2016
Tammy Kaye Loving, 39, of Amherst, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016. She was the wife of Robert Loving.Born on January 4, 1977, in Lynchburg, Tammy was the daughter of Dennis Miller and the late Brenda Miller.She was a proud mother to her children, Travis Wolf, Madeline Loving, and Jordan Loving. In addition to her father and children her survivors include...
Dorothy “Betty” Elizabeth Sendrick
Aug 30, 2016
Dorothy “Betty” Elizabeth Sendrick, 92, of Appomattox, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Phyllis L Nodland
Aug 29, 2016
Phyllis Catherine Nodland, 79, of Smith Mountain Lake Virginia, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday August 29, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Doris Lynard and sister Mary Jo Schumacher.She was born and raised in Minnesota, Phyllis began her career as an administrative assistant at the...
Helen Brice Gardner
Aug 29, 2016
Helen Brice Gardner was born November 2, 1934, in Lynchburg, Va. to the late John Brice and Stella Hancock Brice. Helen passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Gardner, Jr., two sisters, and eight brothers.Those left to cherish her memories include a loving, devoted daughter, Sarita Gail Gardner; two devoted grandchildren,...
Joan Parker Gillett
Aug 28, 2016
Joan Arlene Parker Gillett, 88, of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was the wife of the late Lester Elwyn Gillett.Born Sunday, April 29, 1928, in Brewerton, N.Y., Joan was the daughter of the late John Wesley Parker and the late Margaret Becker Parker.In addition to her husband and parents, Joan was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Paul Anthony "Andy" Bell
Aug 27, 2016
Paul Anthony “Andy” Bell, 41, of Gladys, VA, died Saturday, August 27, 2016.Born Thursday, March 06, 1975 in Campbell County, Andy a son of the late Paul Douglas Bell and Nannie Sue Dalton Moore.In addition to his father, Andy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Janie Elliott Dalton and Joseph Lacy Dalton.In addition to his mother, Andy is...
Benjamin "Ben" Doyle Mcdowell
Aug 26, 2016
Benjamin “Ben” Doyle McDowell, 30, of Forest, VA, died on August 26, 2016.Born on May 10, 1986 in Roanoke, VA, he is the beloved son of Tim McDowell and the late Millie McDowell.Grieving and remembering him in the days that follow are: sister Taylor Scott, her husband Steven, and their daughter Abigail; Aunt Jamye Wright, her husband Jeff, and their...
Joseph Mcgavock Crockett, Jr.
Aug 25, 2016
Joseph McGavock Crockett, Jr., 89, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was the husband of the late beloved Margreta Westergaard.Joseph was born December 18, 1926, in Washington, D.C., the son of Joseph McGavock Crockett, Sr., and Nellie Bladen.He is survived by daughters, Susan McGavock Crockett of Asheville, N.C., and Anne Bladen Crockett of Bluffton, S.C.; and a sister,...
Ernest Burnette Hotstetter, Jr.
Aug 24, 2016
Ernest Burnette Hostetter, Jr., 72, of Forest, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was the husband of Sarah Jane Shelton Hostetter for 53 years.Born Saturday, September 8, 1943, in Buena Vista, Va., Ernie was a son of the late Ernest Burnette Hostetter, Sr. and the late Eunice Thacker Hostetter.In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his...
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