Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Marcella Linville
Jun 24, 2016
Marcella Adelaide( Overbey) Linville, 92, best known as “Addie” died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Runk and Pratt, SML Retirement Village, Hardy, Virginia. Marcella Adelaide (Overbey) Linville was born on May 14, 1924 in Robertson Co., Kentucky to Alva and Florence Overbey. She was raised on her father’s tobacco farm with a sister, Christine and two brothers, Perry and J.B. ...
Elizabeth Hawkins Kirby
Jun 24, 2016
Elizabeth Hawkins Kirby, 60 of Lynchburg, won her battle with cancer, on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born Monday, July 18, 1955 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Carlyle Hawkins and the late Lura Ashworth Hawkins.Beth was a hard worker with an amazing sense of humor, retired from Barker Jennings,she was a member of Unity...
Charles Fisher
Jun 24, 2016
Pastor Charles H. Fisher, 69 of Moneta, entered his heavenly home on June 24, 2016. He was born on May 2, 1947 in Winchester, VA. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He attended Eastern Christian College and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Anchor Theological Seminary. He served in churches throughout Virginia and West Virginia...
Floyd A Goff
Jun 24, 2016
Floyd Andrew Goff, 69, of Big Island, went to be with his Lord, Friday, June 24, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Patricia Garrett Wilson Goff for 49 years and 6 months. He was born January 11, 1947 in Big Island. He was a son of the late Maxie Andrews and Addie Wilson Goff. Floyd...
Gerrit John Van Burk
Jun 23, 2016
Gerrit John van Burk, 78, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was the husband of Sandra Wershing van Burk, for 50 Years.Born Thursday, July 15, 1937 in Elizabeth, NJ, Gerrit was the son of the late Gerrit Veeder van Burk and the late Elwyn Beatrice Wasdel van Burk.In addition to his wife, Gerrit is survived by a...
Sherry Elaine Herbert
Jun 23, 2016
Sherry Elaine Williams Herbert of Lynchburg went home to the Lord Thursday, June 23rd, after a brief illness. Sherry was a gifted and celebrated Montessori educator whose career spanned over four decades. She graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a graduate degree in Educational Administration. In 1981, she earned the first of two Montessori teacher certifications...
Grace D. Mcneely
Jun 23, 2016
Grace Ann Day McNeely, 81, of Coleman Falls, died Thursday June 23, 2016. She was the wife of Charles “Sonny” McNeely Sr. for 54 years.Born April 24, 1935 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of Eva Beatrice Arthur Day and the late Ralph Warren Day. Grace Ann’s loves, besides her family, were sewing, decorating, and tending to her flower...
James F. Kuharski
Jun 22, 2016
James “Jim” Franklin Kuharski, 52, of Huddleston, passed away on June 22, 2016 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Houston, TX, a son of the late Leonard and Rhetta Mae Kuharski. Jim loved animals of all types. He enjoyed fostering and volunteering at the Friends of Bedford Co. Animal Shelter with his two daughters in their spare...
Margaret Tyler Ferguson
Jun 22, 2016
Margaret Tyler Ferguson, 81, of Madison Heights died at her home Wednesday June 22, 2016. She was the loving wife of Paul Gregory Ferguson for over 62 years.Margaret was born December 3, 1934 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Roy Tyler and Ethel Shepherd Tyler. Margaret was retired from the Central Virginia Training Center. She enjoyed swimming and exercising...
Stanley John Kominic
Jun 22, 2016
Stanley John Kominic, 65, of Forest passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at home, with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Kay Kominic for forty years.Stan was born May 1, 1951 in Douglas, Ga., the son of the late Stanley Kominic, Sr. and Martha Beth Kirkland Kominic.Stan’s career was devoted to the Social Security Administration...
William Curtis Crawford
Jun 21, 2016
William Curtis Crawford died June 21, 2016 at Lynchburg general Hospital. Curtis is survived by his wife of 49 years Ginger Crawford.In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a daughter, VivianSue Crawford, sons: James “Jimmy” Crawford and wife, Lorie, Steven Crawford and wife, Rachel; grandchildren: Crystal LeeAnn Crawford, Thomas Crawford, DanaAnn Dixon, Benjamin Dixon, Daijon Bannister, Bobby...
Kester R Williams
Jun 21, 2016
Kester Robert Williams, 76, of Bedford, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born August 1, 1939 in New York, he was a son of the late Kester and Betty Jane Collins Williams. He was also preceded in death by a brother; James Williams. Kester proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his five...
Michael Haden
Jun 20, 2016
Michael Haden, 63, of Lynchburg died at his home Monday June 20, 2016.Michael was born September 6, 1952 a son of the late Rawley Martin Haden and Vera Paige Haden. Michael worked for Areva for many years.He is survived by his brother Lynwood Haden and his wife Judy of Lynchburg, a nephew David Haden and his wife Sheila of Lynchburg,...
Betty Goodman Smith
Jun 19, 2016
Betty Goodman Smith, 82, of Goode, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was the wife of the late Charles William Smith.Betty was born on March 4, 1934 in Lynchburg to the late Stephen O. Goodman and the late Sallie P. Goodman.Betty is survived by her daughter Teresa Worley, and her husband, Seebert L. Worley,...
Robert “Bob” Arthur Johnston
Jun 19, 2016
Robert “Bob” Arthur Johnston, 84, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, surrounded by his family. Robert was the loving husband of Joyce Mueller Johnston for fifty-seven years. He was born September 30, 1931 in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Walter Howard and Mary Stoddard Johnston. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis...
Marion Proffitt Barrs
Jun 19, 2016
Marion Anna Proffitt Barrs, 92, of Amherst, Va., died Sunday, June 19, 2016.Born Monday, February 4, 1924 in Baltimore, Md., Marion was a daughter of the late Manson Heath Proffitt and the late Marietta Tinner Proffitt.Marion is survived by her adopted son, Steve Wilson Hartless Austin and his wife, Ida, a sister, Mae A. Hartless, and a brother, Manson H....
Roger Lee Grooms
Jun 18, 2016
Roger Lee Grooms, 68, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, June 18, 2016.A Celebration of Roger’s Life will be held at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Lynchburg Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Roger Russell "Jerry" Avey
Jun 17, 2016
Roger Russell “Jerry” Avey, 79, of Lynchburg departed this life and entered into Glory on June 17, 2016.Born on October 13, 1936, in Dayton, OH, he was preceded in death by his father, Russell Frank Avey, and his mother, Helen Avey Knapp.Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Doninne Louise Soult Avey of Lynchburg, three children: April...
Lake Junior Swisher
Jun 16, 2016
Lake Junior Swisher, 93, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was the loving husband of the late Oleta Genieve Swisher for 64 years.Born December 12, 1922 in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was a son of the late Beulah Cox Swisher and Lake Swisher.Lake is survived by a daughter, Sandra L....
Lois Irene Bryant Ayers
Jun 16, 2016
Lois Bryant Ayers, 83, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 of COPD.She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Wesley Ayers, and her sons; Randy E. Ayers and Roy W. Ayers, Jr.Lois retired from the Tom Jones Drugstore and was a long time member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis W....
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