Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Betty Jane Torbert Bowyer
Nov 16, 2016
Betty Jane Torbert Bowyer, 79, of Bedford, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was the wife of the late Francis Molen Bowyer, Jr. for 57 years. Born May 9, 1937 in South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Raleigh Torbert and Edna Nell Slough Torbert. She is also preceded in death by one son; Victor Bowyer, one...
Winifred Bradford Moore
Nov 15, 2016
Winifred “Winnie” Bradford Moore, 86, of Lynchburg, died Monday, November 15, 2016. She was the loving wife of Thomas M. Moore for 67 years.Winnie was born August 26, 1930, in Miami, Fla., a daughter of the late A. Lee Bradford and Brainerd Sims Bradford. Winnie was retired as an assistant business manager for the Severn School in Severna Park, Md.,...
Timothy Whitman
Nov 15, 2016
Timothy Whitman, 54, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, November 15, 2016.Tim was born Saturday, March 3, 1962, in Titusville, Pa., a son of Patricia Hartle Whitman and the late Richard Whitman.He worked as a machinist in the fabrication industry at AMG for many years. His hobbies included being an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan.In addition to...
Eva B. Massie
Nov 15, 2016
Eva Cleo Massie, 87, of Bedford, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born on January 16, 1929 in Wendell, NC. She is a daughter of the late Clyde Lloyd Bowler and Ethell Johnson Bowler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Donald Massie; three brothers, Marion Bowler, Lawrence Bowler and Kenneth Bowler.Eva was...
Dorothy Fabricatore
Nov 13, 2016
Dorothy Fabricatore, 94, of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, November 13, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Judith Ann Yancey
Nov 13, 2016
Judith Ann Lloyd Yancey (Judy), 65, of Amherst County died Sunday November 13, 2016. She was the wife of the late Melvin “Sonny” Jackson Yancey, Jr.Judy was born May 22, 1951 in Amherst County, a daughter of the late William Ross Lloyd, Jr. and Mildred Burks Lloyd. Judy worked for many years at the Central Virginia Training Center and was...
Peggy Hamlet
Nov 12, 2016
Peggy Bowler Hamlet, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord Saturday, November 12, 2016 following a long illness. She was born September 16, 1944, the daughter of the late Charlie Wright Bowler and Erna Midkiff Bowler.Peggy was a devoted member of Heritage Baptist Church where she was employed for over 20 years.Her beloved and devoted husband of 45 years,...
Dr. John R. Wenger, Jr.
Nov 11, 2016
Dr. John Robert Wenger, Jr., 85, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Linville, VA on March 1, 1931, he was a son of the late John Robert Wenger, Sr. and Dorothy Mellinger Wenger. He is also preceded in death by a sister; Emily Peachey. Dr. Wenger graduated...
Teresa Mae Reynolds
Nov 11, 2016
Teresa Mae Reynolds, 60, of Gladys, VA, died Saturday, November 11, 2016.A celebration of Teresa’s life will be held at Tree of Life Ministries at 2:00 p.m.
Ruby Spinner Wade
Nov 9, 2016
Ruby Spinner Wade, 89, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late Samuel L. Wade Sr.Ruby was born in Bedford County on September 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Reuben and Pearl Anderson Spinner. She was a member of Holcomb Rock Baptist Church and worked many years...
Mary Mayo Blanks
Nov 7, 2016
Mary Mayo Blanks, 82, of Amherst County, died Monday, November 7, 2016.Mary was born November 6, 1934 in Amherst County a daughter of the late Lee Howell Blanks and Elizabeth Hawkins Blanks. Mary was retired as a Medical Technologist, having worked for over 30 years in Baltimore, Tennessee, West Virginia and finally at the Central Virginia Training Center.Mary is survived...
Dorothy Rose Mosby
Nov 7, 2016
Dorothy Rose Mosby departed this life on Monday, Nov.7, 2016 at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center Amherst, VA. Born December 27, 1917 to the late George and Gertrude Rose.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jessie Mosby; four brothers; George, Harold, James and Horace Rose .a memorial service will be held at Saint...
Edna Rucker Ford
Nov 7, 2016
Edna Rucker Ford, 85 of Lynchburg passed into the Arms of Her Jesus on Monday, November 7, 2016.She was born in Lynchburg, February 2, 1931 to her parents William and Minnie Rucker. She was the widow of William Sherman Ford whom she was married to for over 56 years.She was an active member of Court Street United Methodist Church and...
Eva Lois Markham Coffey
Nov 7, 2016
Eva Lois Markham Coffey, 90, of Bedford, passed away on November 7, 2016.She was the loving wife of the late George Pernell Coffey. She is also preceded in death by a daughter: Marilyn Joyce Witt.Born on February 16, 1926 in Big Island she was a daughter of the late Harry S. and Lula Bullis Markham. She retired from General Electric...
Fred C. Leftwich
Nov 7, 2016
Fred C. Leftwich, 80, of Amherst, VA, departed this life November 7, 2016 at his residence.Born January 16, 1936. He was the son of the late Alphonso and Alberta Leftwich. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and a daughter Lisa Vaughan.He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Leftwich, son LC (Nancy), two grandsons, Lamar Leftwich and Denzel...
Brenda Pugh Arrington
Nov 6, 2016
Brenda Pugh Arrington, 67, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Arrington.Born Sunday, October 2, 1949, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Jasper Pugh and Alberta Hall Drumheller.She was employed by C.B. Fleet and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.In addition...
John W. Ivory
Nov 6, 2016
John William Ivory, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was the loving husband of Patricia M. Ivory RN. Born in England on December 17, 1945, he was a son of the late Jack and Lillian Howard Ivory. John is also survived by his step-sons: Chris and Ray Schultz; six grandchildren: Destiny, Ally, Riley, Chris Jr.,...
Howard N. Fosbre
Nov 4, 2016
Howard Nelson Fosbre A light dimmed on Smith Mountain Lake, Friday, November 4, 2016, as a beloved family man moved on. His absence will be deeply felt by his wife Joan, his lifetime companion of 67years, his two children Michael and wife Carla, Cindy, grandchildren William, Leigh, and Patrick, great grandchildren, Timothy Sr. and Jr., Lindsey, Sarah, and special friend...
Earl Morris Davis, Jr.
Nov 4, 2016
Earl Morris Davis Jr., 81, of Forest VA died Friday, November 4, 2016. He was the husband of Carrie Agnes Terry Davis for 62 years.Born Monday, July 01, 1935 in Lynchburg. Earl was a son of the late Earl Morris Davis, Sr. and the late Rosalie Thomas Davis.In addition to his wife Earl is survived by two daughters, Diane D....
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