Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Manuel Deatocha Chavez, Jr.
Aug 23, 2016
Manuel DeAtocha Chavez, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was the loving husband of the late Jacqueline (Jackie) Hamilton Chavez.Mannie was born June 9, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a son of the late Manuel DeAtocha Chavez, Sr. and Evangeline Lonteen Chavez. Mannie honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and...
David J Carroll
Aug 21, 2016
David Jerome Carroll, 90, of Huddleston, died Sunday, August 21, 2016. He was the husband of the late Alice Boyle Carroll.Born March 31, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Charles Ward Carroll and Jennie Miller Lee Carroll. David is also preceded in death by his two step-daughters: Becky Marie Nichols and Roberta Parrett.He is survived...
Pauline S. Calloway
Aug 20, 2016
On Friday, August 19, 2016, Pauline S. Calloway departed this life. She was born the eldest of the ten children to Rueben and Pearl Spinner on December 11, 1925, in Bedford County, Virginia.Pauline was educated in the Bedford County, Virginia, public schools. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1947 and she enjoyed many years of being an active member...
Donald Brice Hite, Jr.
Aug 20, 2016
Donald Brice Hite, Jr. passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 after a long illness. Donald was born in Alleghany, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald Brice Hite, Sr. and Evelyn Anita Battley Hite.Donald was retired from B&W after 25 years of service, and also later retired from Allstate and American Heritage Insurance Companies as an insurance agent.Donald is...
Thurman Emmett Vaughan
Aug 20, 2016
Thurman Emmett Vaughan, 95 of Forest, Virginia died on Saturday, August 20, 2016.Born Friday, July 1, 1921 in Independence, Virginia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mallie Vaughan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vaina Hines Vaughan; great grandson, Aiden C. Martin and brother, Burley Vaughan. He proudly served...
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