Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James Lewis Peak
Dec 9, 2015
We mourn together the passing of James Lewis Peak on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, and to celebrate the 72 years of his life. He was born on April 20, 1943, to James Lewis Peak and Thelma Wade Peak in Lynchburg, Va., as their first born, and is survived by his younger sister, Andrea Peak Neighbors.He was a loving husband to...
Betty Mullins Mitchell
Dec 9, 2015
Betty Mullins Mitchell, “Grandma Betty”, 77, of Thaxton went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness. She was born in Burdine, KT on March 19, 1938, the daughter of the late, Vernon Thomas Mullins and Della Brown Mullins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Preston Lee Clark
Dec 8, 2015
Preston Lee Clark , 80, of Lynchburg died peacefully at his residence Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Preston was preceded in death by his parents Aubry and Annie Clark.Preston was born in Lynchburg on January 29, 1935. He went on to serve 28 years in the military. Preston pursued a passionate career in printing. He also was a devoted member of...
Judith Marie Kuhn Mason
Dec 8, 2015
Judith Marie Kuhn Mason, 65, of Glade Hill, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 19, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis Kuhn, Jr. and Donna Wintz Kuhn. Judy was a dedicated member of...
Walter H. Flick
Dec 8, 2015
Walter Harold Flick of Lynchburg, and formerly of Roanoke, passed away at Westminster Canterbury on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Walter was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Kiser Flick, his brother Lacy Flick, Jr., and his parents, Lacy and Lydia Flick.He is survived by one daughter; Rebecca Flick Semones and her husband, William, two granddaughters; Michelle Semones and Camden...
Billie Gunter Moyer
Dec 7, 2015
Billie Gunter Moyer, 94, of Lynchburg, passed on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was the wife of the late Asa Henry Moyer, Sr.Billie was born in Lynchburg on March 9, 1921 a daughter of the late Charles Max Gunter and the late Mildred Baker Gunter Sheffield. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and a member of the...
Marvel Mills
Dec 7, 2015
Marvel J. Mills, 86, of Lynchburg, died Monday, December 7, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Carole Anne Decker Leary
Dec 7, 2015
Carole Anne Decker Leary, 80, of Hardy, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. She was the wife of the late William Peter Leary for 40 years.Born December 26, 1934 in Montclair, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Charles Ellimore Decker and Sadie May McLean Decker. She was also preceded in death by sons, Sean Michael Leary, twin...
William (Bill) Raymond Ball
Dec 5, 2015
William (Bill) Raymond Ball, Sr., age 88, a former resident of Evington, died peacefully at 5:15 am, Saturday, December 5th, at the William M. Dunlap Center for Caring (Hospice Home), in Raleigh, North Carolina. His last days were filled with tender and loving moments with family and caregivers.Bill was born in Frankfort, New York, the son of Raymond Seymour Ball...
Sandra Lee Wade Brooks
Dec 5, 2015
Sandra Lee Wade Brooks, 64, of Lynchburg, Va., died Saturday, December 05, 2015.Born September 23, 1951 in Lynchburg; Sandra was the daughter of the late Buford Wade and Lois B. Wade Knight.In addition to her mother and stepdad, Frank M. Knight; Sandra is survived by her children, Ginny Brooks Ogden and her husband, John, of Forest, and Stephen Brooks, and...
Gene W. Tomlin
Dec 4, 2015
Gene Wallace Tomlin of Lynchburg, died Friday December 4, 2015 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.Born July 24, 1937, in Glasgow, VA, he was the son of Walter and Bessie Corbin Tomlin. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Childress Tomlin; a daughter, Leslie Tara Tomlin of Greenville, SC; twin granddaughters, Ashley Middleton and husband Andrew and great-granddaughter Ellie of Missouri and...
Gary Leland Sumner
Dec 3, 2015
Gary Leland Sumner, 65, of Lynchburg, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Christ, his Savior, on Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was the husband of Cheryl Sumner for 33 years.Gary was born in Staunton, Va. on May 23, 1950 to the late James Leeford Sumner, Jr. and the late Mary Clark Sumner. He was an active servant at Heritage...
Matthew Charles Converse
Dec 3, 2015
Matthew Charles Converse, 32, of Penhook, VA, passed away unexpectedly at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA on Thursday December 3, 2015.Born July 12, 1983 in Rochester, N.Y. he was a son of Charles William and Theresa Maria Converse. He is also survived by his wife, Jean Eve Jenkins and his brother Andrew Jason Converse; his beautiful daughter; Abigail Jean...
Michael Emerson Garraghty
Dec 2, 2015
Michael Emerson Garraghty, 60, of Goode passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1955 in Bedford, VA, the son of Betty Arthur Garraghty and the late Reginald Emerson Garraghty.Mike was a boilermaker with Miller Mechanical and RECO for 30 plus years. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and spending time with...
Jackson Wayne Tomlin
Dec 2, 2015
Jackson Wayne Tomlin, infant son of Lindsey Cooper and Jerry Tomlin of Madison Heights, died December 2, 2015.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Charles Cooper, Sarah Tomlin, and James Tomlin all of Madison Heights, a sister Aleah Tomlin, two uncles Charles Tomlin and Jordan Tomlin, and one aunt Jessica Tomlin.He is preceded in death by...
Thomas Hawkins
Dec 1, 2015
Thomas Hawkins, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at his residence. He was the loving husband of the late Drene I. Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by his parents Carlisle and Sara Clements Hawkins; and three brothers, Carlisle, Phil, and Dan Hawkins. He was a retired diesel mechanic from John P. Hughes for 28...
Bernard Rolfes
Dec 1, 2015
Bernard Joseph Rolfes, Jr., 84, of Bedford, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Louis Martin Papet
Nov 30, 2015
Louis Martin Papet, 82, of Lynchburg, died Monday November 30, 2015, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the husband of the late LeeAnna Blanchard Papet.Louis was born on June 14, 1933, in White Castle, Louisiana, a son of the late Leonce Papet and Corrine Comeaux Papet. Louis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Alice Roberts Donaldson
Nov 28, 2015
Alice Roberts Donaldson, 60, of Lynchburg, died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at home with her family. Alice is survived by her husband of 27 years, Grady W. Donaldson, Jr.Born on June 18, 1955, Alice was a daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Clark Roberts and the late William M. Roberts, Jr. Alice attended Lynchburg City Schools, and she graduated from...
Lawrence Mitchell
Nov 28, 2015
Lawrence “Larry” Mitchell, 73, of Huddleston, passed away at home with his family Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was the loving husband of Catherine Mitchell for 52 years.Born February 9, 1942, and raised in Sheffield, AL. In 1960, Larry graduated from Sheffield High School. He later moved to Washington, D.C. where he met the love of his life, Catherine, and...
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