Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Carl N Blankenship
Nov 27, 2015
Carl Nelson Blankenship, 70, of Bedford passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. He was born in Christiansburg on June 27, 1945. A son of the late Beverly Smith Blankenship and Alice Virginia Epperly Blankenship.Carl was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church where he served as a greeter for many years. He spent many hours behind the wheel as...
James Keith Sexton
Nov 27, 2015
James Keith Sexton, Sr., 74, of Big Island, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015.He was born on August 25, 1941 to the late George Hurley and Lucy Donna Smith Sexton.He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Patsy Creasy Sexton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Clara (Larry) Nichols, Elizabeth (Printice) Rucker, Sarah...
Bradley Russell Fitzgerald
Nov 27, 2015
Bradley Russell Fitzgerald, 33, precious son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, unexpectedly passed away, and was joyously welcomed to Heaven on November 27, 2015. He is at Home with Jesus, free and with his grandfather who loved him so very much. Death has no sting – there is only victory in Jesus and His finished work on the cross, forever...
Hugh Francis Coll
Nov 27, 2015
Hugh Francis Coll died peacefully in his home on November 27, 2015. He was born on February 4, 1931, in Seattle, Washington, a son of the late Edward Patrick and Amiee Lawson Coll.Hugh is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sarah Gibbons Coll; his son, Mike Coll; his daughter, Lea Barksdale and her husband, Billy; three granddaughters, Hollis...
Blaine Straton Hartless
Nov 26, 2015
Blaine Straton Hartless, 85, a lifelong resident of Amherst County passed from this life to the next on November 26, 2015, surrounded by his love ones.Born Tuesday, September 2, 1930, in Amherst County, Blaine was a son of the late John Wilson Hartless, and the late Ollie Staton HartlessBlaine is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Peggy, sons...
Deborah Lugar
Nov 26, 2015
Deborah Lynn Lugar, 62, of Lynchburg died Thursday, November 26, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Wanda Wright Davis
Nov 26, 2015
Wanda Wright Davis, 71, of Lynchburg died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Lynchburg Rehabilitation and Health Center.Born September 4, 1944, in Campbell County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Wright and Beatrice Wright Scott, and the step-daughter of Thomas Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Wright; and sisters,...
Clarence Bud Hash
Nov 26, 2015
Mr. Clarence “Bud” Gayle Hash of Moneta, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 26, 2015.Mr. Hash was the son of now deceased James Gilbert and Mary Rose Hash. Born in Volney, VA, he spent his early years in Grayson County, then moved to Marion, VA to attend school. In 1959 he moved to Roanoke,...
Donald Steven Lanier
Nov 25, 2015
Donald Steven Lanier, 65, of Georgia, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015.A graveside service will be held at Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 10 a.m.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Doris Clare Muniz
Nov 24, 2015
Doris Clare Muniz, 89, of Forest, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at home. She was the devoted wife of John Francis Muniz for 68 years.She was born on January 29, 1926, in Union City, N.J., a daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna O’Leary. Doris was a long time member of Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church.In addition to her...
David Joseph Posid
Nov 24, 2015
David Joseph Posid went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. David was the beloved son of Daniel and Amanda Posid, and loving brother to Alex. His smile and ability to connect with others were a true blessing, as we all remember him singing his favorite song, “Baby Beluga”.“Baby D” is deeply loved by his grandparents, David...
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