Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Vicky Lynn Wright Wilson
Sep 22, 2015
Vicky Lynn Wright Wilson, 60, of Bedford, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Georgia M. St.John
Sep 21, 2015
Georgia M. St.John, 87, of Bedford, died Monday, September 21, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Thomas Raymond Turpin, Jr.
Sep 21, 2015
Thomas “Tommy” Raymond Turpin, Jr., 85, passed away on September, 21, 2015. Formerly of Big Island, Va., he was born July 7, 1930, to the late T. Raymond and Louise Turpin.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanie K. Turpin, and his daughter, Sherrie L. Turpin.Tommy leaves behind his wife, Frances F. Turpin;...
Charles Stanford
Sep 20, 2015
Charles Stanford, 72, of Bedford, died Sunday, September 20, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Nancy Irene Ramey
Sep 20, 2015
Nancy Irene Ramey, 65, passed away on September 20, 2015, at her home in Forest, Va.She was born on September 26, 1949, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Lloyd Thomas and Laverna Ruth (Martin) Wiggins. She married Roy Ramey on January 24, 1970, in Independence, Mo. Nancy graduated from the Jennie Lund School of Practical Nursing, Independence, Mo., in 1969,...
James N. Brown
Sep 20, 2015
James “Jim” N. Brown, 94, of Lynchburg died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. He was the devoted husband of the late Lorene Sandifer Brown for 57 years.Jim was born in Gladys on June 3, 1921; a son of the late James Fred Brown and Lena Perkins Brown. Jim worked as a pipe fitter and plumber for many years, was a member...
Carolyn Coleman Cawthorne
Sep 20, 2015
Carolyn Coleman Cawthorne, 74, of Lynchburg died Sunday September 20, 2015. She was the loving wife of Norman Ray Cawthorne.Carolyn was born July 26, 1941 in Charlottesville, daughter of the late Cecil D. Coleman and Harriet V. Humphrey Wood and her step-father Allus “Pete” Wood. Carolyn was a graduate of Lane High School in Charlottesville. She retired from the Plaza...
Dorothy Allen Wood Riner
Sep 20, 2015
Dorothy Allen Wood Riner left her earthly life to be with Jesus on Sunday evening, September 20, 2015. She has now been freed from the many years of the heartbreaking ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Mom now rests in the loving arms of her Savior and is reunited with the love of her life Lt. E. Curtis Riner of the Virginia...
James Charles Blue
Sep 20, 2015
James “Grandpa” Blue 82, of Forest, died September 20, 2015. He was the loving husband of the late Fay Grace Blue.James loved spending time with his family, his grandchildren especially. James and Fay were devoted and loving parents and grandparents, always putting family first. James was proud to be from Hoboken, New Jersey, and looked forward to family gatherings back...
James Carlton Tester
Sep 19, 2015
James Carlton Tester, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was the husband of Dorothy Crowell Tester for sixty-six years.Born in Bristol, Tenn. on Saturday, August 20, 1927, he was a son of the late Coy Nelson Tester and the late Verna Sisk Tester.Carlton proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his service, he...
Louis F. Lievre
Sep 19, 2015
Louis F. Lievre, age 77, of Goode went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, September 19th. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of 54 years; sons, Mark, Kevin, Bryan and David; daughters-in-law Lori, Shelly, Nancy and Julie; grandchildren, Alec, Casey, Amber, Kyle, Laura, Emily, Matthew, Jessica and Jon; sister, Jeanne Summerville; and nephews, John and Roger Summerville,...
Donald Richard Hughes
Sep 19, 2015
Donald Richard Hughes, 86, of Gladstone, died on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Catherine Martin Wright
Sep 17, 2015
Catherine Martin Wright (Cathy), 57, of 676 Country Road, Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born Sept 20, 1958 in Lynchburg, Va.She was preceded in death by her loving father, Richard Martin; her doting step-father, Bill Conner; her beloved nephew, Ben Wright; other special family and friends.She is survived by her...
Ethan Andrew Nelms
Sep 16, 2015
Ethan Andrew “Drew” Nelms, infant son of Michael and Elizabeth Nelms, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Virginia Baptist Hospital.Drew was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mayland B. Nelms, Jr.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two sisters, Kristin Nelms and Maddy Bates; his paternal grandmother, Doris G. Nelms; his maternal...
Jacqueline Lovell Rumsmoke
Sep 15, 2015
Jacqueline Lovell Rumsmoke, 84, formerly of Lynchburg died Tuesday, September 15, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Dale Conrad Rumsmoke.Jacqueline was born August 2, 1931 in Elmira, NY a daughter of the late Theodore Wesley Lovell and the late Gladys Roberts Lovell.She is survived by her son David J. Rumsmoke and his wife Kim of Evington, her daughter Rebecca...
Walter Clarence Luhmann
Sep 15, 2015
Walter Clarence Luhmann, 92, of Bedford, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joseph Barbara
Sep 12, 2015
Joseph Barbara, 64, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was the husband of Ann Corinne Barbara. Born in New York on February 24, 1951, he was a son of the late Angelo Barbara and the late Annette Cacopardo Barbara.In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Amanda Anthony and husband, Mark, Marisa Jo Barbara...
Lowry Jock Miller
Sep 11, 2015
Loving husband, father, and friend, Lowry Jock Miller of Forest, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 11, 2015 after battling cancer for over 18 years. He is survived by Marjorie Donald Miller, his devoted wife of fifty-five years.He was born in San Diego, CA, on November 15, 1937, the son of the late Naval Captain David...
Gary F. Parker
Sep 11, 2015
With a heavy heart, the family of Gary Parker informs every one of his passing on Friday, September 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.Gary was born on August 16, 1949, the son of the late Francis & Elaine (Raleigh) Parker. He married the love of his life, Deborah (Clogston) Parker on July 19, 1969, enjoying 47 years of marriage.Mr....
Martha Jean Williams Berns
Sep 11, 2015
Jean Williams Berns, 91, of Lynchburg died Friday September 11, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur A. Berns, Jr.Jean was born November 4, 1923 in the Shenandoah Valley in Zepp, Virginia to the late Joseph Paul and Martha Swartz Williams. She moved to Fairfax County, Virginia where she graduated from high school. As a young woman,...
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