Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Maxwell Bailey
Aug 4, 2015
Robert “Bob” Maxwell “Max” Bailey, 85 of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2015 at Heritage Green.He was born October 12, 1929 in Rogersville, Tenn.; a son of the late William Bailey Sr. and Bessie Reeves Bailey.He served his country well with a military career of 23 years in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam era....
Austine Neely Mccubbin
Aug 3, 2015
Austine Neely McCubbin, age 88, of Amherst, Va., died Monday, August 3, 2015.
Lori Ann Cox
Aug 3, 2015
Lori Ann Cox, 54, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was the daughter of William H. and Barbara J. Cox.She was born June 30, 1961, in Kings Park, N.Y. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Bill Cox and Nancy, of Long Island, N.Y., Bob Cox and Jim,...
Thomas Monroe Sandidge
Aug 2, 2015
Thomas “Tom” Monroe Sandidge, age 96, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015.He was born on June 3, 1919, in Buena Vista, Virginia, at the residence (now known as Glen Maury) of his grandfather, Thomas Wills. He was the son of the late Nellie Wills Sandidge and the late Cecil Truette Sandidge. In addition to his parents,...
Donies Elmer Dehoniesto
Aug 2, 2015
Donies Elmer DeHoniesto, 71, of Amherst died Sunday August 2, 2015.Donies was born August 9, 1943 in Cleveland, OH a son of the late Cidiaco DeHoniesto and Catherine Broady DeHoniesto.He is survived by a daughter Audrey Lane and husband Douglas of Pittsburgh, PA, a son Donies C. DeHoniesto of Pittsburgh, PA, and a brother James DeHoniesto and wife Linda of...
John "Dan" Daniel Smith
Aug 1, 2015
John “Dan” Daniel Smith, 87, of Lynchburg died Saturday August 1, 2015. He was the beloved husband to Stella Ferguson Smith of Lynchburg and father and friend.Dan was born February 16, 1928 in Bedford County a son of the late Daniel Moxley Smith and Susan Mason Smith. Dan honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine...
Ida Goff Gregory
Aug 1, 2015
Ida Maria Goff Gregory, 86, of Coleman Falls died, Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Carriage Hill. She was the wife of the late James Lyle Gregory, Sr.Born April 6, 1929 in Bedford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Archibald Goff and Annie Maude Goff.Ida is also preceded in death by her son, James Lyle Gregory, Jr.; sisters,...
Ronda Lynn Wilson Crank
Jul 31, 2015
Ronda Lynn Wilson Crank, 51, of Madison Heights, lost her long battle with pancreatic cancer Friday, July 31, 2015 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Forrest Lynn Crank.Born October 20, 1963 in Vandenberg, California, she is the daughter of the late Henry Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Ann Hedrick Wilson.Ronda is also survived by her children: Tyler Lynn...
Lois Jane Ahrens Mason
Jul 31, 2015
Lois Jane Ahrens Mason, of Bedford, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. She was the loving wife of John William Mason, Jr.Born in Westwood, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Ahrens and Ethel Clark Ahrens. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Warren Ahrens.In addition to her husband, Lois is survived by her step-son;...
Mabel Louise Davis Alleman
Jul 29, 2015
Mabel Alleman , 84, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She was the wife of Paul Simon Alleman, for 62 years.Born Tuesday, September 02, 1930 in Chambersburg, PA, Mabel was a daughter of the late Luther Monroe Davis and the late Mae Sword Davis.In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by a brother, Garnet Davis.In addition...
Terry Renee Gum
Jul 29, 2015
Terry Reneé Gum, 45, of Louisa, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Taylor, of Lynchburg; her two sons, Jesse Kirby and Cody Gum; her sister, Michelle Carroll.A Memorial Service for Terry was held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015 at Timberlake Baptist Church.
Walter Henry Stinnett
Jul 29, 2015
Walter Henry Stinnett, 101, of Lynchburg, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife, Virginia Petts Stinnett, of 76 years on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.Born July 30, 1913 in Buchanan, Va.; Walter was a son of the late Walter Eldridge and Maude Elizabeth Cavanaugh Stinnett of Eagle Rock, Va.Walter is survived by his son, Robert Stinnett (Mary)...
Elwood Franklin Magann
Jul 27, 2015
Elwood “Butch” Franklin Magann, of Lynchburg died Monday July 27, 2015 at his home, he was the devoted husband of Rachel Woody Magann.Butch was born in Lynchburg on August 7, 1946 a son of the late Frank Howard Magann and the late Ruby Viar Magann. Butch honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a retired construction foreman.In...
Olaf Olev Kivistik
Jul 27, 2015
Olaf Olev Kivistik, 87, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at Westminster Canterbury Retirement Community.He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Kivistik. He is survived by his two sons, Michael and Andrew by previous marriage, daughter-in-law Julia and by special friend Margot Frank.Olaf was born in Estonia and went to Canada in 1947 as a war refugee. He...
Martha Dianne Leftwich Austin
Jul 27, 2015
Martha “Dianne” Leftwich Austin, 67 of Huddleston, went to be with her lord and savior on Monday, July 27, 2015. She was born in Bedford on July 18, 1948. A daughter of the late Letcher Ralph “Bunt” Leftwich and Mary Elizabeth Bates Leftwich. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her two brothers, James Letcher Leftwich...
Ralph Ogelsby Powers
Jul 26, 2015
Ralph O. Powers, 85, of Hillman, Michigan, passed away July 26, 2015, at Alpena Regional Medical Center.Ralph was born on June 19, 1930, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Charlie T. Powers Sr. and Betty E. Powers. Ralph served honorably and with distinction in the U.S. Army in various assignments including Army Recruiter in Lynchburg, Virginia, The Joint Chiefs of...
Lucy Mae Ashwell Mays
Jul 26, 2015
Lucy Ashwell Mays, 70, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents: Maggie and Marvin Ashwell, sisters: Sandra Ashwell and Patricia Prettyman.She is survived by a daughter, Robin Wilson, a son, Dexter Porterfield, her boyfriend, Jerry Swann, sisters, Mary Dodgion and Charlene Blondino, a brother, Howard Ashwell, two...
Doris Ann Culbreth Baker
Jul 25, 2015
Doris Ann Culbreth Baker, 80, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was the wife of the late Paul Gene Baker for 50 years.Born Thursday, July 1, 1935 in Parkton, N.C., Doris was a daughter of the late Bennie Taft Culbreth and the late Nettie Mae Walker Culbreth.In addition to her husband and parents, Doris was preceded in death...
Paul Glenwood Mason
Jul 25, 2015
Paul Glenwood Mason, 91, of Lynchburg, Va., met his Savior face to face on Saturday, July 25, 2015. He was the loving husband of Eunice Daniel Mason for 67 years.Paul was born August 22, 1923, in Lynchburg, Va., a son of the late John B. Mason and the late Estelle Daniel Mason. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School and...
Joyce June Watkins Beverlin
Jul 25, 2015
Joyce June Watkins Beverlin, 86, of Lynchburg, died July 25, 2015.Joyce was born in Ironton, Ohio on April 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Ernest Miles Watkins and Hilma Jones Watkins.She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Harry Lee Beverlin; sister, Rita M. Watkins; many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
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