Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Cris Tyler
Jun 11, 2015
Cris Warren Tyler, 64, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 11, 2015.Born on August 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Warren Wayne Tyler and the late Meta Holihan Tyler.He was a graduate of Amherst High School, attended Lynchburg College, and held an associate’s degree from Central Virginia Community College. Cris was also a...
Marjorie Elleen Schluter Jones
Jun 11, 2015
Marjorie Elleen Schluter Jones, 72, of Moneta died, Thursday, June 11, 2015 at her residence. She was the wife of Leon Alton Jones.Born August 6, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Louis F. Schluter and Margaret Elizabeth Kahler Williamson; stepfather, Vernon C. Williamson; and also her sister, Brenda Lonning.Marjorie retired from Black & Decker Tool...
Kenneth Shelor Templeton
Jun 11, 2015
Kenneth Shelor Templeton, Sr., 76, a longtime resident and Lynchburg native, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with his devoted wife, Dorothy, by his side.He is survived by his three children and their families, Kenneth S. Templeton, Jr. and his wife, Krista of Amherst County; Stephen B. Templeton and his wife, Christine and their son, Ryan Marsh of Idaho...
Jack Edward Carr
Jun 11, 2015
Jack Edward Carr, 78, of Gladys, VA, died Thursday, June 11, 2015. He was the husband of the late Kathryn May Becker Carr for 51 years.Born Tuesday, January 26, 1937 in Jamestown, NY, Jack was a son of the late Clair Carr and Muriel Jacobson Carr.Jack is survived by his son Mark Carr two sisters: Cheryl Dimuo and Audene Jaruss;...
Shirley Laverne Mickles Herndon
Jun 10, 2015
Shirley Laverne Herndon quietly transitioned to eternal life on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 12:39 p.m. in Roanoke, Virginia with her family by her side.Shirley was born on February 13, 1937, in Campbell County, to the late Milton and Lucy Mickles, and was the second eldest sibling of nine children. She grew up in Rustburg, Virginia, and was educated in...
Michael Wayne Booker
Jun 10, 2015
Michael Wayne Booker, 53, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Janet Garner
Jun 9, 2015
Janet Williams Garner died on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at home with the support of family and friends after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-nine years, W. Thomas Garner.Janet was the only child of the late Kenneth L. and Jeannette K. Williams. She was born on November 7, 1930, in Lynchburg. She graduated from E.C....
Sandra Kirby Brookshier
Jun 8, 2015
Sandra Kirby Brookshier, 62, of Bedford passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 14, 1952 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Marvin Lindbergh Kirby, Sr. and Iris Owen Kirby of Huddleston. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Alesa Brookshier Neal.Sandra...
Mildred Payne Floyd
Jun 8, 2015
Mildred Payne Floyd, age 69, of Gladys earned her wings on Monday, June 8, 2015. She was a graduate of Brookville High School Class of 1964. Mildred was the office manager at Candler Oil Company where she worked for almost 49 years. She loved her family and took great delight in watching her grandsons play sports. Mildred loved knitting, shopping...
Florence Mildred Bohlander
Jun 7, 2015
Florence Mildred Naab Bohlander, 98 of Bedford died Sunday June 7, 2015 at the Summit in Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late George Stanley Bohlander, they were married for 67 years.Born in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on May 22, 1917, she was the daughter of the late William Jacob Naab and Emma Marie Gubitz Naab. She lived on...
Robert Gene "Monty" Montgomery
Jun 6, 2015
Robert “Monty” G. Montgomery, Jr., 59, of Glen Allen, departed this life peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife of nearly 25 years, Mary P. Montgomery; his daughters, Mary Alice Montgomery and Megan E. Montgomery of Glen Allen, Va.; his parents, R. Gene Montgomery, Sr. and Alice M. Montgomery of Lynchburg;...
Frank Gary Sims
Jun 5, 2015
Frank Gary Sims, 54, of Goode, went to his Heavenly Home on June 5, 2015. He was born on July 26, 1960 in Bedford, VA, a son of the late William Alex Sims and the late Janie Harrison Sims. In addition to his parents, his is preceded in death by two brothers: William “Billy” Sims II and James “Jimmy” Sims....
Justin Michael Mays
Jun 4, 2015
Justin Michael Mays, 40, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015, after a courageous battle with a rare virus. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends every step of the way. Born December 27, 1974, in Chicago Heights, Ill. and raised in Altavista and Lynchburg, Va., Justin was the son of Martha Dean Farmer Miller and Dr. Terry Miller...
Dale Lynn Helms
Jun 4, 2015
Dale “Doc’ Lynn Helms, 52, of Rustburg died Thursday June 4, 2015.Doc was born July 29th 1952 in Lynchburg a son of the late Nathan L. Helms and Beulah Deal Helms. Doc honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and worked as a welder with Delta Star. He was also a member of the Lynchburg 7th Day Adventist Church.He...
George Homer Anderson
Jun 3, 2015
George Homer Anderson, Jr. died peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born October 30, 1932, in Marian, Virginia. George was preceded in death by his parents George and Flossie Anderson, his twin sister Annie Gilliam and his brother, Homer. George is also survived by those in the Elliott home and his community who loved...
Helen B. "Deanie" Scarboro
Jun 3, 2015
Helen B. Scarboro, 81 of Amherst, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at The Carrington in Lynchburg.Born Saturday, October 21, 1933 in Amherst County, Deanie was a daughter of the late William Bowles and the late Rose Watts Bowles.In addition to her parents, Deanie was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Scarboro and her sister, Rose I....
Liz Tyree Silvea
Jun 2, 2015
Betty “Liz” Tyree Silvea, 73, of Lynchburg died Tuesday June 2, 2015.Liz was born November 6, 1941 in Lexington, a daughter of the late Emmett L. Tyree, Jr. and Eunice Haymaker Tyree. Liz loved art, enjoyed painting, and also had a passion for all animals.She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Nunn Peeler and husband Tony of Lynchburg, Eric Lawton...
Clay Anderson Worley
Jun 2, 2015
Clay Anderson Worley, 79, of Forest passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at his home. He was retired from the U. S. Navy and the Real Estate Business.In addition to his parents, Sam and Sarah Worley, Clay was preceded in death by three brothers, five half-sisters and four half- brothers.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Dalton...
Ernest Warren Roakes
May 31, 2015
Ernest Warren Roakes, 86, of Lynchburg died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Heritage Green. He was the devoted husband of Virginia Tyree Roakes for 65 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Linda Roakes Crist, his son Edward Wayne Roakes, daughter- in- law Barbara Price Roakes, and his granddaughter, Emily Winston Roakes.Ernest was...
Paul Pence Wisman
May 31, 2015
Paul Pence Wisman, Sr. “Pop”, 89, of Lynchburg died Sunday May 31, 2015. Paul was a man of great accomplishment and integrity, and will be remembered for his great devotion to his wife, Carrie Bowman Wisman “Na” for over 65 years. Pop and Na met when they were only seven and five years old as they grew up as neighbors.Paul...
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