Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James Edward Goff
Oct 2, 2014
James Edward Goff of Lynchburg, VA left his earthly body on October 2, 2014 at his residence. Jim was a family man, sports enthusiast, teacher and above all lover of life. He grew up in Wytheville, VA, the oldest of four children of his deceased parents, Iona Taylor Goff and William Edward Goff. Growing up, Jim was a mower of...
Helen Elizabeth Donigan Franklin
Oct 1, 2014
Helen Elizabeth Donigan Franklin, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. She was the wife of the late John W. L. Franklin for 52 years.She was born on September 5, 1925 to the late Ernest Donigan and Clara Mitchell Donigan as one of eleven children. Left behind to cherish Helen
Dennis William Self
Sep 30, 2014
Dennis William Self 54, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born August 30, 1960 in Lynchburg; he was the son of the late James Irvin Self, Sr. and the late Florence Mann Self and was also preceded in death by one brother, James Irvin Self Jr.; five brothers-in-law, William Wade, Ed Weiss, Doug Pribble, Jr.,...
Matthew Paul Brazell
Sep 28, 2014
Matthew Paul Brazell, infant son of Matthew and Sarah, passed away September 28, 2014. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg (434-237-9424) is assisting the family.
Cynthia Gale Friend
Sep 26, 2014
Cynthia Gale Deaner Friend, of Glen Allen, VA, passed away at age 55 on September 26, 2014, following a car accident. She immensely enjoyed her work as an administrator with Bon Secours Laburnum Medical Center and loved all her colleagues there. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, and had a special love for the Bahamas. Cynthia was...
Sarah Lucille Harris Dooley
Sep 26, 2014
Sarah Lucille Harris Dooley, 93, of Montvale went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2014. She was born on August 10, 1921 in Botetourt, Virginia, a daughter of the late Ellis Green Harris and Beulah Graham Harris. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death her first husband, Normandine Huffman in 1943; her...
Barbara Anne Mcewan
Sep 25, 2014
Barbara Anne McEwan, 87, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was the loving wife of John Harold McEwan for 65 years.Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg (434-237-9424) is assisting the family.
Doris Jane Dodd Pryor
Sep 24, 2014
Pryor, Doris Jane Dodd,78, of Midlothian, VA, formerly of Lynchburg, VA, passed peacefully on Sept. 24, 2014. She joined her high school sweetheart, favorite dancer, and husband, Tommy, on their annual Fall trip to the Outer Banks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher Banks and Paulina Moore Dodd; her husband, John Thomas Pryor III; her daughter, Lisa...
Patricia Weedon Rice
Sep 23, 2014
Patricia Weedon Rice, 82, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She was the wife of the late George Russell Rice, Sr. She was born on March 28, 1932, the eldest daughter of the late Alphonso H. Weedon and Madeline Styne Weedon.Left behind to cherish Pat
Clarence Lee Burkholder, Sr.
Sep 23, 2014
Clarence Lee Burkholder Sr., 85, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014.Clarence was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Korea serving on the U.S.S. Jeffers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Gwendolyn H. Burkholder, and his parents Harry P. Burkholder and Frances B. Burkholder.Surviving are Sons...
Brenda Kay Albertson
Sep 22, 2014
Brenda Kay Albertson, 58, of Lynchburg died Monday September 22, 2014.Brenda was born May 21, 1956 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Joseph Carter Albertson and the late Gladys McNeil Price.She is survived by two daughters: Courtney Woody and her husband Scott of Lynchburg, and Michelle Hughes and her husband William of Rustburg, nine grandchildren: Karter, Miles, Jackson, Jamie,...
Coley Loudell Thornsbury
Sep 22, 2014
Lou Thornsbury, 78, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at Lynchburg General Hospital with his family by his side. Born March 17, 1936, in Litwar, WV; he was a son of the late Joseph and Ruth Morgan Thornsbury.Lou served four years in the Army National Guard and was employed for 31 years at Progress Printing Company. He was...
David Peter Ireland
Sep 21, 2014
David Peter Ireland, 38, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. He was born in New Canaan, CT on August 11, 1976. Dave was the former owner of Dave
Beverly E. Strong
Sep 20, 2014
Beverly E. Strong, 84, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, September 20, 2014. .Born Sunday, February 23, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH, Beverly was a daughter of the late Cyrus Melvin Trask and the late Eunice Marie Trask. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. A graveside...
Robert D. Myers
Sep 19, 2014
On Friday, September 19, 2014, Robert D. Myers went to join the love of his life Shallamar, to whom he was married to for 64 years. Bob was surrounded by his children as he left this world. He will be dearly missed by his sister, Shirley Hauck and his children: Robert D. Myers II, Roanoke; Linda M. Davidson and her...
Jane Rambeau Holmes Amnott
Sep 19, 2014
Jane Rambeau Holmes Amnott, 93, of Bedford, VA, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at her home. She was the wife of the late Delphis
James Stuart Womack, Iii
Sep 19, 2014
James Stuart Womack, III went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 19, 2014. Jimmy was born to Nancy Wilson Womack and James Stuart Womack, Jr. on January 10, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of forty-four years, Carleen G. Womack as well as his four children: James Stuart Womack IV...
Clive William Hylton
Sep 19, 2014
Clive William “Bill” Hylton, 76, of Bedford died Friday, September 19, 2014 at his residence. He was the husband of Judy Hylton for 8 years.Born January 11, 1938 in Radford, VA, he was a son of the late Clive Weddle Hylton. and Verna Mae James Hylton. In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold...
Hayden Lincoln Martin
Sep 18, 2014
Hayden Martin, 74, of Madison Heights, VA, died Thursday, September 18, 2014, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born March 13, 1940 in Amherst County, near the forks of the Buffalo River, Hayden was a son of the late Allie Lincoln Martin and the late Mary Hartless Martin.In addition to his parents, Hayden was preceded in death by a brother, Versal Martin and...
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