Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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,...
Sean Demetrius Ressler
Sep 10, 2015
Sean Demetrius Ressler, 46, of Glasgow, Va., died Thursday, September 10, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Sean D. Ressler
Sep 10, 2015
Mr. Sean D. Ressler of Glasgow, Virginia died Thursday, September 10, 2015. He was the loving husband of Karen L. Ressler and the loving father of four daughters: Bobbi Jo Ressler of Glasgow, Virginia, Cassandra Ressler of Glasgow, Virginia, Patricia Ressler of Litiz, Pennsylvania, and Hazel Ressler of Seymour, Indiana. He was also a very dedicated grandfather to River Willow...
Theodore Glenn Kohinke
Sep 9, 2015
Theodore “Ted” Glenn Kohinke, 67, of Evington, VA died Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Born March 13, 1948 in Cooperstown, N.Y.; Ted was a son of Marion Kohinke of Albany, NY and the late Rev. Theodore Kohinke.Ted is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patsye Kohinke of Evington; his children: Brian (Kelly) Kohinke of Binghamton, N.Y., TJ Kohinke of Lynchburg,...
Michael James Veres
Sep 5, 2015
Michael James Veres, 45, of Forest, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, after his courageous battle with lung cancer.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Alice Lockard.Left behind to cherish Michael’s memory are his mother and step-father, Judy and Len Halderman of Forest; his father and step-mother, Joe and Sue Veres of Ocala, Fla.; his sister, Tammy...
Debra Tuggle Patterson
Sep 5, 2015
Debra Tuggle Patterson, 57, of Lynchburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2015.Born on March 14, 1958, she was a daughter of Rufus Ventley and Sterling Elder Tuggle. An early graduate of Brookville High School, she attended the Centra Health School of Nursing where she received her certification as an R.N. From there, she continued her education at Lynchburg...
Ruth Janice Brooks Francis
Sep 3, 2015
Ruth Janice Brooks Francis, 85, of Forest, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, September 3, 2015.Born in Upper Darby, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Elsie Brooks. She was a member of St. Steven’s Episcopal Church in Forest, and was involved with the Lynchburg Women’s Club. Ruth was an avid golf player, enjoyed...
Diane B. Brock
Sep 1, 2015
Diane B. Brock, 79, of Bedford, passed away on September 1, 2015 at her home after a long illness. Born on April 28, 1936, she is the daughter of the late Donald Whitfield Bernard and Kathryn Irene Kerr Bernard.Diane was a registered nurse and retired as a psychiatric nurse at the veteran’s hospital in Salem, Virginia. She was an avid...
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