Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Marianne Galloway
Aug 31, 2015
Marianne Skinner Galloway died on Monday morning, August 31, 2015, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Dunedin, Fla., a daughter of the late Francis Lee and Susan Brumby Skinner.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wallis Skinner; and her sister, Barbara Skinner Messerschmidt.She is survived by her daughter,...
Marjorie Becky Westerhied Green
Aug 31, 2015
Marjorie “Becky” Westerheid Green, 87, of Lynchburg died Monday August 31, 2015Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Judith Arlene Verdinella
Aug 30, 2015
Judi Amato Verdinella, 66, of Madison Heights died Sunday August 30, 2015. She was the loving wife of John J. Verdinella.Judi was born February 18, 1949 in San Jose, California a daughter of the late Joseph Amato and Emma Hollon Amato.In addition to her husband she was survived by her daughter Julie Holder and husband John of Murrieta, CA, three...
Ruby Lois Franklin Foster
Aug 29, 2015
Ruby Lois Franklin Foster was born on March 21, 1919 in Amherst County and passed away at her home in Elon on August 29, 2015. Lois’ parents were Robert “Abner” Franklin and Lena Rieves Pryor Franklin. She was married for 42 years to the late Joe W. Foster. Her nine siblings preceded her in death: Pauline, Emma, Arthur, Herbert, Raymond,...
Joseph Mays Davidson, Jr.
Aug 29, 2015
Joseph Mays Davidson, Jr. 80, of Bedford, VA, died Saturday, August 29, 2015, with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Joy Davidson for 59 years.A life-long resident of Bedford, Joe was born on May 1st, 1935, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He attended Bedford High School and the Virginia Military Institute, and proudly served in the...
Ray Nickelson Beasley, Jr.
Aug 27, 2015
Ray Nickelson Beasley, Jr., 75, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday August 27, 2015 after a courageous 10 yr battle with dementia. He was the husband of his faithful and devoted wife Linda Harris Beasley of 52 years. Linda selflessly served as his dedicated care giver for the endurance of his difficult illness.Ray was born April 10, 1940 in Norfolk,...
Margaret Miller Diersing
Aug 25, 2015
Margaret Miller Diersing, 87, of Forest, died Tuesday August 25, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
John Mickey Evans
Aug 25, 2015
John Mickey Evans, 67, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Richard Wayne Irvin, Sr.
Aug 25, 2015
Richard Wayne Irvin, 60, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He was the loving husband of Susan Vest Irvin for 42 years.Born in Lynchburg on January 10, 1955, Ricky was a son of the late Jesse Elsworth Irvin and the late Dolly Boaze Irvin.In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded by a brother, Leonard Elsworth Irvin.In addition to...
Richard Leo Mcgrath
Aug 24, 2015
Richard Leo McGrath, 83, of Monroe died at his home Monday August 24, 2015. He was the loving husband of Carol C. McGrath.Richard was born December 26, 1931 in New York, NY, a son of the late Edward J. McGrath and Elizabeth McCartney McGrath. Richard honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was...
Stephen Wayne Campbell
Aug 24, 2015
Stephen Wayne Campbell, 68, of Lynchburg died at his home Monday August 24, 2015 he was the devoted husband of Andrea Lipscomb Campbell for 47 years.Stephen was born October 24, 1946 in Elkton, VA a son of the late Mary Campbell Bowles. Stephen honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from the paving and construction industry....
Gail Terrell Wilmer
Aug 23, 2015
Gail Terrell Wilmer, 71, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Lynn Sterling Wilmer. Gail was a retired Comptroller, accountant and caregiver to both her husband and mother.Born on September 5, 1943; Gail was a daughter of the late John Carrington Harris and the late Josephine Smith Harris. She was...
Thomas S. Weaver
Aug 22, 2015
Thomas Shelburne Weaver, 83 formerly of Victoria, died on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at The Odd Fellows Home in Lynchburg.Born Saturday, May 21, 1932, he was a son of the late Thomas J. Weaver and the late Daisy Vaden Weaver. He graduated from Kenbridge High School in 1950 and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1960. He served his country...
The Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass, Jr.
Aug 22, 2015
Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass, Jr., 86, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was the loving husband of Brenda Mosier Douglass.A United Methodist minister for sixty years, Dr. Douglass served 16 congregations in the Virginia Conference. After earning his divinity degree from Boston University School of Theology, Dr. Douglass began his ministry in 1953. He was...
Marjorie Lou Englehart
Aug 20, 2015
Marjorie Lou Englehart, 88, of Bedford, died Thursday, August 20, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Lucille Tibbs Walton
Aug 20, 2015
Lucille Tibbs Hendrick Walton, 99, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday August 20, 2015. Born March 24, 1916, she was the daughter of Elver Hugh & Nannie Johnson Tibbs and a member of Union Hill Baptist Church.Lucille was twice widowed by Charlie Hendrick & Robert H. Walton. In addition she was preceded in death by Sons,...
William Edward Kirby
Aug 19, 2015
William Edward Kirby, 90, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Kirby for 47 years.Born in Kingston, PA on April 8, 1925, William was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Kirby. He honorably served our nation in the United States Army during...
Anne M. Reynolds
Aug 19, 2015
Anne M. Reynolds, of Forest passed away at her home on Wednesday. She was the wife of the late Jesse S. Reynolds. Together they owned and operated Reynolds Place, also known as “Jesse’s” in Forest. She was a dispatcher for The Forest Volunteer Fire Dept. for many years. Anne was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in...
James Pearsall Douglass
Aug 18, 2015
James “Jim” Pearsall Douglass peacefully passed away on August 18, 2015. He was born in Xiangtan, Hunan Province, China on December 6, 1931 where his parents, Dr. William Courtney Douglass and Dr. Ruth Earp Douglass, were serving as medical missionaries. After his father contracted tuberculosis, the family moved to Madison, New Jersey where Jim (Pear) spent his toddler years in...
Linda Akers Hall
Aug 14, 2015
Linda Akers Hall, 72 years old, born May 7, 1943; of Pulaski, Va.; passed Friday, August 14, 2015 at her daughter’s home, 295 Royal Court, Forest, Va., following a long illness.She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Nathan Hall, Jr.; her parents, Cecil Akers and Sarah Lorena Hagee Akers; her brother, Richard Akers; and her sister Mary Ruth...
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