Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ricky Dean Nichols
Jun 11, 2014
Ricky Dean Nichols, 56, of Coleman Falls passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband and best friend of Helen Thomas Nichols. Born December 2, 1957 in Lynchburg, he is the son of Richard Elmer Nichols and Alice Vess Nichols. Ricky was employed with Georgia Pacific. He was a member of Big Island...
Garland Joseph Kidd, Sr.
Jun 10, 2014
Garland Joseph Kidd, Sr., born Bedford County 1916, formerly of Madison, VA, recently of Friendship Assisted Living in Roanoke, VA, passed away June 10 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his wife Sally Rusher Kidd, his parents Oscar and Estelle Kidd, and his sisters Thelma K. Olson, and Stella K. Mallard, and his brothers Willie,...
Robert Dale Stinnette
Jun 9, 2014
Robert D. “Bobby” Stinnette “Flaps”, 55 of Lynchburg went home to be with God on June 9, 2014. Born in Lynchburg, VA; he was the son of the late Wiley M. Stinnette and Elsie Ann and Oscar Barrett. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Gary Stinnette and wife, Deloma; one sister, Vicky Vaughan and husband,...
Jerry Lee Gauldin
Jun 9, 2014
Jerry Lee Gauldin, 57, of Chesterfield, VA died on Monday, June 9, 2014.Mr. Gauldin was born in Chesterfield on September 5, 1956, a son of the late Herman and Frances Key Slate Gauldin. He was a waterworks operator for Defense Supply Center in Richmond.He is survived by his daughters, Taylor Gauldin of Richmond and Avery Gauldin of Atlanta, a sister...
Trinity Dawn Burks
Jun 9, 2014
Trinity Dawn Burks, age 24, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 after an automobile accident. She was a graduate of Rustburg High School. Trinity was employed as a CNA at Liberty Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Her favorite thing in life was spending time with her son, Jaxon, and her family. She loved music with her favorites being country and...
Geraldine Mae Wiles
Jun 8, 2014
Geraldine Mae McNeil Wiles, 85, went to her eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, June 8, 2014.She was the daughter of Jesse Ernest McNeil and Katherine (Kate) Elizabeth Reynolds McNeil.Geraldine was employed by the Lynchburg Hosiery Mill until she married. Then she devoted herself to being wife, homemaker, and mother of two.Geraldine was a Christian and a lifelong member of...
Vera Elizabeth Schreiber
Jun 8, 2014
Vera Elizabeth Creasy Schreiber, youngest child of the late William Abner Creasy and Laura Wheeler Creasy, was born on December 3, 1921, and died at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg, VA on June 8, 2014.She is survived by her husband, R. David Schreiber, sister, Mary Marsh, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the mother of 3 sons. Vera interrupted her nursing...
Iris Louise Smith
Jun 8, 2014
Iris Louise Smith, 75, of Madison Heights went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2014.She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Julia Rumley and a sister, Ann Reese.Her hobbies were gardening, cooking, and caring for her loved ones. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Franklin...
Georgia Farrar Hilbish
Jun 8, 2014
Georgia Farrar Hilbish, 82, a long-time resident of Bedford County died Sunday June 8, 2014. She was the devoted wife of the late H. Glen Hilbish.Georgia was born July 12, 1931 in Nelson County a daughter of the late George Farrar and Linda Brooks Farrar. Georgia received her teaching degree from Radford University was a loving homemaker to her family...
Gloria Laura Weiss
Jun 8, 2014
Gloria L. McCollum O’Mara Butler Weiss, 86, of Madison Heights, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. Born October 16, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY; she was a daughter of the late Clyde A. McCollum and Ruth Bradley McCollum. In addition to her parents, Gloria was predeceased by two husbands; Robert K. Butler, and Oliver Weiss, her daughter Kathleen O’Mara, and...
Harriett Clausen Owens
Jun 8, 2014
Harriett Clausen Owens of Lynchburg, VA entered Heaven’s gate on Sunday, June 8, 2014 into the arms of Jesus and her beloved sons, Tommy and Ned. She was born March 26, 1922 in Woodstock, VA to Judge Frank S. and Sarah Z. Tavenner. She was predeceased by her parents, husbands Tom Clausen and Robert Owens, her sons Tommy and Ned...
Barbara Jeanne Schaul Payne
Jun 7, 2014
Barbara J. Payne, 77, of Lynchburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior onSaturday morning, June 7, 2014, at her home.Barbara Payne was born September 15, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Clara M. Schaul and Thomas Schaul.Barbara Payne attended the Philadelphia College of the Bible and served as a pastor’s wife for more than...
Martha Ruth Meadow Britts
Jun 7, 2014
Martha Ruth Meadow Britts, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on June 7, 2014. She will be missed by her family and friends. An interment service will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens, Charlottesville, VA on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:30 A.M. A Celebration of Life Service will be on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church,...
Ruth Louise Rhodes Pahel
Jun 6, 2014
Ruth Louise Rhodes Pahel, 87, of Forest passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late William Mackey Pahel.Born in Scottdale, Penn. She was the daughter of the late Ernest O. Rhodes and Lovena Tedrow Rhodes. She was a member of Inglewood Baptist Church where she played the organ. Ruth was an...
Susan "Susie" Watson Clark
Jun 6, 2014
W. Susan (Susie) Clark, 56, of Forest, died peacefully under the watchful and caring guidance of the combined staffs of VBH Skilled Care Unit and Centra Hospice, and the loving support of her family and friends, on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was married to William (Bill) H. Clark for 32 years and was the daughter of the late Billy...
Cherie Driskill Miller
Jun 5, 2014
Cherie Virginia Driskill Miller of Lynchburg VA, took Jesus hand and passed through Heaven’s gate June 5th, 2014 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was surrounded by family and friends. Choir members of The Bridge Community Church, where Cherie was a member serenaded her as she made her final journey home. She was the loving wife of Mark Paul Miller.Cherie was...
Roy Lynn Davis
Jun 3, 2014
Roy Lynn Davis, 59, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord Tuesday June 3, 2014. He was the devoted husband of Gloria J. Davis.Roy was born Oct. 30, 1954 in California and was raised in Texas, a son of Bob Davis of Beaumont, TX and the late Carolyn Borel. Roy loved Jesus Christ with all his spirit and soul....
Billy Watkins Lawrence
Jun 2, 2014
Billy Watkins Lawrence Sr., 80, of Rustburg, VA, died Monday, June 2, 2014. He was the husband of Peggy Davis Lawrence for 49 years.Born October 14, 1933 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Daniel Thurman Lawrence, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Ruth Wingfield Lawrence. He retired from General Electric/Ericsson with 32 years of service where he was Chemical...
James Bryan Caldwell
Jun 1, 2014
James Bryan Caldwell, toddler, son of Daniel and Morgan Caldwell, of Nathalie passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014.James is preceded in death by his maternal Grandfather, Tommy Wade.In addition to his parents James is survived by his maternal grandmother; Tonda Wade; maternal Great-Grandmother Gypsy Farthing; paternal Grandparents, Randall and Aggie Caldwell; Paternal Great-Grandmother, Nelcie Catalano; Great-Uncle and Aunt, Tim “Bubba”...
Andrea Devitt Whiting
Jun 1, 2014
Andrea Devitt Whiting, 75, of Evington, formerly of Chapel Hill, N.C., died Sunday June 1, 2014.Andrea was born October 2, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late William Devitt and the late Doris Stephenson Devitt. Andrea worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC and was a parishioner of St. Andrews Catholic...
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