Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Annie Massie
Feb 8, 2015
Anne Adams Robertson Massie, 83, died on Sunday, February 8, 2014 at her residence in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born in Lynchburg on May 30, 1931, she was the beloved daughter of Annie Harris Scott Robertson and Douglas Alexander Robertson. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years Dr. William McKinnon Massie, son William McKinnon Massie Jr. and wife Alice Burwell...
Hilda Sophie Brown
Feb 7, 2015
On the evening of February 7, 2015, Hilda “Nana” Sophie Brown passed away at Lynchburg Rehabilitation Center, in the company of family members. At the time of her home going Hilda was one month shy of 88 years old.Hilda Brown was born on March 7, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, the first of two daughters of Hedwig and William Stockinger. She...
R. Harry Alvis, Iii
Feb 7, 2015
Robert Harry Alvis, III, 66, of Lynchburg died Saturday, February 7 at his home. Harry courageously battled a neuromuscular disease for many years, but succumbed to cancer.Harry was a graduate of Lynchburg College. He enjoyed careers as a Builder, Realtor, and professional photographer.Harry was born October 5, 1948, in Lynchburg, VA. He is survived by his loved and devoted wife...
Gary Duane Frye
Feb 7, 2015
Gary Duane Frye, 75, of Lynchburg, died at home Saturday, February 7, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born January 25, 1940, in Martinsburg W.V.Gary is preceded in death by his birth mother, Constance Phyllis Frye (Myers), his father, Durward Gold Frye, and his sister, Shirley Diane Jones (Frye).He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Gloria...
Joyce Druen
Feb 6, 2015
Joyce Harvey Druen of Concord, VA, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. Joyce is survived by her husband, Charles D. Druen; a daughter, Kimberly Thompson and partner, Doug Komososki; a son, Chuck Druen and wife, Judy; a daughter, Dani McCormick and husband Larry; seven grandchildren: Christina, Sierra, Marshall, Thomas, Druen, Cody and Casey; a sister, Judy Allwood and husband John...
Ednamay Langan
Feb 6, 2015
EdnaMay Langan, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia walked through the gates of heaven to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2015. EdnaMay was born March 29, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter to the late Alfred and EdnaMay Switzer also from Brooklyn, New York. EdnaMay grew up in Brooklyn, where she attended school and eventually became...
Rev. Garry James Shelton
Feb 5, 2015
Rev. Garry James Shelton, 92, of Roanoke, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Hermitage in Roanoke. He was born March 25, 1922 in Gretna, VA, a son of the late Chesley Wade Shelton and Annie Laura Parker Shelton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Melva and Mary Shelton and Ethel Campbell; two brothers,...
Robert Irvin Goff
Feb 5, 2015
Robert Irvin Goff, 82, of Madison Heights, died on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He was the husband of the late Carol Johnson Goff. Robert was born in Lynchburg on April 10, 1932 a son of the late William Thomas Goff and the late Viola Martin Goff.Robert is survived by his adoring family, which was his greatest joy in life; his...
Elwood W. Bryant, Sr.
Feb 5, 2015
Elwood Bryant, Sr., 74, of Goode, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He was the loving husband of Linda Bryant.Born in Amherst on January 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Wilton and Mattie Bryant.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Danny Bryant; and five siblings: Thomas Bryant, Haywood Bryant, Howard...
Katherine Rebecca Booth Holdren
Feb 5, 2015
Katherine Rebecca Booth Holdren, 93, of Runk & Pratt at Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg and formerly of Thaxton, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born August 3, 1921 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Gordon Rufus Booth and Clara Jane Steffey Booth. In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death...
Bernice C. Prekker Kennedy
Feb 4, 2015
Bernice “Bea” Clara Prekker Kennedy, 90, of Bedford, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She was born January 15, 1925 in Clara City, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Edward Prekker and Margaret Christians Prekker.In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Earl Kennedy; one sister; and five brothers. She is survived by four children,...
Agnes "June" Decker Stahl
Feb 3, 2015
Agnes “June” Decker Stahl, 95, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was born in Nicholson, Pa. on September 24, 1919. June grew up on a farm just west of Factoryville, Pa., and graduated from Factoryville High School in 1937. She went on to graduate from Keystone College in 1939, and then graduated in January of 1942 from Penn State...
Barry Wendell Maxey
Feb 3, 2015
Barry Wendell Maxey, 59, of Winchester, Virginia, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Born October 13, 1955, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late David Monroe Maxey, Sr. and Evelyn Tanner Maxey. Barry professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Diamond Hill Presbyterian Church in Gladys on October 3, 1965.Barry is survived by his...
Kathryn Vanhook
Feb 2, 2015
Kathryn Ellis VanHook, 69, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, February 02, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.
Ruby L. Wingfield
Feb 2, 2015
Ruby L. Wingfield, 105, of Lynchburg, died Monday, February 02, 2015. She was the aunt of Jacqueline Hoyle of Gallatin, TN.Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster Canterbury Foundation, Fellowship Endowment Fund 501 VES Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Duval Breeding
Feb 2, 2015
Nancy DuVal Breeding passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at the age of 60 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a sudden short illness.Nancy was born February 1, 1955 in Lynchburg to Ralph P. Breeding, Jr. and Sue D. Breeding. She graduated from E. C. Glass and received an Associates Degree from Central Virginia Community College. She also attended Randolph Macon...
Virginia Hudnall Dalton
Jan 31, 2015
Virginia Hudnall Dalton, 87, of Madison Heights, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was the loving wife of Charles Winn Dalton for 58 years.Virginia was born on December 22, 1927, in Madison Heights, Virginia, a daughter of the late Frank H. Hudnall and the late Loria Banton Hudnall. She was a devoted homemaker...
Elizabeth (Beth) G. Brunson
Jan 30, 2015
Elizabeth (Beth) G. Brunson, daughter of James W. and Elizabeth J. Brunson, died on January 30, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with an illness. She was born on December 20, 1962 and lived her entire life in Central Virginia.A gifted artist, she was a graduate of Sweet Briar College with a degree in Fine Arts. Her drawings and...
Eleanor Jane Ferington
Jan 29, 2015
Eleanor Jane Ferington, 86, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was the wife of the late Wesley George Ferington Sr.Born Sunday, November 04, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Adorno Johnson and the late Myrtle Ford Johnson.Eleanor is survived by a daughter, Ruth Wymer and her husband, Todd, of Lynchburg, ason, David...
Dr. Richard David Schreiber
Jan 29, 2015
Dr. Richard David Schreiber, 89, of Lynchburg, died peacefully on January 29, 2015. He was the husband of the late Vera Elizabeth Schreiber.Born on July 27, 1925, in Pittsburgh, PA David was a son of the late Eleanor and George T. F. Schreiber. He practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology in a western suburb of Chicago until his retirement in 1993 and...
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