Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James Harry Taylor
Jun 1, 2014
On Sunday, June 1, 2014, James Harry Taylor’s physical life came to an end. Jim passed comfortably and peacefully at his home of 51 years, Peaceful Acres, embraced by the love of his family and friends.Jim was born in Essex County, NJ in 1933, a son of Mabel and Harry Taylor. He participated in a milestone event before his first...
Mary Jane Grieco Lammers Bruzek
May 31, 2014
Mary Jane Grieco Lammers Bruzek, 88, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was the wife of Joseph Victor Bruzek for 36 years.Born Monday, September 21, 1925 in Meriden, Connecticut, Jane was a daughter of the late Francis Grieco and Anne Stoltmann Grieco. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Thomas...
James "Jim" Shaffer
May 29, 2014
James Jim Shaffer Sr., 80, of Forest, VA, died Thursday, May 29, 2014.Jim was the loving husband of Mildred “Millie” Shaffer for 59 years.Visitation will be Friday June 6, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 P.M., at St. Thomas More Catholics Church. A Funeral Mass will follow at Noon.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424,
Carol Goodman Scott
May 28, 2014
Carol Goodman Scott, 69, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Kay Scott, her parents Stuart Edward and Erma Sue Mills Goodman, and her sister Sharon Goodman Cassidy.She is survived by her three sons: Brian Scott and his wife, Linette, of Rocklin, CA, Keith Scott and his wife, Roxanna, of...
Virginia Thompson
May 27, 2014
Virginia Thompson, 77 of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at her home. She was the wife of the late John Henry Thompson. She was born Wednesday, August 26, 1936 in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Bannie Martin and the late Rena Tanner Martin. Virginia is survived by her daughters: Elizabeth Edwards of Lynchburg, and Katie Mayberry...
Lillian Catherine Karnes
May 27, 2014
Lillian Catherine Karnes, age 87, of Roanoke, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Emeritus of Roanoke. Catherine was born on September 24, 1926; the daughter of the late Albert Cleveland Karnes and Kate Toms Karnes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Lois Karnes and five brothers, Dean Karnes, Eugene Karnes, Albert Karnes,...
Ephraim Henry "Bud" Phillippe, Iii
May 26, 2014
Ephraim Henry “Bud†Phillippe, III, 88, of Bedford, died on May 26, 2014 at Our Lady of the Valley in Roanoke. Born July 31, 1925 in Atkins, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ephraim Henry Phillippe, Jr. and Tressa Katherine (Snavely) Phillippe.Bud moved to Danville with his family in 1929 and graduated from George Washington High School in...
Gwendolyn Welch Johnson Campbell
May 24, 2014
Gwendolyn Welch Johnson Campbell, 94, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of The Reverend Eugene Clayton Campbell. They would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this year.Born July 16, 1919, in Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late James Elmo Johnson and Freddie Welch Johnson. Gwen received...
Cyril G. Cousart
May 24, 2014
Cyril G. “Sonny†Cousart, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Edna Williams “Geri†Cousart.Sonny was born on September 29, 1924 in Central Fall, RI, the son of the late Cyril Francis Cousart and the late Adeline Morris Cousart. He was a graduate of Bedford High...
Sylvester John Washburn
May 23, 2014
Sylvester John Washburn, 76, of Forest, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. He was the loving husband of the late Leona Ellen Dunlap Washburn. Born February 19, 1938 in Macomb, New York, he was a son of the late Alvin Washburn and Bertha Dane Washburn. He retired as an electrical engineer. Sylvester was a member of Mountain View United...
Anna Christine Middleton Fishburne
May 22, 2014
Anna Christine Middleton Fishburne, 52, of Forest passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Charles Carroll Fishburne,Jr.Born May 15, 1962 in Winston-Salem, NC, she was the daughter of Johnny Wayne Middleton and Judy Sides Middleton.Anna is also survived by her children; Andrew Forrest McBryde, Allison Leigh Fishburne; paternal grandparents; Jim (Pop) Middleton,...
Irene Elizabeth Overstreet Orange
May 22, 2014
Irene Elizabeth Overstreet Orange, 87, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Rufus Cosby Orange for 67 years.Born January 11, 1927 in Bedford County she was a daughter of the late Amos Overstreet and Gola Chesterfield Dooley Overstreet. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rufus Orange, Sr.Irene...
William G. Bill
May 21, 2014
William G. “Billâ€Long, 83, of Lynchburg died Wednesday May 21, 2014. He was the devoted husband of Lynore R. Long for 52 years.Bill was born January 21, 1931 in Harmon, Illinois the son of the late Willard Long and the late Grace Morrissey Long. Bill was a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned his Masters’degree in Ceramic...
Mildred Wright Biotnott
May 20, 2014
Mildred Virginia Wright Boitnott, born August 28, 1918, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of May 20, 2014 at the age of 95. Mildred was the last remaining sibling from a family of eight. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Clarence Boitnott, and her daughter, Carolyn Elizabeth Boitnott Kennedy.Mildred is survived by her granddaughter,...
Ella Williams
May 18, 2014
Ella Williams, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014.Born July 23, 1931 in Lynchburg, VA; she was a daughter of the late Tazewell P. Jackson and Lucy Adams Jackson.Ella Williams was described by her family as a true “Southern Lady,” which was evident in the generosity and graciousness that she exhibited to everyone. The focus of Ella’s...
Muriel Genevieve Dahlgard
May 18, 2014
LYNCHBURG, VA – Dr. Muriel Genevieve Dahlgard, 93, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on May 18, 2014. Born July 5, 1920 in West Haven, CT, she was the daughter of Paul Andreas and Hannah Elizabeth Naylor Dahlgard.She graduated from West Haven High School and attended the University of Connecticut where she earned her BS and MS, with distinction, in...
Rachel Przeor
May 17, 2014
Rachel Louise Augustine Delmotte Przeor, 95, of Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg, Virginia, died on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She is the widow of (Jacque) Kazimierz Zygmunt Przeor. She was preceded in death by her son, Christian Marco Tiberghien. She is survived by two daughters, Chantal O’Keeffe (John) and Edwige Pack (Sam); and five grandchildren Camm Knight, New York, New York; Chantal...
James Thomas Reynolds
May 17, 2014
James Thomas Reynolds, 66, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 17, 2014. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.Thomas was a son of the late Thomas and Bessie Reynolds.He is survived by his children and a grandson.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Robbie Howard Woodburn
May 17, 2014
Robbie Howard Woodburn, 89, of Huddleston, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at her residence.She was the wife of the late Edwin Campion Woodburn for 68 years.Born in Sycamore, Georgia, January 23, 1925; she was a daughter of the late Robert Newton Howard and Ruby Jewel Gilley Howard.Robbie is survived by daughters; Sandra Kaye White and husband, Gene, Victoria Lynne Mathis...
David Jennings Widgeon, Jr.
May 15, 2014
After a long illness, David Jennings Widgeon, Jr., 69, of Goode, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Jane Johnson Widgeon for 44 years.Born December 7, 1944 in Nassawadox, Virginia, he was the son of Annette Custis Widgeon and the late David Jennings Widgeon, Sr. David was...
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