Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Thomas Edward Jennings
Jun 23, 2014
Thomas Edward Jennings, 83, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2014. Born July 31, 1930 in Lynchburg; he was a son of the late Sydney Jennings and Maude Davidson Jennings. Thomas proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church where he...
Helen Grace Hankla Bridgett
Jun 23, 2014
Helen Grace Hankla Bridgett, 86, of Lynchburg departed this life peacefully at Westminster Canterbury surrounded by family on Monday, June 23, 2014. Helen was born October 16, 1927 in Marion, Virginia. She was a daughter of John Banner Hankla and Stella Wolfe Hankla. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Henry Bridgett, her twin sister, Marion Hankla...
Gregory Allen Thomas
Jun 22, 2014
Gregory Allen Thomas, 55, of Rustburg was carried home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2014.Greg was born July 10, 1958 in Lynchburg VA.Greg was a faithful member of Living Waters Ministries. His ultimate love being Jesus Christ and his family, his second being the Beatles and drumming.Greg was preceded in death by his father: James Edward...
John Edd Witt
Jun 22, 2014
John Edd Witt, 71, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Born July 13, 1942 in Bedford; he was a son of the late Dillard Webster Witt and Iver Annabell Bowyer Witt. John worked as a machine operator for Frank Chervan and also drove an 18-wheeler for many years with Webbs Oil Corporation. He loved being outdoors, watching planes,...
Betty Lorine Campbell Babish
Jun 21, 2014
Betty Lorine Campbell Babish, 68, of Amherst died Saturday June 21, 2014. She was the wife of the late Herbert Stephen Babish. Betty was born January 20, 1946 in Amherst a daughter of the late Harold Campbell and Virginia Campbell. Betty was a school bus driver for the County of Amherst for over 46 years. She is survived by her...
Frances A. Beliniski Rada
Jun 20, 2014
Frances Belinski Rada, 96, of Huddleston, died Friday, June 20, 2014 at Berkshire Health and Rehab.She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Rada.Born April 2, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mihalina Rada.In addition to her parents and husband, Frances is preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy M. Rada. She is survived by...
Shirley Beatrice Orange Arrington
Jun 20, 2014
Shirley Orange Arrington, 80, of Bedford, died Friday, June 20, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Gene Forrest Arrington. Born May 14, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Jasper and Audrey Orange. Shirley is survived by her children, Phyllis Chandler, Gary Reynolds, Bobby Reynolds, Davey Reynolds, Mike...
Iris Loraine Dunnavant Cook
Jun 19, 2014
Iris Loraine Dunnavant Cook, 88, of Lynchburg died Thursday June 19, 2014. She was the wife of the late Lt.Col. William Douglas Cook, Sr.Iris was born October 6, 1925 in Petersburg a daughter of the late Henry Coleman Dunnavant and the late Olive Henshaw Dunnavant. Iris was devoted homemaker to her family and a previous member of Mount Pleasant Baptist...
Felde Garland Tinsley
Jun 17, 2014
Felde Garland Tinsley 93, of Ocala FL peacefully entered into God’s rest Tuesday morning, June 17, 2014.Garland was born in Amherst County, Virginia on July 10, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Felde Wailes.Garland was a homemaker. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Moreland Tinsley who died...
Johnny Holt Cavin
Jun 16, 2014
Johnny Holt Cavin, Sr., 28, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, June 16, 2014. He was the husband of Stacie Cavin.Born December 23, 1985, he was a 2004 Jefferson Forest High School graduate.Johnny also leaves behind to cherish his memory his two sons; Johnny H. Cavin Jr., Wyatt J. Cavin; his father; Johnny M. Cavin, his mom, grandparents and siblings.Johnny was...
Dolly Ann Bradner Kidd
Jun 16, 2014
On June 16, 2014 Dolly Bradner Kidd walked through the gates of Heaven to be with the love of her life, Ronald G. Kidd, Sr. They were married for 62 years.Born November 17, 1935 to the late Dorothy L. and Dewey H. Bradner. Dolly leaves to cherish her memory a son, Ronald G. Kidd, Jr., wife, Bonnie, three daughters, Brenda...
Kristin Braumiller Hancock
Jun 15, 2014
Kristin Braumiller Hancock, 55, of Lynchburg died Sunday June 15, 2014.Kristin was born March 28, 1959 in Harrisonburg a daughter of the late Richard Braumiller and Eleanor Lukens Braumiller. Kristin worked for many years for the City of Lynchburg and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.She is survived by her two daughters: Ellie Hancock of Lynchburg and Kelly...
Teresa Jordan Davis
Jun 14, 2014
Teresa Jordan Davis, 64, of Evington, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was the daughter of Vera Vernon Jordan and the late Halsey Thomas Jordan, Jr. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her brother, Terry Jordan. Teresa is survived by her son, Tony Ray Davis and his wife, Leanne; her brothers Tommy Jordan and Timmy...
Doris Louise Graves Anthony
Jun 12, 2014
Doris Louise Graves Anthony, 92, formerly of Lynchburg, VA died peacefully June 12,2014 at her home in Phenix, VA. She was surrounded by two of her loving caregivers and her daughter, Laura. Mrs. Anthony was the daughter of the late Florence Virginia Glass Graves and David Lafayette Graves, and was born April 28, 1922 in Lynchburg, VA. She was educated...
Manly Monroe Marshall
Jun 11, 2014
Manly Monroe Marshall, Jr, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was the husband of the late Ola Jean McGowen Marshall for 58 years.Born February 15, 1922, in Naruna, VA, he was one of ten children born to the late Manly and Olive Marshall.A beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Manly was an active member of Heritage United...
Leslie Yvonne Stanbery Watson
Jun 11, 2014
Leslie Yvonne Stanbery Watson, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday morning, June 11, 2014, at Lynchburg General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Brevard, NC on February 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Gene W. Stanbery and Yvonne M. Shuford and was the wife of the late Guy H. Watson, Sr. Leslie was gracious and loving,...
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...
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