Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
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,...
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