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