Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Louise Carson Smith, 86, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, February 04, 2012 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Cantrell \"Ken\" Smith. Louise was born on December 13, 1925 in Appomattox County, a daughter of the late Clyde Davidson Carson and the late Ruby Chick Carson.Louise is survived by two daughters, Nanci Heptinstall and husband, Fred...

Garrett McMahon, 23 of Bedford, Virginia passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, December 14, 2013 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in single motor vehicle accident.Born April 6, 1990, Garrett moved to the Roanoke Valley area from his hometown of Binghamton, New York, in 1995. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Michael and Ellen McMahon; older brother, Ryan...

William Parry (Bill) Lukens, 93, of Lynchburg, died November 28, 2012. He was the husband of Frances Gaddy Lukens. Born September 6, 1919 in Media, Pennsylvania, he was the son of William Penn Lukens and Ethel Adams Lukens. He is survived by his wife, Frances Lukens, his daughter, Cynthia Lukens Schoen, his son, David Lukens, and the children of his...

John Penn Oliver, 80, of Big Island, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Born September 20, 1931, in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late James Cedric Oliver and Frances Anthony Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Francis James \"Bo\" Oliver, and a brother-in-law, William \"Bill\" Wells.John is survived...

Catherine Ring Edwards, 77, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com

Sarah Lynn Allen, 22, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord Saturday October 29, 2011.Sarah was born July 22, 1989 in The Bronx, NY a daughter of Richard Allen and Christina Allen both of Lynchburg. Sarah had a passion for the arts which included drawing, acting, and singing. She also attended Blue Ridge Community Church.In addition to her parents...

Dorothy Scott Kramer, 87, of Lynchburg, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 3, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Harold F. Kramer. Dorothy was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 17, 1923, daughter of the late Jesse Grover and Inez Elliott Scott.In addition to her husband, Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Dianne and...

On May 26, 2010, Laurence C. Williams, Sr., formerly of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Lynchburg General Hospital after a long illness.   His two sons were with him at the time.Mr. Williams had accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior early in his life and had always set a godly example for his family and...

Myra Gardner Nicely, 76, of Forest, died Monday, April 9, 2012. Born November 9, 1935 in Clifton Forge, VA; she was a daughter of Hattie King Gardner Brown and the late Miles L. Gardner.Myra had a strong commitment to her family. The home she and Delbert made was the place to go, particularly for the holidays. She truly enjoyed all...

Ann Coyne Kettlewell Sanderson, 93, of Lynchburg, died Mon., Feb. 14, 2011.  She was the wife of the late Ralph Eustace Gomez Sanderson.Ann was born February 9, 1918 in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late William Coyne Kettlewell and Bertha Cook Kettlewell.Ann is survived by her sons, Raeph William Gomez Sanderson of Hillsdale, NY and Peter Gomez Sanderson...

Ronald Keith Toland, 43, of Tampa, FL, passed away February 22, 2010. He attended Brandon High through his junior year and graduated from Sebring High in 1985. He attended the University of South Florida. He was a free spirited individual and philosopher who enjoyed cars, photography, music, writing poetry, songs, and playing guitar. He maintained his sense of humor and...

Janet Elizabeth Lindsay Moore, 68 formerly of Lynchburg Virginia, died on Monday, July 23, 2012, at Parham Road Health and Rehab Center in Richmond, Virginia.Born Monday, May 15, 1944 in Bedford, Virginia, She was the daughter of the late William Lindsay and the late Frances Powell Lindsay and granddaughter of the late John Mott Lindsay and the late Bessie Terry...

Melville Edward Thurmond, 80, of Lynchburg, died Monday, September 26, 2011. He was the devoted husband of the late Edith Patterson Thurmond for 45 years.Melville was born in Faber, Va. son of the late Charlie Boaz Thurmond and Sallie Harriet Bowling Thurmond.Melville was a Senior Training Specialist for Western Electric also known as Lucent for over 25 years. He served...

Phyllis Martin Denton, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away quietly with loved ones by her side on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Albert (A.G.) Gilson Denton.Born July, 13, 1934 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Carral Edward Martin and Maria Elizabeth Woodson. She just celebrated her 78th birthday. ...

Ellis Glazebrook, 77, of Lynchburg died Tuesday September 18, 2012. He was the husband of Audrey Glazebrook.Ellis was born December 3, 1934 in Manchester, England a son of the late Wilfred Glazebrook and Dora Green Glazebrook. Ellis was an Electronic Engineer and worked many years for Ericsson, Inc.In addition to his wife he is survived his two daughters: Jane Glazebrook...

Andrew Turner Skinnell, 75, of Bedford, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Oakwood Manor.  He was born in Bedford County on February 13, 1935, son of the late James Teass Skinnell and Neva Davis Skinnell. His wife was the late Violet Hayden Skinnell.  Mr. Skinnell was a retired employee of Gene Montgomery Construction Co and was an orchardist and farmer.He...

Jacob Daniel Warrender, 20, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, May 28, 2012.           Born Thursday, February 20, 1992 in Lynchburg, VA, Jacob was a son of Rick and Mandy Roberts Warrender. In addition to his parents, Jacob is survived by maternal grandparents, David and Irene Roberts of Lynchburg, a sister, Sara Warrender, of Lynchburg, a brother, Aaron Warrender and his wife,...

Jessie Ray Blankenship, 73, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was the husband of Priscilla Hubbard Blankenship for 50 years.Ray was born Tuesday, April 19, 1938 in Bedford County, VA, a son of the late John Otey Blankenship and Ruby Gray Blankenship.In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by two brothers; Carl and John...

Harold Bryant Beasley, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, February 04, 2013.   He was the loving husband of Evelyn Jones Beasley for 58 years.Born Wednesday, December 20, 1922 in Amherst County, Harold was a son of the late Charles Goodman Beasley and the late Clara Bryant Beasley.  In addition to parents, Harold was preceded in death by two brothers and...

Arie Griffith Bonham, 93, of Lynchburg, died Friday, January 22, 2010.  He was the husband of the late Genevieve Bonham.Mr. Bonham was born Friday, February 25, 1916, in Kanawha County, WV, a son of the late Mansfield and J. Myrtle Ellis Bonham.  He was retired from Owens-Illinois Glass where he was an industrial engineer.He is survived by his children, Judy...