Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Richard Anthony "Dick" Pilkowski, 75, of Lynchburg, died Saturday May 8, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born December 7, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph A. and Mary Kopaczewski Pilkowski.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Pilkowski.Richard is survived by his wife, Mary...

Melvin \"Bebop\" Carter, 62, of Amherst, died on April 8th 2012. He was the loving husband of Lucy C. Carter. Bebop was born on September 30th 1949, in Lynchburg, Va., the son of the late Charles Richard Carter and Catherine Mabel Drinkard Carter. He proudly served in the Air Force for four years. Bebop was retired from the Norfolk Southern...

Joan Virginia Sanderson Epling Marlowe, 79, of Browntown, VA passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at Lynchburg Health and Rehab, Lynchburg, VA surrounded by her family.Joan was the widow of Glenn W. Marlowe of Browntown, Va.; Rev. Dr. Carlysle C. Crank married Joan and Glenn on November 6, 1976.Joan was born March 23, 1931 in Ballston, VA, daughter of the...

Peterson Clark \"Pete\" Jarvis, of Bedford, departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.He was the loving husband of Katherine Faye Abbott Jarvis, and together they shared over 36 years of marriage. Born on February 22, 1956 at the Great Lakes Naval Base Hospital in Illinois, he was the son of Helen L. Jarvis of Huachuca City, AZ and James...

Thomas O\"™Brien Doyle, 77, died on August 6, 2012 peacefully with his family at his side. He was born October 3, 1934 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Cecilia Allen and William Michael Doyle. He is survived by his adoring bride of fifty-four years, Patricia Kinney Doyle, four children and nine grandchildren: Thomas O. (Mary) Doyle of Richmond, VA and...

Michael George Shenigo died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home.Born on August 27, 1924, in Somerset, PA., the son of the late Michael George Shenigo and Anna Marie Shenigo. He was the husband of Rachel L. Shenigo.Mike attended Sandusky High School in Sandusky, OH, and Ohio State University in Columbus, OH where he was a member of Pi...

Nina Lee Hunkley, 63, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, April 29, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Russell Paul Hunkley. Born Thursday, November 21, 1946 in Elyria, OH, she was a daughter of Elizabeth Helen Farkas Tivner, and the late Clarence Edward TivnerIn addition to her father and her husband, Nina was preceded in death by her son, Christopher...

Blanca Iris Natal Dominguez, 68, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, October 08, 2011. She was the wife of Luis Angel Dominguez, Sr., for 39 years.Born Wednesday, October 28, 1942 in Manati, Puerto Rico, Blanca a daughter of the late Zoilo Natal and Buena Ventura Natal Rolon.In addition to her parents, Blanca was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.In...

Daniel \"Danny\" Lee Drumheller, 66, of Madison Heights, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 28, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Maggie \"Sue\" Payne Drumheller.Danny was born May 6, 1947 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Franklin Eugene Drumheller and the late Janie Simpson Drumheller. Danny was a Master Carpenter and retired machinist...

Carolyn VonCannon Farmer, wife of Gordon Jackson Farmer, passed away peacefully following a brief illness with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Carolyn was born December 23, 1929 in High Point, NC, the eldest daughter of the late J. B. VonCannon and Ella Stroud VonCannon. She was also predeceased by her only brother, William \"Bill\"...

Edward Clay Lomax Jr., 65, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 24, 2011.  The husband of Darlene Lomax.Edward was born May 4, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; he was the son of the late Edward Clay and the late Emma Louise Lomax.In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jim Lomax of Oregon; three sisters, Gloria Davis of...

Christopher Lee Powell, 38, of Lynchburg died June 30, 2010 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.Chris was born May 16, 1972 in Lynchburg. He was the son of Diane Austin and her husband Robert of Lynchburg and Gary Powell and his wife Barbara of Madison Heights.Chris was a talented mechanic. He inherited his love of machines and engines from...

Cecil Milton Kidd, 66, of Big Island formerly of Mechanicsville, Maryland, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 18, 1944 a son of the late Theodore Wilson Kidd and Dorothy Sandidge Kidd.Cecil was an absolutely fearless, kindhearted, loving craftsman who could fix anything, and was always there to giving a...

Lucas Judd Pack, 23, of Rustburg, died on Monday, September 2, 2013 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on June 11, 1990, a son of Ronald W. Pack and Allene Parks Pack.In addition to his parents, Lucas is survived by one brother, Eric Koenig and wife, Anne of Glen Allen; three sisters: Gretchen Koenig of Rustburg,...

Cleo Frances Wood, 93, of Lynchburg died on April 18, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born July 7, 1918 in Lynchburg Cleo was a daughter of the late Mary Lawhorne Wood and Ollie Adkerson Wood.In addition to her parents Cleo was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Wood Preas.She leaves to cherish her memories, a niece; Nancy Preas Rhoads...

Dillard Maurice Markham passed away Thursday, March 18 at his residence.  Born April 2, 1920, in Bedford County, a son of the late Elmor Dove Markham and the late Gracie Markham.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Boyette Markham, his daughter Sally Markham Tinsley, four brothers and three sisters.In 1949 Mr. Markham opened...

Jerry Edward Brown, 65, of Bedford, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born August 9, 1946 in Bedford, VA, a son of the late Hazel Ellis Brown and Henry Edward Brown. Jerry was the owner/operator of Brown\Ӫs Construction of VA, Inc. He was also a founder and current president of the Southern Building Systems,...

Timothy Ray Kidd, 52, of Madison Heights died Tuesday June 19, 2012. Timothy was born July 24, 1959 in Lynchburg a son of the late Elwood Kidd, Sr. and Shannon McChesney and her husband Barry of Amherst. Timothy attended Tree of Life Ministries and enjoyed singing gospel music. In addition to his mother he is survived by a sister Sheila...

Louis Stephen Sady was born September 2, 1921 and went to his heavenly home March 3, 2011.He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bible study, prayer and sharing his faith were the most important things to Mr. Sady. His favorite verses were John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever...

Alexander \"Alex\" Charles Ernandes, of Moneta passed away at the age of 19. He was the son of Timothy Frank Ernandes and Jo-Ann Grabinsky Ernandes.Alex was an amazing young man that touched the lives of many people, both young and old, and he made a difference in the lives of those people. He was a member of the Junior ROTC...