Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

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...

Norma Irene Sharp Schlintz, 90, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at her home. Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on September 14, 1922, daughter of the late James Franklin Sharp, Sr. and Anna Peterson Sharp. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Edward Schlintz, Sr; two brothers, James Sharp...

Claude S. \"Jack\" White, 86, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, March 25, 2010.  He was the husband of the late Cordelia Adams White.Mr. White was born Saturday, January 26, 1924 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Algernon C. White, Sr. and the late Nell Coffey White.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II...

Kitty Lee Frith Johnston, 87, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. Born December 5, 1924, in Crewe; she was the daughter of the late Horace Hansford Frith and the late Jessie Dunn Frith. Kitty was an active member of Otterville United Methodist, and also a retired member of the Rebekah Lodge #103. She...

Dennis Wayne Howell, 42, of Bedford, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born September 17, 1969 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of Patricia Ellen Bell Howell and Johnnie Forbes Howell. He was a member of Safe Harbor Community Church and an employee of Witt\"™s Wholesale.In addition to his parents, Dennis is survived by his wife,...

Dollie Lillian Sines Spencer Canard, 91, of Bedford passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was born on February 6, 1920 in Bedford, VA, a daughter of the late Loyd Carl Sines and Lola Macey Shepherd Sines. A celebration of Dollie\"™s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 10, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donnie G....

Drene Iseman Hawkins, 63, of Lynchburg died Monday September 20, 2010. She was the loving wife of Thomas Spencer Hawkins. Drene was born March 1, 1947 in Amherst County a daughter of the late Woodford Cleveland Iseman and the late Eva Ashley Iseman. Drene was a devoted homemaker and a member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church.   In addition to her...

Page Nelson Gannaway Carrington, 88, departed this life March 8, 2011, at Westminster-Canterbury where she had been a resident for 7 years.Born in Lynchburg on May 29, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Gannaway, Jr. and Mary Nelson Gannaway.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick William Carrington Jr. in 1978.She is survived by her...

Boyd Purvey Proffitt, 83, of Forest, VA, died Sunday, February 09, 2014.  Boyd was born Thursday, May 8, 1930 in Camden, NJ, a son of the late Raleigh Thomas Proffitt and Clara  Bateman Proffitt.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. during Korea.   He is survived by a nephew, Joseph Wise of Forest. The family will receive friends from...

W. Estelle Tyree, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, June 06, 2011 at Medical Care Center.Estelle Tyree was born April 21, 1920 in Bedford County, VA. She was a daughter of the late Jasper Gillispie and Florence Magann Gillispie. She was a member of Sandusky Baptist Church.Estelle is survived by a brother, Robert Gillispie, Martinsville; a daughter, Katherine T. Staton,...

Elsie May Warren Coffman, 90, of Moneta, passed away on Friday, Sept 21, 2012 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born in Watford, England on August 17, 1922 a daughter of the late Alfred Warren and Annie Elizabeth Rea Warren. In addition to her parents Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Odis \"Jack\" Coffman and a son-in-law, Phillip Vesper.Elsie loved...

Doris Mitchell Jordan, 72, of Spout Spring, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. She was the loving wife of Raymond Carl Jordan for 54 years.Doris was born February 24, 1939 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late John William Mitchell and Pauline Brooks Mitchell. She was retired from Imperial Reading Corporation after 34 years and Centra Health.She was a member...

On January 15, 2014 The Lord took home the sweetest angel to Heaven, our Mom, Lillian Gertrude Fielder, 88 years old.  We were blessed to have the most wonderful, loving Mom ever.  She is now reunited with Dad.  What a sight that would be to see.  We have never known two people more in love with each other.Our Mom will...