Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Holly Elizabeth McQuarry, 27, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Angels on Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA on April 10, 1986.Holly graduated from Heritage High School in Lynchburg, and was currently employed by Wells Fargo as a personal banker.She was a devoted mother to her son, Cole.She is also survived by her parents,...

\"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.\" II Timothy 4:7William Randolph \"Bill\" Kizer, 69, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 after a courageous battle with leukemia.Mr. Kizer was born Wednesday, April 23, 1941 in Lynchburg, VA, the son of Helen Brooks Kizer Harrison of Buchanan Dam, Texas and the...

Edith Arlene Firkin, 94, departed this life on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg with her loving husband at her side.Arlene was born on May 7, 1916, the youngest daughter of the late Mary Steppe Holt Ayers and Walter Haslet Holt of Rustburg.She was the beloved wife of William Walter Firkin and a deeply caring mother.  Arlene...

Mindy Nicole Schweiger, 33, of Lynchburg, died Thurs., Feb. 18, 2010.Miss Schweiger was born Fri., Sept. 17, 1976 in Portland, OR, a daughter of James Allen \"Jim\" Schweiger and Sharon Bush Schweiger of Forest.  She was a member of Tree of Life Ministries.  She was a servant of God, a minister, motivational speaker, and singing artist, who touched many lives...

Michael Anthony \"Andy\" Andrews, age 52, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born December 27, 1960 to James and Kathryn Andrews of Charlotte Court House, VA. He is survived by his parents; his wife Sheila Brown Andrews; their daughter and her husband, Blair and Brandon Carter of Arlington, VA; and their son Bradley Andrews...

George Windsor Megeath, 89, of Bedford, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Elks National Home.  Born October 16, 1920 in Omaha, NE, a son of the late Ethel Richter Megeath and Windsor Freeman Megeath.George was a graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.  He was a retired accountant and a retiree of the U.S. Navy Reserves having served in...

Lula Mae Gibson Nicely, 66, of Big Island, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at her residence.  Born May 12, 1944 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Ruth M. Goff Gibson and George Buck Gibson. Lula was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church.  She enjoyed walking the Blue Ridge Parkway and listening to the King of Rock\"™n Roll,...

Carole Jeanne McCorkle, 68, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013.Raised in Gibsonia, PA, Carole moved to Lynchburg in 1987. She co-owned Records Unlimited with her husband, Ronald McCorkle, Sr., and managed Celebrations Unlimited. She also worked for Old Country Buffet, and Acosta Merchandising. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of...

Calvin \"Bigg Daddy\" Carroll Mawyer, 67, of Lynchburg, died on December 27, 2013. He was the husband of Eva M. Mawyer for 45 years.Born Thursday, August 29, 1946 in Lynchburg, Calvin was a son of the late Mary Stinson Mawyer and the late Thurman Mawyer.In addition to his wife, Calvin is survived by his children: Calvin Mawyer, Jr., of Lynchburg,...

Lelia Lane Watson Dudley, 91, of Moneta, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Runk & Pratt Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late James William Dudley. They were married for 54 years. Born May 17, 1921 in Moneta, she was a daughter of the late Johnnie Daniel Watson and Mattie Agatha Anderson. She was a retired federal...

Donald Lee Maddox, 81, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011.Donald was born February 7, 1930 in Lynchburg; he was a son of the late John Edward Maddox and the late Beulah Wright Maddox.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy.  He was retired from the Foley Co. and the Furicon Co. where he was project manager for...

Junior Frank Teske, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida and Lynchburg, died Sunday, October 2, 2011. He was born October 5, 1922 in Niles Michigan the son of Frank Charles Teske and Harriet Mae Therrian Teske.He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ruth Megonigal Teske. Junior served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was...

Renee Shockley Wood, 45, of Midlothian, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013. Born February 26, 1968 in Portsmouth; she was the daughter of Foy David Shockley of Yorktown and the late Mary Sue Maddox Shockley.Renee was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. Prior to becoming to a homemaker, Renee worked as a Mortgage Servicing Representative.In addition to her...

John W. Carwile Sr., 89, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was the loving husband of Louise Jennings Carwile for 63 years.John was born August 8, 1920 in Campbell County, VA. He was the son of the late Eldridge Thomas Carwile and Nettie C. Carwile. He was a...

Evelyn Brown Bradley, 84, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Rochet Sydnor Blair, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012. She was the wife of the late Reverend Thom Williamson Blair.Rochet was born September 11, 1923 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Clement and Rochet Raine Sydnor.She was devoted to her family and was a life time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.In addition to her parents and...

Tracy Remon Graham, 43, of Lynchburg died Sunday July 17, 2011.Tracy was born July 30, 1967 in Lynchburg. She worked with the Lynchburg City School system and was the loving mother of her daughter Tracy R. Graham, II and her son David J. Graham both of Lynchburg, her devoted friends; Darlene McDaniel, Sheri Quinones, and Patricia Dyke all of Lynchburg,...

Barbara Bond Lloyd, 71, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 7, 2010. Barbara was born on February 11, 1938.  She was a faithful servant to her Lord Jesus Christ and on January 7, 2010 her Savior opened His arms to welcome her to her Heavenly home.Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Bond and Nina Bond Barnes.  She also...

Josephine C. Blondi, 91, of Lynchburg died October 25, 2010.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Helen Manley Moore, 80, died Sunday, June 26, 2011.  She was the loving wife of the late Lewis David Moore.Born in Bedford County, April 7, 1931 she was a daughter of the late Elmo Ohio Manley and Mary Elizabeth Booth Manley.  Helen worked at Famous Virginia Foods (The Pickle Factory), Flowers Bakery and AA Roberson (The Peanut Factory). She was...