Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Dr. Robert Richardson Bowen of Lynchburg, VA, continued his life\"™s journey on August 7, 2013.He was the husband of Rebecca Dillard Peebles Bowen and he died on the day of their 60th wedding anniversary.The Lynchburg community lost one of its most colorful citizens.  It was hard to escape his animated presence and his repetitious exclamations, \"Let\"™s Go!\", \"Keep Moving!\" and...

Richard \"Dick\" Perry Lockwenz, 78, of Lynchburg died May 15, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Lou Lockwenz.Richard was born, August 16, 1933 in Schenectady, NY, a son of the late Paul and Anna Lockwenz. Richard proudly served in the Navy and was employed at Hills Department store as the manager, where he retired after 20 plus...

Edith "Angie" Leebrick passed away the morning of July 4th, 2010 on the 63rd anniversary of her marriage to her late husband Reams Leebrick. Mrs. Leebrick was born on July 19th, 1928 the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Sekin. Mrs. Leebrick was raised by the late Mr. and Mrs. Clay Hatcher of Bedford. She is survived by her...

Leland Clyde Brumfield, 52 of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at University of Virginia Hospital.He was born Tuesday, April 4, 1961 in Richmond, the son of the late Joyce Noel Brumfield. Leland served his country in the Marine Corps and faithfully attended Leesville Road Baptist Church. Surviving are his children: Sarah Brumfield and Aaron Brumfield, two sisters: Dianne...

James Arnold Kolberg, 66, of Lynchburg died Monday March 26, 2012. He was the devoted husband of Barbara Lee Kolberg for 21 years.James was born June 10, 1945 in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Aloysius Kolberg and the late Celia Tomczak Kolberg. James worked as the Maintenance Supervisor for Griffin Pipe Foundry and loved animals and was an...

Matthew Cleo Hill, 19 of Goodview died Saturday, November 5, 2011 from injuries received in an automobile accident. His grandmother, Betty J. Johnston died in the same accident.Matthew was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 28, 1991. He was a graduate of Staunton River High School and an employee of Wal Mart. He will be remembered for his love...

Freda Sarris Best, 89, of Forest died on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was the wife of the late Harold Olin Best. Born on October 1, 1922 in Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George Sarris and the late Theologia Ingle Sarris.Freda was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and was retired from the Virginia Department of...

Luther Ray Okes, Sr., 74, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was the husband of Helen Lawson Okes for 34 years.Born Saturday, March 06, 1937 in Ellison, VA, Luther was a son of the late Carl Owen Okes and Ruby Basham Okes.In addition to his wife, Luther is survived by three sons; Luther Ray Okes, Jr., and...

Jimmy Lee Blevins, 71, of Vernon Hill and formerly of Moneta, passed away Friday Jan. 27, 2012. For the past 26 years, Jim was the Postmaster at Hardy Contract Station at Westlake, The love of God, and his family, friends and customers all made his world complete.Jim is survived by two sons, Jimmy Lee (Bobby) and Clint; three brothers, Bobby...

Nellie Flood Harris, 92, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, October 27, 2013. She was the wife of James W. \"Red\" Harris for sixty-six years. She was born in Tye River, VA on September 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Thomas Flood and the late Verna Metts Flood.In addition to her husband, Nellie is survived by one daughter, Rev. Tracey...

The world was a brighter place when God sent His angel, Leslie Colleen Hays, to us for two short days. Born Thursday, January 12, 2012 and returned to heaven Saturday, January 14, 2012; Leslie received an outpouring of love during her brief time here on earth. Those blessed to call Leslie family are her parents, Christopher Taylor Hays and Jacinda...

Robert Clare Ruff, 77, of Thaxton, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by a daughter Renee Czapla and her husband, David of Fair Haven, MI; also two grandchildren, Shannon and Samantha. Robert retired from the US Army as a Sgt. Major with 42 years of service, after retiring he became a volunteer for the Bedford...

Makaelyn Belle Staples went to be with the angels on October 13th 2012. She was the daughter of Jessica Frye and Brandon Staples of Lynchburg, Va. Makaelyn is survived by her maternal grandparents, Leonard & Valerie Frye of Madison Heights, paternal grandparents, Bruce & April Staples of Lynchburg, maternal great-grandmothers, Gertrude Frye of Lynchburg and Bonnie Falls of Amherst, paternal...

Harlan Chalmers Cromer, 91, of Bedford, found peace Saturday, December 1, 2012. Formerly of Chesapeake, VA, and Bramwell, WV, he was the son of the late Leon Chalmers Cromer and Lula Mae Hunley Cromer. He was the widower of Ruth Virginia Shupe Cromer.He is survived by two sons, Ronald Cromer of Chesapeake, and Larry Cromer and wife, Cheryl, of Suffolk.In...

Edwin \"Butch\" Eugene Hill, 63, of Madison Heights died Wednesday December 25, 2013.Butch was born September 14, 1950 in Riverdale, Maryland a son of the late Carl Eugene Hill and the late Ruby O\"™Dell Hill. Butch honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, was a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church, worked in Customer Services at Westminster Canterbury and...

Hugh T. Pendleton, Jr., 78, of Rustburg passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Emily Saunders Pendleton. Hugh was born on November 30, 1935 in Washington D. C. a son of the late Irene Murphy Pendleton and the late Hugh T. Pendleton, Sr. In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Frances Woodfin Averett Marshall, 97, of Lynchburg, died peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013 at Westminster-Canterbury. She was the wife of the late J. Merrick \"Mike\" Marshall for 63 years. They were childhood sweethearts.Born May 28, 1916 in Cumberland County; she was a daughter of the late Willie Wise Averett, Jr. and the late Sara Ligon Averett. She graduated from Lynchburg...

James W. Friend (Billy) of Madison Heights passed peacefully from this world after a long illness on March 21, 2011.Gone on before him were his father, James C. Friend, his mother Gladys H. Friend, two sisters Virginia Cumby and Louise Cumby ,two brothers David W, Friend and Earl D. Friend (Jack) and his beloved dog Remus.Left to cherish his memories...

Essie Mayberry Bryant, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Sun., August 29, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Aubrey C. Bryant.Essie was born May 18, 1918 in Campbell County to the late Elmer Glenn Mayberry and Myrtle Turner Mayberry. She was a retired employee of Miller & Rhodes and a founding member of Madison Heights...

Otis \"Sonny\" Watkins Mayberry, 73, of Lynchburg died Wednesday January 2, 2013. He was the devoted husband of Sarah H. Mayberry.Sonny was born November 11, 1939 in Campbell County a son of the late Otis B. Mayberry and the late Lena Godsey Mayberry. Sonny served in the U.S. Navy and was a skilled construction worker by trade. He was an...