Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Kathleen Costello Carson, 93, of Amherst, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away February 6, 2012. She was the wife of the late Milton Dillard Carson.Kathleen was born July 6, 1918 in the small village of \"Killawalla\" near Westport, Ireland. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Costello and Julia Burke Costello. At the age of 17, Kathleen and her cousin...

Josephine Taliaferro Patterson White, 91, of Lynchburg died Wednesday May 25, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Erwin White.Josephine was born December 1, 1919 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Howard Tompkins Patterson and Hazel Roberts Patterson. She retired from Garland Gay Architectural Partners, enjoyed playing Bridge, was a faithful member of Memorial Christian Church,...

Laura Martin Peery, 88, of Concord, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehabilitation.She was born Nov. 18, 1924, in Amherst County, to the late Benjamin Franklin Martin and May Elizabeth Noell Martin. She was preceded in death by husband, Elbert Matthew Peery, Sr., son Michael Allen Peery, grandson Matthew Bryant Peery, brothers Frank, Wesley and Warren and...

Robert \"Bruce\" Hawes, 65, passed away on May 22, 2012 in his family home in Rustburg, VA following a brief illness.Bruce was born November 22, 1946 in Pulaski, VA. To W.B. (Bill) Hawes and Colene H. Hawes. He spent most of his childhood at Lake Jackson in Manassas, VA., and split his adult years between Virginia and California. Bruce attended...

Stanley C. Bates, \"Stan,\" was born June 23, 1928, in Harrisburg, PA to Stanley Lewis and Florence Frey Bates. He passed away at his home, with his family by his side, February 12, 2014 of natural causes.Stan was a graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg, PA, class of \"™46 and served in the US Navy. Stan moved to Lynchburg...

Mary Helen Pitman, 77, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, February 09, 2013. She was the wife of the late Orlyn Lemar Pitman.Born Saturday, October 26, 1935 in Racine, WI, Mary was a daughter of the late Henry VanHierden and the late Nora Marchia VanHierden.Mary is survived by her children: Sheila Phillips, Denise DeVerna and her husband, Jonathan and Daniel Pitman;...

Mildred Callahan Davis, 66, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, June 23, 2011.  She was the loving wife of Nealy Clay Davis for 48 years. Mildred was born November 3, 1944 in Lynchburg, a daughter of late Maynard R. Callahan and Rachel Callahan Rowland of Lynchburg.  She was a member of Memorial Christian Church. In addition to her husband and mother,...

Isaac Lee Johnson, \"Teddy Bear\" 16 of Forest, Virginia died unexpectantly on Tuesday, September 3, 2013; He was the son of Timothy Johnson and Kathy Camache Johnson Miller.Isaac was born Friday, September 6, 1996 in Lynchburg. He was a student at Jefferson Forest High School.His love of sports began early in life and he participated in all types of sports,...

Steven Russell Turner, Sr., 52, of Forest, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012. He was the husband of Lisa Lynn Turner for 30 years.Steve was born October 3, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was a reserved, conservative Christian, and patriotic man that embodied the philosophies of both Thomas...

Arlene Overstreet Logwood, 89, of Evington, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011.  She was the loving wife of Samuel B. Logwood.   Arlene was born August 22, 1922 in Evington, a daughter of the late Daniel Stevens Overstreet and Janie Witt Overstreet.  Arlene enjoyed going to church and was a Baptist by faith.   In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Caroline Devan Morris, 52, of Pinehurst, NC, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at First Health of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She and her beloved husband, Charles Steven Morris, had settled in Pinehurst, NC in 2008 after three years in Williamsburg, VA and twenty three years in Lynchburg, VA. Born March 2,...

Sandra Lee Harris Clark, 65, of Moneta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was born in Atlantic City, NJ, on December 23, 1947. She is the daughter of the late Wallace Harris and Catherine Robinson Wilson. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Goldman.Sandra was...

Gladys Marie Nixon Cheatham, 68, of Big Island, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at her residence.   She was born June 26, 1943, in Clovis, New Mexico, a daughter of the late Walter Nixon and Viola Spears Nixon.In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Earl DeWitt Cheatham, her son, Clinton Wray Cheatham, her brother, Ronnie...

Mary Launius Beauchamp, 84, died February 19, 2013, at Westminster-Canterbury following a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer.She was born at home, September 17, 1928 in Ashburn, GA, the only child of John Robert Launius and Laura Talton Launius.   A graduate of Weslyan College in Macon, she taught special education for several years in Georgia.It was in Macon that Mary accepted...

Nancy Wall Warren, of Lynchburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She was the wife of Dr. Holland Douglas Warren for 56 years.Born Thursday, August 01, 1929 in Elkin, NC, Nancy was a daughter of the late Hattie Key Wall and Guthrie Bryan Wall.In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death...

James Earl Tyree, 71, of Madison Heights died Saturday, August 21, 2010. Born in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Frank Tyree and the late Mary Harris Tyree.He is survived by his children:  Jesse Tyree and wife, Patricia of Madison Heights, Roger Mitchell and wife, Mamie of Concord, Tammy Clarambeau and husband, Del of Sperryville, VA, Lisa...

Edna Franklin Mayhew, 89, of Lynchburg died Saturday, September 18, 2010.Edna was born Thursday, July 14, 1921 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late James Edward Franklin and the late Elnora Lankford Franklin.    She was retired from A. H. Robbins, Richmond where she worked for more than 15 years.  She was a member of Timberlake Baptist Church for 40 years,...

Larry Grant Overstreet, 60 of Bedford, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at The Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg, VA. Born on May 23, 1951 in Roanoke, VA, a son of the late Thomas Larry Overstreet and Hattie Lee Grant Overstreet.Larry is survived by his brother, Michael Overstreet and his wife, Anne of Blacksburg; two nephews, Jacob Overstreet...

Garland O'Connor Sparks, 91, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, August 5, 2010. He was the husband of the late Lorene Sale Sparks.Garland was born Sunday, May 18, 1919 in Campbell County, VA, a son of the late Glen Ezra Sparks and Ressie Kinder Sparks. Garland proudly served our country as a pilot in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Lieutenant...

Dorothy Lincke Harlow Savage, 81, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Elks National Home. Born December 16, 1930, in Raleigh, NC; she was a daughter of the late Virgil Wilfred Harlow and the late Evelyn Frances Lincke Harlow.Many remember Dot for her years of service working as an LPN at the office of Dr. Jenrette and...