Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

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...

Elaine Dryer Banker, 82, of Bedford, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born June 23, 1930 in Canandaigua, NY, a daughter of the late Hazel Berry Dryer and Truman C. Dryer.Elaine was a parishioner of Unity in the Seven Hills, Lynchburg, VA. She enjoyed helping others, gardening, and reading. Elaine was enthusiastic and found great...

Christopher Jeffery Tarbell, 41, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 27, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Christopher was born on March 10, 1970 in Erie, PA. He was the beloved son of James Tarbell and Mary Scott.He was welcomed into his eternal home by his sister, Judy T. Dahlkemper, who preceded him there.In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his...

Robert F. Kanthack, 82, of Amherst, VA passed away on December 28, 2013, at the UVA Hospital. He was the husband, of Shirley A. Kanthack for 62 years.Born July 21, 1931, he was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Amherst, VA. Bob was also a member of the American Legion Post 274. He was preceded in...

Virginia Brown Douglas, 92, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, August 01, 2012. She was the wife of the late Clayton Douglas. Born Thursday, November 20, 1919 in Bedford County, Virginia was the daughter of the late Clarence Brown and the late Bessie Spence Brown.Virginia is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Virginia was very dedicated to her husband and...

Jeffrey Allen Keesecker, 63, of Monroe died Tuesday August 16, 2011. He was the devoted husband of Eleanor Geneva Keesecker for over 30 years. He is also survived by his faithful four legged companion \"Mingy\".Jeffrey was born January 30, 1948 in Martinsburg, WV a son of the late Homer and Alice Keesecker. He proudly served his country in the U.S....

Harold Attwood Hudson, 80, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, May 18, 2012, at his residence.Born January 7, 1932 in Campbell County, Virginia, Harold was a son of the late James Smiley Hudson and Carrie Martin Hudson.In addition to his father Harold was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Hudson, a sister, Hazel Williams, a brother, Lewis Hudson, and...

Amber Nicole Simms, 17, of Lynchburg, died Monday, February 8, 2010.  Amber was born February 11, 1992 in Lynchburg the daughter of Donald F. Simms, Jr. and his wife Belynda of Monroe and Dana Simms-Rioseco and her husband, David Rioseco of Lynchburg.   Amber enjoyed being with her friends and spending time with her brothers and her sister was her best...

Alma Ethel Powell Burks, 88, of Big Island, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Harford Allen Burks, Sr.  Alma was born on January 17, 1922 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of the late Mirma Paxton Powell and the late William Melvin Powell. Alma was a gifted and talented artist and was a member...

Polly Frances Parker Nunley, 85, of Bedford, VA and formerly of Arlington, KY, died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born September 28, 1928 in Arlington, KY, a daughter of the late George Dallas Parker and Mary Edith Snow Parker.Polly was a member of Arlington First Baptist Church, Arlington, KY.In addition to her parents, Polly was...

Edward Allen Jackson, Sr., 80, of Lynchburg died Sunday January 19, 2014. He was the devoted husband of Jacqueline Spriggs Jackson.Edward was born July 19, 1933 in Los Angeles the son of the late Albert Jackson and the late Florence Hibler Jackson. Edward honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of U.C.L.A. He was retired...

Betty Jordan Russell, 83, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Elsie Dillard Page and the late Maurice T. Jordan. Betty graduated from E.C. Glass High School and attended Central Virginia Community College. Betty was a warm and loving person who cared deeply about her family, friends and her Church. She...

Carol C. Meadors, 78, of Lynchburg died Saturday, October 01, 2011. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family, 434-237-9424

Sampson (Dickie Lee) Wooldridge Cawthorne, 75, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, December 17, 2010.Mr. Cawthorne was born Monday, September 9, 1935, in Appomattox, VA, a son of the late James Daniel Cawthorne and Annie Abbitt Wooldridge Cawthorne.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was retired from U.S. Postal Service where he was...