Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Tami Elizabeth O'Shea Atchison
May 15, 2024
Tami Elizabeth O’Shea Atchison, 66, of Vinton, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 10, 1958, to the late Chester O’Shea and Elizabeth Yambor O’Shea.
Tami was born in New Jersey and then recently moved to Virginia. She loved the beach and watching old movies. She adored her cats and especially loved spending...
Irma Jones
May 15, 2024
Irma Jones, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Barbara Farthing
May 14, 2024
Barbara Ann Farthing of Campbell County, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian McNichols Farthing of Danville, VA.
Barbara was retired from Kidds Services and was past employed by C.R. Hudgins and Hanson Porcelain. She enjoyed being outdoors, making wood-working projects, traveling, and bowling.
In addition to...
George W. Smith
May 14, 2024
George W. Smith , 75, of Gretna, VA, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Harriet Martin Castanes
May 14, 2024
The family and friends of Harriet Martin Castanes are saddened to share the news of her passing on May 14, 2024. But they rejoice in knowing that she has joined God, her heavenly father, and is no longer in pain.
Harriet was born in Roanoke on February 4, 1963, to the late Roy and Doris Martin. Several years later the family...
Ralph Frank Linstra
May 13, 2024
Ralph Frank Linstra, 75, died unexpectedly on May 13, 2024, peacefully at home. He was born July 7, 1948, in Patterson, NJ, the son of John Linstra Sr and Marion Thomas. Dr. Ralph F. Linstra leaves a legacy of a 45 year career in education. After earning his Bachelors from The Kings College, he was the recipient of a Kellogg Foundation...
Michael Ray Elder
May 13, 2024
Michael Ray Elder, 68, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, May 13, 2024.
Mike was born on August 14,1955 in Lynchburg, VA. He was a long time employee of Candler Oil Company and loved to fix anything. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge 1727.
Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife Lisa Elder, mother Betty...
Mary Adel “Dell” Anstey
May 13, 2024
Mary Adel “Dell” Anstey of Dellwood Farm in Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on May 13, 2024 at the age of 91.
Born on April 5, 1933, in Oneida, NY, Mary Adel was the daughter of the late Jesse James and Anna Stabb Brown. She was one of seven siblings. Dell was married to Frederick T. Anstey, her devoted husband of 62...
John J. George, Jr.
May 12, 2024
John J. George, Jr., 70, of Warren, Ohio passed away on May 12th, 2024. He was the son of the late John J George SR, and Audrey G George, and the longtime Companion of Jeanne Jones for over 20 years.
John was born on May 22nd, 1953 in Warren, Ohio. He enjoyed picking guitar with friends, making Native American crafts, fishing...
William (Bill) Taylor Lovern
May 12, 2024
William (Bill) Taylor Lovern passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Bill had turned 79 at the end of March. Born and raised in Lynchburg, Bill was the youngest of three children by Eileen (Shea) and Edward. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1963 before matriculating to his beloved University...
Susannah Elizabeth Campbell Gold
May 11, 2024
Sue Gold left this world on May 11, 2024. She moved on to her next adventure with no fear and the love and support of her family and close friends.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Willian Johnson Campbell and Winifred Wilburn Campbell and her husband Dr, Marvin L. Gold.
She is survived by her sons Dr. Andrew L....
David L. Vandeventer
May 11, 2024
David L Vandeventer, 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia, formerly of Clifton Forge, Virginia and Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away after a three year battle with cancer in the early morning hours of May 11, 2024, at his home, with his spouse, Brian L Morgan, by his side. He is the son of the late Howard and Ruth Vandeventer, of Port Orchard, Washington,...
Barbara Howerton Saunders
May 10, 2024
Barbara Howerton Saunders
Barbara Howerton Saunders, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 10,...
Robert M. Gregory, Jr.
May 9, 2024
Robert M. Gregory, Jr., 57, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away on, May 9, 2024, in his home from heart complications that he had been dealing with for years.
Robert was born March 20, 1967, in Lynchburg, Va. at Virginia Baptist Hospital to Robert Milton Gregory, Sr., and Nancy Ann Thomas.
Robert is predeceased by his father, Robert Milton Gregory, Sr.
Robert is survived...
Clarence Harold Butenhoff
May 9, 2024
Clarence Harold Butenhoff
April 1, 1930 – May 9, 2024
Clarence Harold Butenhoff of Moneta, VA passed away in his home on May 9, 2024 surrounded by his family, at the age of 94 years.
Born on April 1, 1930, Clarence was preceded in death by his wife Carole; his parents, Clarence O.E. and Alice Butenhoff; siblings, Allan Butenhoff, husband of Beatrice, and...
Barbara Haythe Burns
May 9, 2024
REMEMBERING BARBARA
Barbara Coriette Burns (Diana) as some called her was born November 17, 1947 to the late Mary and Robert Haythe She peacefully departed this life on May 9, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Barbara was educated at Dunbar High School where she was majorette along side her lifetime friend, Peggy Austin She dedicated her life to the Lord at an...
Carol Ann Harper
May 9, 2024
Carol Ann Green Harper, 63, passed away peacefully in her home from Lung Cancer. She was born on June 13, 1960, and passed away on May 9, 2024 in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Carol is predeceased by her mother, Vivian Viola Rice; father, Richard Allen Green; sister, Judy Kay Millner; daughter, Sherrie Ann Lane.
Carol is survived by her loving husband of 25...
Gilbert Mays Fariss
May 9, 2024
Gilbert Mays Fariss, 92, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was the husband of Joanne L Fariss. Born on October 2, 1931, he was a son of the late Maggie Carwile Fariss and the late Charlie Weston Fariss.
In addition to his wife, Gilbert is survived by one daughter, Diann Fariss of Charlottesville Virginia, two step daughters, Rosita...
Arthur Preston Camden
May 8, 2024
Arthur Preston Camden, 97, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was the son of the late Robert and Alice Camden. He was the husband of the late Juanita Rowlett Camden for more than 50 years.
He was born on May 15, 1926 in Amherst County. He retired from Hercules where he worked as a lead foreman....
Rosemary Heusted
May 7, 2024
In loving memory of Rosemary Elizabeth Heusted, 65, who passed suddenly on May 7, 2024, in her home.
Rosemary had a gentle soul that touched the lives of all who knew her.
She was a cherished daughter of Nancy G Lane of Lynchburg, VA and Victor Heusted (d.).
She is survived by brothers Jon Shumaker and Scott Heusted. She was a loving aunt...
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