Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Nancy Elizabeth Gunter Chandler
May 7, 2023
Heaven rejoiced as Nancy Elizabeth (Gunter) Chandler received her angel wings on May 7, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1946, in Lynchburg, VA to the late Samuel Franklin Gunter and Pocahontas Proffitt Gunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace Leroy Gunter.Nancy worked for many years at the D&S life Agency....
Douglas L. Ashley Jr.
May 7, 2023
Douglas Lewis Ashley Jr., 72, of Monroe passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia Rice Ashley.Born in Lynchburg, on May 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Douglas Ashley Sr. and Carrie Ashley.He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother Willie, and sister-in-law Kathleen.He is...
Lewis Stevens Iii
May 7, 2023
Lewis Gilbert Stevens III passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Lynchburg, Va. on March 30, 1971, he was the son of Lewis “LG” Stevens, Jr. of Lynchburg, and Mable Martin Stevens of Forest.Lewis is survived by a devoted sister, Marguerite “Beth” Stevens Graham and brother-in-law, Alan Graham of Williamsburg; two...
Helen Lucille Ashworth Booth
May 6, 2023
Helen Lucille Ashworth Booth, 75, Rustburg, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was the wife of the late Leland Booth.Helen was born on December 29, 1947, in Halifax County, a daughter of the late John and Shirley Ashworth.She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Ann Walker and husband, Mike of Martinsville and Jo Ellen Beverly and husband, Dwight of...
Charles Edward Wilson
May 6, 2023
Charles Edward Wilson, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park.Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Pauline Evelyn Magoon Korpanty
May 4, 2023
Pauline Evelyn “Polly” Magoon Korpanty, 78, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Cardinal Senior Living. She was born on November 7, 1944, in New Hampshire. A daughter of the late Earl Elijah Magoon and Dorothy Lovella Eastman Magoon. In addition to her parents Polly was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Paul Korpanty; her...
Jeffrey Allen King
May 2, 2023
Jeffrey Allen King Sr., 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on May 2, 2023. He was the son of the late Ray Venison Sifers and Della Louise SifersJeffrey’s parents were members of Harvest Baptist Church. He enjoyed being surrounded by his children and grandchildren as much as he could. Jeffrey was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed cooking,...
Kingston Ah'Mon Campbell
May 2, 2023
Kingston Ah’mon Campbell, 6, of Lynchburg VA passed away on May 2, 2023. He was the adored son of Christopher Campbell and Shanytra Fowler.Kingston was born on June 24, 2016, in Lynchburg Va. He attended R.S Payne Elementary School.His favorite color was blue. He often sang and danced around the house with his family. Kingston loved his stuffed animals, Steely...
Francis Paul Elbertson
May 1, 2023
Francis Paul Elbertson, 66, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Richard Gerard Guerin
May 1, 2023
Richard Gerard Guerin, 66, of Bedford, VA, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home. He was born in Morristown, NJ on August 23, 1956. A son of the late Frederick Harrison Guerin and Virginia Potts Guerin.Richard moved to Bedford, VA in 1972. He was a very kind, outgoing, generous, and friendly man. A man who loved farming,...
Joan Veola Mccall
May 1, 2023
Joan Veola McCall, 81, of Forest, VA, died Monday, May 1, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dr. John Donald Bower
May 1, 2023
John D. Bower, MD, died on May 1, 2023, at his home with his family and caregivers. A memorial to honor his life will be held on May 22, 2023, at the Norman Nelson Student Union at 10 am on the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s campus. He will be laid to rest in Bedford, Virginia.Dr. Bower was born on...
Barbara Anne Baker
Apr 30, 2023
Barbara “Barb” Anne Baker, 89, of Lynchburg, VA and Plant City FL, died April 30, 2023. She died at home, as was her wish.Born February 3, 1934, in Petersburg, TN, she graduated from Fort Myers High School and shortly thereafter moved to California to marry her high school sweetheart. She and Ronald Hugh Baker remained married until his death in...
Patricia Hignett
Apr 29, 2023
It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Patricia Jo Ferry Hignett on April 29, 2023. She passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital at the age of 80 surrounded by her loved ones after a long courageous battle with breast cancer.Patricia was born in Washington DC on October 15th, 1942 and was the daughter the late...
Henry Taylor Averett
Apr 29, 2023
Henry Taylor Averett, 65, of Virginia Beach, Va. died unexpectedly but peacefully, on April 29, 2023 at Virginia Beach General Hospital. Taylor is survived by his three children with whom he was most proud and filled with love for: Walter Averett of Virginia Beach, Henry Averett of Norfolk and Laura Averett of Ashville, NC. He is also survived by his...
Constance “Connie” Brown Campbell
Apr 29, 2023
Constance “Connie” Brown Campbell, 91, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Clarence J. Campbell.Connie was born on February 4, 1932, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Frank William Brown and Fannie Toms Brown. Connie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a devoted homemaker, was retired as a professional...
Bernard Massie Fauber, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Bernard M. “Pete” Fauber Jr., 74, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on April 28,2023. Pete was born on December 9, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Bernard M. Fauber Sr. and Annie Lee Witt Fauber.He is survived by his daughter Laurel Weaver and her husband Robert, 2 grand children of Forest , VA, Step Mother Darlene Fauber of Pauma...
William Edward Flowers Sr.
Apr 28, 2023
William Edward Flowers Sr. of Madison Heights, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. William was born on May 1, 1942 to the late Albert Buster Flowers and Mary Frances Tweedy Anthony.William was known as a nice man who was always willing to help others in any way he could. He especially loved his family and spending time playing horseshoes.In...
Stuart J. Turille
Apr 27, 2023
Stuart James Turille, 87, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, April 27, 2023.Stuart was born July 31, 1935, in Minnesota, a son of the late Stephen James Turille and Caryl Erickson Turille. He was a good son, a devoted husband, a loyal friend, and a dedicated Wahoo. He simply was a good man!Stuart graduated from UVA with a degree in business...
Burley "Milton" Ferguson
Apr 27, 2023
Burley “Milton” Ferguson, 69, of Gladstone went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Thursday April 27, 2023 after his 7 year long and courageous fight with cancer.Milton was the son of the late Billy Ferguson and Joyce Rosen. He was married to the love of his life, Janet Ferguson of 30 years. He is survived by his...
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