Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Winfred Lee “Smitty” Smith Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Winfred Lee “Smitty” Smith Jr., 79, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness.Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith.He graduated from Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, before going on to work for Duti-Duds, Inc. After a long stint with Duti-Duds, he...
Elizabeth Joan Bowers
Apr 7, 2021
Elizabeth Joan Smart Bowers, 70, of Forest went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2021.She was the wife of Charles (Tim) Bowers for 42 years.Born on January 25, 1950 in Piedmont, Al, a daughter of the late Harold and Sarah Smart.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Brewster and a sister,...
Bobby G. Gunter, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Bobby G. Gunter Jr., 53, of Appomattox, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.Bobby Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Linda F. Gunter. He leaves behind his wife Tammy; daughter, Amber Smith and father, Bobby Gunter Sr., all of Appomattox; a brother, Tony Gunter and wife Angie...
Amy Lowe Watson
Apr 7, 2021
Once in a while a sweet, spirited soul enters the world and brings light to all that is around her. Amy Lowe Watson, 48, of Lynchburg, unexpectedly entered the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.She was born on June 21, 1972, the daughter of John T. Lowe Sr. (Mary) and Evelyn Lowe Woody (Len). She was employed with...
Jean Hutchins Farmer
Apr 6, 2021
Jean Hutchins Farmer, passed away on April 6, 2021, at Westminster Canterbury. She was the wife of the late Robert Alan Farmer for nearly sixty-two years.Mrs. Farmer was born on November 13, 1921, in Saranac, New York, the daughter of Dr. Clarence Robert Hutchins. She graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.She was preceded in death by her...
Joanne Gray Kane
Apr 5, 2021
With her family by her side, Joanne Gray Kane, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, following long battles with Type 1 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne was the loving wife of Thomas John Kane for 46 years. She was born on August 4, 1952 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of James Sinclair Gray and Eleanor Woodruff Gray.She graduated...
Shannon Nicole Rowsey Mann
Apr 5, 2021
Shannon Nicole Rowsey Mann 45, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021. She was the wife of Sean V Mann.Shannon was a loving wife, devoted mother. She attended Blue Ridge Community Church.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Sean G. Mann, parents Charlie Rowsey Sr and Catherine Ayers, and a brother Charlie Rowsey...
Joanne Gray Kane
Apr 5, 2021
With her family by her side, Joanne Gray Kane, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021, following long battles with Type 1 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne was the loving wife of Thomas John Kane for 46 years. She was born on August 4, 1952 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of James Sinclair Gray and Eleanor Woodruff Gray.She graduated...
John William Nance
Apr 4, 2021
John William “Bill” Nance, Jr, 72, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away at his home from Parkinson’s complications on Sunday, April 4, 2021.He was the younger son of the late John “Buck” Nance and June Snow Nance. He was born in Lynchburg on September 28, 1948, and was raised in Bedford. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the...
Randolph Hamilton Hight
Apr 4, 2021
Randolph Hamilton Hight, 79, of Rustburg, Va passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his residence.Born in Salisbury, NC., January 6, 1942, he was a son of the late Harvey L, Hight and Mable Tinnell Hight.He was preceded in death by brother, David G. Hight ; sister, Virginia L. Jennings and her husband Bill; sister-in-law Jackie Powell Hight; and...
Lura Jeanette Wells
Apr 4, 2021
Lura Jeanette Wells, 36, of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021.Lura was born December 29, 1984 in Asheville, North Carolina a daughter of the late Ralph Wells and Mary Jane Wells. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her step-father Frank James of Madison Heights.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Thursday,...
Joan Hauser Ilse Link
Apr 3, 2021
Joan Hauser Ilse Link, formally of Lincolnton, North Carolina, died peacefully on Saturday April 3, 2021. She was born Friday March 6, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Lloyd and Helen Hauser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband William Ilse of 39 years (1995), husband Howard Link of 13 years...
Billie Agee
Mar 31, 2021
Billie Agee, 92, passed away March 31, 2021. Born November 29, 1928, Billie was a daughter of the late James M. DeWitt and Katie R. DeWitt.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty years, John Taylor Agee, Jr. (JT); her sisters, Faye Webber and Deane DeWitt; brothers, Thomas DeWitt and Douglas DeWitt;...
Janice A. Wade
Mar 31, 2021
Janice A. Wade, 74, of Forest passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was the wife of Lawrence L. Wade for 55 years.Janice is survived by her sister, Lynn Mason (Everett) of Forest; nieces, Cathy Beason and Kimberly Kusserow, also surviving are great-niece Stephanie Figgett and great-nephew Austin Kusserow.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Ann, a brother,...
Sally Doyle
Mar 29, 2021
Sally Doyle, 93, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. She was the widow of Larry R. Doyle. For many years she volunteered at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Surviving are her sons Doug A. Doyle of Lynchburg and David L. Doyle of Greensboro; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery at 2PM...
Mary Bea Cline
Mar 29, 2021
Mary Bea Cline passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Westminster Canterbury. She was the daughter of Rucker Cline and Beatrice Murdock Cline. She was predeceased by dearest friend, Dottie, Holitzke of Pearland, TX. She also was predeceased by three brothers, Norvell Cline, Quentin Cline and Nyal Lee Cline.Mary Bea had a long musical career. She was the singer for...
Joyce Ann Dillard
Mar 28, 2021
Joyce Ann Dillard departed this life on March 28, 2021 at the Heartland Rehabilitation Center.A celebration of her life will be held 2 pm Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. Please log in at 1:50 pm to view the live stream. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mary Glinn Maddox
Mar 26, 2021
Mary Glinn Purvis Maddox 64, born January 8, 1957 in Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with her Savior on March 26, 2021.She was born to the late John Glennon Purvis and the late Sadie Erlene Wright Purvis.She was preceded by a sister Sharon Woods and a brother, Johnny Purvis.Mary is survived by her devoted husband, Ronnie Maddox, a brother, James...
Courtney “Billi” Bates Franklin Forslund
Mar 25, 2021
Courtney “Billi” Bates Franklin Forslund, 82 of Lynchburg, widow of Bill Franklin and of the late Gerald “Jerry” L. Forslund, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021.Billi was born on May 24, 1938 in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Nathan Bates and Maggie Walthall Bates. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Florence Tyree...
George Thomas Daugherty
Mar 25, 2021
George Thomas “Tom” Daugherty, 89, of Lynchburg VA, passed peacefully on Thursday March 25, 2021. Born in Fairmont, WV on January 3, 1932; he was the son of the late William Harold Daugherty and Georgia Henderson Daugherty Edwards.How do you encompass a life well lived, a man well-loved, and the most gentle soul anyone ever met? Tom, or Tommy to...
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