Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joseph Barbara
Sep 12, 2015
Joseph Barbara, 64, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was the husband of Ann Corinne Barbara. Born in New York on February 24, 1951, he was a son of the late Angelo Barbara and the late Annette Cacopardo Barbara.In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Amanda Anthony and husband, Mark, Marisa Jo Barbara...
Lowry Jock Miller
Sep 11, 2015
Loving husband, father, and friend, Lowry Jock Miller of Forest, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 11, 2015 after battling cancer for over 18 years. He is survived by Marjorie Donald Miller, his devoted wife of fifty-five years.He was born in San Diego, CA, on November 15, 1937, the son of the late Naval Captain David...
Gary F. Parker
Sep 11, 2015
With a heavy heart, the family of Gary Parker informs every one of his passing on Friday, September 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.Gary was born on August 16, 1949, the son of the late Francis & Elaine (Raleigh) Parker. He married the love of his life, Deborah (Clogston) Parker on July 19, 1969, enjoying 47 years of marriage.Mr....
Martha Jean Williams Berns
Sep 11, 2015
Jean Williams Berns, 91, of Lynchburg died Friday September 11, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur A. Berns, Jr.Jean was born November 4, 1923 in the Shenandoah Valley in Zepp, Virginia to the late Joseph Paul and Martha Swartz Williams. She moved to Fairfax County, Virginia where she graduated from high school. As a young woman,...
Sean Demetrius Ressler
Sep 10, 2015
Sean Demetrius Ressler, 46, of Glasgow, Va., died Thursday, September 10, 2015.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Sean D. Ressler
Sep 10, 2015
Mr. Sean D. Ressler of Glasgow, Virginia died Thursday, September 10, 2015. He was the loving husband of Karen L. Ressler and the loving father of four daughters: Bobbi Jo Ressler of Glasgow, Virginia, Cassandra Ressler of Glasgow, Virginia, Patricia Ressler of Litiz, Pennsylvania, and Hazel Ressler of Seymour, Indiana. He was also a very dedicated grandfather to River Willow...
Theodore Glenn Kohinke
Sep 9, 2015
Theodore “Ted” Glenn Kohinke, 67, of Evington, VA died Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Born March 13, 1948 in Cooperstown, N.Y.; Ted was a son of Marion Kohinke of Albany, NY and the late Rev. Theodore Kohinke.Ted is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patsye Kohinke of Evington; his children: Brian (Kelly) Kohinke of Binghamton, N.Y., TJ Kohinke of Lynchburg,...
Michael James Veres
Sep 5, 2015
Michael James Veres, 45, of Forest, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, after his courageous battle with lung cancer.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Alice Lockard.Left behind to cherish Michael’s memory are his mother and step-father, Judy and Len Halderman of Forest; his father and step-mother, Joe and Sue Veres of Ocala, Fla.; his sister, Tammy...
Debra Tuggle Patterson
Sep 5, 2015
Debra Tuggle Patterson, 57, of Lynchburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2015.Born on March 14, 1958, she was a daughter of Rufus Ventley and Sterling Elder Tuggle. An early graduate of Brookville High School, she attended the Centra Health School of Nursing where she received her certification as an R.N. From there, she continued her education at Lynchburg...
Ruth Janice Brooks Francis
Sep 3, 2015
Ruth Janice Brooks Francis, 85, of Forest, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, September 3, 2015.Born in Upper Darby, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Elsie Brooks. She was a member of St. Steven’s Episcopal Church in Forest, and was involved with the Lynchburg Women’s Club. Ruth was an avid golf player, enjoyed...
Diane B. Brock
Sep 1, 2015
Diane B. Brock, 79, of Bedford, passed away on September 1, 2015 at her home after a long illness. Born on April 28, 1936, she is the daughter of the late Donald Whitfield Bernard and Kathryn Irene Kerr Bernard.Diane was a registered nurse and retired as a psychiatric nurse at the veteran’s hospital in Salem, Virginia. She was an avid...
Ethlyn Graves Melton
Sep 1, 2015
Ethlyn “Patsy” Holmes Graves Melton, 94, of Bedford, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at English Meadows, Elks National Home. Born September 5, 1920 in Huddleston, VA, a daughter of the late Ovid Raymond Graves and Annie Bennett Graves.Patsy was a lifelong member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was...
Marianne Galloway
Aug 31, 2015
Marianne Skinner Galloway died on Monday morning, August 31, 2015, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Dunedin, Fla., a daughter of the late Francis Lee and Susan Brumby Skinner.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wallis Skinner; and her sister, Barbara Skinner Messerschmidt.She is survived by her daughter,...
Marjorie Becky Westerhied Green
Aug 31, 2015
Marjorie “Becky” Westerheid Green, 87, of Lynchburg died Monday August 31, 2015Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Judith Arlene Verdinella
Aug 30, 2015
Judi Amato Verdinella, 66, of Madison Heights died Sunday August 30, 2015. She was the loving wife of John J. Verdinella.Judi was born February 18, 1949 in San Jose, California a daughter of the late Joseph Amato and Emma Hollon Amato.In addition to her husband she was survived by her daughter Julie Holder and husband John of Murrieta, CA, three...
Ruby Lois Franklin Foster
Aug 29, 2015
Ruby Lois Franklin Foster was born on March 21, 1919 in Amherst County and passed away at her home in Elon on August 29, 2015. Lois’ parents were Robert “Abner” Franklin and Lena Rieves Pryor Franklin. She was married for 42 years to the late Joe W. Foster. Her nine siblings preceded her in death: Pauline, Emma, Arthur, Herbert, Raymond,...
Joseph Mays Davidson, Jr.
Aug 29, 2015
Joseph Mays Davidson, Jr. 80, of Bedford, VA, died Saturday, August 29, 2015, with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Joy Davidson for 59 years.A life-long resident of Bedford, Joe was born on May 1st, 1935, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He attended Bedford High School and the Virginia Military Institute, and proudly served in the...
Ray Nickelson Beasley, Jr.
Aug 27, 2015
Ray Nickelson Beasley, Jr., 75, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday August 27, 2015 after a courageous 10 yr battle with dementia. He was the husband of his faithful and devoted wife Linda Harris Beasley of 52 years. Linda selflessly served as his dedicated care giver for the endurance of his difficult illness.Ray was born April 10, 1940 in Norfolk,...
Margaret Miller Diersing
Aug 25, 2015
Margaret Miller Diersing, 87, of Forest, died Tuesday August 25, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
John Mickey Evans
Aug 25, 2015
John Mickey Evans, 67, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
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