Rose M. Comer
Jul 1, 2018
Rose Marie McGhee Comer, 76, of Bedford, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send condolences, visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
William Howard Purdy
Jun 30, 2018
William Howard Purdy, 75, of Forest, VA passed away, June 30, 2018 in Lynchburg, VAHe was born to William and Anne Purdy on January 10, 1943, in Toledo, OH. He graduated Monroeville High, USNA class of 1965, Master at L.C.Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sherry Zaner Purdy; son, Howie; daughter, Kathy; sister, Jane; and two...
Dewey B. Overman Ii
Jun 30, 2018
Dewey Benton Overman II, 75, of Penhook passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.Dewey was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He was a graduate of N.C. State University. Dewey was an Eagle Scout and was a member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and The Raleigh Engineers Club. Dewey was an Amateur Radio Advanced Class licensee, a member...
Virginia Mccandlish Puller Dabney
Jun 29, 2018
Virginia McCandlish Puller Dabney, of Lynchburg, died June 29, 2018, atWestminster Canterbury Lynchburg at the age of 78.Virginia was born in Shanghai, China, May 27, 1940, the daughter of the late Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller and Virginia Evans Puller. Growing up the daughter of a career Marine she lived in China, Hawaii, San Diego, New Orleans, and Camp...
Darrell L. Burnette
Jun 29, 2018
Darrell L. “Bunny” Burnette passed away June 29, 2018. He was a son of the late Alexander and Juanita Burnette. He proudly served our country in the US Army Airborne Division and was a retired military veteran.Bunny is survived by his sisters, Brenda Tymchyn (Jack), and Deronda Burnette and his brother Steve Burnette. Also, his nephews Chris Tymchyn (Brooke), Jaxson...
Vivian Bullock Whitehurst
Jun 29, 2018
Vivian Bullock Whitehurst, 88, of Lynchburg died Friday, June 29, 2018. She was the wife of the late Ivey J. Whitehurst.Vivian was born April 20, 1930 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Bascom C. Jessee and Joyce Sumpter Jessee. Vivian was active in her community and her greatest joys were helping others and sharing her musical talent. She was...
Liam Andrew Trent
Jun 29, 2018
Liam Andrew Trent, 17 months old, of Lynchburg, gained his little angel wings on Friday, June 29, 2018.He left behind to cherish his memory his parents Lasharon Trent and Mark Foutz; sisters, Ayvah Trent, Marianna Hawkins, Emmalyn Gray, Neaveh Foutz; brothers, Paul Bryant IV., Gracin Gray, Eli Gray; maternal grandparents, William and Sherry Trent; paternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Foutz;...
Loretta Tinsley
Jun 29, 2018
Loretta Ann Maxey Tinsley,46, of Lynchburg passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018.She was preceded in death by her brother, David Hudson Maxey, Jr. She is survived by her grandmother, Fanna C. Floyd, parents David and Louella Maxey, son, William (Billy) Tinsley, Jr., sister, Sally Hale (Nathan), nephew, Tyler Burford, nieces Mandi Hale and Summer Hale, several aunts, uncles, and...
James Dennis Herward
Jun 28, 2018
A celebration of life service for James Herward, who passed away on June 28, 2018, will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. The service and reception will take place at Church of the Covenant located at 4415 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please...
James Norman Jefferson
Jun 28, 2018
James Norman Jefferson, 71, of Forest, Va., departed this life on Thursday, June 28, 2018.Born Monday, April 7, 1947 in Lynchburg, Va., James was a son of the late Elijah Holmes Jefferson and the late Inez Carter Jefferson.James is survived by his brothers, David Jefferson and his wife Valeria, and Salvatore “Sal” Jefferson, and his wife, Sharon, nephews, David Jefferson,...