Robert Eugene Thornton
Jan 9, 2016
Robert “Twoway” Eugene Thornton, 45, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was the husband of Tina Karnes Thornton.Born on February 27, 1970, Robert was a son of the late Jane Thornton Wade and Steve Wade, Sr. He was a heavy equipment operator with Best Grading.In addition to his wife and parents, Robert leaves behind his children,...
Tommie Randall Farthing
Jan 8, 2016
Tommie Randall Farthing, 73, of Forest, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2016 and to wait for his wife of 55 years, Cary Milstead Farthing, to join him.Tommie was born April 10, 1942 in Altavista, Va. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob M. Farthing and Carola Brown Farthing, of Altavista, Va.Tommie served his country from...
Margaret Doering Coleman
Jan 8, 2016
Margaret Doering Coleman died on January 8, 2016. Born in Lynchburg on September 4, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Nell VanRiper Doering and Frank Laverne Doering. Margaret was the widow of Edward Franklin Coleman, her husband of 65 years. She is survived by three children, Edward Franklin Coleman, Jr. and his wife, Angela of Amherst County, Jane...
Paul David Lugar
Jan 8, 2016
Paul David “Peanut” Lugar, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2016 after a long battle with Leukemia. He was 62 years old.Paul was born in Norfolk, Va. on February 24, 1953. He was the fourth and youngest child of Joan and Robert D. Lugar, Sr.During his time with us, Paul touched many lives with his constant acts...
Kenneth L. Joyner
Jan 8, 2016
Kenneth L. Joyner, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016.Born on September 12, 1955, in Rocky Mount, N.C., he was a son of the late Ernest Joyner, Jr. and the late Pattie Bradley Joyner.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby R. Joyner and Carroll L. Joyner.Kenneth is survived by one...
Kathleen "Kit" White Malloy
Jan 7, 2016
Kathleen “Kit” White Molloy, of Florida passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Robbie Gay Carter Edgemon
Jan 6, 2016
Robbie Carter Edgemon, 85, passed away at Fairmont Crossing in Amherst, Va. on January 6, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, whom she took care of for many years: Robert and Ossie Carter; she was also predeceased by a sister, Marie Harris.She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, William Edgemon, Sr.; her son William Edgemon,...
Jane Ann Shakes Lovins
Jan 5, 2016
Jane Ann Shakes Lovins, 67, of Forest, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was the loving wife of Leonard Lovins, Jr.Born on November 30, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Allen Frederick and Reba Hayden Shakes. She worked for seven years at Lynchburg General Hospital as the Oncology Unit Coordinator and was a member of Mountain...
Annie Elizabeth Austin Bennett
Jan 4, 2016
Annie “Ann” Elizabeth Austin Bennett, age 87, of Big Island, died Monday, January 4, 2016.She was the loving wife of Robert Thomas Bennett.A daughter of the late John “Jack” G. Austin and Ruby Johnson Austin, she was born November 10, 1928 in Rockbridge, Va. She was a Sunday School teacher and home maker who enjoyed babysitting, reading, church functions and...
Dora Alberta Callahan Moore
Jan 3, 2016
Dora Alberta Callahan Moore, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016She was the wife of the late William Henry Moore, Sr.Born November 9, 1921 she is the daughter of the late Elijah and Annie Mash Callahan.She is survived by her son, William H. Moore, Jr and wife, Patti.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Tharp...