Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Donald Frank Huntley
Jan 19, 2023
Donald Frank Huntley passed away peacefully after a brief illness on 1/19/2023. He most recently resided at the Elk’s National Home in Beford, Virginia. He celebrated his 90 birthday this past August and was fortunate to visit with and enjoy friends and family this fall and Christmas season.Don was born in Turner, Michigan and worked his entire life in the...
Loretta Marie Larzelere
Jan 19, 2023
Loretta Marie Larzelere, 67, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, beloved by all, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023. Born on February 17, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Henry and Marie Larzelere.Loretta is survived by her siblings, Mary Glass-Vinet, Genevieve Shober, John Larzelere and wife, Jane, and Annette Fitzgerald and husband, Robert; cousin, Rory...
William Conrad Harry Birgbauer
Jan 17, 2023
William Conrad Harry Birgbauer passed away on January 17th, 2023. Bill was born on May 17th, 1950, to Donald Birgbauer and Gertrude Birgbauer, in Santa Barbara, California.Bill is proceeded in death by his wife, Sara Jane Birgbauer; his sister, Cheryl Hamilton; his parents; Donald Birgbauer and Gertrude Kukowski, and his grandparents; and Harry Nigh and Gertrude Nigh.He is survived by...
Timothy Russell “Timmy” Giles
Jan 17, 2023
Timothy Russell “Timmy” Giles, 61, of Montvale, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born in Bedford, VA on November 19, 1961. A son of Robert Allen “Dinkie” Giles and Betty Humphreys Giles.Timmy was a Crane Operator for Innerfab, Maxim Crane, and W.O. Grubb during his work career. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 147 of...
Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Jr., 70, of Catawba, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1952, in Bartow, FL. A son of the late Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Sr., and Lillian Irene Foglesong Mitchell.Joe was outdoorsmen in so many ways. He loved hunting, fishing, times spent with family...
Harry Vincent Haga, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Harry Vincent Haga, Jr., 94, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1928, to Harry V. and Mabel P. Haga in North Carolina.He played football, basketball and baseball for Hampden-Sydney College, was a proud member of Sigma Chi and graduated at the age of nineteen. He subsequently attended the University of Virginia and served in...
Goldie Goodman Dowdy
Jan 17, 2023
Goldie Goodman Dowdy, 83 of Rustburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was the wife of Clarence A. “Slim” Dowdy for 60 years.Born in Bedford Co. on February 2, 1939, to the late John Veil Godman and Mary Elizabeth Laughlin Goodman.Goldie was also preceded in death by a brother John (Buster) Goodman. She was an employee of GE-/Ericsson...
Dr. Charles Vincent Ashworth, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Charles Vincent Ashworth, Jr., loving husband, and father of four, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at age 89.Charles was born in Moundsville, West Virginia on December 5, 1933, the youngest son of the late Charles Ashworth, Sr. and Thelma Johnson Ashworth. A graduate of West Virginia University, he chose to dedicate his life...
Stuart Robert Bowler
Jan 16, 2023
Stuart “Stu” “Mr. Pid” Robert Bowler passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2023, after a brief illness at Lynchburg General Hospital.Stu is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sharon Sperling Bowler; his daughters, Stephanie Clisso (Tony) & Stacie Gaddy (Travis); his grandchildren, TJ Clisso; Alix Clisso; Kerry Cofer (Jordan); Karlie Cofer (Carlos Cifuentes); and great granddaughter, Luna Cifuentes;...
Linda Burley Lacass
Jan 16, 2023
Linda Burley Lacass, 78, of Altavista, formerly of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was the wife of Thomas John Lacass.Linda was born in Bedford County on October 29, 1944, a daughter of the late James Edward Burley, Sr. and Gladys Griffin. Linda was retired from General Electric/Ericsson and also worked as a health care aide at...
Ms. Mary Catherine Dillard Wright
Jan 15, 2023
Ms. Mary Catherine Dillard Wright, age 75, was called to rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1947, to the late Mr. Thornton Randolph Dillard and Mrs. Elizabeth Colley Dillard.Mary was proceeded in death by two sisters, Gracie Dillard and Emma Stalks and one granddaughter, Cynia Monique Wright.Mary and her siblings...
Ancil Elbert Russell, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Ancil Elbert Russell, Jr., 80 of Moneta passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Ancil Russell, Sr., and Ora Long Russell. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lee Wray Russell.Junior was born on May 30, 1942, in Marion, Virginia. He could be described as a workaholic. He was the Vice President...
Thomas Garret “Cadillac” Ranson
Jan 15, 2023
Thomas Garret “Cadillac” Ranson passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents; Emory and Helen Ranson, wife: Mary M. Ranson; a sister Donna W. Maddox.He is survived by one son; Garrett Stowe Ranson (Jessica), and a host of nieces, special cousins, numerous friends; a special friend Victoria Craig Tuck...
Nicholas Peter Dicini
Jan 14, 2023
Nicholas Peter DiCini, 86, of Lynchburg passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Joanne DiCini.Born in Weatherly, PA on December 22, 1936 he was the son of the late Nicholas A. DiCini and Hortense DiCini. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from General Electric...
Mary Inez Gray Moser
Jan 14, 2023
Mary Inez Gray Moser, 95, of Lynchburg, departed peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1927 in Portsmouth, Va, the daughter of Risdon Iredell Gray and Talula Baccus Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. Moser, Sr. and her son, James T. Moser, Jr.Mary is survived by her children, Laura M....
Sidney Tyree Robertson
Jan 13, 2023
Sidney Tyree Robertson, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, January 13, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Noah Ronald Jones
Jan 13, 2023
Noah Ronald Jones made his journey into a new life on Friday, January 13, 2023.He left public school at an early age, working and doing some traveling. He got his GED a bit ahead of his classmates, getting one of the highest grades in the state. He built a 24-foot sailboat and headed south down the coast with his German...
Martha Ann Washington
Jan 12, 2023
Our beloved Martha Ann Washington departed this life on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.Martha was born in Amherst County, VA on January 15, 1943, to the late McKinley Goode and the late Gladvs W. Goode Bell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William M. Goode.Martha attended Central High School in Amherst...
Donald Ray Taylor
Jan 12, 2023
Donald Ray “Bug” Taylor, 84, of Forest passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born in Big Island, VA on March 13, 1938. A son of the late Garrett Elmer Taylor and Kathleen Edith Carter Taylor. In addition to his parents Bug was preceded in death by his first wife of 32 years, Norma Markham Taylor; two children,...
Robert Eagle
Jan 12, 2023
Robert Stanley Eagle, 65, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully January 12, 2023, at home with his family.Stan was born on June 1, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Robert Asa Eagle and Frances Templeton. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his sister, Cheryl Staton.As a boy, Stan was a member of the United Methodist Youth Choir...
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