Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Jennifer Lee Hill
Feb 25, 2023
Jennifer Lee Hill, age 71, passed away on February 25, 2023, at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, VA. She was the loving wife of Jim Hill to whom she was married for 18 years.Jenni was born in Hagerstown, MD on December 30, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Robert Krouse and Helen Krouse.She is survived by her husband...
Malayshia Lena Solomon
Feb 24, 2023
Malayshia Lena Solomon departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She is survived by her parents Karita Winston and Damien Solomon, both of Lynchburg, Virginia. A great grandmother, Rosa Brown, of Amherst, Virginia. Grandparents, Venetia Brown of Lynchburg, James Winston of Covington, Virginia, Melvin Brown (Kim) of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Claudia Solomon (Gary) of Madison...
Hazel East Rigney
Feb 23, 2023
Hazel Mae East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her residence. She was the life partner of Bill Martin.Born in Halifax, Virginia on September 8, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Clifton East and Dorothy East. She was a member of Tree of Life Church.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemarie...
William Alan Smith, Jr.
Feb 23, 2023
Alan Smith, Jr., 82, passed away on February 23, 2023. He was born on November 3, 1940, in Charlottesville,Virginia and grew up in Lynchburg.After completing his service in the U.S. Army where he was stationed mainly in Germany, Alan graduated from Lynchburg College and the University of Richmond Law School. He then returned to Lynchburg where he began his career...
Arnold Wayne Stanley
Feb 23, 2023
Arnold Wayne “Duck” Stanley, 78, of Forest, VA, died Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years.Arnold was born February 26, 1944, in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late William B. Stanley and Lula J. Stanley. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.In addition to wife, he is survived...
Hazel Irene Wooldridge Taylor
Feb 23, 2023
Hazel Irene Taylor, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1928 in Bedford, Virginia to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. She grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work.She was a strong and beautiful woman who lived a...
Douglas Luther Vincent
Feb 21, 2023
Douglas Luther Vincent , 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Daisy Mack Anderson
Feb 21, 2023
Daisy Mack Anderson, 98, departed her life on February 21, 2023.She was called Missionary Anderson in the Washington DC and Maryland area because she would minister to many as they were transitioning to the other side.Daisy was the last of the 17 children of the late Berta and James Anderson Sr. She was the only child to earn a Bachelor...
Charlie Lee Marshall
Feb 21, 2023
Charlie Lee Marshall was born on April 4th, 1938, in Lynchburg, VA to Winifred and Lewis Marshall. He departed on February 21st, 2023. At a young age, Charlie became a member of Holcomb Rock Baptist Church. He graduated from Susie G. Gibson High School. Shortly after graduating, he married Doris Braxton. Charlie then served 2 years in the United States...
Timothy James Thomas
Feb 21, 2023
Timothy (Tim) James Thomas, age 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia peacefully passed from this life into eternity on February 21, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at the UVA University Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.He was born at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia, on July 22, 1960, to the late Tom James Thomas, Jr. and the late Dorothy Mae Thomas.Tim was...
Raymond Tucker
Feb 20, 2023
Raymond Alan Tucker, II, born in Brussels, Belgium, was the son of Raymond Alan Tucker Sr and Linda Renee Sharpe. He was also the brother of the Tobye McMillianRaymond spent most of his young life in Fayetteville, NC and College Park, MD. After receiving his high school diploma, he decided to pursue a degree at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA...
Betty Estelle Franklin
Feb 20, 2023
Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023.Betty was born on March 24, 1939, to the late Thomas Lee Franklin, Sr. and Mary Brown Franklin in Amherst County, Virginia. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her siblings; Edward, Thomas Jr., John, Wesley, Benjamin, Robert “Mack”,...
Jon Keith Parish
Feb 20, 2023
Jon Keith Parish, 85, of Altavista passed away Monday, February 20, 2023.He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Virginia Baird and brother, Richard Parish.Jon was born October 9, 1937, in Wapello, Iowa, a son of the late Raymond Parish and Mary Jones Parish. Jon honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired after 25 years from...
Earnestine Potter
Feb 19, 2023
Earnestine Glendale Potter, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023.She was born in Lynchburg on May 20, 1952 to the late Earnest G. McCoy and Catherine Ersell Stratton McCoy.She was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force as well as the U.S. Army for a combined total of nine years.Along with her mother, she is survived...
Dr. William Mckinnon Massie
Feb 19, 2023
Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of Ella Wyatt McKinnon Massie and Robert Withers Massie, Jr. He was named for his mother’s father, Dr. William Hugh McKinnon who began his medical training as a medic in...
George Frederick Worton
Feb 19, 2023
George Frederick Worton , 91, of Charlotte Court House, VA, died Sunday, February 19, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Angela Nadine Hodge
Feb 19, 2023
Angela Nadine Hodge, 41 of Roanoke passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Lavoris Annette Ware
Feb 17, 2023
Lavoris Annette Ware “Cookie” departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home in Lynchburg, Va. She was born on October 1, 1962, to the late Joe Louis Jackson, Sr. and Ruby Mae Cardwell- Jackson. Lavoris was proceeded in death by her sister Valenica Jackson-Walthall (Lewis). She also leaves to cherish her memory a loving stepmother Phyllis Jackson....
Joyce Ann Carter
Feb 16, 2023
Joyce Ann Carter, 74, of Thaxton, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. A daughter of the late Luther Davis Carter and Hazel Virginia Orange Carter. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Clifford Carter and her brother, Ronald Davis “Ronnie” Carter.Joyce attended Cool Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved spending time with...
Thad Duprea Hillman
Feb 16, 2023
Thad Duprea Hillman, 55, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023.Thad was born on November 19, 1967 in Lynchburg, and is survived by his sister Cindy Mayberry, and two brothers, Richie Hillman and Jimmy Hillman.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg,...
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