Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
J. Robert (Bob) Burris
Sep 30, 2023
J. Robert (Bob) Burris of Chatham, died on September 30, 2023, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Velma Nuckols Burris.
Bob was born in Oilton, Oklahoma on February 19, 1933, to Robert and Helen (Arendell) Burris, delivered by a Native American doctor named Star. Along with his sister Sue,...
Elois Loretta Jefferson Morris
Sep 30, 2023
Elois Loretta Jefferson Morris, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister earned her heavenly wings on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born in Bedford Country, VA on February 15, 1952, to the late Benjamin Leroy Jefferson, Sr. and Edith Davis Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, James Jefferson and Benjamin Leroy Jefferson, Jr. and two sisters, Texanna...
Harold Wilson Fitch
Sep 30, 2023
Harold Wilson Fitch, passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 95. He was the devoted husband of Margaret J. Fitch for an incredible 73 years.Born on February 17, 1928, in Gladys, VA, Harold was a cherished son of Fred G. Fitch and Nellie H. Fitch. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church on Timberlake Road. Harold...
Jim Underwood
Sep 30, 2023
Jim Underwood, 85, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Clemmie Underwood and Nell Ashcraft Underwood.Jim was a member of Bedrock Community Church and proudly served in the United Staes Army. He was a pilot for United Airlines for 32 years and flew rescue helicopters in the Vietnam War.A memorial...
Samantha Michele Watson
Sep 29, 2023
Samantha Michele Watson passed away on Friday September 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday February 18, 1970 the daughter of Robert Junior Watson and Darlene Hutchinson Corey.
Samantha was preceded in death by her father Robert Junior Watson and brother Robert Darrell Watson.
She is survived by her loving and devoted children Amber Robinson...
Carroll Reeves
Sep 28, 2023
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Lord saw fit to call his son, Carroll Reeves, from labor to reward. Carroll departed this life at The Carriage Hill Nursing facility in Bedford Va. He was born on December 31, 1925, to the late David & Julia Reeves.
Carroll was educated in Lynchburg City Schools and left for the U.S....
Wallace C. Arthur
Sep 28, 2023
Wallace C. Arthur, 89, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was the son of the late Darlby and Virgie Comer Arthur. He is predeceased in death by his brother Kenneth Arthur and sister Fay Witt.Wallace was born on December 7, 1933, in Bedford, Virginia. He was the president of WBG Masonry, INC. A family business...
Louise Reno
Sep 26, 2023
Louise “Lou” Reno, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away September 26, 2023 at the age of 92. She is survived by her daughters, Amie and Tammy (Dave); grandchildren Kim (Justin), Christopher, and David (Whitney); great-grandchildren Tristan, Isobel, and Zelda; brother Charles Grandmaison (Alice); and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In...
Albert Dawn Maxey
Sep 26, 2023
Albert Dawn Maxey, 92 passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was known to many as “Hootie.” Formerly of Spout Springs, Lynchburg and recently while ill was in Delta, PA with daughter, Dawn.Born in Appomattox County on July 22, 1931, Albert was a son of the late Thomas and Sarah Maxey. He was preceded in death by his siblings...
Terry Babbitt
Sep 26, 2023
Terry Babbitt was born October 22, 1948, and died unexpectedly on September 26, 2023. He is survived by Mary, his wife for 54 years. He is also survived by their children Kirsten Romero (husband Jeremiah) of Bandon OR and Clifford Babbitt (wife Jodie and daughter Evelyn) of Chapel Hill, NC. and a brother, Peter Babbitt (wife Lynn) of Punta Gorda,...
Carla Mims Krotke
Sep 26, 2023
Carla Sue Mims Krotke passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 65 from kidney failure. Carla was born on April 28th, 1958 in Charleston, SC to Carlisle and Evelyn Mims. Carla was a wife, devoted mother, sister, homemaker, and published author of a book of poetry called Living With My Heart Wide Open. She loved her family,...
M. Lorraine Harris
Sep 26, 2023
M. Lorraine Harris, of, Brookneal, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.She was born on September 20, 1934, in Moneta, Va., to the late John Ballard Harris, Sr. and Gladys Mamie Pagans.She was retired from General Electric/Erickson. Some of her favorite hobbies were fishing and working in her garden.She is survived by two children, Bonnie Trent of Aurora, CO, Hubert...
Steven Leander Horsley
Sep 26, 2023
Steven Leander Horsley, 48, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Sandra Matthes
Sep 26, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Schmickl Matthes, 82 years old, of Forest, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on September 26, 2023. Born on July 25, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Frank John Schmickl and Virginia Meta Tiarks Schmickl.Sandy attained degrees from Bryan College (Dayton, Tenn.), University of Tennessee (Knoxville, Tenn.), and Florida...
Robert Maurice Middleton Jr.
Sep 24, 2023
Robert Maurice “Bobby” Middleton, Jr., 81, of Moneta, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023.Bobby was born in Lynchburg, Va., to the late Robert Maurice Middleton, Sr., and Virginia Harris Middleton. He graduated from Boonsboro High School in Lynchburg, Va.After finishing school, Bobby worked as a banker in his hometown of Lynchburg. He later went into real estate...
Dennis Brent Dills
Sep 23, 2023
Dennis Brent Dills born June 8, 1941, in Richmond, VA and died peacefully on September 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Imogene Dills, brother Michael Dills. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna Oakes Dills, daughters Stuart Dills West and Lee Dills Henry (Steve), grandsons Brent West, Jake West, Jackson Henry...
Annie Ernestine Beverly Carter
Sep 23, 2023
Annie Ernestine Carter 79, of Madison Heights, took the hand of the lord to go to her Heavenly home on 9/24/2023.Annie was the 11th of 12 children born on May 30, 1944, to the late Peter and Cora Beverly. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined the Second Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Gladstone, Virginia....
Sonny Gilbert Smith
Sep 23, 2023
Sonny Gilbert Smith, affectionately known as “White”, of Amherst, Virginia, age 75, passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home. He was born January 11, 1948, in Amherst, Virginia to the late Ed Sandidge and Betty Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and a sister. He...
Dennis Brent Dills
Sep 23, 2023
Dennis Brent Dills , 82, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, September 23, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Billie Ruth Wright
Sep 22, 2023
Billie Ruth Nix Wright, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA. She was the wife of the late Eugene F. (Gene) Wright. Born in Nashville, GA, on December 30, 1932, Billie Ruth was the daughter of Willie B. Nix and Ava Gaskins Nix, who passed away when Billie Ruth was two years...
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