Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Frank Wayne "Chicken Man" Casalenuovo
Oct 23, 2023
Frank Wayne "Chicken Man" Casalenuovo, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, surrounded by his siblings and children. He was born on February 22, 1947, to Mary Maxey Tanner and Frank Casalenuovo.
Growing up, Wayne played basketball for Rustburg High School. He also played softball and showed horses. He lived and breathed sports: NASCAR, Virginia Tech, the...
Nancy Manley Ragland
Oct 23, 2023
Nancy Manley Ragland, 86, of Big Island, VA left this earth for her new home on Monday, October 23, 2023. Nancy was born in Bedford County on June 17, 1937, to the late Sidney T. Manley and Evelyn Goff Manley. She is preceded in death by her loving husband David Thomas Ragland. Nancy married David on August 24, 1953, and...
Margaret Coleman "Peggy" Fosse
Oct 22, 2023
Peggy Fosse was born in Lynchburg, VA to Paul Hill Coleman and Margaret Barker Coleman.
She attended Garland-Rodes School in Lynchburg, VA, and graduated from New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL, and Hollins College in Hollins, VA.
She married Robert Earle Fosse, an Episcopal pastor, in 1959. Together they had three sons, Robert Earle Fosse, Jr.,...
Ardena Thornhill Cabell
Oct 22, 2023
"For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4: 6-7
Ardena went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born on March 28, 1925, to Theodore and Vergie...
Lee Sanford "Sandy" Ainslie, Jr.
Oct 22, 2023
Lee Sanford “Sandy” Ainslie Jr. died on October 22, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1937, in Huntington, West Virginia to devoted parents, Lee Sanford and Alice Groverman Ainslie. Sandy graduated from Episcopal High School, earned his BA from the University of North Carolina, his MEd from the University of Lynchburg, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the...
Lillian Engen McPherson
Oct 21, 2023
Lillian Engen McPherson passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023 in the presence of her beloved husband of 67 years, Charles McPherson. She had battled Alzheimer’s Disease for nearly a dozen years. She is survived not only by her husband but also by son Scott McPherson and his wife Nora (Vetsch) of Edina, MN and her children Yasmine Robinson of...
Brenda Dale Brown
Oct 21, 2023
Silently, so silently Brenda McDaniel Brown slipped away in peaceful rest on Saturday October 21,2023.
She was born on April 8, 1960, The daughter of the late Jesse L. Rucker and Mary A. Rucker Jordan.
In addition to her parents Brenda was preceded in her transition by One sister Wanda Rucker, One niece LaNitra Rucker.
She was baptized at an...
Charles Dewey Tweedy Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
Charles Dewey Tweedy Sr., of Goode, passed away on October 21, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on April 22, 1954, to the late James Thornton Tweedy and Colleen Zera Campbell Tweedy.
He is survived by his wife, Martha McIntosh Tweedy; one son, Charles Tweedy Jr. (Kimberly); two granddaughters, Haley Collins (Michael) and Alyssa Griggs; two great -...
David Ray Serfas
Oct 20, 2023
David Ray Serfas was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather during his wonderful 71 years of life. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones at his home on October 20 in Wirtz, VA after fighting a brave battle against pancreatic cancer. David was the husband of Jeanne L. (Heintzelman) Serfas.
David was born in Hazelton, PA as...
David Preston Edwards, Jr
Oct 20, 2023
David Preston Edwards Jr., 53, a lifelong resident of Madison Heights, VA passed away on Friday October 20, 2023.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Juanita Anderson Staples, stepfather, Russel Staples Sr., sister, Patricia Anderson (Brian) brother, Rusty Staples (Renee), and a host of friends that he thought of as family.
He was preceded in death by...
Corey Christopher Kidd
Oct 19, 2023
Corey Christopher Kidd passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1996, to Christopher Kidd and Melanie Brown.Corey attended Rustburg High School and after school went into the workforce as an HVAC Technician. When not at work, Corey enjoyed being outside, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys play.He was...
Glenen Fredrick Seabolt
Oct 18, 2023
Glenen F. Seabolt, 82, of Roanoke, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Originally from Charleston, WV, Glen was known for his sense of adventure (along with the ability to try anything once), his need to always be busy outdoors, and the myriad of life stories that he loved to tell. Left to cherish his...
Janice Lewis Guthrie
Oct 18, 2023
Janice Lewis Guthrie of Forest passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, after a seven-year battle with lung cancer. She was born in South Boston, Va. on June 18, 1942, and was the daughter of Dorothy Hendricks Lewis Gilliland and Howard T. Lewis and stepfather James B Gilliland.
Survived by beloved husband, Max R. Guthrie, married for 60 years;...
Robert Hackworth
Oct 18, 2023
Robert Hackworth, 79, of Forest, Virginia passed away on October 18, 2023. Robert was born on January 23, 1944 in Lynchburg. He attended school at E.C. Glass and Lynchburg College, then pursued his career in steel manufacturing with Montague-Betts, Lynchburg Steel, and Steel Joist Institute. He was a member of Timberlake Church and enjoyed golf and gospel bluegrass...
David Michael Bomar
Oct 18, 2023
David Michael Bomar, of Lynchburg, peacefully passed surrounded by his loved ones, on October 18, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1956, to James Henry Bomar and the late Arlene Knuckoles Bomar. David graduated from E.C. Glass High School, after high school he began his 29 year career as a professional firefighter for the City of Lynchburg, from which he...
William Hoff Jr
Oct 17, 2023
William Hoff, Jr., 72, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family
Jimmy Wade Hancock
Oct 16, 2023
Jimmy Wade Hancock, 77, passed away in Lynchburg, VA on October 16, 2023. Jimmy was known as a dear friend to all who knew him and simply as “Poppy” to his five beloved grandchildren.
Jimmy is survived by Brenda, his loving wife of 53 years, and two daughters, Kerri Hancock Stevenson (Jeff) and Amanda Hancock Wenger (Danny). In addition, he...
Ronald William Wright
Oct 16, 2023
Ronald William Wright departed this earthly life from the comfort of his home on October 16, 2023. His loving wife was by his side. We have the blessed assurance that he is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ronald was born to the late John Meredith Wright and Lucy Hughes Wright. He was raised in the fear...
Donald Campbell Potter
Oct 15, 2023
Donald Campbell Potter, 97, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Donald was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1926 to the late Albern and Phyllis Potter. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Potter, son, Donald Potter Jr., brothers, Albern Potter Jr., Douglas Potter and Gordon Potter. He is survived by...
Patrick Ira Osmulski
Oct 15, 2023
Patrick “Pat” Ira Osmulski
63 of Concord, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of his savior on October 15, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side.
Born on May 11, 1960, in Rumson, New Jersey to the late Stanley Paul Osmulski and the late Grace Elna Emery.
Pat was an outstanding electrician for 42 years and...
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