Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ione Hanson Fischer
Nov 30, 2022
Ione Hanson Fischer died peacefully in her sleep November 30, 2022. Her parents were Mabel and Ray Hanson, both deceased, of Windom, Minnesota.Ione grew up on her parents’ farm. She was valedictorian of her highschool class and then attended St. Olaf in Northfield, MN. She later earned a Masters in Library Science at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.She...
Carolyn Thompson Doss
Nov 30, 2022
Carolyn Thompson Doss, 81, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was the wife of the late Oreal Clayton Doss Jr.She was born on April 21, 1941, a daughter of the late T. G. Thompson and Eula Maye Gonzales.In addition to her husband, and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Allen Doss and two brothers,...
Joseph Michael Peniche
Nov 30, 2022
On November 30, 2022, Joseph Michael Peniche stepped out of the final chapter of his life on Earth and into the Glorious Kingdom of his Heavenly Father, where there is no more pain, sorrow, or suffering, and where every tear will be wiped away. (Rev 21:4)Joe put his trust in his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at a very early...
Gloria Jean Wood Harris
Nov 29, 2022
Our beautiful Gloria W. Harris went to be with The Lord, November 29, 2022. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Terry and Mildred, and sister, Helen Parker. She is survived by her husband, Roy; daughters Sherry and Shanda; and grandsons, Joshua and Daniel. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, and loved to sing and worship The...
Mable Murphy Barber
Nov 29, 2022
On November 29, 2022, Mable Murphy Barber, 76, of Lynchburg VA, departed this life peacefully in her home.Mable was born on October 9, 1946, in Bedford Va to the late Joseph and Claudia Bell Murphy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Cleveland Barber; three brothers, James, Calvin, and Willie Murphy and two sisters,...
Julius Martin
Nov 28, 2022
Julius “Stackz” Martin, 36, of Nelson County, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. Julius was born on April 15, 1986 and leaves to cherish in his memory, his mother Cassandra F. Crews and stepdad Robert Crews; children, Carina J. Martin (Charlotte) and Jacobi M. Martin (Jessica); two sisters, Tiffany Martin and Ashley Thompson; one brother Jonathan Martin (Quintin); two...
Alberta Rosser Lewis
Nov 27, 2022
Alberta R. Lewis fell asleep in death on November 27, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born November 21, 1929, to the late Sonnie and Annie Rosser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward H. Lewis of 36 years; three sisters, Margaret Gibson; Delia Ann Coleman; Hassie Randolph and two brothers, Sonnie...
Margaret Marie Scott
Nov 27, 2022
Margaret Marie Scott, known to many as “Boogie” was born to Viola Mae Jackson Scott and Arelius Scott Sr., on September 1, 1930, in Lynchburg Virginia. Boogie went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 27, 2022, surrounded by family. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by brothers James, William, and Arelius, and sisters Susie, Lillian,...
Linda Yates Harper
Nov 26, 2022
Linda Carol Yates Harper, 72, of Goode, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was born in Bedford County on October 4, 1950. A daughter of the late Basil Carel Yates and Lelia Scott Yates. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by numerous aunts, uncles, and other family members.Linda loved her family, her pets and...
Betty Stansbury York
Nov 26, 2022
Betty Stansbery York, 90, of Forest, passed away on November 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William Dustin Stansbery and Beulah Hostetter Stansbery. Betty was the wife of the late Frank Alex York Jr. for 67 years.Betty enjoyed a variety of activities throughout her life including singing in an all-ladies group called the “Sweet Adelines”, singing in...
Tuesday Dawn Stewart
Nov 25, 2022
Tuesday Dawn Stewart, 21, of Montvale, passed away on November 25, 2022. She was born on July 6, 2001, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tuesday was preceded in death by her grandfather George William Stewart.Tuesday was survived by her father, John Stewart and friend Nikki Nichols; her mother, Lisa Dawn Stewart; grandmother Alice Stewart; aunt and uncle, Lisa (Stewart) and Scott Shreckhise....
Duvall L. Abbitt
Nov 24, 2022
Duvall Lee Abbitt, 67, transitioned from this earthly life on November 24, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. A visitation will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights.
Warren H. Ferguson, Jr.
Nov 24, 2022
Warren H. Ferguson, Jr. quietly and peacefully passed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 2, 1948, to the late Warren Harding Ferguson, Sr. and his mother Lillian Chambers Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Quinlan Ferguson and son-in-law Thurman Woodson.Warren was baptized at an early...
Rodger Lee Henderson Sr.
Nov 24, 2022
Rodger Lee Henderson Sr. transitioned on Thursday November 24, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1947, to the late Ruth H. Burford (Thomas) and Thomas Ross Sr., and sisters and brothers.Rodger is survived by his seven children; Aprill Taylor (Renard) Leander Bowling Sr. (Hope), Bridgett Paige, Barbara Miller (Erik), Rodger Henderson Jr., Rodney Ware, and Tiffany Taylor; three brothers,...
George Hamilton Sumpter
Nov 24, 2022
George Hamilton Sumpter, lll., 70, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was the husband of Carolyn Sumpter.Born in Lynchburg on June 2, 1952 he was the son of the late George Sumpter, Jr. and Octavia Sumpter.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Amanda Shirey.He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn...
Santiago Melendez
Nov 23, 2022
Santiago Melendez, 87, of Madison Heights, passed away, Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was the husband of the late Lula Elizabeth Melendez.Santiago was born December 29, 1934, in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Cresencio Melendez and Dionisia Sanchez. Santiago honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired as a chef from many years in food...
Jane E. Martin Bruffy
Nov 23, 2022
Jane Elizabeth Martin Bruffy, of Amherst, passed away on November 23, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 2, 1949 to the late James Stewart Martin and Selma Goin Martin. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations to her funeral expenses be made by clicking here. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Christopher Terry Armistead
Nov 22, 2022
Christopher Terry Armistead of Prospect died Tuesday, November 22, 2022.He was born on August 30, 1971. He was predeceased by his mother, Charlene P. Dickerson and father, Charles T. Armistead.He is survived by his sister, Carrie V. Park and by the love of his life, Amy Anderson.Chris served in the U.S. Coast Guard for five years after graduation from Nottoway...
James Paul Overman, Iii
Nov 22, 2022
James Paul Overman, III of Indianapolis, IN passed away on November 22, 2022 in Roanoke, VA at the age of 59. Tharp Funeral Home in Roanoke is assisting.
Richard Henry Bush
Nov 22, 2022
Richard Henry Bush, 66, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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