Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Leslie Bading
Sep 16, 2022
Robert Leslie Bading , 69, of Forest, VA, died Friday, September 16, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Roy Allen Houser
Sep 14, 2022
Roy Allen Houser, 72, of Evington passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was the husband of the late Sandra Lynn Houser.Roy was born in West Virginia on June 30, 1950, a son of the late Everette Jacob Houser and Ivy Odell Houser. He is survived by his four children: Roy Jacob Houser, Sandra Houser Wright, Chris Houser, and Robin...
Margaret Louise Bogan Crocetti
Sep 14, 2022
Margaret Louise Bogan Crocetti, age 95, from Lynchburg, Virginia passed into eternal life on September 14, 2022.Her daughters Bonnie Hodsdon and Toni Girouard will be joined by family and friends at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, for her service in the on-site chapel on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:00am.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the...
Loletta Johnson Pinn
Sep 14, 2022
God, in His Infinite wisdom, called Loletta Johnson Pinn to her eternal rest on September 14, 2022.Loletta was born in Lynchburg, VA to the late Thelma Wynn Johnson and James Andrew Johnson. She was a graduate of Campbell County High School.She was employed as an elevator operator at Leggett Department store. She was also employed at the newly opened General...
Betty Joyce Williams
Sep 14, 2022
Betty Joyce Williams, 80, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Keith Daniel Ramsey
Sep 13, 2022
Keith Daniel Ramsey, 58, of Madison Heights, Virginia, was welcomed into his Savior’s arms on September 13, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.Keith was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on August 18, 1964. He worked for The Kroger Company for 38 years. Keith attended Thomas Road Baptist Church and enjoyed following NASCAR and Liberty University basketball, smoking pork BBQ,...
David Ray Sarvis
Sep 11, 2022
David Ray Sarvis, 64, of Dry Fork, VA, died Sunday, September 11, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Peter Arne Parziale Sr.
Sep 11, 2022
Peter Arne Parziale Sr., 64, of Forest, VA passed away on September 11, 2022.Peter was the son of the late Ferdinando Parziale and Helen Tarvainen Parziale, and the husband of Robin Curtis Parziale for 43 years. His life was committed to his Lord, his family, and his country.Peter was born on May 18,1958 in Hanson, MA. He graduated from Lynchburg...
Carrie Sperberg Wood
Sep 11, 2022
Carrie S. Wood, 87, of Bedford, passed away on September 11, 2022, with her son Tom, husband Raymond and neighbor and friend by her side. Carrie passed on the one-year Anniversary of her Daughter Carolyn Wood Hubbard’s death. She was born on September 30, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sperberg in Bedford County. In addition to her parents Carrie...
Curt Hartlo Johnson Jr.
Sep 11, 2022
Curt Hartlo Johnson Jr., 93, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.Curt was the son of the late Curt and Helen Gregory Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife Nancy Elder Johnson.He is survived by his daughter, Christy Compton (Chris) of Lynchburg; sons, Greg Johnson and David Johnson (Janet) both...
Robert Teddy Stavovy
Sep 11, 2022
Robert “Bob” Teddy Stavovy, 60, of Penhook, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.Bob was born on November 25, 1961, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.Bob was known for having “the gift of gab.” He was also a skilled mechanic and enjoyed working on boat engines. Bob found being on the lake very peaceful and enjoyed spending time with his...
Ellen Ross Branch
Sep 10, 2022
Ellen Ross Branch, 69, of Big Island, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Ellen was the daughter of the late Ray and Lucille Ross. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings: Myrene Brown, Brenda Arthur, Sharon Clements and Ronald Ross.She leaves to cherish in her memory her loving husband of 52 years,...
Elwood Rudolph Garner, Sr.
Sep 9, 2022
Elwood Rudolph Garner, Sr. 87, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1934, in North Carolina to the late James Roosevelt Garner and Agusta Smith Squires Garner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nell D. Garner and daughter, Joyce A. Windsor.Elwood worked...
Janet F. Neal
Sep 9, 2022
Janet F. Neal passed away on September 9, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Born on October 14, 1939 to James Clayton Foster and Helen Bass Foster of Brookneal, Virginia, Janet grew up in Campbell County and graduated from William Campbell High School in 1957 and Phillips Business College in 1958. After a brief career working at the Lynchburg...
Sedrick Lamont James
Sep 9, 2022
Sedrick L. James departed this life on September 9, 2022, in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1982.Sedrick is survived by his mother, Carolyn James; partner, Jodi Borga; daughter, Rylee James; cousins, Stephen James, Chris James, and Ben James; aunt, Sarah James; and a host of other relatives and friends.A memorial service will be held at 12:00...
Jay Lewis Barnhart
Sep 9, 2022
Jay Lewis Barnhart, 67 of Amherst, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was the loving husband of Katherine A. Barnhart for 28 years.Jay was born January 23, 1955, in Dover, PA, he was the son of Doris Hottinger Barnhart of Chambersburg, PA and the late Eugene Barnhart. He was a basketball coach, who...
Margaret Jennings Fitch
Sep 9, 2022
Margaret Jennings Fitch, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, September 9, 2022. She was the wife of Harold W. Fitch for 73 years.Margaret was born September 29, 1930, in Spout Spring, VA, a daughter of the late Samuel Thomas Jennings and Mirla Burnett Jennings. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church on Timberlake Road. Margaret loved quilting, knitting, and...
Nancy Lee Poe
Sep 9, 2022
Nancy Lee Poe, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late James Martin Sr. and Maggie Martin, and the husband of Clarence “Billy” Poe Sr. of 60 years.Nancy was born on January 22. 1944 in Lynchburg, VA. She attended EC Glass High School and spent her married years as a loving...
Margaret Ward Morland
Sep 8, 2022
Margaret Ward Morland, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, poet and teacher, passed away September 8, 2022. Born on April 28, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama, she graduated with highest honors from Samford University, pursued graduate studies at Northwestern University, and received an MA in English from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. While she made her home in Lynchburg, Virginia,...
Patrick David Harris
Sep 8, 2022
Patrick David Harris, 64, of Evington, Va. passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was the son of James Harris and the late Elsie Harris. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his brother Timmy.Patrick is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Rita Harris and son Ryan Harris (Allyson Brasseur) of Lynchburg, Va....
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