Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Otis Oliver Henderson
Mar 16, 2025
Otis Oliver Henderson, 78, of Concord, Virginia, passed away on March 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Orin Henderson and Ora Henderson and the husband of Norma Keatts Henderson for 57 years.
Otis was born on October 31, 1946, in Altavista, Virginia. He attended school in Campbell and Amherst Counties and then joined the U.S. Navy. After completing...
Douglas Obrian Petty
Mar 15, 2025
Douglas Obrian Petty, 41, departed this life on Saturday March 15, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1983, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Brenda Petty Irving and Douglas Leon Pannell.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jake and Mildred Petty and his paternal grandparents, Marie Prunty and James Pannell. Additionally, he was preceded in death by his late...
Hunter Daniel Wood
Mar 15, 2025
Hunter Daniel Wood 20, of Thaxton, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, after a very brief illness. He was born in Bedford, VA on April 4, 2004. He is the son of Tracy Lynn Dooley and William Edward Wood. Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfather Ed Wood.
Hunter loved the outdoors and spending time in it. He enjoyed...
Jermanii Phillips
Mar 15, 2025
Jermanii Phillips, transitioned to her heavenly home March 15, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00 P.M. She will be available for public viewing one hour prior to service. A interment will follow the service at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Larry Slaughter
Mar 15, 2025
Larry Slaughter, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned into eternal rest March 15, 2025.
A memorial service will be held May 3, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 3:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Donald Lee Wheeler
Mar 14, 2025
Donald Lee Wheeler, 73, of Scottsville, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness, with his wife by his side. In his final days and weeks, he was surrounded by many loved ones and dear friends.
Donald was born February 2, 1952, in Charlottesville, Va. to the late John Daniel Wheeler,...
Robert Lewis Spinner
Mar 13, 2025
Robert Lewis Spinner “Bubba” of 1501 Blackburn Street Lynchburg, Va transitioned to be with the Lord on March 13, 2025, at the Summit Health and Rehab. He was born in Bedford County, Va on February 8, 1951, to the late Clarence Roosevelt Spinner, Sr. and Helen Harris Spinner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers,...
Daniel Kenneth Lehman
Mar 13, 2025
Daniel Kenneth Lehman, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 13, 2025.
Dan was born on October 16, 1964, in Hollywood, Florida, to the late Kenneth and Beverly Lehman.
In addition to Dan's parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Bridget Lehman.
Dan is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brenton and Aimee Lehman; grandchildren, Charlotte,...
Martha Sanchez Alvarez
Mar 12, 2025
Martha Sanchez Alvarez, 95, of Forest, Virginia, was born into eternal life on the morning of March 12, 2025. She was the widow of the love of her life, Adolfo Alvarez, and was married to him for nearly 50 years.
Surviving are her daughters and sons in law, Susan and Danny Nelson, Lorraine and Craig Posey. Grandchildren, Carynne and Jonathan Posey.
Born...
Walter Wayne Watson
Mar 12, 2025
Walter Wayne Watson 76, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Jacob Owen Watson and Margaret Louise Watson.
He was born on April 4, 1948, in Bedford, Virginia. He attended School at Liberty High School then pursued his journeyman’s license at CVCC.
He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Marie Eagle...
Bernard Clyde "Bunny" Key
Mar 12, 2025
Bernard Clyde “Bunny” Key, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born and raised in Bedford, VA. Bunny was one of sixteen children from Willie Austin Key and Callie Croft Key. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Ruby Dooley Key; six...
Margaret Bryant
Mar 11, 2025
Margaret Ann Kidd Bryant, 60, of Moneta, VA, passed away on March 11, 2025. She was born August 7, 1964, a daughter of the late Carlton Kidd and Ann Moore Kidd.
Margaret Ann was such a hard worker, and she loved her family very much.
Margaret Ann is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Michael Darby Bryant; son, Grayson Michael...
Charles M. Townsend
Mar 11, 2025
Charles M. “Skip” Townsend peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on March 11, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA. Although this may be a day of mourning for those who knew him, he would remind us of that special bond he always shared. For it was on Christmas Day in 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, that he was born to the...
Denise Lynn Villafane
Mar 11, 2025
Denise Lynn Villafane, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Hans Helmers and Mary Windler Helmers.
Denise was born on June 18, 1951, in West Point, NY. She attended school at Highland Falls High School then pursued her calling in caregiving at Letchworth, New York for 6 years then went...
Elnora Lilly Marion
Mar 11, 2025
Elnora Lilly Hottinger Marion, 94, of Cumberland, Virginia, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Berkshire Health and Rehab. She was born on April 26, 1930, in Louisa, Virginia, to the late Charles Andrew Hottinger and Lilly Edith Battaile Hottinger. In addition to her parents Elnora was preceded in death by her Husband, Dewey William Marion; son, Charles Rex Marion;...
Kiara Bryant
Mar 11, 2025
Kiara Bryant, 36, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
The family will receive friends for a public visitation Friday, March 14, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, from 6 - 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 4:30 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel.
To make contributions to help the family...
Paul Eugene Hubbell
Mar 9, 2025
Paul E. Hubbell, 89, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born November 18, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, to Stewart Morse and Rita (Armell) Hubbell, he grew up on Long Island before moving his family to northeast Pennsylvania in 1968. He lived in Stroudsburg before settling in Swiftwater in 1977, where he remained for many years. He...
Ronald Lee Epperson
Mar 8, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Epperson passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the age of 77. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born in Brookneal on April 19, 1947 to his mother, Elizabeth Epperson, who preceded him in death. He graduated from William Campbell High School and went on to serve as a sergeant in...
Brandon Antonio Marshall
Mar 8, 2025
Our beloved Brandon Antonio Marshall, 38, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned from labor to reward on March 8, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born October 21,1986 in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the first son of Dorethea and David Marshall. He was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, and friend to many.
Brandon, by many of his friends, referred to him as “B”...
Robert Edward Key
Mar 8, 2025
Robert Edward Key, 94 of Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning March 8, 2025. He was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. He loved his country and proudly served in the United States Army’s 29th division and the United States Air Force for a total of 12 years. Bob was preceded in death by...
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