Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Patricia J. Uzsoy
Aug 14, 2022
Patricia J. Uzsoy Patricia J. Uzsoy, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was the wife of the late Dr. Namik K. Uzsoy.She leaves behind her beloved four-legged companion, Sweetie, and was greeted in Heaven by her treasured buddy, Max.She held many professional positions throughout her life in the medical community. Her heart was centered on service to...
Mary Edith Barley
Aug 13, 2022
Mary Edith H. Barley, 98 of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022.Born on October 30, 1923, she was the daughter of Francis (Shorty) and Lottie Hauswirth. Also predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Earlie L Barley and her sister, Shirley T Hawkins.Edith is survived by her son, David E (Butch) Barley (Sue) of Concord, VA; Special...
Susan Elizabeth Cornett
Aug 13, 2022
Susan Elizabeth Cornett , 67, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, August 13, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Lt. Col Clarence Hilliard Rothe
Aug 13, 2022
Lt. Col Clarence Hilliard Rothe, 97, of Forest, formerly of Cumberland Virginia, and Teaneck, New Jersey, entered heaven to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.Larry was born in Paterson, New Jersey, March 24, 1925, son of the late William George Rothe and Lillian Disch Rothe, of Teaneck, NJ. He was...
Ann Chute
Aug 13, 2022
Ann Chute, 93, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, August 13, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Virginia Rená Crouch
Aug 12, 2022
Virginia Rená Crouch (Gordon), 53, of Evington, Va. peacefully gained her wings at her home on August 12, 2022 with family by her side.Rená was born in Lynchburg, Va. on August 5, 1969. She is preceded in death by her mother, Esther H. Gordon; and survived by her father, Richard Gordon. In addition to her father, Rená is survived by...
Claude Wilson Mitchell
Aug 11, 2022
Claude Wilson Mitchell, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, due to complication from surgery.He was born in Bedford County, Virginia. The son of the late Leonard and Bonnie Mae Martin Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Geraldine “Gerry” Mitchell Cassidy, and a half sister Edith Pagans Woznick.Claude was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from...
Lewis (Danny) Daniel Craft, Jr.
Aug 11, 2022
Lewis Daniel Craft, Jr. (Danny), 62, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11th, 2022. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School, class of 1978. He retired from Norfolk Southern after 29 years of service, and he was a member of New Life Christian Ministries. He was preceded in death by Earlene Francis Craft...
Rhett Izaak Pugh
Aug 10, 2022
The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the stillborn birth of our baby son Rhett Izaak Pugh on August 10, 2022 at UVA hospital.He was preceded in death by great grandparents Mary and Ralph Viar, Nelly and Henry Layne, and Juanita and Wade Pugh.He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him,...
Albert Atkins
Aug 10, 2022
Albert “Double A” Atkins 98, of Lynchburg, VA., departed this life on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Myrtle Beach, SC, surrounded by his family. Albert was born in Lynchburg, VA., on March 4, 1924, to the late Roy and Sarah P. Atkins. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife Susie L. Atkins.Albert served in the United States Army and...
Ezekiel Martinez
Aug 10, 2022
Ezekiel Martinez, a loving brother, a generous friend, a brilliant businessman and a tribe builder, transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Lynchburg, Virginia.He is survived by his parents, Danny Martinez, Uniontown, OH; and Heidi Allen Martinez, Canal Fulton, OH; sister, Kelsie Martinez, Akron, Ohio; nephew, Benton Everhart, Lynchburg, VA; maternal grandmother Barbara Hoover, Canal Fulton,...
Vera Jean Turner
Aug 9, 2022
Vera Jean Turner, 93, of Evington, VA, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mildred Bernice Sherzer Houghton
Aug 8, 2022
Our beloved mother, Mildred Bernice (Sherzer) Houghton, left this world peacefully on August 8, 2022 at the age of 92 in Goode, VA.She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Gerald Houghton, in 2014, her parents Russell Miller Sherzer and Laura Beal Sherzer, and her brother Richard Sherzer.She is survived by her son Rob Houghton and wife Barbara of...
Mrs. Vondrea Ferguson Harris
Aug 8, 2022
Though your wings were ready, our hearts were not……Vondrea Sondrelle Ferguson Harris affectionately known as Buttons passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born in Lynchburg, VA on December 27, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Norvell Eugene Ferguson “Bear” and Sondra Delores Ivory Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Marolyn Claire Thornton Tarbell
Aug 8, 2022
Marolyn Claire Thornton Tarbell, 94, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thaddeus Lester Thornton and Edna Florence Field.Marolyn was born on July 16, 1928, Newark, New Jersey. She attended Linden Hall School in Lititz, PA. She received her BS degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her nurse’s training at...
Stannard Hutter Preston
Aug 7, 2022
Stannard Hutter Preston, 69, passed away on August 7, 2022. She was born May 26, 1953, in Lynchburg, Virginia, which she adored and where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Seven Hills School and attended Salem College, the University of Virginia, and Randolph-Macon Women’s College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in English. Stannard also earned a...
Karen Susan Kennedy
Aug 7, 2022
Karen Kennedy passed away at 72 years old on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. A Lynchburg native, Karen was born on September 8, 1949 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.Karen was the daughter of the late Joseph Rosenberger Kennedy and Jessie Kendrick Kennedy. Karen is survived by her son (and only child) Hunter Kennedy Lyng. Hunter, his wife Kristine,...
Wanda Kay Goff Coleman
Aug 7, 2022
Wanda Kay Goff Coleman, 73, of Coleman Falls, died August 7, 2022. She was the loving wife of Michael Wayne Coleman for 45 years.Born October 7, 1948, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Lulie Monroe Goff and Sarah Katherine Duff Goff.Wanda was a sweet and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also cared deeply for her...
James "Jim" Morris Hoye
Aug 7, 2022
James Morris Hoye of Goode passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Margaret “Dee” Hoye, a brother Randy Hoye (Nelda), and four children: Elizabeth Kester (Chapman), Jennifer Leibowitz (Jeff), Mark Hoye (Debra), and Jeff Hoye (Anna). He was blessed to have 11 grandchildren: Benjamin, Samantha, Allison, Matthew, Travis, Kevin, Thomas,...
Jerry Allen Steele, Sr.
Aug 7, 2022
Jerry Allen Steele Sr., 77, of Rustburg died on August 7, 2022.He was born in Wytheville on October 12, 1944, the son of Carrie Thelma Grishaw Woodson and Sam Woodson. Jerry enjoyed working on and collecting old cars. He was also an engine builder when he was younger. He loved the hunt and find of buying and selling cars. On...
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