Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Jeffrey Darnell Jackson
Aug 7, 2022
A Celebration of LifeJeffrey Darnell Jackson of Atlanta GA was born on April 10th, 1963, to Juanita B. Jackson and Glenn R. Jackson Sr. He joined his late mother Juanita on August 7th, 2022, leaving behind his father Glenn R. Jackson Sr. and step-mother Edna B. Jackson, his daughter Tiffany Brinson, and Grandson Terrance Whorley.Jeffrey will be sadly missed by...
Peyton Wyatt Callahan
Aug 6, 2022
Peyton Wyatt Callahan was born to the late Peyton Callahan and -Lugenia Ferguson on October 19, 1930, in Appomattox, Virginia. He was the last born of 10. He departed this life on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was 91 and proud of his age. He was proud not to be on meds and not to wear glasses.Peyton joined the First...
Damien Michael Collett
Aug 5, 2022
Damien Michael Collett, 15, of Moneta, went to be with the lord on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 16, 2007. He was preceded in death by his pawpaw, David Wright, and Granny Beckner.Damien was a goofy “class clown,” with a big heart and a great sense of humor. He loved food and...
Linda Gail Burnett Wood
Aug 4, 2022
Linda Gail Wood, 63, of Forest, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022.Born on August 8, 1958 in Lynchburg, Linda was a daughter of the late Berkley Burnett and Lorraine Harris. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony C. Wood; her brother, Harold D. Burnett; and a sister-in-law, Jennifer Vasser.Along with her mother, Linda is survived by her siblings:...
Laura Jean Davenport
Aug 4, 2022
Laura Jean Davenport passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the age of 84. She was affectionately known by her family and friends as “Jean.” She was born in the small town of Natchitoches, in the parish of Natchitoches, La. On June 22, 1938, to Sidney and Virginia Davenport. She was the youngest of their five children. After graduating...
Darrell Jay Roberts
Aug 3, 2022
Darrell Jay Roberts (Jay) departed this short life and met his Savior face to face on the morning of August 3, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jay was a resident of Madison Heights, Virginia.Jay’s legacy will continue well into the future. He was an ordained minister and spent his earlier adult life travelling with his wife as...
Edith Kendra Heath
Aug 3, 2022
Edith Kendra Heath , 76, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Barbara Sadler Davis
Aug 2, 2022
Barbara Sadler Davis, entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2022. She was born on Saturday, December 8, 1951, to the late Ernest Penn Sr. and Emma Sadler Brown. Barbara is also preceded in death by her stepfather James R. Brown and sister-in-law, Sharon Davis Linsenbigler.Barbara was a loving wife of 43 years to her husband Martin E. Davis, Jr....
Bentley Edward Page
Aug 2, 2022
Bentley Edward Page, 8, of Charlottesville, Virginia was born March 25, 2014 and gained his beautiful wings August 2, 2022. Bentley brought joy and inspiration to all who were blessed with his presence. Although he has endured more than most in a lifetime – being medically complex – he went by his own rules and lived a longer life than...
Reece Lester
Aug 2, 2022
Reece Lester, age 72, of Dalton and formerly of Dublin, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.Reece loved the Lord with all his heart which overflowed with love towards his family, friends, and everyone he met. He could often be found taking his grandkids out for a treat, working on projects at home, or cruising in the T-bird with...
Marion Eula Dent
Aug 1, 2022
Marion Eula Dent, 93, of Hardy, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home, Smith Mountain Lake is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com
Marion Eula Dent
Aug 1, 2022
Marion Eula Dent, 93, of Hardy, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Fred Booth and Gladys Allen Booth.Marion was born on May 25, 1929, in Newport, New Hampshire. She attended school at Newport High School.Marion is survived by her 2 sons, 5 grandsons, and 3 great grandsons.Tharp Funeral Home, Smith Mountain...
Margaret Slaughter Barrett
Aug 1, 2022
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Margaret Slaughter Barrett on August 1, 2022, at 10:05AM at LGH. She was the beloved wife of Jimmy Dale Barrett, mother of Janika Barrett Calloway (Travis Calloway) and Brittni Barrett. She was the cherished grandmother of Jamare’On, Kaiyah, and Taelin.She is survived by her siblings and nieces and nephews:...
Richard Johnson
Jul 31, 2022
Richard Johnson, 92, of Forest, VA, died Sunday, July 31, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Larry Mitchell Rucker
Jul 31, 2022
Larry Mitchell Rucker, 73, of Goodview, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 31,2022. He was the son of the late William B Rucker and Minnie Sue Rucker.Larry was born on February 19, 1949, in Fincastle, Virginia.(Larry) is survived by his son Jonathan Mitchell Rucker and wife Brandy Rucker; his grandchildren Nathanial Rucker, Rex Rucker, James Turner, Julieanna Davis,his siblings: Gary...
Chairman Trustee John William Bruce, Jr.
Jul 31, 2022
Trustee John William Bruce, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Affectionately known as “Junior” or “Brucie” by some, John was born January 31, 1950, to the late Deacon John William Bruce Sr. and Deaconess Mary Robinson Bruce in Forest, Virginia. Being the only boy and the baby...
Audrey Jean Hylton Holland
Jul 30, 2022
Audrey Jean Hylton Holland, 94, of Thaxton passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born in Bedford, VA on July 22, 1928. A daughter of the late Fred Olen Hylton and Catharyn “Katie” Shores Hylton. In addition to her parents Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wells Holland.Jean was a member of Thaxton Baptist Church...
Cora Brown
Jul 30, 2022
With deep sorrow the Brown Family announces the passing Cora Marie Brown, age 74 passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in her home in Campbell County, VA in the presence of loved ones.Cora was born in Wyoming, DE to the late Sherman Johnson and Ethel Taylor Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl W. Brown Sr, her...
Ann Callands-Mcdaniel
Jul 30, 2022
On July 30, 2022, God in His infinite wisdom called our dearly beloved Ann Callands-McDaniel from labor to rest while she was at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 88 years blessed. Ann was born on August 12, 1933, in Nathalie, VA, to the late Charlie and Florence Pringle. To this union, Ann had five siblings,...
Richard Lee Whitehead
Jul 29, 2022
Richard Lee Whitehead, 82, of Moneta, Virginia passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022.Richard was born October 31, 1939, in Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Jefferson High school, and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1963, formally known as RPI.Richard proudly worked for the Bedford County Schools as a teacher before leaving and working...
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