Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Terry Dawson Ray
Jul 29, 2022
Terry Dawson Ray, 85, of Forest went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was the husband of Virginia Diana Ray for 57 years.He was born in Madison Heights, on August 2, 1936, a son of the late Bernice Ashby Ray and Mary Daniel Roberts.Terry served in the Virginia National Guard, was a member of Madison...
George Edward Christian
Jul 29, 2022
George Edward Christian, 78, of Madison Heights, VA, died Friday, July 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bucker Braxton and Lillian Christian; sisters, Dorothy Garland, Mary Christian, Rosa Lee Sandidge; daughter, Terry Sandidge and son, Darrell Sandidge.He is survived by his sons, George Sandidge, Jackie Sandidge, Robert Jackson; daughters, Debbie Sandidge, Cheryl Sandidge and Arlene Callands;...
Oscar Randolph "Randy" Wills, Jr.
Jul 29, 2022
Oscar Randolph “Randy” Oscar Randolph “Randy” Wills, Jr., 62, of Lynchburg died on Friday, July 29, 2022.He was born in Lynchburg on December 28, 1959, the son of Marian Bryant Palczynski and Oscar Randolph Wills, Sr. Randy worked at Frito Lay until his retirement.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister: Teresa Beard.The family will receive friends...
Mary Katherine "Kay" Stephenson Wyatt
Jul 29, 2022
Mary Katherine “Kay” Stephenson Wyatt, youngest child of Arthur Benton (A.B.) Stephenson and Ora Belle Whitt Stephenson, was born on August 29, 1923 in Huntington, W. Va. She died at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Va. at the age of 98 on July 29, 2022 due to complications from a bad fall.Surviving her are her two daughters, Susan Reynolds Wyatt and...
Charles Allen Moore
Jul 29, 2022
Charles Allen Moore, 52, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, July 29, 2022.In lieu of flowers please consider donating the the funeral expenses.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=21828&C=50590
Lorrie Cash Saunders
Jul 28, 2022
Lorrie Cash Saunders, 62, of Amherst died on July,28, 2022, after a two-year battle with cancer.She was born in Lynchburg on January 1, 1960, the daughter of the late Robert and Henrietta Cash.She was a devoted Christian who was committed to her faith even through the toughest times.She is survived by her children: Tiffany Boydoh (Paul) and Kristen Saunders (Ryan...
Mary Jane Skelton
Jul 27, 2022
Mary Jane Skelton, 85, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was the wife of the late H. Jay Skelton.Jane was born May 22, 1937, in Missouri, a daughter of the late Earl James Cole and Crystal Claiborn Cole. She was a member of Palms Presbyterian Church and enjoyed volunteering, charity work, cruising, bird watching, and people watching....
Brenda Kay Mcclung Lilly
Jul 27, 2022
Brenda Kay Lilly, 77, of Glade Hill, Virginia (formerly of Mount Lookout, West Virginia) passed away on July 27, 2022. She was born on May 26, 1945, in Mount Lookout, West Virginia, to Verl and Thelma McClung.Brenda is survived by her son, Jeremy S. Lilly and his wife Makesha H. Lilly; her grandchildren: Madeline Faith Lilly, Ryder Chase Lilly, and...
Robert Thomas Hayre
Jul 26, 2022
Robert Thomas Hayre, 67, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Richard Michael Bunn
Jul 26, 2022
Richard Michael Bunn, beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this earthly life and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer.Richard was born on June 12, 1942 in Albany, New York to Michael Laverne and Ivy (Webber) Bunn. He attended Christian Brothers Academy where he played football...
Douglas Leon Fowler
Jul 25, 2022
Douglas Leon Fowler Sr, 82, of Lynchburg VA, was found deceased on July 25, 2022 in his home of unknown causes. Douglas was born on May 31, 1940 to David Carl and Olivia A. Fowler at Lynchburg Hospital.After graduating from Dunbar High School in 1959 he served in the Marine Corps from 1964 to 1970 and served in combat for...
Dawn Carolyn Heaney King
Jul 23, 2022
Dawn Carolyn “Dee” Heaney King, 58, of Thaxton, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Center while surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington, DC on August 8, 1963. A daughter of the late John Harvey Heaney, Jr., and Dawn Beverly Anne King Johns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Patricia Waldron
Jul 23, 2022
Patricia Morris Waldron, 78 of Lynchburg, passed away on July 23, 2022 at Bentley Commons. She was the daughter of the late Herman Lee Morris and Carrie Garrison Morris. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Howard Pendleton Waldron Jr.; two brothers, H.L. Morris Jr. and Tommy Morris. Left to cherish her memory are her two...
Steven Scott Baker
Jul 23, 2022
Steven Scott Baker, known throughout Lynchburg as Stevo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23rd. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 4, 1963 to the late Paul Gene and Doris Ann Baker, Stevo was also preceded in death by his beloved brother Terry. He is survived by Tami Gouner of Louisiana and several other cousins.If Stevo were a...
Rabon D. Martin
Jul 22, 2022
Rabon Dalton “Ray” Martin, 76, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ray was born in Person County, NC on January 21, 1946. A son of the late Minor C. Martin and Lena Mae Stuart Martin. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his in laws, Chet and Virginia...
Catherine Michelle Cook
Jul 20, 2022
Cathy Cook (Katie), 45, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on July 20, 2022. She was the daughter of Michael Cook (Susan) and Elizabeth Exum.Cathy was born on September 3, 1976, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended Central Virginia Community College where she earned an associates degree. She later received training as a Sous Chef and worked in several restaurants in the...
Norman Edward Macdonald, Iii
Jul 20, 2022
Norman Edward MacDonald, III, 85, of Forest, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 with his beloved wife of 36 years, Eleanore Tangrady MacDonald, by his side.Norman served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1963. He had a long and successful career in the printing industry which he passed on to his son. He loved...
Glenn Curtis Sellers
Jul 19, 2022
Glenn Curtis Sellers passed away peacefully in his home on July 19, 2022, going on to be with the Lord. He was 69. Glenn was a musician, a veteran, a traveler, and a friend like no other, and though he leaves us for his new home in Heaven, what remains is an unforgettable memory of a man who was intelligent,...
Robert P. Taylor
Jul 18, 2022
Robert P. Taylor, formerly of Madison Heights, VA, died in Sterling, VA on July 18, 2022, at age 84 after a long illness. He was born in Bedford County, VA and grew up in Big Island and Coleman Falls, VA. He went to college at the University of Richmond which was interrupted by being drafted into the Army for two...
Dr. Donald Mack Gillette
Jul 18, 2022
Dr. Donald Mack Gillette (73) of Roanoke, Virginia, stepped into Glory on Monday, July 18, 2022. A graduate of Gatlinburg Pittman High School, Donald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps through two tours in Vietnam and various other deployments.A devout Christ follower, Donald served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in ministry for more than 49...
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