Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Jacob Allen Jordan
Aug 20, 2022
Jacob Allen Jordan, 25, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence.Jacob was born Sunday, February 16, 1997, in Lynchburg a son of Gregory Jordan and Sherry Jordan.He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth Jordan and Harold Sturgill.In addition to his parents and step-father, David Johnson, he is survived by his siblings, Eden Jordan and...
Barbara Groomes Franklin
Aug 20, 2022
Barbara Ann Groomes Franklin transitioned on Saturday August 20, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Barbara was the daughter of the late Hector and Louise Groomes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters; Rita Parker, Odaris Groomes, and Brenda Groomes.Barbara is survived by her husband Leroy Franklin; two daughters, Melody Franklin Henry, Kelly Lee...
Joseph Harold Skinner, Jr.
Aug 19, 2022
Joseph Harold Skinner Jr., 83, of Lynchburg passed away on August 19, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H. and Helen Louise Skinner, and a brother, Richard Skinner.Joe honorably served his country in the United States Navy. After retiring from J&B Distributing, he retired from Skinner Construction. Joe enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his...
Steven Lawrence Donaldson
Aug 19, 2022
Steven Lawrence Donaldson, 74, of Vinton, Virginia passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. He was the son of the late Victor Lawrence Donaldson and Charlotte Hourie Donaldson .Steven was born on May13, 1948, in Seattle Washington. He attended school at North Thurston High School in Lacey WA.Steven enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, playing games on his computer, and...
Doris Saum
Aug 19, 2022
Doris Saum, 87, of Forest, VA, died Friday, August 19, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Ruth Rebecca Robertson Tinnell
Aug 19, 2022
Ruth Rebecca Robertson Tinnell born on March 1, 1941, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilbur H. and Virginia Robertson of Forest, VA; her brothers Herbert L. Robertson, of Lynchburg, and Earl S. Robertson, of Forest; Sisters in Law, Shirley, Martha, and Edith Robertson, and...
John Michael Sienkowski
Aug 18, 2022
John Michael Sienkowski, age 83, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed away August 18, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and John Peter Sienkowski; his sister, Joan Sienkowski; and brother Michael Sienkowski.Surviving are his loving wife of sixty-three years, Virginia (Ginger); four children, John Joseph Sienkowski (Sonja), of Frederick, MD, Wendy Edwards (Dale) of Warrenton, VA, Kristene...
Randall Lewis Schmincke
Aug 18, 2022
Randall Lewis Schmincke, 85, of Forest, VA died Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was the loving husband of Nellie Rucker Schmincke for 61 years.Randall was born April 18, 1937, in Lynchburg, VA a son of the late Louis H. Schmincke and Mabel Morris Schmincke. He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and later joined the National Guard, serving...
Nathanael Elisha Lutz
Aug 18, 2022
Nathanael Elisha Lutz, 26, of Moneta, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was born in Iceland on March 6, 1996. He graduated valedictorian at Shoshoni High School and graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jonathan Scott Lutz; paternal grandfather, William Henry Lutz...
Thomas Hunt
Aug 17, 2022
Thomas Ryland Hunt, 73, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.Ryland was born on November 26, 1948 in Lynchburg. He retired from B & W with over 40 years of service.He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Baker Hunt; his daughter, Katie Simmons and her husband, Brandon; and his sister, Sarah Timberlake.A celebration of Ryland’s life...
Clifton Wayne "Poncho" Daniel
Aug 16, 2022
Clifton Wayne “Poncho” Daniel, 81, of Lynchburg, transitioned to be with the Lord on August 16, 2022. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on May 6, 1941, to the late William Clifton Daniel and Edna Fisher Daniel.He attended school at EC Glass High School, then pursued his passion in law enforcement serving as a police officer for the Lynchburg Police...
Lucille Craghead Laughon
Aug 16, 2022
Lucille Craghead Laughon, 94, died peacefully on August 16, 2022 at Covenant Village in Gastonia, NC.She was born in Bedford on October, 5, 1927, daughter of the late James Spencer and Rosa Ella Wills Craghead. She was the Office Manager of Laughon & Johnson Inc. and a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by...
Frank Victor Knight
Aug 16, 2022
Frank Victor Knight, 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Runk & Pratt. Frank’s parents were Frank Thornton and Ruth Victor Knight of Altavista, Va.He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ann Johnson Knight of Lynchburg; his daughter, Jenni Williams and her husband, Brad, of Simpsonville, S. C.; his brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Pam Knight,...
Susan Louise Langdon
Aug 16, 2022
Susan Louise Langdon, 66, of Lynchburg VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, surrounded by her family.Born on March 15, 1956, she was daughter of Louise (Aungst) and Edward Lampasona. She is survived by her husband, Roy P. Langdon II; her daughters Danielle (Lori Steckervetz), and Samantha (Shane Goodwin); her grandson Sawyer; her brother, Steven Lampasona; her cousin,...
Virgil C. “Vic” Horton
Aug 16, 2022
Virgil C. “Vic” Horton 83, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The following are the thoughts he wanted to share:Virgil was a loving husband, father, grandfather and was a man of strong faith. He was blessed to have found love twice in his life, he was married first to the late Ruth Sowder Horton until her passing. He then...
Deane Shwab Vermilya
Aug 15, 2022
Deane Shwab Vermilya, age 62, died on August 15, 2022 at her home in Lynchburg, VA with her adoring family by her side. Dea, as she was known, was born July 7, 1960 in Berkeley, CA, the daughter of George Augustus Shwab III and Barbara Lydick Shwab. She moved to Lafayette, CA as a young child, where she resided until...
Donna Marie Busecca
Aug 15, 2022
Donna Marie Busecca 61, passed away in Moneta, VA on August 15, 2022. She was born in Plainfield NJ and raised in South Plainfield. After graduating from South Plainfield High School she received a degree from Raritan Valley College. Donna and Ray Geibas, her partner of 28 years, moved to VA many years ago where she continued her career as...
Jean Marr Dejarnette
Aug 14, 2022
Jean Marr DeJarnette, 85, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 14, 2022. She was the widow of Ronald G. DeJarnette. She was preceded in death by her parents: Victor A. Marr and Elsie R. Marr. Jean was from a large family of 13 children and was preceded in death by her siblings: Oliver Marr, Margaret...
Patricia J. Uzsoy
Aug 14, 2022
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 others, especially during...
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...
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