Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Shirley Ann Robinson Hartman
Jun 15, 2022
Shirley Robinson Hartman, 87, of Forest, VA. was united with our Lord on June 15, 2022. Born on June 24, 1934. Shirley was the loving wife of deceased Bobby “Bob” Gene Hartman for 49 years. Shirley and Bob purchased New London Steakhouse in 1969. With lots of love and hard work, made a very successful establishment even to this day....
The Rev. Dr. Diane E. Vie
Jun 15, 2022
The Rev. Dr. Diane E. Vie entered into eternal rest with her loving God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, on June 15, 2022 while doing what she loved most: spending vacation time at the beach with family and friends. She died in her sleep, peacefully, without discomfort or distress. Diane was the loving daughter of Barbara and Dave Edwards, extraordinary...
Jiajah Melody Smalls
Jun 14, 2022
Jiajah Melody Smalls, 12, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on June 14, 2022. She was the daughter of Tausha Wilson and Lamar Smalls.Jiajah was born on June 12, 2010, in Sumter, South Carolina. She was a student at Dearington Elementary School and was excited to begin her middle school years at Linkhorne Middle School.She enjoyed music, dancing, playing with her...
Gordon Thomas Trammell
Jun 14, 2022
Gordon Thomas Trammell,Sr born December 6, 1938 passed away peacefully at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital on June 14, 2022 with his eldest daughter by his side. As a child he was known as “quick draw McGraw” and often his Mom would call him “Gordie”.He attended Baptist Bible College for a time, and loved discussing the Bible and talking about the Lord....
Karen Amelia Bowers
Jun 13, 2022
Karen Amelia Gallagher Bowers went to be with Jesus on June 13th, 2022, after a long, painful and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by the two great joys of her life Mary Hannah Bowers and Annastin Amelia Bowers as well as her truly loving and dedicated partner Jerrold Woods, Jr. all of Hoschton, GA. She is also survived...
The Honorable James Sebrell Farmer, Sr.
Jun 12, 2022
The Honorable James Sebrell Farmer, Sr. died June 12, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born in Princess Ann County, Virginia Beach, July 17, 1933, to Isaac Herbert Farmer and Ann Bell Sebrell, both deceased, Jim grew up and attended schools in the Richmond area. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following his service he...
Mih'Yauna Nevaeh Saunders
Jun 12, 2022
Early on the morning of Sunday. June 12, 2022, God saw fit to rescue His precious Angel, Mih’Yauna Nevaeh Saunders.Mih’Yauna was born May 24, 2022, to KeyAunta Sandidge and the late Deshawn (Red) Saunders.Proceeding baby Mih’Yauna in death is her father Deshawn (Red) Saunders, her maternal grandfather, Kevin Sandidge, and her paternal grandfather, Keith Alexander.During her short days here on...
Lauren Michelle Lafon
Jun 12, 2022
Lauren Michelle Lafon’s star burned out Sunday night. She was always the center of attention and was loved by all who knew her.She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal great-grandparents, her maternal grandmother and grandfather and her paternal grandmother.Michelle is survived by her mother Sherry, her father Clint and his wife Carole, her brothers Aaron and Eric,...
Norman Edwin Smith
Jun 11, 2022
Norman Edwin “Ed” Smith, 77, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was the loving husband of Ruth Overstreet Smith for over 55 years.Ed was born on May 18, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late George C. Smith and Edith Queen Smith. Ed honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was retired from...
Joshua K. Grant
Jun 11, 2022
Joshua Kane Grant, 41, of Big Island, VA passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was born on November 3, 1980, in Lynchburg Virginia. A son of R.W. Grant and Shirley Ann Grant.Josh loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and he absolutely loved the mountains. His passion for bear hunting was very evident. Josh is survived by his father,...
Douglas Duvall Statham, Jr.
Jun 11, 2022
Douglas Duvall Statham, Jr., aged 91, of Lynchburg, Va. departed this life on June 11, 2022 due to natural causes. Douglas was born September 16, 1930 to Douglas Duvall Statham, Sr. and Sara Gilbert Statham. He attended high school through the eleventh grade and went on to pursue a professional education by serving his country and community.In 1951, Douglas joined...
Phillip David White
Jun 10, 2022
Phillip David White, 74, of Roanoke, passed away on June 10, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bristol, VA on June 30, 1947, son of the late Vance Sherrill White and Ollie Roberta Parker White. In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Sperber White.Phillip loves classic movies especially James...
Paul Leonard Eggleston
Jun 10, 2022
Paul L. Eggleston, 86, of Forest, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2022. He was born in Ridgeway, Virginia on December 27, 1934, a son of the late Richard Eggleston and Peggy Trent Eggleston.Paul spent his youth in Ridgeway and graduated from Drewry Mason High School where he met his late spouse of 44 years,...
Mattie Funk Peele
Jun 10, 2022
Mattie Funk Peele, 93, of Monroe, Virginia was welcomed into Heaven after a peaceful passing at home surrounded by family.Mattie Funk Peele was born on September 2, 1928 in Rockfish, Virginia. She lived in Monroe, Virginia with her parents Angus and Lizzie Funk.After Mattie and Marvin retired from working in Maryland, they settled in Monroe. Mattie enjoyed her family and...
Ruby Doris Simmons Page
Jun 10, 2022
Ruby Doris Simmons Page died peacefully on June 10, 2022 at the age of 91. She was born on October 25, 1930 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.Daughter of the late Grady Lee Simmons and Fannie Williamson. She grew up in Stedman and Roseboro, North Carolina. On June 30, 1950 Ruby married Dewey Vernon Page and in 2000 they celebrated 50 years...
Patria Manley Johnson
Jun 9, 2022
Patria Evelyn “Pat” Manley Johnson, 84 of Bedford passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford Co., VA on January 15, 1938. A daughter of the late Robert Leftwich Manley and Lillian Levina Tooley Manley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Talmadge Manley, and...
Layden B. Wood Jr.
Jun 9, 2022
Layden B. Wood, Jr., 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on June 9, 2022. He was the son of the late Layden Wood, Sr. and Lucille Carr Wood, and the husband of Angeline Baker Wood for 59 years.Layden was born on February 27, 1932, in Campbell County, VA. He spent his entire work career at Mead Corporation /Roctenn Corp. and...
Nicholas Robert Gilman
Jun 8, 2022
Nicholas Robert Gilman, 40 of Madison Heights, Virginia died on Sunday, May 8, 2022.Tharp Fuenral Home, Madison Heights, VA 24572.
Katina Ann Moorman
Jun 8, 2022
Katina Ann Moorman departed this life on June 8th, 2022, she is survived by Wayne Thompson, a long time love and friend, and her daughter, Tiara Thompson (Rhahiem Jackson), her brother De’Shawn Moorman, her late beloved son Blake Aaron Thompson and mother Beatrice Moorman along with a host of family & friends and a beloved pet and friend, Tuxie, that...
Payton L. Tomlinson
Jun 8, 2022
Payton Loving Tomlinson Jr, 66, of Lynchburg passed away on June 8, 2022 at Forest Health and Rehab. Payton was born on October 22, 1955 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Payton Loving Tomlinson Sr. and Margaret Stanley Tomlinson.He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Fran T. Traylor; (Richard); and his sister, Linda T. Tyree (Phillip). Surviving...
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