Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sandra Lee Garber
May 3, 2025
Sandra Lee Garber, age 63, of Thaxton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 2, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Francis Kenton Garber and Dolores Ann Paul Garber.
Sandra exemplified dedication and resilience as a remarkable single mother, grandmother and mother figure to many. She...
Dan Andrew Russell
May 2, 2025
Dan Andrew Russell, age 63, of Bedford, Virginia, set off for his final adventure on May 2, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Gerald Leroy Russell and Shirley Sue Ames Russell.
Dan Russell, born December 8th, 1961, was a craftsman, a rebel, and a man who lived life by his own rules. Whether he was restoring antique campers,...
Marie Layshley
May 2, 2025
Marie Layshley, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 2, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Myler and Margaret Myler.
Marie was born on November 6, 1938, in Widnes, United Kingdom. She attended school at St. John Fisher Moore then pursued her career as a secretary.
Marie enjoyed attending church service at St. Thomas Moore in Lynchburg, Virginia....
Harvey Lewis Wray, Jr.
May 2, 2025
Harvey Lewis Wray, Jr., born on July 1, 1937, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025.
Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Lewis Wray Sr. and Camilla Garner Davis Wray. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 65 years, Phyllis Seaman Wray, the love of his life....
Edward "Tommy" Banks
May 2, 2025
Edward Banks, of Gladstone, transitioned from his earthly body into the arms of the Lord on May 2, 2025.
A public viewing and visitation will be held May 17, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home (Lynchburg Location) at 2:00P.M. Interment will be private.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Kathleen Farthing
May 1, 2025
Kathleen May Mathews Farthing was born on January 16, 1936 in Campbell County Virginia to Elmo and Gladys Mathews. She was a
1954 graduate of E.C.Glass High School in Lynchburg,Virginia where she was most likely known as 'Pete'. In February of 1955 she married
Wayne Farthing and together they had 6 children, 2 girls and 4 boys. Kathleen was a stay at...
Barry "B.J." Moore, Jr.
May 1, 2025
Barry Moore, Jr., 49, of Lynchburg Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Barry is survived by his parents, Barry Moore, Sr. & Sandra Moore; brother, Steve Moore, sister-in-law Laura Spriggs-Moore; nieces, Alexandra Arthur, Lilly Moore, & Caroline Moore as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday,...
Janet Louise Gray
May 1, 2025
With sadness, we notify everyone of the passing of Janet Louise Gray, 85, of Lynchburg on May 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Verla McCandless. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Gray, after 46 years of marriage.
Janet was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska, in June of 1939. She grew up in a...
Hosea Nelson Cardwell
May 1, 2025
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to him on that day—and not only to him, but also to all who have longed for His appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
Hosea Nelson Cardwell, 84, of Lynchburg, VA...
Carolyn Crist Terrell
May 1, 2025
Carolyn Craig Terrell, 91 of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Westminster Canterbury.
She was born on April 5th, 1934, in Roanoke VA, to the late Herman Lee Craig and Kathleen Crist Ferebee. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Prescott Carter Terrell.
Carolyn had an entrepreneurial spirit. She was...
Allen Thaxton Anderson
May 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Thaxton Anderson, 79, of Lynchburg on May 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Edgar Thaxton and Edith Arthur Anderson. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years Judith "Judy" Newland Anderson; his son, Jeffrey Scott Anderson; his niece, Wendy Taylor Salmon;...
Sean Michael Childers
Apr 30, 2025
Sean Michael Childers, born on January 12, 1982, in Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 30, 2025. He was a beloved member of his community, known for his vibrant personality and passionate spirit.
As an accomplished chef and manager in the restaurant industry, Sean made a significant impact on his coworkers and the many community members who had the pleasure of...
Elizabeth "Betty" Tweedy
Apr 29, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Tweedy passed away peacefully at her home in Cullowhee on April 29th after a short period of declining health. Betty was born on June 14th, 1933 to the late Eugene and Katherine McDermott of Lynchburg Virginia. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Tweedy and grandson Timor Tweedy. She is survived by her children, Teresa Tweedy...
Donald Bernard Butt
Apr 29, 2025
Donald Bernard Butt, 78, of Lynchburg, was born into eternal life on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1946, to the late William Francis and Hazel Woodruff Butt.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, James Keith Butt, Lowell Thomas Butt, William C. Butt, Sr., Betty Butt Westbrook, and Sr. Francis Bernard.
He was...
Laura Casto Byrley
Apr 29, 2025
Laura Casto Byrley departed this earth for her heavenly home on April 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rusty Byrley; parents, Charles and Anne Casto; nephew, Michael B. Desmond Jr.; and niece, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Desmond.
She is survived by her two sisters Candace C. Desmond [Michael Sr.] of Nathalie, Virginia and Melissa Casto of Dallas, Texas; two...
Ashleigh Liggon Harris
Apr 28, 2025
"How is it that the life of the party is no longer at the party?"
Ashleigh Harris was born September 24, 1982 to Brenda Liggon Barnett and the late James Willard Harris, Jr, in Lynchburg, VA. Ashleigh departed this life early Monday morning, April 28, 2025. Ashleigh wore many hats, she was a daughter, sister, auntie, life partner, step mom, dog...
Connie Cox
Apr 28, 2025
Connie Sue Leighton Cox, age 60, of Bedford, VA, passed away on April 28, 2025, with her husband Michael at her bedside, and she has entered into the glories of heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for over a year, and Jesus remained her hope and strength.
Connie was born on December...
Deborah Noel
Apr 28, 2025
Deborah Ward Mayhew Noel, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia went home to meet her Lord on April 28th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Stanley Mayhew and Dorothy Overstreet Mayhew.
Deborah was born on November 23, 1952, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and lived her entire life on her family's beautiful garden property. She attended school at Brookville High in her adventurous...
Teishawn McDaniel
Apr 26, 2025
Teishawn LaMont McDaniel, born on Friday April 25, 2025, gained his wings on Saturday April 26,2025 at UVA Medical Center.
Teishawn was born to Timika Renea Withers and Dallas Lamont McDaniel.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jennifer Lea Withers; 1 aunt, Teishonna Lea Withers, who he was named by; 1 uncle, Timothy Wayne Withers, Jr., and a big...
Edward Bryan Reynolds
Apr 26, 2025
Edward Bryan Reynolds, 56, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 26, 2025. He was the son of Leonard Carol Reynolds and the late Sarah Sours Reynolds.
Edward was born on April 16, 1969, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended school at Jefferson Forest High School, then pursued his career in trucking.
Edward enjoyed watching NASCAR, baseball games, and going fishing. He also...
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