Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kimberly Miller
Jan 20, 2023
Kimberly Dare Miller, (59), of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 20, 2023, from a valiant battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Bernie Miller and Dare Miller. Kim was born on February 18, 1963, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended Heritage High School, then pursued a lifelong career in the travel industry starting as a gate agent...
Andrew "Andy" L. Robinson, Jr.
Jan 20, 2023
Andrew (Andy) L. Robinson Jr., of Lynchburg Va., Pinehurst N.C., and Morristown N.J. died peacefully on January 20, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1928, in Abingdon, Pennsylvania.Andy was Preceded in death by his wife, Joanne C. Trotter and first wife Helen S. Scott. He was the loving father of Andrew (Drew) L. Robinson III (Martha), Helen (Robin )S....
Reginald Voneric Reynolds
Jan 20, 2023
Reginald “Reggie” VonEric Reynolds departed this earthy tabernacle on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born on Saturday, September 25, 1965 to Robert “Bobby” Reynolds and Patricia “Pat” Reynolds.He was born and raised in Big Island, Virginia. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Sharon Baptist Church in Big Island, Virginia. He received his formal education in...
William Albert Kern, Jr., Md
Jan 20, 2023
William Albert Kern, Jr, MD, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, died on January 20, 2023, aged 91, with his family at his bedside, in Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, Virginia, shortly after a stroke.Bill was born on March 24, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, the only child of William A. Kern, Sr., a president of Rochester Telephone Corporation, and Elin Ohlson Kern....
William Duvaul Braxton
Jan 19, 2023
William DuVaul Braxton started his journey of life on May 29th, 1938, born in Bedford County, VA. He was the son of Willie Braxton and Alma Braxton who preceded him in death along with brother John H. Braxton, Sr. and sister Carrie Brockenberry.William attended Hutter Elementary School. Later graduating from Beford Training Center. After graduating High school William joined the...
Donald Frank Huntley
Jan 19, 2023
Donald Frank Huntley passed away peacefully after a brief illness on 1/19/2023. He most recently resided at the Elk’s National Home in Beford, Virginia. He celebrated his 90 birthday this past August and was fortunate to visit with and enjoy friends and family this fall and Christmas season.Don was born in Turner, Michigan and worked his entire life in the...
Loretta Marie Larzelere
Jan 19, 2023
Loretta Marie Larzelere, 67, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, beloved by all, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023. Born on February 17, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Henry and Marie Larzelere.Loretta is survived by her siblings, Mary Glass-Vinet, Genevieve Shober, John Larzelere and wife, Jane, and Annette Fitzgerald and husband, Robert; cousin, Rory...
William Conrad Harry Birgbauer
Jan 17, 2023
William Conrad Harry Birgbauer passed away on January 17th, 2023. Bill was born on May 17th, 1950, to Donald Birgbauer and Gertrude Birgbauer, in Santa Barbara, California.Bill is proceeded in death by his wife, Sara Jane Birgbauer; his sister, Cheryl Hamilton; his parents; Donald Birgbauer and Gertrude Kukowski, and his grandparents; and Harry Nigh and Gertrude Nigh.He is survived by...
Timothy Russell “Timmy” Giles
Jan 17, 2023
Timothy Russell “Timmy” Giles, 61, of Montvale, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born in Bedford, VA on November 19, 1961. A son of Robert Allen “Dinkie” Giles and Betty Humphreys Giles.Timmy was a Crane Operator for Innerfab, Maxim Crane, and W.O. Grubb during his work career. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 147 of...
Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Jr., 70, of Catawba, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1952, in Bartow, FL. A son of the late Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Sr., and Lillian Irene Foglesong Mitchell.Joe was outdoorsmen in so many ways. He loved hunting, fishing, times spent with family...
Harry Vincent Haga, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Harry Vincent Haga, Jr., 94, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1928, to Harry V. and Mabel P. Haga in North Carolina.He played football, basketball and baseball for Hampden-Sydney College, was a proud member of Sigma Chi and graduated at the age of nineteen. He subsequently attended the University of Virginia and served in...
Goldie Goodman Dowdy
Jan 17, 2023
Goldie Goodman Dowdy, 83 of Rustburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was the wife of Clarence A. “Slim” Dowdy for 60 years.Born in Bedford Co. on February 2, 1939, to the late John Veil Godman and Mary Elizabeth Laughlin Goodman.Goldie was also preceded in death by a brother John (Buster) Goodman. She was an employee of GE-/Ericsson...
Dr. Charles Vincent Ashworth, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Charles Vincent Ashworth, Jr., loving husband, and father of four, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at age 89.Charles was born in Moundsville, West Virginia on December 5, 1933, the youngest son of the late Charles Ashworth, Sr. and Thelma Johnson Ashworth. A graduate of West Virginia University, he chose to dedicate his life...
Stuart Robert Bowler
Jan 16, 2023
Stuart “Stu” “Mr. Pid” Robert Bowler passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2023, after a brief illness at Lynchburg General Hospital.Stu is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sharon Sperling Bowler; his daughters, Stephanie Clisso (Tony) & Stacie Gaddy (Travis); his grandchildren, TJ Clisso; Alix Clisso; Kerry Cofer (Jordan); Karlie Cofer (Carlos Cifuentes); and great granddaughter, Luna Cifuentes;...
Linda Burley Lacass
Jan 16, 2023
Linda Burley Lacass, 78, of Altavista, formerly of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was the wife of Thomas John Lacass.Linda was born in Bedford County on October 29, 1944, a daughter of the late James Edward Burley, Sr. and Gladys Griffin. Linda was retired from General Electric/Ericsson and also worked as a health care aide at...
Ms. Mary Catherine Dillard Wright
Jan 15, 2023
Ms. Mary Catherine Dillard Wright, age 75, was called to rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1947, to the late Mr. Thornton Randolph Dillard and Mrs. Elizabeth Colley Dillard.Mary was proceeded in death by two sisters, Gracie Dillard and Emma Stalks and one granddaughter, Cynia Monique Wright.Mary and her siblings...
Ancil Elbert Russell, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Ancil Elbert Russell, Jr., 80 of Moneta passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Ancil Russell, Sr., and Ora Long Russell. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lee Wray Russell.Junior was born on May 30, 1942, in Marion, Virginia. He could be described as a workaholic. He was the Vice President...
Thomas Garret “Cadillac” Ranson
Jan 15, 2023
Thomas Garret “Cadillac” Ranson passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents; Emory and Helen Ranson, wife: Mary M. Ranson; a sister Donna W. Maddox.He is survived by one son; Garrett Stowe Ranson (Jessica), and a host of nieces, special cousins, numerous friends; a special friend Victoria Craig Tuck...
Nicholas Peter Dicini
Jan 14, 2023
Nicholas Peter DiCini, 86, of Lynchburg passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Joanne DiCini.Born in Weatherly, PA on December 22, 1936 he was the son of the late Nicholas A. DiCini and Hortense DiCini. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from General Electric...
Mary Inez Gray Moser
Jan 14, 2023
Mary Inez Gray Moser, 95, of Lynchburg, departed peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1927 in Portsmouth, Va, the daughter of Risdon Iredell Gray and Talula Baccus Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. Moser, Sr. and her son, James T. Moser, Jr.Mary is survived by her children, Laura M....
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