Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sadie Hendricks
May 10, 2022
Sadie Tinsley Hendricks, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her residence with her beloved son, Dennis. She was born on March 7, 1929, to the late Samuel and Martha Ann “Allie” Mitchell Tinsley in Amherst, Virginia. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward M. Hendricks, Sr.; four brothers: William, Bland,...
Robert Laird Hanson
May 8, 2022
Robert Laird Hanson, 64, of Chatham, Virginia passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022.Robert was born in West Virginia on April 29, 1958, a son of the late Robert M. Hanson and Eldora Brown Hanson. Robert worked as an underground electrical power wireman.He is survived by his two children, Justin Robert Hanson, and Erin Ryan both of Sod, West Virginia; grandsons,...
Deshawn “Nu Pac Red Saunders” Quienteze Saunders Sr.
May 8, 2022
DeShawn lost his life after a brief illness on May 8, 2022. He was born in Lynchburg, Va to Erika Saunders and the late Keith Allen Alexander on September 22, 1992.DeShawn is survived by his wife Evon Saunders, he leaves to cherish his memories by his mother Erika Saunders; six sons DeShawn Jr., Keshawn Quienteze Saunders, Jayden Hudson, DeAngelo Hobbs...
Stanley D. Moore
May 7, 2022
Stanley Dwayne Moore, 72, of Forest, VA, died Saturday, May 7, 2022. He was born September 22, 1949, in Lynchburg, VA. He was the son the late Robert “Pete” and Aleene Moore.Stan was married to Claudia Bennett Moore. He was a dedicated father and grandfather. He lived a vibrant and full life, enjoying time with family and friends. Stan began...
Deacon Rick M. Cobbs
May 6, 2022
Deacon Rick M. Cobbs went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by the light of his life, his daughter, Tmerik Anderson and his daughter-in-law Raveen Anderson.He was born March 11, 1968 to Annie M. Cobbs and James “Squeaky” Harvey, Sr. He was a graduate of Heritage High School Class of...
Susan J. Osza Wilkin
May 6, 2022
Susan J Osza Wilkin (2/3/54) met her Lord and Savior on May 6th after a brief illness.She was always the life of any party with her comedic skills and would sometimes don a clown outfit for laughs. She performed talent shows on Carnival Cruise Ship from 1999-2002 as “Lady in Red”. She gets great joy in seeing people smile, that...
Elizabeth Keyser Ellis
May 5, 2022
Elizabeth “Beth” Keyser Ellis 84, died on May 5, 2022 in Lynchburg Va. Born January 15, 1938 in Lynchburg, Va. She was the wife of the late William P. Ellis, Jr. daughter of the late James Robert Keyser Jr. and Mamie Morehead Keyser, and mother of the late William P. Ellis, III. She is survived by one son, Kirk Antony...
Barbara "Nell" Croft Blandford
May 4, 2022
Barbara “Nell” Croft Blandford, of Bedford, VA passed away on May 4, 2022. She was born in Bedford County on August 25, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Roy S. Croft, Sr., and Mable Cross Croft.She is survived by her son Bruce Roy Blandford; her sister, Nancy Gray and family; nephews, Charles S. Fuqua and family, and Alex...
Roy Roger Saunders, Jr.
May 4, 2022
Roy Roger Saunders, Jr., 60, of Madison Heights died Wednesday, May 4, 2022.Roy was born December 1, 1961, in Lynchburg, VA, a son of Roy Roger Saunders, Sr. of Lynchburg, VA and the late Elizabeth Baber Saunders. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy and received a commendation for his bravery.In addition to his father, Roy is survived...
William John Lee, Jr
May 2, 2022
William John “Bill” Lee, Jr. of Forest, VA and formerly of Virginia Beach, VA went to heaven on May 2, 2022. Born on November 8, 1939, in Sheridan, WY. He was the son of the late Avis E. “Willy” Williams and Georgia Mae Williams.He served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965. He worked at the Norfolk International Airport...
Alexander Frempong
May 2, 2022
Alexander Kwesi Frempong, was born on July 4, 1957, to the union of the late Kwame Forson and the late Agnes Owusu- Forson in Agona Swedru, Ghana. Alex, or Bro. Kwesi, as he was popularly called accepted Christ at an early an age and was baptized at the Agona Swedru Methodist Church. After graduating from Swedru Salvation middle school, he...
Neal Roger Furgurson
May 1, 2022
Neal Roger Furgurson, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 01, 2022 at his home in Bedford Va.Born in Richmond Va, Neal was the son of the late Roger and Beulah Furgurson of Williamsburg Va. Neal lived his entire life in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Neal is survived by an ex-wife Kristin Luck, a son Jacob Furgurson of New Kent Va, brother...
Anne Mueller Nilles
Apr 30, 2022
Anne Mueller Nilles, 64, of Lynchburg, VA was called home to be with Christ, the Risen Lord, on Saturday, April 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Cherished wife of Michael Nilles, to whom she was married for 43 years.Born in Aurora, Illinois, on November 12, 1957, Anne was the daughter of the late Eldred and Mildred Mueller.She was a...
Lanitra Re'Shea Rucker
Apr 30, 2022
Lanitra Re’Shea Rucker, 46, of Monroe, died Saturday, April 30, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.Click here to make donations to towards Lanitra’s funeral expenses.
Louise Jennings Carwile
Apr 29, 2022
Louise Jennings Carwile, 95, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Forest Health and Rehab. She was born in Campbell Co. on May 3, 1926, to the late Tom and Lula Woodall Jennings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Watkins Carwile, Sr., brothers, Thomas C. Jennings and Ralph D....
Robert Crist Barbour Jr.
Apr 29, 2022
Robert Crist Barbour Jr., “Tinka”, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by family. He was born August 8, 1959 to Robert C. Barbour Sr. and Elizabeth Reeves Barbour and he was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School class of 1977. He was preceded in death by a loving sister, Beatrice E. Barbour and...
William H. Varner
Apr 29, 2022
William “Bill” Hamilton Varner, 57, peacefully left this world on April 29, 2022, surrounded by those who loved him most.Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Bill grew up in a home full of joy—a gathering spot for family and friends and always full of music. From an early age, Bill was an accomplished classical pianist and keyboard player in a band, competitive...
Margaret Mary “Meg” Brennan
Apr 29, 2022
Margaret Mary Lawless Brennan, born March 5, 1923, went to heaven on April 29, 2022, to join her beloved husband, B. Elliott Brennan, sons Peter Elliott and Christopher Sean. She leaves to celebrate her rich and full life, her two cherished sons Robert Owen and T. Patrick and daughters-in-law Katie, Denyse, and Terry; her seven grandchildren, Matthew, Katherine Braccia (Rob),...
Sylvia Hackworth Henderson
Apr 28, 2022
Sylvia Hackworth Henderson, 75, of Madison Heights passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was the wife of Rodger D. Henderson.Sylvia was born March 26, 1947, in Lynchburg a daughter of the late David Ward Hackworth and Annie Case Hackworth. Sylvia was retired after 28 years’ service as a restaurant manager at Days Inn in Lynchburg.In addition to her husband,...
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