Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Earl Martin Coppage
Mar 10, 2022
Earl Martin Coppage, age 82, passed peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022 in the comfort of his home.Earl was born to the late Earl M. Coppage and Zaida (Babe) Coppage of Braggadocio, Missouri. He is preceded in death by brother Gary Robert Coppage. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 59 years, Margaret Ann Coppage; his children,...
Jean Audrey Sproul
Mar 9, 2022
Jean Audrey Sproul passed away in Lynchburg, VA on March 9, 2022, after a brief illness, just shy of her 94th birthday. Jean was born on March 23, 1928, in Camden, NJ to the late Walter and Hester Sheilds. After many years in Clementon, NJ Jean moved to Monroe, VA with daughter Susan and son-in-law Ron. She most recently lived...
Inez Carolina Owen Tolley
Mar 9, 2022
Inez Carolina Owen Tolley, 94, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her three sons Tony, James, and David Johnson; her husband, James Wyatt Tolley, Jr.; three sisters, and four brothers.She was born Monday, May 16, 1927, in Halifax, VA. She had a love for quilting, gardening...
Vivian S. Crews
Mar 9, 2022
Vivian S. Crews passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022 at the age of 92.She was the daughter of the late William and Lelia Stump. Vivian was preceded in death by her loving husband, Andrew B. Crews; her son, Todd H. Crews; sisters, Faye S. Campbell, Winifred S. Deaner, and Sheila S. Owens.She is survived by her niece, Sherry C....
Dr. Michael Godfrey Bale
Mar 8, 2022
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Dr. Michael Godfrey Bale of Forest, Virginia on March 8, 2022, age 85. Michael leaves behind Nancy Marie Trahey, his wife of 26 years.Additionally, he is survived by his younger brother Andrew, and wife Marie, and by his children: Alison; Christopher, and wife Caroline; and Richard, and wife Ann....
Virginia Turpin Overstreet
Mar 8, 2022
Virginia T. Overstreet was born on July 30th, 1928, in Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Key Summerson and Buford O. Turpin and her husband of 71 years, Lewis C. Overstreet as well as her two brothers, William K. Turpin, and Gene Turpin.She is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Overstreet and Jean Parker and her...
Betty Jo White
Mar 8, 2022
Betty Jo White, 71, of Evington, VA, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Josie Tomlin Harris
Mar 8, 2022
Josie Tomlin HarrisJosie Tomlin Harris, 92 of Rustburg, died Wednesday, March 8, 2022. She was the wife of the late Robert Earl Harris for over 60 years.Born in Bedford County on October 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Linwood and Josie Tomlin. Josie was the oldest charter member of Mead Memorial United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by...
William Pack
Mar 7, 2022
William (Bill) Pack, 89, of Forest went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 7, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ann. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, David Pack and wife Sonja of Centreville, VA, and Daniel Pack and wife Lori of Matthews, NC, sister...
Earl William Brown, Sr.
Mar 7, 2022
With deep sorrow the Brown Family announces the passing of Earl William Brown Sr., 75, of Campbell County, VA, who departed this life on March 7, 2022, in the presence of loved ones.Earl is preceded in death by his son Cornelius P., brother Daniel Brown Jr., sister Veola Brewer, and parents Daniel and Hilda Brown.He will be forever missed by...
Bobby Lee East
Mar 7, 2022
Bobby East, 60, of Madison Heights passed away on March 7, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born to the late Winfred East and surviving Nancy Franklin on January 10, 1962. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022 at Seven Hills Church of Christ with the Rev. Steve Clevenger officiating. The family will...
Lezena B. Morris
Mar 7, 2022
In loving memory of our daughter Lezena B. Morris, a native of Madison Heights, Va. and a graduate of Sweet Briar College. She made her home in Reisterstown, Md. where she worked as Deputy Director at Maryland Department of Health. Lezena departed this life March 7, 2022. A special smile, a special face and special memories in our hearts are...
Nancy Kathleen Poff Button
Mar 6, 2022
Nancy Kathleen Poff Button was born December 13, 1938, above a Detroit drugstore to two Arkansas farmers who’d moved north for a job promised in a letter signed by Henry Ford himself. She died March 6, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a battle with septic shock and heart failure, searching for her own way to God. She died just...
Jared Jacob Davis
Mar 6, 2022
Jared Jacob Davis was born March 13, 1974, to Mrs. Joan Carolyn Davis and the late Junius Edward Davis. He is a son that is loved and will be missed.Jared was number four of five siblings: Avery Williams (Ramona), Priscilla Wood, Julian Davis (Stephany), and Jay Davis. He is a brother that is loved and will be missed.Jared was a...
Margaret Clement
Mar 6, 2022
Margaret “Peggy” Clement, 88, of Elliott City, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Lorien Encore at Turf Valley. She was born April 21, 1933, in Orland, ME and was the daughter of the late Jay and Doris Clement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Millard Clement, Merrill Clement, John Clement,...
Thomas Wayne Smith Jr.
Mar 6, 2022
Thomas Wayne Smith, Jr., 61, of Supply, N.C. passed away on March 6, 2022. A former resident of Lynchburg, Va. and Maryland. Tommy was born the eldest child to Thomas Wayne and Betty Smith in June of 1960.He is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years Stacey; his proudest accomplishment daughter Shannon Marie; his mother Betty; his sister Kim;...
Jeffrey Allan Farley
Mar 5, 2022
Jeffrey Allan Farley, 60, of Lowesville, VA passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 22, 1961 in Mariemont, OH, Jeff was a son of the late James Ray Farley, Sr. and predeceased by his sister-in-law Deborah Farley. He is survived by his mother Retha Mae Farley of Amelia, OH, sister Judy Moore...
Calvin Lee Smith
Mar 5, 2022
Calvin Lee Smith, 92, was born on May 16, 1929, the son of the late James A. Smith and Laura Bolding Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. He departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Forest Health and Rehab.Calvin served his country in the United States Army...
Betty Karnes
Mar 5, 2022
Betty Amos Karnes, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. She was the loving wife of Robert C. Karnes for nearly 52 years.Born on June 28, 1949, in Thaxton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Spencer Amos and Hazel Dooley Amos. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Russell Amos.In addition to...
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