Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Wendell Ashley
Feb 27, 2025
Wendell Ashley, 53, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Wendell was born on May 20, 1971, to Valerie and Windell Ashley in Washington, DC. After graduating from Amherst County High School at the age of 18, he then joined the Navy.
Wendell was a member of Scott Zion Baptist Church in Madison Heights, VA, from an early...
Dorothy Mae Scott
Feb 26, 2025
Dorothy Mae Scott, 65, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Dorothy was born on November 16, 1959, in Farmville, VA, to Thomas McDaniel and the late Della Scott McDaniel.
In addition to her father, she leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Kabrina Scott and Keshawn Scott; three bonus children, Frank Turpin, Valerie Turpin, and Crystal Mays; grandchildren,...
Betty Hutter Blankenship
Feb 26, 2025
Elizabeth Malcolm Hutter Blankenship, better known as “Betty Mac” or simply “Betty,” age 76, died at Lynchburg General Hospital on February 26, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents, Leola Carter Hutter and Malcolm Hutter; her sister, Ann Carter Hutter; her beloved husband, H. McChord “Mac” Blankenship; and her canine companions, Lilly and Ruby Jane.
Born at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg,...
Gayle Aultice Childress
Feb 26, 2025
Gayle A. Childress, 83, of Forest, Virginia, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
She was the born on June 20, 1941, to the late Luther Aultice and Barbara Powers Aultice in Lynchburg, VA, and was the loving wife of Carlton C. Childress for 64 years. Gayle attended school at E.C. Glass High School and later...
Michael Wayne Dooley
Feb 26, 2025
Michael Wayne Dooley,51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was born on July 3,1973, in Bedford, a son of John Taylor Dooley and Gloria Overstreet Dooley. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Owen and Iris Overstreet; Kenneth and Kitty Dooley; and Nephew, Jake Grant.
Known best for his big grin, Michael Wayne never met a...
Odessa A. Calloway
Feb 26, 2025
Odessa A. Calloway, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, was called from labor to rest on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, at the Bedford County Nursing Home. She was the widow of James E. Calloway, Sr.
Born in Coleman Falls Va, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lucy Sadler. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Randolph Sadler,...
Carole H. Bowen
Feb 25, 2025
Carole H. Bowen was born in Lynchburg to Clara Varner Henderson and Clayton McRae Henderson on February 20, 1944, passing on February 25, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years David; a son, David Clayton of South Boston VA; a grandson, Miles Bowen; and a granddaughter, Sydney Bowen both of Lynchburg. Carole is also survived by...
Judy Fitzgerald Lawson
Feb 25, 2025
Judy Fitzgerald Lawson, age 95, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Judy was the widow of Clarence M. Lawson and a retired employee of General Electric. Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Janet Lawson; grandchildren, Jessica Heflin and husband Dave, Jamie Thomas and husband J.T.; great grandchildren, Ava Heflin, Jozie Thomas, and James Thomas;...
Helen Craddock Saunders
Feb 25, 2025
Helen Saunders died peacefully with her children by her side Tuesday, February 25 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents John Goodwin and Caroline Patteson Craddock and her beloved husband George Edward Saunders Jr. She was the granddaughter of the late Abram Poindexter and Ella Elizabeth Craddock and James Macon and Helen Woodward Patteson.
She is survived...
Roberta Lynn Trent
Feb 25, 2025
Roberta Lynn Trent, 66, of Moneta, VA passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Debra Elizabeth Johnson
Feb 24, 2025
Debra Elizabeth Johnson, 59, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 24 of 2025. She was the daughter of the late Carolyn Stewart Angel.
Debra was born on May 1, 1965, in Roanoke, Virginia. She avidly enjoyed working puzzles and being a help to others. She earned many awards for her participation in the Special Olympics, Relay Races and Walks....
Sue Wrenn Pearson
Feb 23, 2025
Sue Wrenn Pearson, 69, of Monroe passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was the loving wife of Arnold Boyd Pearson for over 48 years.
Sue was born in Lynchburg on April 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Marion Kenneth Wrenn and Dorothy Ann Pattisall Wrenn. Sue was retired as a professional accountant with NB Handy in Lynchburg and was...
Philip Allen Chambers
Feb 23, 2025
Philip Allen Chambers, of Rustburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025 at the age of 71. Philip was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Bell Chambers, and his father, Herbert Nathaniel Chambers.
Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on July 14, 1953, he was a devoted husband to Anita, and a loving brother to Gail Douglas. Phil had two sister-in-laws,...
Dorothy Ann Spencer Shepherd
Feb 22, 2025
Dorothy Ann Spencer Shepherd, 89, of Richmond, departed this life February 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Albert Shepherd, Sr.
Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, George Albert “Jerry” Shepherd, Jr, Stephen Shepherd and Telis Shepherd (Alice); daughter, Cassandra (Cassie) Shepherd; six grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Remains...
Marion Earlene White
Feb 22, 2025
“Earlene” White of Athens, AL, passed away Feb 22nd, 2025 after a short illness.
Marion Earlene Dance White was born on July 28, 1929, in Halifax County, VA.
She was the wife of the late Robert Chapman White. Although they met and married late in life, they enjoyed their 29 years of marriage in Forest.
She was the daughter of the late Harry...
Stephen Widynski
Feb 22, 2025
Beloved husband of Joyce Widynski, Stephen Joseph Widynski walked with Jesus into his new life on the morning of Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was 70 years old.
Known as a strong provider for those near to him and far, he pursued and successfully fulfilled his life’s dream.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Joyce Widynski; daughters, Stacey, Amy...
Iris J. Morris
Feb 22, 2025
Iris J. Morris departed this life on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her residence.
She was proceeded in death by her son, Elbert Leon Andrews Sr., Father, Adam Watts, Mother, Scottie Watts, and sister, Eleanor Butler.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Daughter, Pastor Constance Wright (Hugh); Granddaughters LoLita Spears (Steve), and Charntel Campbell (Rhoshon); Grandson, Elbert Leon Andrews, Jr. (Suevette); Great...
Dan Webber
Feb 22, 2025
Dan passed away peacefully in Lynchburg, VA on February 22, 2025.
He was born in Lynchburg but moved to Portsmouth, Virginia with his family as a young child. He remained in the Tidewater area for most of the rest of his life.
Dan served in the Air Force, stationed in Germany and in Guam, and after discharge he worked as a machinist....
Virginia Davidson Brown
Feb 21, 2025
Virginia Davidson Brown of Amherst Virginia died on, February 21, 2025.
She grew up in a Christian home in Appomattox, Virginia to late Thomas B. and Kerissa F. Davidson.
Virginia lived her life with spirit and enthusiasm to glorify God. She believed that a life to be beautiful, strive to meet human needs putting the good in action turning love into deeds....
John Burroughs Pettypool
Feb 21, 2025
John Burroughs Pettypool, 77, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. John was born in Brookneal, Virginia, on April 8, 1947, as a son of the late John Burrus Pool, Jr. and Georgia Edens Pool. John was retired as a professional truck driver, and he enjoyed gardening. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Pool.
He is...
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