Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Danny Wilson Garrett
Sep 6, 2022
Danny Wilson Garrett, 76, of Montvale, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born on May 4, 1946, to the late Henry Wilson Garrett and Iris Snow Garrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Diane Damewood Garrett, brother, Henry Wayne Garrett and sister, Nancy Bird.He is survived...
Elizabeth Ann Babbitt
Sep 5, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Babbitt, 80, of Bedford, died Monday, September 5, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Robert Shannon Wilson
Sep 5, 2022
Robert Shannon Wilson, 80, of Vinton passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence. He was born on June 16, 1942, in Bedford, VA to the late Fuqua Clayton Wilson and Clara Ayers Wilson.Robert liked to work, especially on cars at his body shop. He had a special love for motorcycles. Most of all he loved his children...
David Hudson Maxey, Sr.
Sep 4, 2022
David Hudson Maxey, Sr., 73, of Evington, VA, died Sunday, September 4, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.If you would like to help contribute to David’s services, please click here.
Wayne Carrol Farthing
Sep 4, 2022
Wayne Carroll Farthing was born on March 12, 1937 in Pittsylvania County to Charles and Thelma Farthing. He was married to Kathleen May Mathews, his wife of 68 years. Wayne, his family and some of her friends called her 'Pete'. Together they had 6 children. Sadly they lost two sons along the way.
As time went on Wayne and Pete welcomed...
Guy Scott Whitley
Sep 4, 2022
Guy Scott Whitley, age 71, of Richmond, VA departed this life at St. Marys Hospital on September 4, 2022, after a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, and Ann Whitley along with his two siblings, Mary Ann Griffin and Roy B. Whitley.He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Joanne N. Whitley....
Norma Jean Woods
Sep 4, 2022
Norma Jean Woods transitioned from earth to Glory on Sunday, September 4, 2022.She is survived by two sisters; Elizabeth Ann Woods, of Lynchburg Va., Ernestyne Booker, of Beckley, WV; three brothers, Bernard Ray Woods (Virginia) of Concord, Va, James Woods (Myrtle) of Yorktown, Va. And Harry Woods (Consuella) also of Lynchburg, Va.A private service will be held at a later...
Ernest Titus Craig
Sep 3, 2022
Ernest T. Craig, 73, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born in Bedford, VA on April 13, 1949. A son of the late Virgil Ernest Craig and Frances Kazia Henrietta Crouch Craig. In addition to his parents Ernest was preceded in death by his daughter, Laurie Anne Craig Overstreet.Ernest served his country in the United...
Mr. James William Windle, Sr.
Sep 3, 2022
Surrounded by his adoring family and devoted wife of 67 years, Mr. James William Windle, Sr., died at home peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022.Known affectionately as Billy, Uncle Butch, Daddy, Granddaddy Butch, and Pop, Mr. Windle was the epitome of kindness and goodness. He blessed all who knew him with patient listening, gentle service, and unconditional love. His warm...
Lola Whitehead
Sep 2, 2022
Lola Patterson Whitehead, 69, of Appomattox entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 2, 2022 at her residence. Lola was the the daughter of the late Robert E. Patterson., she is survived by her loving mother Ola May Woodson of Farmville Va., she was also preceded in death by her brother Michael Patterson. Lola is survived...
Helen Joan Calvert “Joan” May
Sep 2, 2022
Helen Joan Calvert “Joan” May, 96, died peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022, in Lynchburg, Virginia, in the arms of family and the loving thoughts of those friends and family who could not be with her.Joan was born on December 9, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of William A. Calvert, DDS, and Helen Carnahan Calvert. She lived in Pittsburgh...
Eileen Kelly Garbarini
Sep 2, 2022
Eileen Clair Kelly Garbarini of Bedford, Virginia passed away at her home, on Friday, September 2, 2022, surrounded by her family. Eileen was born February 28, 1928, in New York City. She was the daughter of late Bill and Margie Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Philip J. Garbarini, Jr.Eileen graduated from St. Peter’s High School...
Leonard L. Rowe
Sep 1, 2022
Leonard L. Rowe, 94, of Madison Heights passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Pauline RoweBorn in Swope, Virginia on March 16, 1928, he was a son of the late Lambert Rowe and Lillian Rowe. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Northminster where he...
Kenneth Ray Torrence
Sep 1, 2022
Kenneth Ray Torrence, 73, of Forest passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends, Thursday, September 1, 2022. He was a devoted husband of 39 years to Gale Layne Torrence, well-loved father and grandfather, and friend to many.Kenny was born November 30, 1948, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Otis William Torrence and Louise Wright Torrence. Kenny...
Wayne Otho Wingfield
Aug 31, 2022
Wayne Otho Wingfield, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, left this earth while in Jerusalem, Israel, on August 31, 2022, during a tour of the Holy Land. Wayne is now safely home with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he loved wholeheartedly and served diligently. Wayne was especially loved for his expressions of Christ’s love, joy, and kindness, along with his...
Avaril “Mae” Wheeler Hamilton
Aug 30, 2022
Avaril “Mae” Wheeler Hamilton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard “Dickie” Byrd Hamilton.She was born on October 19, 1934, in Amherst County, Va. a daughter of the late Al Loving Wheeler and the late Elai Lawhorne Wheeler.Mae retired from The Lynchburg Training School and was a devoted...
Doris Colodny Rodé
Aug 30, 2022
Our family lost its beloved matriarch, Doris Colodny Rodé, on August 30, 2022, at the age of 93.Born in 1928 in New York City to Leila Marienhoff and Martin Colodny, she left her home to attend Lynchburg College (now University of Lynchburg) after high school. It was there that she earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and met her future...
Karl Anthony Wolfson, Jr.
Aug 30, 2022
Karl Anthony Wolfson, Jr, 68, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was the son of the late Karl Anthony Wolfson, Sr., and Esther Woods Wolfson.Karl was born on March 10, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended school at Carrick High School. after Graduation Karl joined the Navy where he was a nuclear engineer. Karl was...
G.W. Bass Jr.
Aug 29, 2022
G.W. Bass Jr. passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence. He was the son of the late George William Bass Sr. and Lucille Bass. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife Jo Anne Bass.G.W. is survived by his daughters, Sunny Shrader of Forest, Va. and Brooke Ford (Stephen) of Appomattox,...
Mary Louise Albright Matrangola
Aug 29, 2022
Mary Louise Albright Matrangola, 67, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on August 29, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Granger, Jr. and Marie Kitchner. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Bryant ReidMary was born on September 15, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland. She retired from the Social Security Administration in Baltimore,...
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