Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lowell Thomas Sweat, Sr.
Oct 20, 2021
Lowell Thomas Sweat, Sr., 88, of Madison Heights, Virginia, went to be with his Lord on October 20, 2021. He was the husband of Linda Keene Sweat for 64 years.He was born July 10, 1933, in Riverview, Florida, a son of the late Loyce David Sweat and the late Margaret Killion Sweat Alderman.Lowell, a native Floridian, was a man of...
Elizabeth Rouzie Wade
Oct 20, 2021
Elizabeth Rouzie WadeOctober 29, 1945 – October 20, 2021The following tribute was written by Elizabeth. The irrepressible Elizabeth (aka Betsy, Betty, Beth, Liza, Liz, Sugar Girl and Love) departed this life and passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2021.She was a life-long Presbyterian and member of First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, Virginia, waiting on...
Essie Jean Shelton Brown
Oct 20, 2021
Essie Jean Shelton Brown, 81, left her earthly home for her heavenly home in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 2021. Born to the late William Maynard and Cora Belle Holly Shelton on April 26, 1940. She was the youngest of twelve siblings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Wallace Simpson, Maynard...
Waller Stephen “Steve” Perrow
Oct 20, 2021
Waller Stephen “Steve” Perrow, II of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2021, at the age of 90, with his wife, Betsy, of fifty-six years by his side.Born on July 14, 1931, he learned his work ethic at an early age on the family farm, Berkeley, and on his parents’ cattle farm in north Bedford County. At the...
Dorothy L. “Cranny” Lindsay
Oct 19, 2021
Dorothy Lucado Lindsay (Cranny), age 92, of Madison Heights, VA, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021at her residence. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, David Edward “Ed” Lindsay.Dot was born on December 4, 1928, a daughter of the late John Lucado, Sr. and Elma Marsh Lucado of Oakville, VA.Dot retired from Whitten Funeral Home...
James Clark Campbell
Oct 19, 2021
James “Jack” Clark Campbell, Sr., 77, of Huddleston formally of Natural Bridge Station, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1944, to the late Odna Campbell and Emily Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lester Campbell and sister, Maxine Whorley.Jack was a logger by trade and...
Robert Hanes Gray, Jr.
Oct 18, 2021
Robert Hanes Gray, Jr. 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away from a long illness on October 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Robert Hanes Gray, Sr. and Lois Dinger Gray (Mimi), and the husband of Kate Gray for 54 years.Rob was born on August 7,1938 in Lexington, VA. He attended The Lawrenceville...
Virginia Pat Michaely Morrow
Oct 18, 2021
I am Pat Morrow. My parents named me Virginia Michaely, but I’ve always been called “Pat”. I was born in Philadelphia on February 25, 1930 and was the third in a line of 6 children. My sisters Jane (Moffett) and Ruth (Custer) are left.Our Mom was gone by the time I was 6 years old. Our dad, Raymond Michaely, moved...
Ralph Gene Goley
Oct 18, 2021
Ralph Gene Goley, 92, died Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born in Winfield, Kansas, he was the son of Ralph Theodore Goley and Winifred Morgan Goley. Predeceased by his sister, Jody Brewer, he is survived by his brother Frank Goley.Also surviving is Gene’s wife of 60 years, Laura Talbot Radford Goley. ...
Gerard Gilbert Hutcherson, Sr.
Oct 18, 2021
Our heavenly Father knew that the roads were getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. After many health issues and battles, He called his earthly servant home, and said “Peace be Thine.” Gerard entered into eternal life at his home; he was set free! Gerard never met a stranger, and so many people referred to him as a...
Evelyn Brooks Godsey
Oct 18, 2021
Evelyn Brooks Godsey died peacefully on October 18, at the age of 99. Born on September 5, 1922 in Lynchburg VA, to Herbert A. and Elizabeth Beasley Brooks, she shared 56 years of life with her husband, Emmett Royal “Roy” Godsey.Evelyn attended Lynchburg City Schools and graduated from Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She served as an Army nurse...
Gerard Lamont Crawley
Oct 17, 2021
Gerard Lamont Crawley gained his wings Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Charlotte North Carolina after a brief illness.Born in Lynchburg Virginia, on July 25, 1988, he was the beloved son of Berle Crawley and Debra Ford Crawley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert L. and Dorothy Wesley Crawley and Rev. Johnny Ford, Sr. and Shirley Colmore Ford. ...
Charles “Chuck” Martin May
Oct 17, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Martin May, 47, of Forest, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was the husband of Jennifer Allen May and father of Jacob Charles May.Chuck was born in Orlando, Florida on March 19, 1974, son of Charles Kirkwood May and the late Donna Lundgren May. Chuck worked professionally as an electro-mechanical engineer and was a member of Mountain...
Thomas William Pillow
Oct 16, 2021
Thomas William Pillow, 68, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1953, to the late Thomas and Angelina Pillow.Tom graduated from E.C. Glass. He loved to paint, read, and listen to music. He had a dog named Amber who he loved very much.He is survived by his wife,...
Sherry Lynn Dooley Webster
Oct 16, 2021
Sherry Lynn Dooley Webster, 59, of Huddleston, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. Sherry was born Thursday, November 16, 1961, in Bedford, VA. Sherry was preceded in death by her father, John Lee Dooley and her grandson Alex Edward Webster.Sherry is survived by her loving mother, Rebecca Dooley Bryant; son, Frank Edward...
Evangelist Kathryn Dorthea Barbier
Oct 14, 2021
In the early morning hours of October 14, 2021, God dispatched his angels to usher Evangelist Kathryn Dorthea Barbier through the gates of Heaven. Born on September 8, 1960 in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Mary Younger Strange. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond L. Strange.She was a...
Alvina Lillian Williams
Oct 13, 2021
Alvina Lillian “Sissy” Williams, 83, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Cardinal Senior Living. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Joseph Hopkins James, Iv
Oct 13, 2021
Joseph Hopkins James, IV, 75 of Washington, DC and Lynchburg, VA died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Liberty Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born on June 26, 1946 in Selma, AL., he was the son of the late Francis Tarleton James, Jr. and Geneva Chellie Yelverton. He was preceded in death by his brother, Francis Tarleton James, III and nephew,...
Charles Edward Sheppard
Oct 13, 2021
Charlie Sheppard, 74, Huddleston, VA, passed away on October 13, 2021 after a brave fight with cancer and other health conditions.Charlie is predeceased by his parents and son, Chuck Sheppard.Charlie is survived by his loving wife, and caregiver, Mary of 33 years. His children Kimberlee Ambrose (Bryan); Amy Furrow (Willie); Laura Outler (Tara); and Jay Ritter. 14 grandchildren and 5...
Mark Everette Martin
Oct 12, 2021
Mark Everette Martin, 59, of Big Island, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1962, to the late Bobby and Alice Martin.Mark is survived by his son; Robert Martin (Kim), grandchildren; Cayden Martin, Joshua Martin, Laurryn Martin, Siblings; Sandra Newby (Will), Molly Hutcherson (Steve), Roland Martin (Raven), Marshall Martin...
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