Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ezekiel Martinez
Aug 10, 2022
Ezekiel Martinez, a loving brother, a generous friend, a brilliant businessman and a tribe builder, transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Lynchburg, Virginia.He is survived by his parents, Danny Martinez, Uniontown, OH; and Heidi Allen Martinez, Canal Fulton, OH; sister, Kelsie Martinez, Akron, Ohio; nephew, Benton Everhart, Lynchburg, VA; maternal grandmother Barbara Hoover, Canal Fulton,...
Vera Jean Turner
Aug 9, 2022
Vera Jean Turner, 93, of Evington, VA, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mildred Bernice Sherzer Houghton
Aug 8, 2022
Our beloved mother, Mildred Bernice (Sherzer) Houghton, left this world peacefully on August 8, 2022 at the age of 92 in Goode, VA.She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Gerald Houghton, in 2014, her parents Russell Miller Sherzer and Laura Beal Sherzer, and her brother Richard Sherzer.She is survived by her son Rob Houghton and wife Barbara of...
Mrs. Vondrea Ferguson Harris
Aug 8, 2022
Though your wings were ready, our hearts were not……Vondrea Sondrelle Ferguson Harris affectionately known as Buttons passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born in Lynchburg, VA on December 27, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Norvell Eugene Ferguson “Bear” and Sondra Delores Ivory Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Marolyn Claire Thornton Tarbell
Aug 8, 2022
Marolyn Claire Thornton Tarbell, 94, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thaddeus Lester Thornton and Edna Florence Field.Marolyn was born on July 16, 1928, Newark, New Jersey. She attended Linden Hall School in Lititz, PA. She received her BS degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her nurse’s training at...
Stannard Hutter Preston
Aug 7, 2022
Stannard Hutter Preston, 69, passed away on August 7, 2022. She was born May 26, 1953, in Lynchburg, Virginia, which she adored and where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Seven Hills School and attended Salem College, the University of Virginia, and Randolph-Macon Women’s College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in English. Stannard also earned a...
Karen Susan Kennedy
Aug 7, 2022
Karen Kennedy passed away at 72 years old on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. A Lynchburg native, Karen was born on September 8, 1949 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.Karen was the daughter of the late Joseph Rosenberger Kennedy and Jessie Kendrick Kennedy. Karen is survived by her son (and only child) Hunter Kennedy Lyng. Hunter, his wife Kristine,...
Wanda Kay Goff Coleman
Aug 7, 2022
Wanda Kay Goff Coleman, 73, of Coleman Falls, died August 7, 2022. She was the loving wife of Michael Wayne Coleman for 45 years.Born October 7, 1948, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Lulie Monroe Goff and Sarah Katherine Duff Goff.Wanda was a sweet and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also cared deeply for her...
James "Jim" Morris Hoye
Aug 7, 2022
James Morris Hoye of Goode passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Margaret “Dee” Hoye, a brother Randy Hoye (Nelda), and four children: Elizabeth Kester (Chapman), Jennifer Leibowitz (Jeff), Mark Hoye (Debra), and Jeff Hoye (Anna). He was blessed to have 11 grandchildren: Benjamin, Samantha, Allison, Matthew, Travis, Kevin, Thomas,...
Jerry Allen Steele, Sr.
Aug 7, 2022
Jerry Allen Steele Sr., 77, of Rustburg died on August 7, 2022.He was born in Wytheville on October 12, 1944, the son of Carrie Thelma Grishaw Woodson and Sam Woodson. Jerry enjoyed working on and collecting old cars. He was also an engine builder when he was younger. He loved the hunt and find of buying and selling cars. On...
Jeffrey Darnell Jackson
Aug 7, 2022
A Celebration of LifeJeffrey Darnell Jackson of Atlanta GA was born on April 10th, 1963, to Juanita B. Jackson and Glenn R. Jackson Sr. He joined his late mother Juanita on August 7th, 2022, leaving behind his father Glenn R. Jackson Sr. and step-mother Edna B. Jackson, his daughter Tiffany Brinson, and Grandson Terrance Whorley.Jeffrey will be sadly missed by...
Peyton Wyatt Callahan
Aug 6, 2022
Peyton Wyatt Callahan was born to the late Peyton Callahan and -Lugenia Ferguson on October 19, 1930, in Appomattox, Virginia. He was the last born of 10. He departed this life on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was 91 and proud of his age. He was proud not to be on meds and not to wear glasses.Peyton joined the First...
Damien Michael Collett
Aug 5, 2022
Damien Michael Collett, 15, of Moneta, went to be with the lord on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 16, 2007. He was preceded in death by his pawpaw, David Wright, and Granny Beckner.Damien was a goofy “class clown,” with a big heart and a great sense of humor. He loved food and...
Linda Gail Burnett Wood
Aug 4, 2022
Linda Gail Wood, 63, of Forest, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022.Born on August 8, 1958 in Lynchburg, Linda was a daughter of the late Berkley Burnett and Lorraine Harris. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony C. Wood; her brother, Harold D. Burnett; and a sister-in-law, Jennifer Vasser.Along with her mother, Linda is survived by her siblings:...
Laura Jean Davenport
Aug 4, 2022
Laura Jean Davenport passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the age of 84. She was affectionately known by her family and friends as “Jean.” She was born in the small town of Natchitoches, in the parish of Natchitoches, La. On June 22, 1938, to Sidney and Virginia Davenport. She was the youngest of their five children. After graduating...
Darrell Jay Roberts
Aug 3, 2022
Darrell Jay Roberts (Jay) departed this short life and met his Savior face to face on the morning of August 3, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jay was a resident of Madison Heights, Virginia.Jay’s legacy will continue well into the future. He was an ordained minister and spent his earlier adult life travelling with his wife as...
Edith Kendra Heath
Aug 3, 2022
Edith Kendra Heath , 76, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Barbara Sadler Davis
Aug 2, 2022
Barbara Sadler Davis, entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2022. She was born on Saturday, December 8, 1951, to the late Ernest Penn Sr. and Emma Sadler Brown. Barbara is also preceded in death by her stepfather James R. Brown and sister-in-law, Sharon Davis Linsenbigler.Barbara was a loving wife of 43 years to her husband Martin E. Davis, Jr....
Bentley Edward Page
Aug 2, 2022
Bentley Edward Page, 8, of Charlottesville, Virginia was born March 25, 2014 and gained his beautiful wings August 2, 2022. Bentley brought joy and inspiration to all who were blessed with his presence. Although he has endured more than most in a lifetime – being medically complex – he went by his own rules and lived a longer life than...
Reece Lester
Aug 2, 2022
Reece Lester, age 72, of Dalton and formerly of Dublin, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.Reece loved the Lord with all his heart which overflowed with love towards his family, friends, and everyone he met. He could often be found taking his grandkids out for a treat, working on projects at home, or cruising in the T-bird with...
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