Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Loraine Ellen Sams Reaves
Nov 11, 2021
Loraine Ellen Sams Reaves was born in Montana on August 9, 1922. She boarded a train to Washington DC during World War II and took a job at the hot shoppes, where she met her husband, Edwin. They were married in 1945 and soon after bought their home in Coleman Falls that they would share for the rest of their...
David Anthony Jefferson
Nov 11, 2021
David Anthony Jefferson, Sr., 72, of Lynchburg, Va., departed this life on Thursday, November 11, 2021.Born December 13, 1948 in Lynchburg, Va., David was a son of the late Elijah Holmes Jefferson and the late Inez Carter Jefferson. He was also proceeded in death by his brother James N. Jefferson and sister-in-law Joan Poole.David is survived by his wife, Valeria,...
Edward D. Moore
Nov 10, 2021
Edward D. Moore, 92, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was the husband of Margaret Nash Moore for 60 years.Edward was born on October 11,1929, a son of the late Asa and Myrtle Moore.He served our country in the US Navy, was an avid outdoorsman, loved his family, devoted to his wife, and had a deep faith in God.Edward is...
Curtis James Cassidy
Nov 10, 2021
He has left us, and our hearts are broken into, but we have hope, because as our Lord has declared, we can go to him where we will never know separation again.Curtis James Cassidy, 68, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born on May 24, 1953, in Providence, N.C., the son of Martha V....
Elizabeth Joyce Skinnell
Nov 9, 2021
Elizabeth Joyce Skinnell age 78 of Lynchburg went to be with the LORD on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents James J. and Verna M. Neiman and a son Kevin Robert Lengel.Elizabeth retired from Wernersville State Hospital as a registered Psychiatric Nurse for 30 years. She was very involved with clients recovery and helping...
Barbara A Burley Hannabass
Nov 9, 2021
Barbara Anne Burley Hannabass, age 74, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully from this world at her home in Bedford on November 9, 2021. Born on November 21, 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bernard “Pete” Alvin Burley and Lucille Hudson Burley of Lynchburg, Virginia.She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Everette...
Melissa Denise Noell Reid
Nov 8, 2021
Melissa “Missy” Denise Noell Reid, 53, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born on January 22, 1968, to the late Robert Lee Noell, Sr. and Carolyn Lee Thomas Noell. She is survived by her sister, Lenora Noell and brother Robert Noell Jr. In addition she is survived by her nieces and nephews Ashley Williams, Tiffany Williams, Dominique...
Jennifer Sue Chapa
Nov 8, 2021
Jennifer was born in Appalachia, a town in Wise County, VA.She was preceded in death by her mother Josephine Noble Childress. She left behind her father, Kenneth Childress. One loving son, Shannon Terry of Lynchburg. Two beautiful daughters, Kallie Eubanks of Lynchburg, and Ashley Terry of Lynchburg. Two brothers, Jeff and Jack Caudill.Jennifer was a loving mother with a good...
David William Glass, Sr.
Nov 7, 2021
David William Glass Sr., 73, of Forest, VA, died Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was the husband of Debra “Debbie” Brown Glass for 45 years.David was born Saturday, June 26, 1948, in Lynchburg, VA, a son of Helen Ramsey Glass of Lynchburg and the late Charles W. Glass. He was retired from RockTenn formally The Mead Corporation where he was...
Glen Edward Manseau
Nov 6, 2021
Glen Edward Manseau, 76, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late James Tanas Manseau and Margaret Blessard Manseau. Glen was a huge football fan and his favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also loved playing golf and watching hockey and baseball games. One of his...
Lynne Ramsey Walker
Nov 6, 2021
Lynne Ramsey Walker, passed away November 6, 2021. She was born December 27, 1935 in Lynchburg, Va. and was the daughter of the late George Peters Ramsey and Lois Aldridge Ramsey. Lynne was preceded in death by her husband, George Calder Walker, Jr.She was a graduate of EC Glass High School and James Madison University, where she was listed in...
Norma "Jean" Blankenship
Nov 5, 2021
Jean Blankenship passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021 at the age of 82. She was married to the late Fulton Blankenship in 1973, the love of her life.Jean had an over 30-year career at Central Virginia Training School and advanced to the position of Director of Food Services. She was an active and dedicated volunteer serving over 20 years...
Arthur Irvin Citty
Nov 5, 2021
Arthur Irvin Citty, 79, of Rustburg joined his wife of 53 years, Mary Sheffey Citty in heaven on Friday, November 5, 2021.He is survived by sister, Mary Jane Citty; daughter, Robin Mays (Vincent) of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Bethany Mays, Aaron Fulcher both of Lynchburg and Caleb Ellett (Melanie) of Salem; twelve great-grandchildren. He was loved and cared for by very...
Maude Elizabeth Wilson
Nov 5, 2021
Maude Elizabeth Wilson 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on November 5, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on September 4, 1959, to the late Wyatt Nathaniel “Baby Ned” Wilson and the late Christine Beasley Huggins.Maude was also preceded in death by one brother: Herbert J. Marshall Sr., and three sisters: Emmeline D. Wilson,...
Veronica “Ronnie” Dale Tomlin
Nov 5, 2021
Veronica “Ronnie” Dale Tomlin, 62, left this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her home in Altavista. She was born on March 30, 1959 in Lynchburg, Va.Earlier in life, Ronnie worked as a prep-cook at Westminster Canterbury, and then later spent time as a homemaker being a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time spent in the mountains or...
Hannah Reese Garlow
Nov 5, 2021
Hannah Reese Garlow, age 1, left the bounds of earth and slipped into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her beloved Grammy, Jan Dougan, who preceded her in death late last year.She was born on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, to Adam Wayne Garlow and Kathleen “Katie”...
Buford Hayes Hanna
Nov 4, 2021
Buford Hayes Hanna, 86, of Goode, passed away on Thursday November 4, 2021. He was born in Spring Creek, WV, a son of the late Ashford and Stella Hanna.He was a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church. Buford loved his family, fishing trips to Cranberry Glades, and cheering on his beloved WVU Mountaineers.He is survived by his wife of...
Cory Matthew Collins
Nov 3, 2021
Cory Matthew Collins, 34, of Roanoke, VA departed this life on November 3, 2021. He was born March 7, 1987 in Bitburg, Germany. He attended NMSU and loved to travel. He was a beloved family member and a free spirit.He is proceeded in death by a special friend, Molly Smith of Florida. He is survived by his mother, Tonda “Janie”...
Barry Barndt Sell
Nov 3, 2021
Barry Barndt Sell went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2021.He is survived by his wife, Gail Dianne Sell, 4 of his 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is now reunited with his son Barry.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
William Weinman Holt
Nov 3, 2021
William Weinman Holt, 77, of Lynchburg VA, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his home. Bill was predeceased by his father and mother, Walter A. Holt and Faye Logan Holt, and his brother Walter T. Holt. He was a retired school teacher and successful businessman from Alexandria, VA. He was passionate about history and very active in Lynchburg promoting...
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