Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Marion Eula Dent
Aug 1, 2022
Marion Eula Dent, 93, of Hardy, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home, Smith Mountain Lake is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com
Marion Eula Dent
Aug 1, 2022
Marion Eula Dent, 93, of Hardy, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Fred Booth and Gladys Allen Booth.Marion was born on May 25, 1929, in Newport, New Hampshire. She attended school at Newport High School.Marion is survived by her 2 sons, 5 grandsons, and 3 great grandsons.Tharp Funeral Home, Smith Mountain...
Margaret Slaughter Barrett
Aug 1, 2022
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Margaret Slaughter Barrett on August 1, 2022, at 10:05AM at LGH. She was the beloved wife of Jimmy Dale Barrett, mother of Janika Barrett Calloway (Travis Calloway) and Brittni Barrett. She was the cherished grandmother of Jamare’On, Kaiyah, and Taelin.She is survived by her siblings and nieces and nephews:...
Richard Johnson
Jul 31, 2022
Richard Johnson, 92, of Forest, VA, died Sunday, July 31, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Larry Mitchell Rucker
Jul 31, 2022
Larry Mitchell Rucker, 73, of Goodview, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 31,2022. He was the son of the late William B Rucker and Minnie Sue Rucker.Larry was born on February 19, 1949, in Fincastle, Virginia.(Larry) is survived by his son Jonathan Mitchell Rucker and wife Brandy Rucker; his grandchildren Nathanial Rucker, Rex Rucker, James Turner, Julieanna Davis,his siblings: Gary...
Chairman Trustee John William Bruce, Jr.
Jul 31, 2022
Trustee John William Bruce, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Affectionately known as “Junior” or “Brucie” by some, John was born January 31, 1950, to the late Deacon John William Bruce Sr. and Deaconess Mary Robinson Bruce in Forest, Virginia. Being the only boy and the baby...
Audrey Jean Hylton Holland
Jul 30, 2022
Audrey Jean Hylton Holland, 94, of Thaxton passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born in Bedford, VA on July 22, 1928. A daughter of the late Fred Olen Hylton and Catharyn “Katie” Shores Hylton. In addition to her parents Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wells Holland.Jean was a member of Thaxton Baptist Church...
Cora Brown
Jul 30, 2022
With deep sorrow the Brown Family announces the passing Cora Marie Brown, age 74 passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in her home in Campbell County, VA in the presence of loved ones.Cora was born in Wyoming, DE to the late Sherman Johnson and Ethel Taylor Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl W. Brown Sr, her...
Ann Callands-Mcdaniel
Jul 30, 2022
On July 30, 2022, God in His infinite wisdom called our dearly beloved Ann Callands-McDaniel from labor to rest while she was at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 88 years blessed. Ann was born on August 12, 1933, in Nathalie, VA, to the late Charlie and Florence Pringle. To this union, Ann had five siblings,...
Richard Lee Whitehead
Jul 29, 2022
Richard Lee Whitehead, 82, of Moneta, Virginia passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022.Richard was born October 31, 1939, in Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Jefferson High school, and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1963, formally known as RPI.Richard proudly worked for the Bedford County Schools as a teacher before leaving and working...
Terry Dawson Ray
Jul 29, 2022
Terry Dawson Ray, 85, of Forest went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was the husband of Virginia Diana Ray for 57 years.He was born in Madison Heights, on August 2, 1936, a son of the late Bernice Ashby Ray and Mary Daniel Roberts.Terry served in the Virginia National Guard, was a member of Madison...
George Edward Christian
Jul 29, 2022
George Edward Christian, 78, of Madison Heights, VA, died Friday, July 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bucker Braxton and Lillian Christian; sisters, Dorothy Garland, Mary Christian, Rosa Lee Sandidge; daughter, Terry Sandidge and son, Darrell Sandidge.He is survived by his sons, George Sandidge, Jackie Sandidge, Robert Jackson; daughters, Debbie Sandidge, Cheryl Sandidge and Arlene Callands;...
Oscar Randolph "Randy" Wills, Jr.
Jul 29, 2022
Oscar Randolph “Randy” Oscar Randolph “Randy” Wills, Jr., 62, of Lynchburg died on Friday, July 29, 2022.He was born in Lynchburg on December 28, 1959, the son of Marian Bryant Palczynski and Oscar Randolph Wills, Sr. Randy worked at Frito Lay until his retirement.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister: Teresa Beard.The family will receive friends...
Mary Katherine "Kay" Stephenson Wyatt
Jul 29, 2022
Mary Katherine “Kay” Stephenson Wyatt, youngest child of Arthur Benton (A.B.) Stephenson and Ora Belle Whitt Stephenson, was born on August 29, 1923 in Huntington, W. Va. She died at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Va. at the age of 98 on July 29, 2022 due to complications from a bad fall.Surviving her are her two daughters, Susan Reynolds Wyatt and...
Charles Allen Moore
Jul 29, 2022
Charles Allen Moore, 52, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, July 29, 2022.In lieu of flowers please consider donating the the funeral expenses.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=21828&C=50590
Lorrie Cash Saunders
Jul 28, 2022
Lorrie Cash Saunders, 62, of Amherst died on July,28, 2022, after a two-year battle with cancer.She was born in Lynchburg on January 1, 1960, the daughter of the late Robert and Henrietta Cash.She was a devoted Christian who was committed to her faith even through the toughest times.She is survived by her children: Tiffany Boydoh (Paul) and Kristen Saunders (Ryan...
Mary Jane Skelton
Jul 27, 2022
Mary Jane Skelton, 85, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was the wife of the late H. Jay Skelton.Jane was born May 22, 1937, in Missouri, a daughter of the late Earl James Cole and Crystal Claiborn Cole. She was a member of Palms Presbyterian Church and enjoyed volunteering, charity work, cruising, bird watching, and people watching....
Brenda Kay Mcclung Lilly
Jul 27, 2022
Brenda Kay Lilly, 77, of Glade Hill, Virginia (formerly of Mount Lookout, West Virginia) passed away on July 27, 2022. She was born on May 26, 1945, in Mount Lookout, West Virginia, to Verl and Thelma McClung.Brenda is survived by her son, Jeremy S. Lilly and his wife Makesha H. Lilly; her grandchildren: Madeline Faith Lilly, Ryder Chase Lilly, and...
Robert Thomas Hayre
Jul 26, 2022
Robert Thomas Hayre, 67, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Richard Michael Bunn
Jul 26, 2022
Richard Michael Bunn, beloved husband, father and grandfather, departed this earthly life and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer.Richard was born on June 12, 1942 in Albany, New York to Michael Laverne and Ivy (Webber) Bunn. He attended Christian Brothers Academy where he played football...
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