Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Reginald Mack Smith, Sr.
Nov 2, 2021
William Reginald “Reggie” Mack Smith Sr., 79, of Forest, VA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was the loving husband of Linda Audrey Jones Smith for 51 years.Reggie was born Thursday, February 26, 1942, in Williamston, NC, a son of the late James Oscar Smith and Alice Mack Little Smith. He proudly served our country...
Phyllis Wiley
Nov 2, 2021
Phyllis Wilson Wiley, 84, formerly of Lynchburg died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, she was the wife of the late Charles Wiley.She was a daughter of the late Richard N. Wilson and the late Fannie Spencer Wilson. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Wilson, and Phillip Wilson, a sister, Dorothy Stanley,Phyllis...
Lucy Anne Powell
Nov 2, 2021
Lucy Anne Powell, 89, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, surrounded by her family.Lucy was born in Richmond, Virginia to Thomas Linwood Park and Hazel Mays Park on July 9, 1932. She was the widow of Meredith Merrill Powell. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Betty Jennings and Timothy Jennings, her sister, Patsy...
Dorothy Elizabeth Davis
Nov 2, 2021
Mrs. Dorothy E. Davis was set free and entered eternal life on Tuesday night November 2, 2021, in Lynchburg, VA at the age of 71.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Dorothy L. Davis; one sister and one brother, Flora Horton and Samuel Davis.She is survived by her three children, Cynthia Eubanks (Michael), Latasha Russell, and Henry...
Harry Read Noell
Nov 1, 2021
Harry Read Noell, age 99, died peacefully on 1 November 2021. He was the son of Henry S. Noell and Mary Cofer Noell. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice (Bobbie) Lee White Noell. Harry grew up in Goose Creek Valley in Bedford County, Virginia. He served in the 44th infantry division in Europe during WWII. After the war he...
Orelious Walker, Sr.
Nov 1, 2021
Orelious “Chum” Walker, Sr., of Forest, VA, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the age of 85.Born on March 4, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Chum was one of 17 children born to and raised by the late Lucius and Georgia W. Walker.Chum was a man on the go who knew many people. He left Shreveport and moved to...
Robert Charles Roberts
Nov 1, 2021
Robert Charles Roberts, age 80 of Lynchburg, VA, died on November 1, 2021 at VCU Health in Richmond, VA from heart complications.Born in Lexington, KY on December 19, 1940 to Mary Alice Schnacke and John Bissell Roberts, Robert was graduated from Lafayette High School, received both his Bachelor’s and Master‘s degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, and...
Jacquelyn Miles “Jackie” Blake
Oct 31, 2021
Jacquelyn Miles “Jackie” Blake, 72, passed away on October 31, 2021, in Danville, Virginia. Jacquelyn was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on March 3, 1949, to Evelyn and Jessie Miles.In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by good friend, Sue Douthat.She is survived by her son, Matthew Blake (Michelle); sister, Carolyn Stanley; friends, Cheryl Crouch, Helen Snow, and Carole Marcom;...
Tabitha Gae Hicks Martin
Oct 31, 2021
Tabitha Gail Martin (Tabby)October 4, 1968 – October 31, 2021Survived by her son, Matthew Shires and her mother, Dell Hicks.Tabby was a wonderful daughter and a loving mother who left us unexpectedly and too soon.She was a very hard worker and was dedicated to her job at Salem Health and Rehabilitation.She enjoyed roller skating, fishing, and to fell the wind...
Gregory Pigford
Oct 31, 2021
Gregory Hill Pigford, 41, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 31st, 2021. He was born in New Hanover County, North Carolina on August 20th, 1980, a son of Ronnie Hatcher and Eva Garriss. Gregory is survived by many loving family members and friends.A service will be held a later date in North Carolina.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting...
Maria L. Farmer
Oct 31, 2021
Maria L. Farmer “Lucille” was born October 1, 1936, to Ned Spinner and Marth ey Ann Goode, in Bedford County Virginia. She transitioned from earth to her eternal resting place in heaven on October 31. 2021.Lucille was a committed member of Abundant Life Ministries in Hurt, VA. She was an active member of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star...
William Jessey Hale, Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
William Jessey Hale, 88, of Rustburg, VA, died Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was the husband of Peggy Stone Hale for 60 years.Born Sunday, February 19, 1933 in Floyd County, VA, William was a son of the late Maynard Hale and the late Gladys Underwood Hale.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son in-law, Randall...
Kenneth Maurice Penn, Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
Time to Be Born: To his parents George and Adelia Penn, Sr. a beautiful baby boy was born on June 18, 1950 in Lynchburg, Va.A Time to Be a Man: As a young boy he was raised in Madison Heights, Va. with eight siblings: George (Butch), Wayne (Skettle), Sammy, Carol Ann, Laverne, Patricia, and Consuelo. There he attended Madison Heights...
William M. Smith
Oct 29, 2021
William (Bill) McArthur Smith, 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.His family knew him to be fun-loving father and outdoorsman when he was younger, teaching any kid that was interested in learning how to fish. His favorite place was anywhere in a boat. His professional career was in...
John Michael Hedrick
Oct 29, 2021
John Michael (Mike) Hedrick, 66, of Lynchburg passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born on May 27, 1955, in Lynchburg, VA, Mike was a son of Janis M. Hedrick and the late John William Hedrick.He proudly served in the US Marine Corp. He was an avid bowler, car enthusiast and loved playing a game of “cornhole”.He...
Rena Virginia Dooley Tomlinson
Oct 28, 2021
Rena Virginia Dooley Tomlinson, 90, of Big Island, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born in Bedford County on May 31, 1931. A daughter of the late, Charlie Foutz and Nannie Nancy Roberta Garrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack White Tomlinson.Rena was a member of Sedalia Baptist Church....
Peggy Warren Slack
Oct 28, 2021
Ms Slack was born at Glade Spring, Virginia on, June 5, 1939, daughter to the late Thomas Jennings Warren and Martha Lorainne McNew Warren Elbert. She married David Andrew Slack August 8, 1964.She was a retired school teacher. She taught school in Virginia and North Carolina. She is survived by husband David Slack, son David Warren Slack (Amy) and Andrew...
Le’Kira Nyasia Watson
Oct 27, 2021
Le’Kira Nyasia Watson, 23, of Lynchburg, VA unexpectedly transitioned on October 27, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.Born September 14, 1998 to Fulton and Starla Watson III. Le’Kira graduated from E.C. Glass High School in June of 2017, She was a frequent visitor of Kingdom Power Worship Center. She loved to listen to music. She loved make-up,...
Kenneth Lee Harris, Sr.
Oct 27, 2021
Kenneth Lee Harris, Sr., 84, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021.A Celebration of Kenneth’s Life will be held at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
June Daugherty Alderson
Oct 26, 2021
June Daugherty Alderson, 97 Lynchburg died on October 26, 2021, at her home.Born in Morley, Colorado, on August 23, 1924, the daughter of the late Walter and Rose Daugherty.She was the director of Human Resources for K-Mart for 29 years and a longtime member of Beulah Baptist Church. June was a former member of the Eastern Star and The Women...
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