Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Doris Cofflin
Sep 30, 2021
Doris Pillow Cofflin, 92, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was the wife of the late Melvin “Red” Cofflin.Doris was born November 10, 1928, in Brookneal, Virginia a daughter of the late Lucius Newton Pillow and Sallie Moore Pillow. She is survived by her son Michael Cofflin of Lynchburg, her dedicated sister-in-law Peggy Floyd of Madison...
Ann Mayberry
Sep 29, 2021
Ann Mayberry passed on Wednesday September 29, 2021. Ann was preceded in death by her parents William Hubert Donald and Alice Vest Donald; one son Dennis Maddox, seven siblings: Doris Elizabeth Enochs, Billie Evelyn Roberts, Katherine Edna Thompson, Shirley Ashworth (twin), Elwood Wyatt Donald, William Hubert Donald Sr., and Eva Marie Stephenson.Ann is survived by, two children, Samuel Maddox Jr....
Carol Anne Moneymaker
Sep 29, 2021
Carol Anne Moneymaker, 57, of Lynchburg Va. passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was the wife of Roger Lane of Lynchburg.Born September 22, 1964, Carol was the daughter of the late Bonnie Elizabeth Powell Markham and Edgar Hughie Robertson.She retired from Home Recovery Home Aid where she was employed for the last 5 years until...
Beverly Annette Shuler Scott Knighton
Sep 29, 2021
Beverly Annette Shuler Scott Knighton passed away on September 29, 2021. She was born on January 8, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Larry Shuler and Louis “Lucy” Beverly Shuler Whitfield.Beverly, also known as “BeBe”, moved to Lynchburg, Va. At the age of 10 for a short while, however returned back to Cleveland until the age of 15 when...
Robert J. Howard
Sep 28, 2021
Robert James Howard, 64, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was the loving husband of Linda Kay Wilson Howard.Born on April 5,1957 he was the son of the late James Howard and Suzanne Mercer Howard.In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his son: Jason Howard and wife, Leanna; brothers: David, Jim, and Don...
Jackson Alexander Cunningham
Sep 27, 2021
Jackson Alexander Cunningham, 16, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 27, 2021.Jack was born April 19, 2005, in Lynchburg, a son of Gregory S. Cunningham and Heather M. Cunningham. Jack attended Rustburg High School and was dually enrolled at CVCC. You could always find him on a soccer field whether at Central Virginia United Soccer or...
Latisha Smith
Sep 27, 2021
Latisha Smith was a loving and devoted mother to her beautiful daughter Serenity Conyers. Latisha enjoyed calling and singing to her daughter each morning as well as Serenity reading books to her. Latisha’s passion was to share the Lord to her daughter and everyone she met. She made an impact on many lives and the Lord called her home on...
Helen J. Sadler
Sep 26, 2021
Helen J. Sadler (83) transitioned from this earthly home on Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was born in Bedford County, VA to the late Louis Leslie and Lucy Virginia Anderson Sadler. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by one brother, Randolph Sadler and two sisters, Geraldean Hale and Thelma Turner.Helen was a faithful member of Antioch...
Tramir Ares Ferguson
Sep 26, 2021
On Sunday, September 26th 2021, God called his devoted child Tramir Ares Ferguson, age 26 to rest. He confessed his belief in Christ as a young adult and joined the Bethany Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member until his passing.Tramir Ares Ferguson was born July 21, 1995, in Lynchburg, VA. He was the son of Teresa F. Ferguson...
Brenda Lacy Cunningham
Sep 26, 2021
Brenda Lacy Cunningham,75, of Lynchburg, departed on Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was born on September 16, 1946, to the late James Lacy and Edith Lacy.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Brad Lacy and a sister Gloria Hendricks.Brenda leaves behind three children: Linda, Robin McCray (Richard) and Robert (Vicky); four grandchildren, Sheena Shields...
Benjamin Frank Yaffe
Sep 26, 2021
Benjamin Frank Yaffe, 74, of Forest, VA passed away at home surrounded by his wife and children September 26, 2021. He was the loving husband of Rebecca Marshall Yaffe for 52 years.Ben is also survived by his daughter, Shannon Yaffe Abatecola and husband Evan; his son, Paul Yaffe and wife Caren; three grandchildren, Benjamin Abatecola, Annabelle Yaffe and Jacob Yaffe;...
Carleton Lee "Carl" Thomas, Jr.
Sep 26, 2021
Carleton Lee “Carl” Thomas, Jr., 54, of Rustburg, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, with family holding him as he entered his eternal home. He fought a courageous battle with cancer since November 2020. He met each obstacle with resilience, peace, determination, and with his laid-back demeanor; qualities in which were seen by all who knew him in each aspect...
Ruth Kyle Weller
Sep 25, 2021
Ruth (Cissy) Kyle Weller, 95, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on September 25, 2021. Cissy was born in Roanoke, Va. to Robert Merrill Kyle and Carl Hutson Kyle in 1925. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke and from Penn Hall College in Pennsylvania. Growing up, she loved summers...
William John Tuzik
Sep 25, 2021
William John Tuzik, “Grampy, Billy, Willy, Wawa Tucci” formerly of Shelton, CT, passed away peacefully in Forest, VA on September 25, 2021.Bill graduated from Shelton High School in Shelton, Connecticut and obtained his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Sacred Heart University. He worked for Perkin Elmer as an inventory specialist and later worked for Home Depot until his retirement.Anyone who...
Earnest Glenwood Mccoy
Sep 24, 2021
Earnest Glenwood McCoy, husband of Catherine Ersell McCoy passed on September 24, 2021, peacefully in his home.Friends and family are invited to attend the interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, September 29, 2021, at 1 p.m.At the request of the family, they ask that no visits be made to the home. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the...
Gerard Wilson Haythe "Bay-Bay"
Sep 24, 2021
On September 23, 2021, God, in all his infinite wisdom called Gerard Wilson Haythe home to glory.He was born on February 18, 1976, to the late Patricia Ann Venable-Haythe and George Washington Haythe, Sr.He leaves to cherish his memory, his father and one brother, George Washington Haythe, Jr., aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.A memorial service will be conducted by Pastor...
Earnest Calvin Bobbitt
Sep 23, 2021
Earnest Calvin Bobbitt, 91, of Forest, VA passed peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Born November 13, 1929 he was the son of the late Ampsie T. Bobbitt and Bessie Lee Hicks.Following an honorable discharge from the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, he joined and later retired from the DC Metropolitan Police Department. Additionally, he was a weekend...
Diane M. Campbell
Sep 22, 2021
Diane Marie Mullins Campbell, 67, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Roanoke. She was the wife of the late Freddy Wayne Campbell.Born in Roanoke on June 8, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Dwight Limon Mullins and Lola Valaska Settles Mullins. She is also preceded in death by a son: Ballard Lawson, Jr. five brothers:...
Gayle Edith Jacobs
Sep 21, 2021
Gayle Edith Jacobs, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, formerly of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late Roger Thompson Jacobs.Gayle was born November 24, 1945, in Albany, New York the daughter of the late Arthur Hein and Agnes Bradt Hein. Gayle was retired as a librarian and was...
Kathryn Bennett Stanley
Sep 21, 2021
Kathryn Bennett Stanley, 32, was born January 9, 1989, to parents Bill Stanley and Donna Cox (Rutledge) in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from Louisa County High school in 2007.Katie passed away in a car accident September 21, 2021. She is survived by her 5-year-old son Colt William Anderson who was the light of her life, her little man. Katie’s laugh...
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