Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Harold Thomas Sandridge, Jr.
Jun 11, 2021
Tom Sandridge (Harold Thomas, Jr.) of Lynchburg, Va. passed away June 11, 2021 at the age of 61.Tom is survived and cherished by his loving wife and best friend of 36 years, Mary Sandridge; their beloved four-legged kids, Charlie and Angel; brothers, Kevin (Charlotte) and Randy (Debbie); nephews, Joe (Jenny) and their kids (Owen and Harper), Randy, Jr., Hunter (Jessica)...
Robert Avery Goff
Jun 11, 2021
Robert Avery Goff, 86 of Rustburg died on June 11, 2021 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Mary Goff for 65 years.Robert was born in Rustburg, on September 15, 1934. He was a son of the late John and Edith Goff.He was a member of Rustburg United Methodist Church and a long-standing member of the...
Elwood Wayne Kidd
Jun 9, 2021
Elwood Wayne Kidd, 63, slipped away peacefully through the Gates of Heaven to be with the Lord with family by his side at Lynchburg General Hospital after a very long and courageous battle with cancer on June 9, 2021.Wayne was born to the late Elwood Kidd and Shannon Crist Kidd on May 25, 1958, as their first born and was...
Jill Hunt Mason
Jun 9, 2021
Jill Hunt Mason, 53, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021, at Lynchburg Health and Rehab. Jill was born on July 18, 1967, and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ray Hunt and Judy Champagne Hunt.Jill graduated from Liberty University’s nursing program and worked as a registered nurse at Virginia Baptist Hospital before being impacted...
Mary Frances Steptoe
Jun 9, 2021
Mary Frances Steptoe, 61, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1959. A daughter of the late Kiah Steptoe and Lillian Butler Steptoe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Steptoe; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Steptoe Moon and Peggy Steptoe.Mary loved her family and friends...
Walter George William Cunningham
Jun 9, 2021
Walter George William Cunningham of Big Island, Virginia and formerly of Suffolk County, Long Island, New York passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 94.He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, his former wife, Margaret, mother of his children, his son Thom, and his furry friends Chubbz, Baby, and KittyKat.Walter leaves behind his...
The Reverend Stephen John Schulz
Jun 8, 2021
The Reverend Stephen John Schulz, 86, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Lynchburg, Virginia following complications related to dementia.Steve was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 26, 1935, son of The Reverend Doctor Rudolph G. Schulz and Evelyn Hay Schulz. He spent his early years in Carthage, Illinois, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Marion, Virginia.He is survived by his wife of...
Danny E. Marshall
Jun 8, 2021
Danny Eugene Marshall, 77, of Forest, VA, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Lacy Marshall and Ethel Simms Marshall.He was born on April 30, 1944, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he attended Brookville High School and served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a former member of the Elks Club....
Anthony Richard Werner
Jun 7, 2021
Anthony Richard Werner, 76 of Moneta passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021.A funeral mass will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
James Monroe “Pete” Holloran, Jr.
Jun 6, 2021
James Monroe “Pete” Holloran, Jr., 78 of Lynchburg died on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Carrington Nursing Home. Heaven received a handsome and comical angel that day. He was the light of the room and always making people laugh. He was known as quite the character. He always left a lasting impression as he had never met a stranger.Pete...
Mary Alice Cowden
Jun 6, 2021
Mary Alice Cowden, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 6, 2021. Mary passed suddenly with her husband Charles at her side. Mary and Charles have been married for 63 years.Mary was the daughter of the late George and Alice Northcott. She grew up with her older brother, George Northcott, in Downers...
Joseph L. Capps
Jun 6, 2021
Joseph Lindsay Capps, 53, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was the loving husband, of Patricia Lee Steele Capps.Born in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 25, 1967, he was a son of the late William Capps and Pauline Conner Capps. He is also preceded in death by his daughter: Lindsay Renea Capps.In addition to Patricia, Joseph...
Dottie Goff Rickman
Jun 5, 2021
Dottie Goff Rickman, 87, of Big Island, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Lynchburg. She was born on February 1, 1934 to the late Isaac Goff and Myrtle Whorley Goff. Dottie was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending church events and had perfect attendance in Sunday School for many years.She was preceded in death...
Sueann Dinsmore
Jun 3, 2021
SueAnn Dinsmore, 73, of Forest, VA departed this life on June 3, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1948, in El Paso, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Colonel Ralph and Barbara Young.She is survived by her devoted husband, David, of 51 years; son, Shawn Dinsmore (Taira) of San Antonio, Texas; grandsons, Daniel, Caleb, Judah, and Samuel...
Joseph D. Hale
Jun 1, 2021
Joseph Douglas Hale, 54, of Big Island passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of Lori Jo Honaker Hale.Born in Iceland on November 17, 1966, he was a son of Marie Frances Flowers Hale and the late Lyle Douglas Hale, Jr. In addition to his wife, Lori, Joseph is survived by...
Dietmar Guenter Blank
May 31, 2021
Dietmar Guenter Blank entered the eternal loving arms of God on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Centra Health Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. His wife, Veronica Herndon-Blank, was at his side.Dietmar was born in Heidelberg, Germany. He moved to the United States in 1977 to work for Meredith Burda Corporation. Dietmar retired from RR Donnelley in 2008 after 34...
Sandra Gail Mills Snelling
May 30, 2021
Sandra Gail Mills Snelling, 68, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1953 to the late Ralph Earnest Mills and Mary Elizabeth Hall Mills. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter M. Snelling and brother, Robert Mills.Sandra loved her family. She...
Douglas Reed Lombart
May 30, 2021
Douglas Reed Lombart, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1950 to the late David Richard Lombart and Dolores Mae Zachow Lombart.Reed was an attorney for his entire career and loved helping people. He also loved animals dearly and was on the Board of Directors for Saint Frances...
James Lewis Meadows, Jr.
May 30, 2021
On Sunday, May 30, 2021, James Lewis Meadows, Jr., 50, gained his wings to eternal life.James was born on December 20, 1970, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Mr. James. L. Meadows and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Meadows. He received his education from Bedford County Public Schools. He was employed by Golden West Foods and Bunker Hills Foods when his health...
Sandra Gail Mills Snelling
May 30, 2021
Sandra Gail Mills Snelling, 68, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1953 to the late Ralph Earnest Mills and Mary Elizabeth Hall Mills. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter M. Snelling and brother, Robert Mills.Sandra loved her family. She...
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