Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Katherine Renee Manson
Aug 18, 2021
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Dr. Maya AngelouKatherine Renee Manson was born on November 4, 1974, to Deborah Arline Manson Staley in Lynchburg, Virginia. On August 18, 2021, she passed on to her heavenly reward quietly in her home...
Lawrence Walker West
Aug 18, 2021
On August 18th 2021, the Lord called home Mr. Lawrence Walker West of Madison Heights Virginia.On the twenty second day of September, 1941, in Stapleton Virginia, Walker David West and Adell Elliott West welcomed their handsome baby boy. Lawrence was the thirteenth of fourteen children born to Walker and Adell.Lawrence confessed to Christ and was baptized in the Baptist faith...
Daronda Ramsey
Aug 18, 2021
On August 18, 2021, Daronda “Ronnie” Ramsey died after a short battle with cancer at the age of 70. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Lynchburg, attended E.C. Glass High School and retired from Oneal Steel with 33 years of service.Ronnie was preceded in death by her parents Robert Hartless and Doris Patsey. She is survived by her daughters; Heather...
Sharon Elaine Pendleton Heptinstall
Aug 18, 2021
Sharon Elaine Pendleton Heptinstall (Shernlane) left her earthly home and peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on August 18, 2021. Sharon was born March 25, 1960 in Bedford, VA to the late Jocelyne and Raymond Pendleton. In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her Aunt Zelma Shephard.Sharon had a love for nature and the ocean. She...
Geraldine Shockley
Aug 17, 2021
Geraldine Shockley peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the age of 90.She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Shockley; daughter Charlene Wilkeson and great grandchild, Autumn.She is survived by her daughters: Linda Dixon and husband, Wayne, Debbie Ragland, Sheila Bratton and husband Greg, Tammy Meador; son Charlie (Buck) Shockley, Jr and wife, Vickie; 9 grandchildren,...
Peggy Jane Gillespie
Aug 17, 2021
Peggy Jane Gillespie, 64, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1975 and later graduated from Central Virginia Community College with an Associate’s degree. She retired from First Colony Life Insurance & G.E. Financial.Survivors are her sister Pamela Delores Gillespie; first cousins, Bernie Harris and wife, Brenda, Jesse Harris and wife, Judy,...
Harry Mitchell Funk, Sr.
Aug 16, 2021
Harry Mitchell Funk, Sr., 79, of Madison Heights passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. He was the husband of Sylvia C. Funk.Harry was born August 26, 1941, in Fairmont, West Virginia, a son of the late Russell Funk and Ethel Sigley Funk. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children: Mae Burch (C.W.) of Amherst and...
Gregory “Greg” Barbour
Aug 16, 2021
On Monday, August 16, 2021, Gregory “Greg” Barbour grabbed the Lord’s hands and was guided to his eternal home.Gregory was born on April 23, 1951 in Lynchburg, Va to the late Melvin D. Barbour Sr., Evelyn T. Barbour, Viola Jennings and Albert Jennings Sr.Greg was preceded in death by his only brother Melvin “Blueky” Barbour, Jr .and Uncle Albert “Boo”...
Mary Wilson Bell
Aug 16, 2021
Mary Wilson Bell, 84, of Forest, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021. Mary was a gracious, loving and kind wife, mother, sister, friend and grandmother. She is now home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Mary was born on October 30, 1936, in Glasgow, Scotland and was one of seven children of the late Robert and Catherine...
Louis Edward Geris, Jr.
Aug 16, 2021
Louis Edward Geris, Jr., 81, of Lynchburg, died Monday, August 16, 2021.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Angela Dawn Newman
Aug 15, 2021
Angela Dawn Newman, 56, of Huddleston passed away on August 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 16, 1964 to the late Richard Glenn Newman I and Nancy Brownrigg Newman.Angela attended Ohio University and graduated from Ohio State University, with a dual major in Business Administration and Finance. At the time of her death, she was a...
Clarence Ray Calhoun
Aug 15, 2021
Clarence Ray Calhoun, 98, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 12, 1922, the son of the late Clarence H. Calhoun and Lola Hawkins Calhoun. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Bernice M. Calhoun and his sister...
Lois Elizabeth Stacy Garlough
Aug 14, 2021
Lois Elizabeth Stacy Garlough, age 83, passed peacefully in her home, August 14, 2021. She was born March 10, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio and baptized on Easter Sunday 1938 by her father, The Rev. C.B. A. Stacy, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard A. Garlough of Moneta, VA;...
Karen Athelia Snell Curtis
Aug 14, 2021
Karen Athelia Snell Curtis, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of August 14, 2021. She is preceded in death by husband, Alex Curtis; father, Frederick A. Snell, Jr.; mother, Irma (Greer) Snell; sisters, Dorothy Kenyon, Evelyn Frost, Kathleen Hewitt and Ora Southworth.She was born in Oneida, New York on Wednesday, December 10, 1941.Above...
Marian Beth Lubbert
Aug 13, 2021
MARIAN BETH LUBBERT, 60, of Abingdon, MD departed this life after suffering a fall while vacationing in Tybee Island, GA. She entered into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on August 13, 2021.Marian was born in Port Chester, New York on October 23, 1960. She was the daughter of the late John Milton Lubbert and the late Inger Marie...
Kristine Bernice (Brown) Tomlinson
Aug 12, 2021
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing from this life to the Eternal of our most beloved Kristine (mom-mom) Tomlinson. Kristine Bernice (Brown) Tomlinson, born May 21, 1943, in New Jersey passed away Thursday August 12, 2021. She was surrounded in prayer with her grandchildren as she met our Lord.Kristine is eternally reunited with her mother (Eva Hartman),...
Brandon Douglas Moorman
Aug 12, 2021
Brandon Douglas Moorman departed this life on August 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis D. Moorman, Sr. and Carnell “Heavy” Alexander.Brandon was a 2001 graduate of E.C. Glass High School and a member of Rivermont Baptist Church.He is survived by his mother, Josie Harding; his sister, Gabriella Harding; grandparents, Eva White Moorman and Permelia Daisy...
Chad Edward Bowyer
Aug 12, 2021
Chad Edward Bowyer, 48, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 12, 2021.Chad was a graduate of Heritage High School where he was a state champion swimmer and was voted Class Clown his senior year. After graduating high school, he began his employment with Framatome in 1994, and was a continuous employee for 27 years. During...
Andre Hakin
Aug 12, 2021
Andre’ Hakin, 85, of Moneta, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born in New York City on June 7, 1936 to the late Joseph and Malca Hakin. He is also preceded by his godmother Therese Brissard.Andre’ was a maintenance supervisor for the New York City Transit Authority. He enjoyed almost 30 years of retirement, ...
Henry Ray Privett
Aug 12, 2021
Henry “Ray” Privett, 94, of Lynchburg, Va. Passed away on August 12, 2021. He was the loving husband of Deborah B. Privett for 35 years, together for 40 years.Born in Concord, N.C. on April 17, 1927, he was the son of the late Rev. Brady O. Privett and the late Daisy Smith Privett. Along with his parents, he was preceded...
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