Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carol Allyn Padgett
Feb 1, 2025
Carol Allyn Padgett, 65, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Carol was born in Bedford County, Virginia on August 23, 1959, a daughter of the late Harry Raymond Dunford and Jacqueline Harvey Dunford. Carol retired from Campbell County Social Services where she worked as a social worker in the Foster Care program. She enjoyed a simple life filled with...
Barbara Mullis Helms
Feb 1, 2025
Barbara Mullis Helms, of Lynchburg, passed away on February 1, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1933, in Monroe, North Carolina, a daughter of the late John Clayton Mullis and Evelyn Elms Mullis. She was the wife of the late John Vann Helms.
A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Barbara was known for her unwavering dedication to her family and...
Aubrey Lee Mason
Feb 1, 2025
Aubrey Lee Mason, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2025. His passing leaves an enormous void in the hearts of family and friends, near and far.
Aubrey was born on May 11, 1950, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended school at E.C Glass High School, Ferrum College, and received his Bachelor’s degree from the College of...
Larry Allen Bailey
Jan 31, 2025
Larry Allen Bailey, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. He was the loving husband of Paulette Miles Bailey for over 56 years.
Larry was born on January 16, 1948, in Christiansburg, Virginia, a son of the late Blonnie Bailey and Verna Roberts Daughtery. Larry honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force active duty for 4 years...
Carroll Anderson
Jan 30, 2025
Carroll Anderson , 93, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
George Washington Worley
Jan 30, 2025
George Washinton Worley, 92, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 30, 2025. George was the son of the late Samuel Worley and Ruby Worley. He was the husband of Ann Williamson Worley for over 60 years.
George was born on February 22, 1932, in Lynchburg, VA. He attended school at E.C. Glass and pursued employment in the printing industry, first...
Joan Chambers Beale
Jan 30, 2025
Joan Chambers Beale, 90, of Lynchburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was the loving wife of Everette Beale for over 68 years.
Joan was born on September 6, 1934, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Robert L. Chambers and Susie Flint Chambers. Joan was retired from both the Lynchburg Women’s Clinic and Tharp Funeral...
Robert Edward Templeton
Jan 29, 2025
Robert Edward Templeton, AKA Uncle Robert, or Bear, 58, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Robert was born on May 6, 1966, in Richmond, Virginia, a son of the late Lawrence Edward Templeton and Illa Garth Stoufer. Robert was a professional electrician by trade, was an avid NASCAR and UVA Cavaliers fan, and he also enjoyed hunting.
He is survived...
Robert Gene Griese
Jan 29, 2025
Robert (Bob) Gene Griese, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on the night of 29th of January 2025. He was the son of the late Benjamin Edward Griese and Arlene Stalder Griese, and the wife of Rosalee Dorothy Griese for 53 ½ years.
Bob was born on the 27th of September 1945, in Evansville, Indiana. He attended school at Center and...
Barbara T. Liggon
Jan 29, 2025
A visitation for Barbara T. Liggon “Barb T” will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 5:00 until 6:00 pm.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Randall Ray Bosworth
Jan 28, 2025
Randall Ray Bosworth (Bozzy), 67, peacefully went home to the Lord on January 28, 2025, at his home in Pittsville, VA. Born on February 25, 1957, in Greensboro, NC. Randall was a loving and devoted father and grandfather that lived a life dedicated to his family, faith, and many talents. A master mechanic and innovator, Randall spent his career improving...
Aubrey Odell Neas, Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
Aubrey Odell Neas, Jr., passed away of natural causes while doing what he loved, Riding his bike on the Blue Ridge Parkway. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was born on January 6, 1951, in Bedford Va. A son of the late Aubrey Odell Neas, Sr. and Lettie Mae Wood Neas. In addition to his...
Virginia Lee Emory
Jan 28, 2025
On January 28, 2025, our beautiful Mother and Granny Virginia Lee Emory nee Bull went to heaven.
She is survived by her daughters; Linda L Smith (Freddie), Kimberly L Amparan (Edmundo), and Tammy Myers. She is also survived by grandchildren; Jennifer Heller, Kathrine Heller, Joshua Amparan, Crystal Amparan, Destiny Townsend, Samantha Townsend. Great grandchildren; Alisha Sipe Tuttle, David Sipe, Lance Minervo,...
Alonza (Lonnie) Philpott
Jan 28, 2025
Alonza (Lonnie) Philpott, 91, passed away on January 28, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1933 in Roanoke, VA. He is the son of the late John P. Philpott and Elsie May Oliver Philpott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Patricia; their infant twins, Jeffrey Wayne and Jennifer Ann...
Sheryl Edwards Elmore
Jan 27, 2025
Sheryl Edwards Elmore, 66, of Henrico, departed this life January 27, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ardenella Edwards. She leaves to cherish her memory and love, her brother, Stephen Edwards (Shelia Hughes); nephews, Kyle Lamont Edwards and Ryan Parrish; great- nephews, Kyler and Kelan Edwards, Ryan, Jr., Kelsey Clark and JaCon Parrish; niece, Shani Clark...
George Michael Herzberg
Jan 27, 2025
George Michael Herzberg, beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, and Friend, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia at the age of 86, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at his home in Lynchburg Virginia, where he and his daughter Cheri resided for the last year of his life.
George was the son of the late Ralph and Angie Herzberg (Michalski). George was born...
Donald Arthur Garlock
Jan 27, 2025
Donald Arthur Garlock went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 27, 2025. He was born in Montclair, NJ on January 16, 1934.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Lou Garlock; son Don Garlock, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Randi Garlock; parents Edward and Alice May Garlock; siblings Edward, Eunice, Robert, Frank, Elmer,...
Christopher Eugene Hutcherson
Jan 27, 2025
Christopher Eugene Hutcherson was born on January 9, 1963, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and left this world far too soon on January 27, 2025, at his residence. He will be profoundly missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Christopher, known affectionately to friends and family as Chris, lived a life marked by his dedication and love. His personality was...
Carl Eugene Saunders
Jan 26, 2025
Carl Eugene Saunders, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 26, 2025. He was the son of the late William Henry and Thelma Goad Saunders.
Carl was born on July 19,1937, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was raised in the village of Reusens. After graduating from E.C. Glass High School, he pursued his lifelong career as a partner and business owner...
Mary Carter Davis
Jan 26, 2025
Mary Carter Davis, 86, of 1014 Knight Street, Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 26, 2025.
Born on November 26, 1938, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Carter and the late Emily Blair Carter.
Mary is survived by one sister; Ellen Carter, 3 grandchildren; Lettissia Williams, Jessica Horsley (Carl), and Ellamont Garland (Zita); 8 great-grandkids. Tacora Horsley,...
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