Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John Marshall Lipscomb
Mar 20, 2025
John Marshall Lipscomb, 83 of Amherst, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab. in Amherst, Virginia.
John was born on Saturday, May 24, 1941, in Amherst, VA. He was the son of the late Ward Robert Lipscomb and Connie Lee Martin Lipscomb. John attended Elkton United Methodist Church in Elkton, MD and enjoyed working...
Minerva Theresa Taylor
Mar 19, 2025
Minerva Theresa Taylor, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born to the late Jesse F. Brooks and Geneva T. Brooks on September 20, 1948, in the city of Durham, NC. In addition to her parents, Minerva is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 52 years, Willie Ray Taylor, and her brothers...
Joseph Ashton James, Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
Joseph Ashton James Jr, 94 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Joseph Ashton James Sr. and Ruth Corrine Edwards James, and the husband of the late Annie Cleola James for more than 56 years.
Joseph Ashton James Jr was born on March 18, 1931, in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from...
Phyllis Owen Floyd
Mar 19, 2025
Phyllis “Polly” Owen Floyd, 87, of 219 Hopkins Rd, Lynchburg, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the Summitt Health and Rehab.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, service and kindness
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion E. Owen and Phyllis C Owen and her Husband W. “Billy” Floyd.
She is survived by her sons, W. Donald Floyd and...
Randal Ray Schaefer
Mar 18, 2025
Randal (Randy) Schaefer, 76, of Hardeeville, SC passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. Randy was a loving husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Randy was a man who truly lived life to the fullest. He had a deep love for the outdoors and whether it was traveling, camping, hiking, fishing, golfing...
George Washington Ford Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025, God in his infinite wisdom called George Washington Ford, Jr. (G.W.) from labor to reward at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on March 15, 1965, George was the beloved son to the late Sarah Booker Ford and George Washington Ford, Sr. At an early age George joined White Rock Baptist Church and was a member...
Ronald Alfred Toland
Mar 17, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Alfred Toland of Valrico, FL who left us on March 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Ronald was born in Wheeling, WV. He was a devoted father, husband, and grandfather. Ronald was known for his unwavering love for his family and his resilience in the face of...
Richard Daniel Tucker
Mar 17, 2025
Richard Daniel "Dicki" Tucker
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend.
June 2, 1956-March 17, 2025
Richard Daniel Tucker, 68, passed away on March 17, 2025, at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. Richard was born June 2, 1956, to the late David and Margie Johnson Tucker in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
Richard loved to fish and watch sports. He was a huge fan of the Clemson...
Shirley Myers Simcik
Mar 17, 2025
Shirley Myers Simcik, born on October 29, 1931, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She led a life characterized by simplicity, embracing the beauty of the everyday with grace and warmth.
Shirley dedicated herself to her education and achieved notable academic milestones. She received her bachelor's degree from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before...
Troy Lesley Proffitt, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Troy Lesley Proffitt, Jr., 73, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born in Taswell Co., VA on October 5, 1951 to the late Troy Lesley Proffitt, Sr. and Mary Helen Asbury Proffitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tanya Yvonne Waddell Proffitt.
A graveside service with military honors will...
Otis Oliver Henderson
Mar 16, 2025
Otis Oliver Henderson, 78, of Concord, Virginia, passed away on March 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Orin Henderson and Ora Henderson and the husband of Norma Keatts Henderson for 57 years.
Otis was born on October 31, 1946, in Altavista, Virginia. He attended school in Campbell and Amherst Counties and then joined the U.S. Navy. After completing...
Douglas Obrian Petty
Mar 15, 2025
Douglas Obrian Petty, 41, departed this life on Saturday March 15, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1983, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Brenda Petty Irving and Douglas Leon Pannell.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jake and Mildred Petty and his paternal grandparents, Marie Prunty and James Pannell. Additionally, he was preceded in death by his late...
Hunter Daniel Wood
Mar 15, 2025
Hunter Daniel Wood 20, of Thaxton, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, after a very brief illness. He was born in Bedford, VA on April 4, 2004. He is the son of Tracy Lynn Dooley and William Edward Wood. Hunter was preceded in death by his grandfather Ed Wood.
Hunter loved the outdoors and spending time in it. He enjoyed...
Jermanii Phillips
Mar 15, 2025
Jermanii Phillips, transitioned to her heavenly home March 15, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00 P.M. She will be available for public viewing one hour prior to service. A interment will follow the service at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Larry Slaughter
Mar 15, 2025
Larry Slaughter, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned into eternal rest March 15, 2025.
A memorial service will be held May 3, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 3:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Donald Lee Wheeler
Mar 14, 2025
Donald Lee Wheeler, 73, of Scottsville, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness, with his wife by his side. In his final days and weeks, he was surrounded by many loved ones and dear friends.
Donald was born February 2, 1952, in Charlottesville, Va. to the late John Daniel Wheeler,...
Robert Lewis Spinner
Mar 13, 2025
Robert Lewis Spinner “Bubba” of 1501 Blackburn Street Lynchburg, Va transitioned to be with the Lord on March 13, 2025, at the Summit Health and Rehab. He was born in Bedford County, Va on February 8, 1951, to the late Clarence Roosevelt Spinner, Sr. and Helen Harris Spinner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers,...
Daniel Kenneth Lehman
Mar 13, 2025
Daniel Kenneth Lehman, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 13, 2025.
Dan was born on October 16, 1964, in Hollywood, Florida, to the late Kenneth and Beverly Lehman.
In addition to Dan's parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, Bridget Lehman.
Dan is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brenton and Aimee Lehman; grandchildren, Charlotte,...
Martha Sanchez Alvarez
Mar 12, 2025
Martha Sanchez Alvarez, 95, of Forest, Virginia, was born into eternal life on the morning of March 12, 2025. She was the widow of the love of her life, Adolfo Alvarez, and was married to him for nearly 50 years.
Surviving are her daughters and sons in law, Susan and Danny Nelson, Lorraine and Craig Posey. Grandchildren, Carynne and Jonathan Posey.
Born...
Walter Wayne Watson
Mar 12, 2025
Walter Wayne Watson 76, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was the son of the late Jacob Owen Watson and Margaret Louise Watson.
He was born on April 4, 1948, in Bedford, Virginia. He attended School at Liberty High School then pursued his journeyman’s license at CVCC.
He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Marie Eagle...
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