Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Shirley Mae Reid
Apr 10, 2022
God called on “One of His Angels” April 10, 2022, Shirley Mae Reid. She was born October 20, 1962, to the late Charles Eubanks and Mary Scott Hopkins.She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hopkins, father Charles Eubanks, Sr.; brother Charles Eubanks, Jr. grandmother Elsie Scott; Grandfather Sylvester Scott; grandmother, Annie Eubanks.She leaves to cherish her loving memory...
Mary Ann Parker Kirby
Apr 9, 2022
Mary Ann Parker Kirby, 79, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late William Edward Kirby.Mary Ann was born on September 1, 1942, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Reace Parker and Earline Kennedy Parker.She is survived by her son, William Kirby, Jr. of Reston, VA; her sister, Debra Buchanan of...
Flossie Banks
Apr 8, 2022
I heard the voice of Jesus say; ‘I am this dark world’s light. Look unto me; thy morn shall rise, And all thy days be bright!” “ I looked to Jesus and I found In him my star and sun; And in that Light of Life I’ll walk Till traveling days are done.” Ms. Flossie Beatrice Banks daughter of the...
Nancy Lucille Morris
Apr 8, 2022
Nancy Lucille Washburn Morris, 78, of Hardy passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 21, 1943, a daughter of Charles Manning Washburn and Lucille Margaret Krebs Washburn. In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Washburn.Nancy loved her family and...
Richard Allen "Dick" Garlough
Apr 7, 2022
Richard “Dick” Allen Garlough, age 83, passed peacefully in his home, April 7, 2022. He is survived by his son, James Clifton Garlough and his wife, Yolanda of Moneta, Virginia; his son, Randolph Edward Garlough and his wife, Joycey of Alexandria, Ohio; grandchildren, Nichole Garlough, Kyle and Kimberly Garlough, Chris and Samantha Adams, Alan Requimin, Brittany McClamma, Bryan and Alelyn...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Lynch
Apr 6, 2022
Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Lynch, 83, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He is survived by his two daughters, Michelle Dawson and husband, Les, Deena Ruiz and husband, Joe; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his ex-wife and friend, Marie Lynch. The family would like to thank Centra Hospice for their fast response and excellent care. Ronnie...
Ruth Perry
Apr 5, 2022
Ruth Manspile Perry, 89, of Rustburg died Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was the wife of the late Cameron Brent Perry Sr. for 51 years.Ruth is survived by her children; Charles (Chuck) Perry and wife Frances (Sissy) Perry of Rustburg, Sandra Taylor of Florida, Wanda Hutton (Leonard Hutton) of Lynchburg, Brenda Fisher (Don) of Concord, Susan Hatch (John) of Appomattox,...
Stephen Ray Thacker
Apr 3, 2022
Steve was born July 11, 1952, to Ray M. and Frances H. Thacker in Washington DC. He passed away April 3, 2022, having dealt with a long illness. He was married to Deborah V. Thacker for 47 years.He lived in Maryland for ten years and then moved to Annandale, Va. where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1970...
John H. Lewis
Apr 3, 2022
John H. Lewis, son of Carl and Louise Lewis was born in Glasgow, Va. on December 8, 1931. John passed away April 3, 2022. He was married to Betty Bush Lewis for over 70 years.He was retired for Burlington Industries as a truck driver. He was also a member of Randolph Memorial Church where he proudly served as an usher.John...
Julie Marie Geissler Greco
Apr 3, 2022
Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mrs. Julie Marie Geissler Greco.Mrs. Julie Marie Geissler Greco, age 57, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on September 15, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the loving daughter of the late George Geissler and Diana Fettig Geissler. She was raised in Lynchburg and was a 1983 graduate of Brooksville High School....
Larry Clint Nichols. Sr.
Apr 3, 2022
After a courageous fight, the Lord said, “let him rest”. On Sunday April 3rd, 2022, Larry Clint “Fluffy” Nichols Sr. was called home.Larry was born on November 13, 1962 to the late Leonard W Nichols and Mildred R Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Wanda Nichols, father in law James Sexton, and...
Lon Clayton Warner Ii
Apr 2, 2022
Lon Clayton Warner II, 79, of Spout Spring, VA died Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was the loving husband of Jean Smith Warner for 58 years.Lon was born December 6, 1942, in Manassas, VA, a son of the late Lon Clayton Warner and the late Virginia Dale Mays. He was a member of Living Word Baptist Church and had retired...
David Allen Mays
Mar 31, 2022
David Allen Mays, 86 of Madison Heights, died Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was the husband of the late Linda Morgan Mays.Born in Appomattox on January 25, 1936, a son of the late Louis Gleaves and Rhetta Mays. He was a member of Timberlake Baptist Church and retired from General Electric.David loved the outdoors; he was the happiest at the...
Michael Bennett Amowitz
Mar 31, 2022
Michael Bennett Amowitz, 67, passed away on March 31 surrounded by his beloved siblings.Born on December 29, 1954 by the late Dr. J. David and Georgette Amowitz, Mike was a very proud class of 1972 graduate of E.C. Glass High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Richmond where he was a life long Spiders...
Elizabeth Mosley
Mar 30, 2022
Elizabeth Mosley, 76 of Lynchburg, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Mary Elizabeth Walton Hancock
Mar 30, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Walton Hancock, age 92, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 after five years of declining health. Born February 11, 1930, she was married to Clarence Nelson Hancock who predeceased her October 17, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Zane Wilson and Mary Cabell Harris Walton.She was a graduate of Appomattox High School...
William Lesure
Mar 30, 2022
William LeSure departed this life on March 30, 2022, at Heartland Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by a roomful of loving friends (several of whom were former coworkers).William was born on April 3, 1965, to the late William Draper LeSure and Evelyn Byrd Draper LeSure.Those who knew William, will remember his smiling blue eyes and his willingness to make his point...
Albert Thomas Worley
Mar 29, 2022
Albert Thomas “Butch” Worley, 74, of Bedford passed away on March 29, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Virginia on February 27, 1948. A son of the late Albert Jason Worley and Blanche Newcomb. In addition to his parents Butch was preceded in death by his son, Albert Thomas Worley, Jr.Butch was a retired machinist with...
Naomi Rosalind Walker Caldwell
Mar 29, 2022
Naomi Caldwell passed away at 82 on March 29, 2022. She grew up in Nashville and subsequently lived in Baltimore,Md., Charlottesville,Va., and, for over three decades, Lynchburg,Va.Naomi earned a bachelor’s degree in Russian Studies (studying Russian History, Literature and Language) from the University of Virginia. After working as a stay-at-home mom, she earned an MBA from the University of Baltimore...
Gwendolyn Steagall Hickson
Mar 28, 2022
With the loving support of her family, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Steagall Hickson peacefully passed from this earth to her Heavenly Home on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg.Born in Lynchburg on August 8, 1929, Gwen was the daughter of the late Violet McCarson and James Allen Steagall. She was the devoted wife of her high school sweetheart, the...
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