Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Donald Clayton Anderson
Feb 9, 2021
“FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS” DONALD CLAYTON ANDERSON passed away quietly at his home in the company of his beloved wife, Diana, to whom he was married for over 65 years.Mr. Anderson, a native of Brockton, MA, was the son of Gustave and Ruth Meurling Anderson and stepson of Eric Daniel Wallin following the untimely death of his father. He graduated...
Kenneth Lee Burdette, Sr.
Feb 9, 2021
On February 9, 2021 Kenneth Lee Burdette, Sr. was called home to rest. He passed away peacefully at The Hospice House located in Bedford, Virginia. He was born March 9, 1954 to the late Reggie and Ila Burdette. On May 20, 1973 at the age of 19 he married Janice Lee Rhodes and had four children. He was preceded in...
Sherwood Finley Smith, Jr
Feb 8, 2021
The Reverend Sherwood Finley Smith, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia, a beloved Presbyterian minister, died on February 8, 2021, at the age of 94 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was the husband of Kathleen Murchison Smith and a resident of Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg.He was born in Williamson, West Virginia on October 20, 1926, the son of the late Sherwood Finley...
Daniel Bennett Wilson
Feb 8, 2021
Daniel Bennett “Danny” Wilson, 61, of Bedford passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1959 in Bedford VA. A son of Betty F. Jones and the late Alvin Lindbergh Wilson. In addition to his father Danny was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Philip Connors and a sister-in-law,...
Naomi C. Jefferson
Feb 7, 2021
Naomi Campbell Jefferson, 96, of Amherst, died Sunday February 7, 2021, at Fairmont Crossings Health and Rehab. She was the wife of the late Marvin O. Jefferson, Sr. Born March 27, 1924 in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late James Claude Campbell and the late Madgie Campbell Campbell.Mrs. Jefferson was retired from A.H. Robbins (Chapstick Co.) and...
Betsy Ross Branch Manley
Feb 7, 2021
Betsy Ross Branch Manley, 82, of Big Island passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021.Born July 4, 1938 she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mayoma Branch.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings, Marvin Branch, Sam Branch, Jack Branch, Earl Branch, Homer Branch, and Princess Wilson.Betsy is survived by her husband of 55...
Anna Marie Latimer
Feb 7, 2021
Anna Marie Latimer, 95, of Bedford, VA, passed away February 7, 2021, after months of declining health. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kate Latimer, sister Jean Latimer Nance, and brother Bobby Latimer, as well as nephew Brooks Nance and niece Gayle Nance.She is survived by nephew David (Emmy) Latimer and sister-in-law Frankie Latimer of Bedford,...
Fannie Bailey Hendricks
Feb 7, 2021
Fannie Bailey Hendricks, 96, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 7, 2021.Fannie was born in Nathalie, Virginia on January 2, 1925 a daughter of the late Jesse James Hendricks, Sr. and Fannie Easley Hendricks. Fannie was retired as a nurse’s aide and was a member of Millstone Baptist Church.She is survived by her daughter Winnie Williams...
Josephas Benjamin Hankey, Jr.
Feb 7, 2021
Josephas Benjamin Hankey, Jr., 87, of Moneta passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in in Ernest, PA on March 19, 1933. He is the son of Josephas Benjamin Hankey, Sr., and Violet Viola Mosley Hankey. In addition to his parents Joe was preceded in death by his son, Barry Edward Hankey and one...
Vera Marie Wilson
Feb 7, 2021
Vera Marie Wilson, 89, of Lynchburg passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021.Born September 7, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Roy and Catherine Hall.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jim Wilson; siblings, James Hall, Gene Hall, Donald Hall (Ruth), and a host of other family members.Vera is survived...
Rosalie Cecelia Troncalli Tindle
Feb 6, 2021
Rosalie Cecelia Troncalli Tindle, 89, went peacefully to live with the Lord Saturday, February 6, 2021.Mrs. Tindle is survived by her sons Michael Tindle and Keith Tindle; daughters Stacie Tindle, Kelly Hitchcock and husband Simon; four grandchildren Ethan Tindle, Matthew, Lindsay and Abigail Hitchcock. She was preceded in death by daughter Lisa Ann Tindle, father Joe Troncalli & wife Grace,...
Erminia Aurora Mayorga Moorefield
Feb 6, 2021
Erminia Aurora Mayorga Moorefield was born on April 25, 1934 and passed at the age of 86 on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Erminia, who went by the nickname “Minnie”, was born in Santa Barbara, California but lived most of her life in Virginia. Minnie did not have an easy start in life. Her mother died when she was 14 years...
Adell Jackson Scott
Feb 6, 2021
On February 06th, 2021 surrounded by her family, our beloved Adell passed away peacefully at the age of 98. Born in Campbell County, VA on July 22nd, 1922 to the late John and Eliza Jackson.Adell accepted Christ at an early age and Flat Creek Baptist Church was her home house of worship. Adell found joy in her service upon various...
Richard Robert Woody
Feb 5, 2021
Richard Robert Woody, Sr. 86, of Forest, Virginia died February 5, 2021. He was the husband of the love of his life and best friend, Bettie Jane Whitehead Woody, for over 60 years.He was born October 28, 1934, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Richard William Woody, and Edith May Cassaday Woody. He was preceded in death by...
Susan Puzio
Feb 5, 2021
Susan “Sue” Marie Puzio, 64, of Natural Bridge, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021. Born in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late, Joseph and Clare Fitzpatrick.She is survived by Teddy Puzio and Hannah Dineen Puzio, son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Kaitlin Puzio, son and daughter-in-law; Jim and Lesley Fitzpatrick brother and spouse...
Patsy Montgomery Bryant
Feb 5, 2021
Patsy Montgomery Bryant, 74, of Evington, died Friday, February 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Bryant, parents, William Montgomery and Agnes F. Montgomery of Lexington, VA.Patsy is survived by her children, Sherry Yeatts and husband, Freddie of Evington, Sonya Clark of Yanceyville, N.C.; Shane Mikels and wife, Stephanie of Suffolk, and Arthur Mikels and...
Benjamin Phillips
Feb 5, 2021
Benjamin Wesley Phillips, 83, of Lynchburg, departed this life and went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 5, 2021.Ben was born May 2, 1937 in Henry County, the son of the late Benjamin Reed Phillips and Ruth Lillian Ramsey Phillips. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church.Ben proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and...
Alphonzo Porter
Feb 5, 2021
Alphonzo Porter went home to be with his Lord on February 5th 2021 at his residence.He was born in Campbell County, Virginia on March 1st 1935 to the late Clayton Benjamin Porter and Lorraine Margaret Cox Porter.Alphonzo was proceeded in death by his wife of 40 years Barbara Ann Lathan Porter, his brother Earnest E. Porter, Joseph L. Porter Sr.,...
Perscilla Louise Carter Elliott
Feb 4, 2021
Perscilla Louise Carter “Mawmaw” Elliott, 68, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, February 04, 2021. She was the wife of Thomas Marvin Elliott Jr., for 42 yearsBorn Wednesday, April 02, 1952 in Lynchburg, Perscilla was a daughter of the late Erskin Thomas Carter and the late Ruby Louise Johnson Carter.In addition to her husband, Perscilla is survived by her loving children,...
Patricia Elgin Rorrer
Feb 4, 2021
Patricia Elgin Rorrer, 86, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord, Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late Alvin Haymon Rorrer.Patricia was born in Patrick County, Virginia on January 13, 1935, a daughter of the late Buren Alexander Elgin and Ora Roberson Elgin. Patricia was a former school teacher. She retired as a social...
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