Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Bernard Clyde "Bunny" Key
Mar 12, 2025
Bernard Clyde “Bunny” Key, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born and raised in Bedford, VA. Bunny was one of sixteen children from Willie Austin Key and Callie Croft Key. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Ruby Dooley Key; six...
Margaret Bryant
Mar 11, 2025
Margaret Ann Kidd Bryant, 60, of Moneta, VA, passed away on March 11, 2025. She was born August 7, 1964, a daughter of the late Carlton Kidd and Ann Moore Kidd.
Margaret Ann was such a hard worker, and she loved her family very much.
Margaret Ann is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Michael Darby Bryant; son, Grayson Michael...
Charles M. Townsend
Mar 11, 2025
Charles M. “Skip” Townsend peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on March 11, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA. Although this may be a day of mourning for those who knew him, he would remind us of that special bond he always shared. For it was on Christmas Day in 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, that he was born to the...
Denise Lynn Villafane
Mar 11, 2025
Denise Lynn Villafane, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Hans Helmers and Mary Windler Helmers.
Denise was born on June 18, 1951, in West Point, NY. She attended school at Highland Falls High School then pursued her calling in caregiving at Letchworth, New York for 6 years then went...
Elnora Lilly Marion
Mar 11, 2025
Elnora Lilly Hottinger Marion, 94, of Cumberland, Virginia, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Berkshire Health and Rehab. She was born on April 26, 1930, in Louisa, Virginia, to the late Charles Andrew Hottinger and Lilly Edith Battaile Hottinger. In addition to her parents Elnora was preceded in death by her Husband, Dewey William Marion; son, Charles Rex Marion;...
Kiara Bryant
Mar 11, 2025
Kiara Bryant, 36, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
The family will receive friends for a public visitation Friday, March 14, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, from 6 - 8 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 4:30 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel.
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Paul Eugene Hubbell
Mar 9, 2025
Paul E. Hubbell, 89, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born November 18, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, to Stewart Morse and Rita (Armell) Hubbell, he grew up on Long Island before moving his family to northeast Pennsylvania in 1968. He lived in Stroudsburg before settling in Swiftwater in 1977, where he remained for many years. He...
Ronald Lee Epperson
Mar 8, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Epperson passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the age of 77. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born in Brookneal on April 19, 1947 to his mother, Elizabeth Epperson, who preceded him in death. He graduated from William Campbell High School and went on to serve as a sergeant in...
Brandon Antonio Marshall
Mar 8, 2025
Our beloved Brandon Antonio Marshall, 38, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned from labor to reward on March 8, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born October 21,1986 in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the first son of Dorethea and David Marshall. He was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, and friend to many.
Brandon, by many of his friends, referred to him as “B”...
Robert Edward Key
Mar 8, 2025
Robert Edward Key, 94 of Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning March 8, 2025. He was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. He loved his country and proudly served in the United States Army’s 29th division and the United States Air Force for a total of 12 years. Bob was preceded in death by...
Tyrone Thomas
Mar 6, 2025
Tyrone Thomas, 72, of, Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
A Funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Millicent S. Napier
Mar 5, 2025
Millicent Shawver "Millie" Napier passed away on March 5, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 42. Millie was born on July 1, 1982, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She spent much of her early life in Columbia, Missouri and then moved to Gainesville, Florida, where she graduated from Buchholz High School. She pursued higher education at Santa Fe College, earning...
Billy John Spinner
Mar 5, 2025
Billy John Spinner, 67, of Big Island, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Billy was born on April 1, 1957, to the late Walter Calvin Spinner and Ella Louise Dabney Spinner in Bedford VA. Billy John was a brother of a family of seven siblings with four still here with us. He leaves behind his oldest sister, Peggy Dougals (Doug),...
Michael Wayne Cofflin
Mar 4, 2025
Michael Wayne Cofflin, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, fought the good fight against Cancer. He was born on September 8, 1960, and died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born an only child to Doris Pillow Cofflin and Melvin “Red” Cofflin.
Mike’s early years were filled with the one thing that he enjoyed throughout his life, Bowling. When he was 7...
Shobhawati Peters
Mar 4, 2025
Celebrating the life of Late Mrs. Shobhawati Peters: 1st Nov 1918-4th March 2025, at 106 years and four months. Today, we celebrate the extraordinary life of a remarkable and amazing lady who graced this world for an incredible 106 years. Mrs Peters was a resident of Sanibel, FL, and spent summers and holidays in Amherst VA.
Shobhawati began her life in...
Earnest Elton Hamlett
Mar 4, 2025
Earnest “Ernie” Elton Hamlett, 87, of Evington, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a short illness. He was the husband of Linda Brown Hamlett for 65 years.
Born in Roxboro, NC on November 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Roger William Hamlett and Copeland Mason Hamlett. He was a proud United States...
Charles Cooper Youell III
Mar 4, 2025
Charles Cooper Youell III, 84, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, March 4, at his home. Born March 6, 1940, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Mary Catherine Frost and Charles Cooper Youell, Jr.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Sarah Massie of 62 years; his son, Cooper (Cabell) of Roanoke and his daughter, Page Eastman (John) of Lynchburg and...
Roger Dale Mitchell, Sr.
Mar 4, 2025
Roger Dale Mitchell, Sr., 67, of Appomattox, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was the son of late Era Elizabeth Mitchell and Richard Charles Mitchell.
Roger was born on March 29, 1957, in Lynchburg, VA. He spent his career as a truck driver and had a strong interest in diesel mechanics.
In addition to his father, Roger is survived by...
Steven Preston Tuck
Mar 3, 2025
Steven Preston Tuck, 54, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Brad Rucker Rainey
Mar 3, 2025
Brad Rucker Rainey, 66, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Brad was born in Lynchburg on March 6, 1958, a son of the late David Millar Rainey and Ann Shoaf Rainey. Brad grew up as a member of Peakland Baptist Church and attended Virginia Tech. He was an avid sports fan, particularly with respect...
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