Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James "Bob" Marvin Epps
Jan 18, 2025
James “Bob” Marvin Epps, 87, of Forest, VA passed away on January 18, 2025. A son of the late James Moses Epps and Leona Herdond Epps. In addition to his parents Bob is preceded in death by his first wife Sylvia Witt Epps.
At 13 Bob joined the Civil Air Patrol, at 18 he joined the USAF, where he served proudly...
James "Chris" Christian Adams
Jan 18, 2025
James Christian “Chris” Adams, 61, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away, Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was the husband of the late Michelle Davis Adams.
Chris was born June 8, 1963, in Lynchburg, a son of the late James Earl Adams and Rosemarie Christian Adams. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Alyssa Adams.
He...
Bryan Lee King
Jan 17, 2025
Bryan Lee King, 63, of Altavista, Virginia passed away on Friday, January 17,2025. He was the son of the late Donahue James King (Don), and Virginia McCray King.
Bryan was born on August 29, 1961, in New York. He later spent his childhood in Clearlake, Houston, Texas. He enlisted in the U.S Army in 1982 and, after two decades of devoted...
Yvonne Wildman Nichols
Jan 17, 2025
Yvonne Wildman Nichols, 81, of Huddleston, VA passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Noah’s Landing. She was born in Evington on May 2, 1943, to the late John Elisha Wildman and Doris Wood Wildman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Rucker Nichols and sisters, Carolyn Witt and Phyllis Warren.
Yvonne was...
Jerry Garber Craddock
Jan 17, 2025
Jerry Garber Craddock, 93 years old, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on January 17, 2025.
Born June 15, 1931, in Charlotte County VA, Jerry was the daughter of the late Annie Lee and Johnny Willet and the wife of the late Claiborne (Claybo) Watkins Craddock. She was an award-winning watercolor artist and had her paintings displayed all...
Jinx D. Wade
Jan 17, 2025
Jinx D. Wade, 19, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Jinx was a beautiful soul and is loved by many. Anyone who knew her could tell you how unforgettable she was. Jinx accomplished so many things in her life, despite it being cut short. Jinx was a strong advocate for mental health and fought for many years...
Lawrence Robert Timmins, Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Lawrence Robert Timmins, Sr., 83, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Moneta, is assisting the family.
Mario Devon Anderson
Jan 16, 2025
Mario Devon Anderson departed this life on January16,2025. He was born to the late Albert Anderson and the late Sarah Davis.
He is survived by his children, Rayshawn Anderson, Katera Anderson, Tyneika Jefferson, Maurice Anderson, and Miyah Anderson. His grandson, Demonte Anderson. His brothers, Mark Jackson (Patricia) and Brandon Dempsey. His sisters, Bridget Dempsey and Melissa Hopkins. Two devoted cousins, Michael...
Peggy Sue Berger
Jan 16, 2025
Peggy Sue Berger, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on January 16 after graciously enduring two years of medical challenges. Peggy was best known, as many have put it, as "the most positive person I've ever met."
Peggy was born on February 11, 1938, to David Reid and Agnes Lillian Miller Berger of Goode, Virginia. After graduating...
Dolores Jean Weigle
Jan 16, 2025
Dolores Jean Weigle, 91, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was the wife of Charles Edward Weigle for over 68 years.
Dolores was born on August 16, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Eugene Koontz and Hazel Stull Koontz. Dolores was retired as a professional nutritionist and attended Beulah Baptist Church.
In...
William "Bill" Stanley Reynolds
Jan 15, 2025
William “Bill” Stanley Reynolds, 88, of Roanoke, VA passed away on January 15, 2025. A son of the late William Reynolds and Grace Shank Reynolds. In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Karnes, and Ginny Paris.
Bill served proudly in the Marine Corps before starting his career as an electrical engineer. Bill loved snow...
Martha Ann O’Neil
Jan 15, 2025
Martha Ann O’Neil, 84, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Martha was born in Utica, New York, August 13, 1940, and was the daughter of the late William Cleary and Helen Cook Cleary. Martha was retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Westminster Canterbury.
She is survived by her four sons; Roger O’Neil (Susan) of Amherst, Ron O’Neil of Waynesboro,...
Sylvester Davenport
Jan 14, 2025
Sylvester Davenport , 82, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
John V. Cuesta
Jan 14, 2025
John V. Cuesta, 83, of Bedford, Virginia, formerly of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Herndon, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia Cuesta.
He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1941. He grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and attended school at Upper Darby High School and Pennsylvania...
Richard Edwin Burnett
Jan 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our dad, Richard “Dickie” Edwin Burnett, who passed away on Tuesday, January 14th at the age of 83 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife and 4 surviving children. After battling dementia for over ten years, he’s free of this terrible disease.
Dad was born on May...
Eric David Kjeseth
Jan 14, 2025
Eric David “Jherico” Kjeseth (March 21, 1973 to January 14, 2025)
Eric David Kjeseth was born on March 21, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois and, a month later, became the fifth child of Peter Lars Kjeseth and Solveig Mertrice Mason Kjeseth in Denver, Colorado. He became a big brother to Peder Leif in 1976. He grew up mostly in Dubuque, Iowa and...
Clara Varner Henderson
Jan 13, 2025
Clara Varner Henderson of Lynchburg, VA, 101 years old, passed away on January 13, 2025.
Clara was born to J. Earl Varner and Nora Tucker Varner in Denton, NC on March 24, 1923, where she was the youngest of seven children. Clara was the sole survivor. She was married to Clayton M. Henderson for 66 years until his death in 2010.
Surviving...
Marvin “Milan” Manning
Jan 13, 2025
Marvin “Milan” Manning age 77 of Lynchburg Virginia and formerly of Roanoke, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday January 13, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Elsie Manning, Daughter Tracy Garrett, Son in law Lee Doss, Brothers Larry and Brian Manning.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years Glenna Manning, Daughter Michelle Thomas(Mack), Daughter...
Cheryl Middlesworth Griffin
Jan 13, 2025
Cheryl Middlesworth Griffin, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Malbert and Jo Jean Middlesworth. She went by Cheri or Middles to many of her loved ones.
Cheryl was born on October 2nd, 1946, in Elgin, Illinois. She attended school at Cal Poly in Pomona, California, then pursued her career in...
Marianne Metz Theisinger
Jan 13, 2025
Marianne Metz Theisinger, 90, of Lynchburg died on January 13, 2025.
Marianne was born on November 29, 1934, a daughter of the late Fred Felix Metz and Wilhelmina Richter Metz.
Marianne was the devoted wife of the late Edward Otto Theisinger and was retired from her career as a registered nurse.
A graveside service celebrating Marianne’s life will be held at North Bedford...
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