Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Terri Sue White
Mar 3, 2025
Terri Sue White of Lynchburg, formerly of Fredericksburg and Albuquerque, died at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital on March 3, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle against pneumonia. This complicated her already severe pulmonary hypertension with many years of home oxygen. Until this bout of pneumonia and subsequent relapse, she had managed to live this long through strength of will...
Jeffrey Alan Catron
Mar 2, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Catron, 31, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Jeffrey was born on September 27, 1993, in Roanoke, Virginia. He worked at Research International, Inc. as a telecommunication technician.
Jeffrey was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. However, his greatest delight was the time he spent with his children. Together, they created...
Betty Jane Leebrick King
Mar 2, 2025
Betty Jane Leebrick King, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Jack S. King, Sr.
Betty was born on January 28, 1940, in Madison Heights, a daughter of the late Jennings Bryant Leebrick and Annie Bell Leebrick.
Throughout her life, she found joy in the little things, such as exploring...
Bonnie Jean Goin Tomlin
Mar 2, 2025
Bonnie Jean Goin Tomlin, 77, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Bonnie was born in Lynchburg on July 13, 1947, and was the daughter of the late James Goin and Virginia Governor Goin. Bonnie was retired from working as both a Licensed Practical Nurse and School Bus Driver for the Virginia Beach Public School System.
She is survived by her...
Mahalia Mickles
Mar 1, 2025
To family, friends, and loved ones—On March 1, 2025, God called home our beloved Mahalia Mickles, granting her a new and eternal address in Heaven. No longer residing at 117 Melinda Drive in Lynchburg, VA, she now rests in the presence of our Holy Father. As the Lord said, "Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will...
Amy Lee Blankenship McIvor
Mar 1, 2025
Amy Lee Blankenship McIvor, 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Plunkett and Dorothy Garbee Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her brother, Ed Blankenship.
Amy was born on April 28, 1959, in Lynchburg, Virginia and was a 1977 graduate of Jefferson Forest High School....
Franklin Anthony, Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
Franklin Delano Anthony, Jr. (Babro) peacefully transitioned from this life, at the age of 63, on March 1, 2025, at his home in Greensboro, NC. He was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, companion, grandpa and friend to many.
Franklin was born on July 29, 1961, to Franklin Delano Anthony, Sr. and Ida Johnson Anthony. Born and raised in Lynchburg, VA,...
Ruby Lee Davis
Feb 28, 2025
Ruby Lee Davis, 84, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 28, 2025. Born on November 12, 1940, in Floyd, Virginia, she was the fourth child of Harry D. Hylton and Mary M. Hylton.
She is survived by her loving husband, Nelson; her beloved daughter, Teresa Davis Mills (Charles); her cherished grandchildren, Zach Cole (Cari) and Lauren...
Raymond John Pfaff
Feb 27, 2025
Raymond John Pfaff April 16, 1947 – February 27, 2025 Raymond John Pfaff (77) of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home on February 27, 2025. Born on April 16, 1947 in Englewood, New Jersey, Raymond lived a life of faith, service and dedication to his family.
A proud Vietnam veteran, Raymond served three years of active duty in...
Wendell Ashley
Feb 27, 2025
Wendell Ashley, 53, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Wendell was born on May 20, 1971, to Valerie and Windell Ashley in Washington, DC. After graduating from Amherst County High School at the age of 18, he then joined the Navy.
Wendell was a member of Scott Zion Baptist Church in Madison Heights, VA, from an early...
Dorothy Mae Scott
Feb 26, 2025
Dorothy Mae Scott, 65, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Dorothy was born on November 16, 1959, in Farmville, VA, to Thomas McDaniel and the late Della Scott McDaniel.
In addition to her father, she leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Kabrina Scott and Keshawn Scott; three bonus children, Frank Turpin, Valerie Turpin, and Crystal Mays; grandchildren,...
Betty Hutter Blankenship
Feb 26, 2025
Elizabeth Malcolm Hutter Blankenship, better known as “Betty Mac” or simply “Betty,” age 76, died at Lynchburg General Hospital on February 26, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents, Leola Carter Hutter and Malcolm Hutter; her sister, Ann Carter Hutter; her beloved husband, H. McChord “Mac” Blankenship; and her canine companions, Lilly and Ruby Jane.
Born at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg,...
Gayle Aultice Childress
Feb 26, 2025
Gayle A. Childress, 83, of Forest, Virginia, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
She was the born on June 20, 1941, to the late Luther Aultice and Barbara Powers Aultice in Lynchburg, VA, and was the loving wife of Carlton C. Childress for 64 years. Gayle attended school at E.C. Glass High School and later...
Michael Wayne Dooley
Feb 26, 2025
Michael Wayne Dooley,51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was born on July 3,1973, in Bedford, a son of John Taylor Dooley and Gloria Overstreet Dooley. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Owen and Iris Overstreet; Kenneth and Kitty Dooley; and Nephew, Jake Grant.
Known best for his big grin, Michael Wayne never met a...
Odessa A. Calloway
Feb 26, 2025
Odessa A. Calloway, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, was called from labor to rest on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, at the Bedford County Nursing Home. She was the widow of James E. Calloway, Sr.
Born in Coleman Falls Va, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lucy Sadler. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Randolph Sadler,...
Carole H. Bowen
Feb 25, 2025
Carole H. Bowen was born in Lynchburg to Clara Varner Henderson and Clayton McRae Henderson on February 20, 1944, passing on February 25, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years David; a son, David Clayton of South Boston VA; a grandson, Miles Bowen; and a granddaughter, Sydney Bowen both of Lynchburg. Carole is also survived by...
Judy Fitzgerald Lawson
Feb 25, 2025
Judy Fitzgerald Lawson, age 95, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Judy was the widow of Clarence M. Lawson and a retired employee of General Electric. Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Janet Lawson; grandchildren, Jessica Heflin and husband Dave, Jamie Thomas and husband J.T.; great grandchildren, Ava Heflin, Jozie Thomas, and James Thomas;...
Helen Craddock Saunders
Feb 25, 2025
Helen Saunders died peacefully with her children by her side Tuesday, February 25 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents John Goodwin and Caroline Patteson Craddock and her beloved husband George Edward Saunders Jr. She was the granddaughter of the late Abram Poindexter and Ella Elizabeth Craddock and James Macon and Helen Woodward Patteson.
She is survived...
Roberta Lynn Trent
Feb 25, 2025
Roberta Lynn Trent, 66, of Moneta, VA passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Debra Elizabeth Johnson
Feb 24, 2025
Debra Elizabeth Johnson, 59, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 24 of 2025. She was the daughter of the late Carolyn Stewart Angel.
Debra was born on May 1, 1965, in Roanoke, Virginia. She avidly enjoyed working puzzles and being a help to others. She earned many awards for her participation in the Special Olympics, Relay Races and Walks....
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