Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Gloria Jean Beckham
Jun 21, 2025
Gloria Jean Beckham, Beloved Daughter, Mother, Sister, and Friend to many gained her Angel wings on June 21,2025.
Gloria was born in Columbia, South Carolina on November 18, 1969. She was raised in Reinholds, Pennsylvania surrounded by her large family. Gloria loved growing up in Pennsylvania around family and friends and always talked about one day going back.
Gloria never met a...
Shane Chasteen Godsey
Jun 21, 2025
Shane Godsey, 50, of Lynchburg, Virgina, passed away on June 21, 2025.
Born on February 7, 1975, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Shane was known for his unwavering loyalty, strength of spirit, and deep love for his family, friends and country.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp, where he demonstrated courage, discipline, and a commitment to protecting others.
He will be remembered...
Ben Alton Beverley, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
Mr. Ben Alton Beverley, Jr., departed his life peacefully at his home and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Ben Alton Beverley, Sr. and Jean Mae Anderson and raised by Haywood and Matrice Anderson, also known as Mae. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by one...
Alberta Marie (Meyer) Ickes
Jun 20, 2025
Alberta Marie (Meyer) Ickes, 99, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025.
She was born on December 5, 1925, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, to the late Francis C. and Mary H. Meyer. On July 3, 1948, she married the love of her life, Hubert F. Ickes. Together, they built a life filled with love and adventure, raising...
Deion Iseman Taliaferro
Jun 19, 2025
Deion Iseman Taliaferro, 91, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday June 19, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on November 23, 1933, in Amherst County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Woodford Cleveland Iseman and Eva Ashley Iseman. Deion was a devoted wife to the late Albert Cheatwood Taliaferro and was a longtime member of Westland Methodist...
Kenneth Lee Chumbley
Jun 19, 2025
Kenneth Lee Chumbley, 83, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. Kenneth was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on September 26, 1941, to the late Tinnie Chumbley and Zella Keith Chumbley. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Judy Gowen Chumbley.
Affectionately called Chum by Judy from the day they met, Judy and Kenneth were married for over 53 years....
Pamela Cheryl Cooke
Jun 18, 2025
Pamela Cheryl Cooke lived a life that radiated compassion, purpose, and quiet strength. She was a daughter, a sister to six brothers, an aunt, a mother, and a grandmother. But to so many more, she was a guiding light during the darkest chapters of their lives.
Over three decades of Pam’s professional life were spent advocating for victims of violent crime,...
John Sparks
Jun 17, 2025
John Arthur Sparks, age 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
John is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Joni and daughter Ashley (Matt) of South Carolina.
He was the son of the late Timothy and Betty Sparks of Covington, VA. In addition to his parents, his sister Carole Rice preceded him in death.
John Sparks is...
Priscilla Ann Irvine
Jun 16, 2025
Priscilla Ann Irvine, a loving and caring soul, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 26, 1945, Priscilla was a devoted wife, mother, grand mother, great grand mother and friend who touched the lives of anyone whom she came into contact with her unwavering faith and compassionate spirit.
As a devout Christian who...
Donna Dillard Toler
Jun 16, 2025
Donna Patricia Dillard (Toler), aged 69, entered into eternal sleep on June 16, 2025 at Tate Springs Health & Rehab, Lynchburg, Virginia, after a short period of illness. She was the daughter of the late Donna Carlessa Wilson Dillard and the late Jerome Francis Dillard, Sr.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerome (Tyke)...
Shelia Wynn Jefferson
Jun 15, 2025
Shelia Wynn Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
A homegoing celebration will be on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at White Rock Baptist Church, 401 Florida Avenue Lynchburg, Virginia with Rev. Ricky Hailstock officiating. A floating public visitation will be Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00P.M. until 5:00P.M. Interment will be...
Patricia "Patty" Alto Lacks
Jun 15, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Alto Lacks, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Madison Heights, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family.
Patty was born on July 28, 1960, in Long Island, New York; the daughter of the late Richard Alan Alto and Nancy Lee Pearson Alto.
Patty dedicated 26 years of her career to Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Virginia, where she made a...
Eunice Daniel Mason
Jun 15, 2025
Eunice Daniel Mason, 96, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord and Savior who she faithfully served on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Glenwood Mason for 68 years.
Eunice was born in Campbell County, Virginia on November 25, 1928, a daughter of the late Carlton Herbert Daniel and Frances Plymale Daniel. Eunice...
Doris Coffing
Jun 14, 2025
Doris Littlejohn Coffing, 97, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia.
She is survived by her daughter Catherine Ferguson and husband David of Lynchburg, VA; daughter Tracy Coffing and husband Ronald Rogos of The Plains, VA.; granddaughter Erin Ferguson of Richmond, VA; grandson Ryan Ferguson, wife Dabney, and their children Calder and Ellis of Earlysville,...
Eula Mae Jackson
Jun 13, 2025
Eula Mae Jackson, affectionately known as "Sister," passed away on June 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support of her family and friends.
Born on December 24, 1951, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Mary Payne Jackson and Edward June Jackson.
Eula dedicated a significant portion of her life to her career, retiring from the Central...
Pastor James E. Abbott Jr.
Jun 13, 2025
Pastor, Rev. Dr. James E. Abbott, Jr. departed with his angels on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Centra Health, Inc. Dr. Abbott was a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Abbott was the son of the Late Deacon James E. Abbott, Sr. and Deaconess Shirley B. Abbott.
Dr. Abbott received Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age, at Diamond Hill...
Joshua Lee Middleton
Jun 12, 2025
Joshua Lee Middleton, 40 of Lynchburg, VA left this world to continue his Journey on June 12, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1985. Surviving Josh are his mother and father Sheila Pacot (Nick) and Kevin Middleton (Lindsay), his younger brother Jay Middleton (Kira), his nephew Taylor Weschke, and niece Aubrie Middleton with whom he shared a very special...
Julia Swain
Jun 12, 2025
Julia Marie Hudson Swain, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born January 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Artie Thomas Hudson and Rosie Bixby Hudson of Altavista.
Julia was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Claude Edward Swain, Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Swain Anderson of Buckingham and Phyllis Swain...
John David Toms
Jun 12, 2025
John David Toms, 53, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born on July 6, 1971. A son of James Lee Toms and Karen Lewis Zimmerman Toms. John was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Cabell L. Zimmerman and Virginia Hogan Zimmerman and his Paternal Grandparents, James Bernard...
Janice Elaine Hindman
Jun 12, 2025
Janice Elaine McCall Hindman, 80, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2025, at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Lynchburg Virginia.
Born on March 2, 1945, in Walhalla South Carolina, Janice was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie McCall. She graduated from Walhalla High School in 1963. That same year she was crowned...
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