Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Mildred Bennett Shelton
Feb 4, 2021
Mildred Bennett Shelton, 101, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was the widow of Cpl. William F. Shelton, her lifetime love to whom she was married for 67 years.Mildred was born March 4, 1919 in Sandy Level, Va. To the late Henry Coleman Bennett and the late Mae Davis Bennett. Also preceding her in death are...
Mary Lizzie Hancock Robinson
Feb 4, 2021
Mary Lizzie Hancock Robinson departed this life on February 4, 2021 in Lynchburg, Virginia.Mary was born on November 8, 1941 in Appomattox, to the late Bert and Virginia Hancock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Robinson, Anna Marie Johnson, and Clara Neal.She attended the Carver Price School and completed her education in...
James Anthony Putz
Feb 3, 2021
On February 3, 2021 James Anthony Putz went to be with the Lord. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always provided for his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosaria Putz. His children, Jennifer Alison Phelps and James Aaron Putz (Kari). And his 3 beautiful grandchildren, James Aaron Putz II (Danielle), Austin Lee...
Robert Florian Kimery
Feb 3, 2021
Robert Florian Kimery, 81, of Goode, VA, died February 3, 2021. Born in Sevierville, TN, he was a son of the late Robert Eldridge Kimery and Grace Decker Kimery.He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Frances Munns and her husband, Chris; grandchildren, Leslie Abbott and Ashley Abbott; siblings, Zenna Ferguson and James Kimery; a special friend, Helen Burnop.In addition to...
Charlene Denise Crump
Feb 2, 2021
Charlene Denise Crump, 69, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.A celebration of Charlene’s life will be held at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Nannie L. Smith
Feb 1, 2021
Nannie Loretta Smith was peacefully called to her heavenly home on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.Nannie was born on August 11, 1934, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William N. Jackson and the late Nellie Harris Jackson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Sallie Bell Lewis Via
Feb 1, 2021
Sallie Bell Lewis Via, 78, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harmon Amos Via.Sallie was born February 18, 1942 in Lynch Station, a daughter of the late Plean Allen Lewis and Sally Payne Lewis. Sallie was a member of Bible Way Church of God in Christ.She is survived by her three...
Donald “Don” Arthur Marr, Sr.
Feb 1, 2021
Don Marr, 82 of Rustburg passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1,2021 but not before he spoke his last words “I love you” to the love of his life and wife of 60 years Linda Blankinship Marr.He is the son of the late Victor & Elsie Marr. He is survived by three children, Lisa Knight (Michael) of Rustburg, Don Marr,...
Ruth K. Ellis
Feb 1, 2021
Ruth K. Ellis, known affectionately by her family and friends as Ruthie, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at the age of 68 after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Ruthie was born November 5, 1952 to Eddie and Mildred Kidd of Scottsville Va.Ruthie grew up in Scottsville, Va with her parents and siblings. Her eldest sister Audrey would...
Rhonda Booth Mitchell
Jan 31, 2021
Rhonda Booth Mitchell, 61, of Bedford, passed away while surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born on November 01, 1959 in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late Nathan Thomas Booth and Ruby Viola Floyd Branch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Thomas Booth.Rhonda was a loving wife, mother,...
Susan Virginia Montgomery Douthat
Jan 30, 2021
Susan Virginia Douthat, 72, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Saturday, January 30th, 2021. She was the wife of the late David Eugene Douthat for 37 years.Born Thursday, September 30, 1948 in Lynchburg, Susan was a Daughter of the late Samuel Paxton Montgomery and the late Mildred Virginia Brumfield Montgomery.Susan is survived by a son, Robert McDaniel and his wife Amy,...
Thomas Richard Golden, Dds
Jan 29, 2021
Thomas “Tom” R. Golden, 85, of Elon-Monroe, Amherst County, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home, in the presence of his wife, children and beloved dog, Mallie. He was the devoted husband of Patricia Twiford Golden for 63 years.He was born on October 16, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of the late Leo...
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