Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Nancy Louise Edmiston Arrington
Jul 31, 2020
Nancy Louise Edmiston Arrington, 79, of Bedford passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1941 to the late Fritz Andrew Edmiston and Bernice Dailey Edmiston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Samuel Arrington and her brother, Andrew Edmiston.Nancy is survived by her...
Lucinda Hancock Warren
Jul 31, 2020
Lucinda Hancock Warren, 66, of Lynchburg, died Friday, July 31, 2020.The family suggests donations may be made to Lynchburg Awareness Garden, PO Box 3231, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.View Celebration of Life Service for Lucinda Here
Doreatha Madison-Anderson
Jul 31, 2020
Doreatha Madison-Anderson, 86, of Lynchburg, died July 31, 2020. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 5, at Tharp Funeral Home from 12-2. The service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. View Live Stream of Doreatha’s Celebration of Life Service Here
Patricia Ann Iseley
Jul 30, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Ann Betts Iseley, 76, of Lynchburg, moved to her new home in heaven on Thursday, July 30, 2020, after suffering a stroke.Pat was born on August 7, 1943 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Richard and Velma Betts. She lived in OH, TX, and SC during her childhood, graduating from high school in Rock Hill, SC. While...
Charlotte E. Ripley
Jul 29, 2020
Charlotte Erika Ripley, 98, of Forest, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was the wife of the late Carl Edward Ripley for 45 years.Born on May 2, 1922, in Leipe Kr. Jauer, Schlesien, Germany, she enjoyed a variety of jobs but retired from the Central Virginia Training School.Charlotte is survived by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Cassise and...
Joseph Harvey Keyser
Jul 28, 2020
Beloved husband, father, friend, grandfather and great grandfather, Joseph Harvey Keyser, died at home on July 28th.Harvey was preceded in death by daughter, Jo Ann, his parents, his sister and most recently a brother along with several close friends.While Harvey and Arlene were originally from Philadelphia, Harvey considered himself a true Virginian. Harvey met Arlene when they were teenagers. Arlene...
John Malok, Iv
Jul 28, 2020
John Malok IV, 71, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020.Born September 2, 1948 in Stratford Connecticut, he was a son of the late John and Valerie Malok.John was a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, was a facility manager for a nonprofit in North Carolina before retiring and served in the United States Navy. John especially...
Richard A. Fisher
Jul 28, 2020
Richard Allen Fisher, Sr. 65, of Moneta passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem. He was the husband of Margaret Christie Fisher. They were married for 28 years.Born in Wareham, MA on July 12, 1955 he was the son of the late David H. Fisher and Lydia Marie Morz Fisher. He is also preceded in...
Claire Jaycee Easley
Jul 28, 2020
Claire Jaycee Easley was born into the arms of angels on July 28, 2020 at Virginia Baptist Hospital, in Lynchburg. Claire is the precious daughter of Ben and Cheryelle Easley of Chatham.Claire was greeted in heaven by her grandfathers’, J.C. Jackson, Jr. and Henry Easley. She is mourned here on Earth by her grandmothers, Beverly Jackson and Susan Easley; aunts/uncle...
Dorothy Camden Huggins
Jul 27, 2020
DOROTHY CAMDEN HUGGINS passed away Monday July 27, 2020 at 12:35 pm. She was married to Dudley Davis Huggins of Roanoke. Dudley preceded her passing in the year 2000. She and Dudley owned and operated several convenience stores in the Roanoke valley And Bedford County for several decades. Dorothy and Dudley had three sons: Davis Jr, Robert and his wife...
Mary L. Ferguson
Jul 26, 2020
On Sunday, July 26, 2020, Mary L. Ferguson, a loving, peaceful, angelic soul passed away at the age of 75. Mary was born on March 27, 1945 in Appomattox, VA to Nelson and Fannie Morgan. She was raised in Appomattox County and graduated from Carver -Price High School in 1963. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. In addition...
Muriel “Mickey” Pasanen
Jul 25, 2020
Muriel “Mickey” Pasanen, 83, of Evington, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2020.Born June 1, 1937 in Castle Hill Mapleton, ME.Mickey was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Evington, and loved the Lord. She dabbled in crafts and loved to paint. Mickey and her husband enjoyed going to restaurants, playing cards and conversing with their friends.She is survived by her...
Margaret H Tweedy
Jul 24, 2020
On Friday, July 24, 2020, Margaret H. Tweedy, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Rustburg, Va., passed away at the age of 94.Margaret was born May 11, 1926 in Charlottesville to David S. and Annie (Davis) Hudson. She was raised in Amherst County through her school years and spent all of her adult life in Campbell county. In addition to...
Robert Eugene Bishop, Sr.
Jul 24, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Eugene Bishop, 67, of Roanoke passed away on July 24, 2020. He was born on May 4th, 1953, to Forest and Elizabeth Bishop. Bobby worked as a machinist and mechanic for over 40 years. He was known for his hard work and amazing strength. Bobby spent his free time woodworking, working on cars, enjoying time with family, and...
William Henry Smith
Jul 24, 2020
William (Bradley)Henry Smith departed this life on Friday, July 24,2020 at his residence with his wife at his side.William was born September 2,1937 in Bedford County,Virginia to the late Rosa Smith and Leslie Calloway.He was preceded in death by his youngest son Steven, Brothers Melvin, Leslie and Willie.Sisters Clara Slaughter, Rosalie Thornhill,and Virginia Smith.He was educated in the Bedford County...
Barbara A. Newsome
Jul 24, 2020
Barbara A. Newsome, born October 13, 1952 passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Bass Roach; father, J.J. Roach, Jr.; sister, Catherine; brother, Jimmy Roach and daughter, Robin. Surviving are her daughters, Connie Boley and husband, Clifton, Courtney Childers and husband, Edward; brother, Beverly Roach; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and loving companion...
Tabitha Hunkley
Jul 23, 2020
Tabitha Ann HunkleyOn Thursday July 23, 2020 Tabitha passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother Diane Miles Williams.Tabitha is survived by her loving husband of 18 years Russell Earl Hunkley; father Ted Mayberry(Bonnie); sister Carol Crotzer ; brother-in-law Richard Hunkley and wife, Michelle; daughter Hannah...
James A. Smith
Jul 23, 2020
James A. Smith, 82, of Madison Heights, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1938, in Amherst County, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Smith and Betty Cash Smith; brothers Wyatt, Henry, Elwood and Waylon Smith; sisters Ann Sorocco, Bessie Pannell and Margaret Clingenpeel. He is...
John P. Gruber, Jr.
Jul 22, 2020
John Paul “Jiggs” Gruber Jr. passed away unexpectedly in his home in Huddleston, Virginia on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Formerly of Shippenville, Jiggs was born on October 13, 1931, to John Paul Gruber Sr. and Cornelia Whitehill Gruber.In 1949, Jiggs graduated from Shippenville High School. He then attended Clarion State College and Penn State University.Jiggs married Lois Irene Zarosky on...
Alice Regan Mcgovern
Jul 22, 2020
Alice Marie Rita Regan McGovern passed away from this life to her eternal home on July 22,2020. Alice was born Jan 28, 1926 at Lying In Hospital NY, NY to Michael and Anna {Rheaume} Regan and started out her life in Riverdale, NY.Her early education started in public school in {da} Bronx. She transferred to a private boarding school on...
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