Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joseph “Ryan” Nichoas Willoughby
Nov 1, 2020
Joseph “Ryan” Nichoas Willoughby, 34, of Madison Heights passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 1, 2020.Born July 8, 1986 he was the son of Nicholas Willoughby and Tracy Coles Willoughby.Ryan had a passion for music and for producing. He was a dedicated father, son, brother, and uncle. He was an excellent cook, and had many friends that enjoyed his fun and...
Jeffrey Allen Cecil
Nov 1, 2020
Jeffrey Allen Cecil, 45, of Catawba, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on October 7, 1975 in Roanoke, Virginia. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Allen Cecil.Jeffrey loved life. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He loved to laugh and have a good time dancing,...
Norma St. John Staples
Oct 31, 2020
Norma St. John Staples, 83, of Forest passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Milton “Sonny” Hayes Staples.Norma was born January 27, 1937 in Charlotte County, a daughter of the late John F. St. John and Oshie Vaughn St. John. Norma owned and operated St. John’s Nursing Home until her retirement and was...
Jack Daniel Hurd
Oct 31, 2020
Jack Dan Hurd passed away October 31. He was a front end worker at Tanglewood Kroger for over 25 years. Dan was loyal, hardworking and always ready to help the customers and was loved by many.He is preceded in death by father Jack HurdHe is survived by mother Nadine Hurd, sister Yvonne Stroud and husband Erid, nephews Derrick, Jeff, Kevin...
Jack Daniel Hurd
Oct 31, 2020
Jack Dan Hurd passed away October 31. He was a front end worker at Tanglewood Kroger for over 25 years. Dan was loyal, hardworking and always ready to help the customers and was loved by many.He is preceded in death by father Jack HurdHe is survived by mother Nadine Hurd, sister Yvonne Stroud and husband Erid, nephews Derrick, Jeff, Kevin...
Joyce Smith Ballowe
Oct 31, 2020
Joyce Smith Ballowe, 91, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was the wife of Sydney Rice Ballowe, Jr. for 32 years.Born in Lynchburg on February 12, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Samuel T. Smith and the late Nellie W. Smith. Joyce was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School. She was a long-time employee...
Katherine Neverline Pastors
Oct 30, 2020
Katherine Irene Neverline Pastors, 101, of Salem, Va, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Richfield Recovery and Care Center.She was born on September 2, 1919 to the late George Neverline and Catherine Schmidt Neverline. In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Henry Pastors; grandson, Grant R. Plaskon; son-in-law, Frank Chancio; sisters,...
Charles Ford
Oct 30, 2020
Charles Crawford Ford, 94, of Bedford passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at English Meadows.Born January 11, 1926 in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of the late Bertram Clements Ford, Sr. and Louise Clark Ford. He is also preceded in death by his sister: Mary Louise Ford and a brother: Bertram C. Ford, Jr.Charles was a veteran of...
Rudolph N. Poe
Oct 29, 2020
Rudolph N. “Rudy” Poe died on October 29, 2020. He was a son of Madeline Riley Poe and John Robert Poe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Robert Poe, Jr., and his sister, Joyce Cyrus.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Crumpacker Poe; two sons, Rudolph N. Poe, Jr. (Carol) and Jonathan...
David Lee Parfitt
Oct 29, 2020
David Lee Parfitt, 77, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1942 in Cleveland, OH. He was a son of the late, Arthur J. Parfitt and Ida Soper Parfitt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Constance Sarver Parfitt; a daughter, Staci Rickman and a...
James Hampton Meeks, Jr.
Oct 28, 2020
James Hampton Meeks, Jr., 83, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Doris Lynn Hawkins Meeks, for 61 years.Born Thursday, August 26, 1937 in Washington, D.C., James was a son of the late James Hampton Meeks, Sr., and the late Charlotte Kane Meeks.James is survived by his children, James...
Oscar "Gene" Moon, Jr.
Oct 27, 2020
Oscar Eugene “Gene” Moon, Jr., of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 27, 2020.Born on October 3, 1933, Gene was the only child of the late Oscar Eugene Moon, Sr. and the late Doris Glass Moon.Gene is survived by an Aunt, Pearl Cumbie, of Saxe, Virginia, a special friend, Evie J. Glass, and numerous cousins.Gene graduated from E. C. Glass...
Thomas Martin Frasier, Jr.
Oct 27, 2020
Thomas Martin Frasier, Jr., 82, of Goode died Tuesday, October 27, 2020.Thomas was born October 12, 1938 in Richmond, a son of the late Thomas Martin Frasier, Sr. and Frances Buck Frasier. Thomas owned and operated Frasier Tire & Automotive Service until his retirement and was a Mason belonging to Liberty Lodge #714 in Liberty, NC.He is survived by his...
Rachel Dawne Taylor Davis
Oct 27, 2020
Rachel Dawne Taylor Davis went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Eunice Foster Taylor and William Henry Taylor.She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Mason Davis and their daughter, Tessa Marie Davis, along with her siblings W. Clifford (Elizabeth) Taylor, Judy T. (Craig) Martin, Sallie T. (Richard) Wilburn, and...
Harold T. Russell
Oct 27, 2020
H. Ted Russell was born in Marion, Virginia, on October 12, 1924, to the late Martha Ennice Adams Russell and John Wiley Russell. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Violet Loraynne Leedy Russell, with whom he was reunited on October 27, 2020.At a young age, the family moved to Bartley, West Virginia. When Ted graduated from...
Ronald Davis Carter
Oct 26, 2020
Ronald Davis “Ronnie” Carter, 66, of Thaxton, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. He was born in Bedford on May 24, 1954. A son of the late Luther Davis Carter and Hazel Virginia Orange Carter.Ronnie was a man’s man. He never met a stranger and was known for his laughter and good conversations. He loved his family and quality...
Jessie Lane Dyson
Oct 25, 2020
Jessie Lane Dyson, 93, of Amherst, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was the wife of the late George Harold “Buck” Dyson for 59 years.Jessie was born on August 11, 1927 in Richmond, Va., to the late Robert Wesley Lane and the late Lizzie Lane.She is survived by her children Franklin Lane (Betty Lou) and Gayle Dyson Robey...
Doctor Lawrence Douglas Larkin
Oct 25, 2020
Doctor Lawrence Douglas Larkin (Larry) died at home Sunday, October 25, 2020, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the husband of Jane McCandliss Larkin for 46 years. He was a retired radiologist who practiced in Lynchburg for 25 years. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Oak Ridge Tennessee to the late William Joseph Larkin and the...
Anthony Mccanna
Oct 25, 2020
Anthony McCanna, of Madison Heights, passed away on Sunday, October 25th, 2020A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th, 2020 at Tharp Funeral Home Chapel in Madison Heights with Rev. Chad Harris officiating.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Frank Austin Jefferson Darby
Oct 24, 2020
On Saturday Evening, October 24, 2020, God called our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Brother Frank Austin Jefferson Darby. Brother Frank, His Loyal Servant, enthusiastically answered His Call.Frank was born on, June 1, 1940, in Bedford County, Virginia; a son of the late Deacon John Darby, Sr. and Sister Naomi Jefferson Darby. Frank has lived in Bedford County...
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