Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Barbara Franklin Johnson
Sep 6, 2025
Barbara Franklin Johnson, 82, passed away on September 6, 2025, in Hendersonville, TN. Born on September 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Kinkle Franklin and Ruby Staton Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Johnson. On August 8, 1970, she married Robert Arthur Johnson of Milwaukee and welcomed his sons Tim, Craig, and...
Margaret Reed Putnam
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Reed Putnam, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Beulah Irene Fisher
Sep 6, 2025
Beulah Irene Fisher, 87, of Bedford passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2025. Beulah was born on February 6, 1938, the daughter of the late John Carrington Jordan and Irene Pocahontas Roberts Jordan. In addition to her parents, Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Edward Fisher and a sister, Sara East.
Beulah is survived by...
Clinton Williams Elliott
Sep 6, 2025
Clinton Williams Elliott, 81, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Matt Elliott and Myrtle Williams Elliott. Clinton was born on March 29, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Clawson Elliott, three sisters; Rita, Lillie May, Vernell; two brothers, Marshall and Lindy; and...
Howard Herndon
Sep 5, 2025
Howard Eugene Herndon, 58 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 5, 2025, He was the son of the late Payton Patillo and Earlie L. Scott Herndon.
Howard was born on January 27, 1967, in Lynchburg, Va. He attended school at E.C Glass High School then pursued his career in the military for many years. Howard was a member of Peaceful...
Dennis "Kane" Kinney
Sep 5, 2025
" Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17
Dennis Ray Kinney, affectionately known as “Kane” within the community, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born on November 21, 1952, at Virginia Baptist Hospital to the...
Kenneth James Irby
Sep 4, 2025
Kenneth Irby, 61, of Bedford, passed away September 4, 2025. He was born October 18, 1963 in Fairfax, Virginia, a son of the late Raymond and Helen Irby.
Ken is survived by his sisters, Linda Powell, Susan Irby, Pamela and Donald House, Eileen and Robert Atkinson; brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Dianne; and many nieces and nephews.
The term “family man” does...
Birlen Haynes Morris
Sep 4, 2025
Birlen entered this earthly realm on August 28, 1961. Without notice on Thursday, September 4, 2025, God dispatched angels from heaven to Birlen Morris earthly home to her eternal home in the sky.
Birlen was a hard-working, animal loving, good-hearted soul, who was motivated by her love and compassion for others. Her gift of compassion and patience was especially shown for...
Cheryl Lynn Harrell
Sep 4, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Harrell, lovingly known as “Sherry,” age 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of the late Sidney Loneal Harrell and Reberta Ann Harrell.
Born on April 18, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia, Sherry had a warm and giving spirit. She was a true people person who brought joy and laughter wherever...
Phyllis Lynn Swain
Sep 4, 2025
Phyllis Lynn Swain, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born on June 22, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Claude Edward Swain, Sr. and Julia Swain.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Jackie Marie Swain and Sarah Swain Collins; and brother, Claude Edward Swain, Jr. (Eddie)
She is survived...
Dr. James Mulligan Rodman
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. James Mulligan Rodman, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away September 3, 2025. He was the son of the late Dr. George Hurst and Frances Rodman.
Jim was born on October 17, 1946 in Greenville, Kentucky. He attended undergrad at Bellarmine College then pursued his medical degree at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1976, followed by his residency at Carilion...
Claude Junior Robinson
Sep 2, 2025
2nd Corinthians 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Claude J. Robinson, Jr. passed onto his eternal resting place at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born May 29, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Claude Robinson (Butch) and Rosetta Robinson.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Davis...
Linda Lou Blair
Sep 2, 2025
Linda Lou Blair (Quimby) passed into heaven on September 2, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Her faith in Christ has guided her every step. She will be remembered for her joyful spirit and her love for her family, friends and God’s word.
Linda was born on July 5, 1941, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to the late Lyle Benjamin and Louise Mabelle Quimby (Hebe).
She is...
Blake Sturm
Sep 2, 2025
Blake was born into this world as Christina Grace Sturm on September 18th, 1999. As with many aspects in his life, Blake always blazed his way forward with a dazzling firework display of personality and a love for life. Even from a very young age Blake was a unique and wonderful soul who brightened the world around him. As a...
Fannie Mae Tolliver
Sep 2, 2025
Fannie Mae Martin Toliver was born September 28, 1928 in Greenville, Alabama, to the late Isaac and Annie Mae Jones and was raised in Coretta, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Martin and her second husband, Lee Toliver; one son, Robert Martin; two daughters, Satewria Murphy, and Brenda Martin;...
Teresa Harper Hunt
Sep 1, 2025
Teresa Harper Hunt , 60, of Evington, VA, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Robert Wilson "Bobby" Bell
Sep 1, 2025
Robert Wilson “Bobby” Bell of Madison Heights, Virginia entered his eternal home in glory on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Herbert Athey Bell and Lucy Vernaville Hungate Bell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herbert A. Bell, Jr., and his sister, Shirley J. Bell.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife of...
Pete Francis McHugh
Sep 1, 2025
Peter Francis McHugh, Jr., 75, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Ardella Foster McHugh for over 59 years.
Pete was born on November 9, 1949, in New York, a son of the late Dave and Bessie Wilson. Peter was retired as a heavy equipment operator for KAM Backhoe Services and was a member...
Angelina Barone Mascari
Sep 1, 2025
Angelina Barone Mascari, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will immediately follow the service at Tree of Life Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
William "Bill" Richardson
Aug 31, 2025
William “Bill” Henry Richardson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Brenda Whitt Richardson for 58 years.
William was born on February 28, 1945, in Narrows, Virginia, a son of the late Ira Bernard Richardson and Catherine Shank Richardson. William was a graduate of Lynchburg College with...
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