Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Benjamin Anthony De Lorenzi
Jul 6, 2025
Mr. Benjamin Anthony De Lorenzi, 83, passed away on July 6, 2025.
He was born in Newark, NJ, on May 28, 1942, a son of the late Theresa and Benjamin De Lorenzi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Letow, his brother, Charles De Lorenzi and his god son, Gregory De Lorenzi.
Benjamin is survived...
Shirley Turner Smith
Jul 5, 2025
Shirley Turner Smith transitioned into Eternity on Saturday July 5, 2025. Affectionately called “Tee” and “Mom”, she was born on December 7,1939 in Nelson County, Va, the only child of the late Eva Loving and James S. Turner. She was preceded in death by her grandson Karstan Tracy Smith.
She received her early education in Lynchburg, Va and graduated from Dunbar...
Garland Wade Neas
Jul 5, 2025
SSG Garland Wade Neas, 67, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Carrington Place, Daleville, VA. He was born on June 14, 1958, in Bedford, VA, a son of the late Aubrey Odell Neas, Sr. and Letty Mae Wood Neas. In addition to his parents Garland was preceded in death by sons, Johnathan Neas, Kendall Neas; brothers, Aubrey...
Genise Duke Millner
Jul 5, 2025
Genise Duke Millner, born on March 20, 1958, in Vermont, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Genise dedicated many years of her professional life to working at Virginia Select Auto, where she served as controller.
In her personal life, Genise was known for her warm heart and many talents. She loved to cross-stitch, cook, and bake, sharing her...
Marie Therese Kenefick Murphy
Jul 4, 2025
Marie Therese Kenefick Murphy, 93, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, July 4, 2025. Marie was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 26, 1931. Marie was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Moore Kenefick. She was raised and educated in Utica, New York and was a graduate of Utica Catholic Academy. On September 12, 1953, Marie was married to...
Joan Flewell Pennock
Jul 3, 2025
Joan Flewell Pennock went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 3, 2025.
Joan was born on February 14, 1930, in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Burt Donaldson Flewell and Jean Flewell. Her Valentine’s Day birth led to a life full of love for the Lord, family, music, travel, and anyone she met.
Growing up in Detroit...
Boone Allen Dotson
Jul 2, 2025
Boone Allen Dotson was born and passed peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Baby Boone was born into love and passed in love. He is survived by his parents, Taylor Dotson and Taylor Reedy-Dotson and many loving family members.
We are eternally grateful for the precious gift of being chosen as Boone’s parents. We would like to thank everyone...
Jimmie Lee Humphrey
Jul 2, 2025
Jimmie Lee Humphrey, 80, left this earthly life on July 2, 2025. Born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA, he resided in Goodview, Virginia. He was the son of the late Walter M. Humphrey, Sr. and Nellie Irene Groves of Fredericksburg. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter and Harold, and sister Mary Handy. Mr. Humphrey retired from BWX...
Eunice Withers
Jul 2, 2025
Eunice L. Withers gained her wings peacefully Wednesday July 2,2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 11, 1951, in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Robert E. Withers Jr. and Christine Calloway Withers; she was preceded in death by her brother Robert E. Withers III and niece Patrice M. Withers.
She was a part of the last graduating class of...
Carole Napier Kardian
Jul 1, 2025
Carole Napier Kardian, 76, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 15, 1949, in Petersburg, Virginia, a daughter of the late Darrell Richard Napier and Alberta Patricia Spence. In addition to her parents, Carole was preceded in death by brother, Richard V. Napier.
Carole worked as a special education teacher for...
Preston William Scott Jr.
Jul 1, 2025
Preston W. Scott Jr "Butch", 74 of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away
peacefully at his residence July 1, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1950, to the late Preston W. Scott Sr. (Mary). In addition to his parents, he's preceded in death by his grandparents William Osborne Sr. (Elsie), daughter Consuela Rucker Greene "Totsie", sister Rebecca Lee "Beck", brother-in-law Arnold...
Roy "Woody" Thomas Wood
Jul 1, 2025
Roy "Woody" Thomas Wood, Sr., 92, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Virginia (June) Connelly
Jul 1, 2025
Virginia (June) Connelly age 94 of Madison Heights, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C.P. and Edna Connelly; sisters, Velvie and Remona; brothers, John, Bill, Pat, Paul, and Dick Connelly.
She lived her life to the fullest and did everything her way! June was a faithful member of...
Margaret (Peggy) C Lyons
Jun 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) C. Lyons, age 91, who died peacefully on June 30, 2025, in Forest, Virginia.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, on May 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Oscar Cole and Nell Harvey Young, and the stepdaughter of Larry Young. Peggy is survived by her children:...
Colonel William Jones, Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
Colonel William "June" Jones Jr. was born on January 16, 1966, in Lynchburg Virgina to the late Colonel William Jones Sr. and the late Edith Page Jones. He transitioned peacefully on June 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his siblings Pauline, Robert, Norman, Billy, Frank, and Larry Jones. He was the last of Seventeen children. He was a...
Dr. Richard Dean Maca
Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Richard Dean Maca, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia formerly of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. He was the husband of Phyllis Burnett Maca for over 62 years.
Richard Maca was born on October 11, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Clarence Melvin Maca and Irene Kovarik Maca. He lived on the family farm, the same property that his father...
Ann Mary Daily
Jun 30, 2025
Ann Mary Daily passed away on June 30, 2025, in Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous battle against an infectious blood disease in the stomach. She suffered pain for many years from arthritis. On February 17, 1942, Margaret Juliano gave birth to Ann in Maplewood, NJ. Her Father was George Juliano.
While growing up in Maplewood, Ann enjoyed spending time at...
Laura Graham Beniger
Jun 28, 2025
Laura Graham Beniger, 90, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1934, to the late George Wesley Graham and Marguerite Hardy Graham. In addition to her parents, Laura was proceeded in death by her husband, Rudolph “Ben” Beniger; an infant son, Steven Davis Beniger; her brother, James Wesley Graham; and sister, Elsie...
Alice Murdoch Karras
Jun 28, 2025
Alice Murdoch Karras, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Alice was born in New York on May 29, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Robert Murdoch and Alice Hamlin Murdoch. She was a graduate of Briarcliff Junior College, where she earned an Associate in Applied Science in Cartography. She later received a Bachelor of...
Evelyn Viola Dixon
Jun 28, 2025
Evelyn Viola Ferguson Dixon of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
She was born on January 24, 1944, to the late William and Rossie Ferguson. She was educated in the Appomattox school system.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, James Ferguson; husband, Donnie Dixon; three sisters, Jacqueline and Freddie Ferguson, and Barbara...
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