Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James Lee Moore
Jun 19, 2020
James “Jimmy” Lee Moore, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with health issues, at his home with his wife by his side. Jimmy was born in Lynchburg, Va. to the late James Thomas “Jim” Moore and Katie Nash Taylor.He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Nancy...
Frank Brooks
Jun 18, 2020
Frank Brooks, 72, of Evington, Virginia passed away on June 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren.A Celebration of Life Picnic honoring both Patricia “Tish” Marie and Frank Brooks will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in Evington, VA. More details available here: facebook.com/events/260997041638312/Frank Brooks was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania to the late...
Carroll Bell Welch
Jun 18, 2020
Carroll Bell Welch, 89, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Joyce Riley Welch for 65 years.He was born on October 6, 1930 in South Hampton, Va. to the late Robert P. Welch and the late Florence Walker Welch.Carroll went to school at Prince Edward public schools then attended at...
David Lee Dawson
Jun 18, 2020
David Lee Dawson 89, of Lynchburg died on Thursday, June 18, 2020 with his family by his side.He was born in Lynchburg on April 14, 1931 a son of the late Roy Dawson and Virgie Woody Dawson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister, a step-daughter Becky Ramsey, close friends, Max...
Crockett Boyd Carr, Jr.
Jun 18, 2020
Crockett Boyd Carr, Jr., 88, of Bedford passed away on June 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 27, 1932 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Crockett Boyd Carr, Sr. and Alice Evelyn Johansen. Boyd was an outstanding athlete in both football and track at Roanoke College and the University of Virginia, graduating from UVA with a...
Dorothy E. Smith
Jun 18, 2020
Dorothy Clementine Everette Smith was born on May 5, 1932 to Viola Hicks and Frank Marshall Everette, both preceding her in death. She gave her life to Christ at an early age as a member of Peaceful Zion Baptist Church. Dorothy graduated from Dunbar High School in 1950 where that same year she reigned as Miss Dunbar.On March 1, 1952,...
David Paul Yoklic
Jun 17, 2020
David Paul Yoklic was called home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 after a brief, aggressive battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.Dave was born on January 7, 1962 in Weirton, West Virginia. He was a good husband, loving father, a hard worker, and a loyal friend. He had a passion for Camaro’s, especially his 67’ that he built. He...
Roseann Stecker
Jun 17, 2020
Roseann Stecker,78, of Amherst, Va., passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was the widow of Richard Stecker who she was married to for over 60 years.She was born on Friday, January 23, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pa. Rose was the daughter of the late Joseph Orbanus and the late Mirnerva Orbanus of Williamstown, N.J. In...
Lillie Mae Daniel Cyrus
Jun 15, 2020
Lillie Mae Daniel Cyrus, 84, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Heartland Health Care Center.She was born in Virginia on February 1, 1936, the daughter of the late John Wesley Daniel and Thelma Hale Daniel. She was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Lynn Cyrus and Donald Leon Cyrus, Jr.Mrs. Cyrus is survived by her daughter, Pamela Cyrus; 10...
Jason Joshua Randoo
Jun 15, 2020
Mr. Jason Joshua Randoo, devoted son and dedicated father, died on June 15, 2020 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born in Lahoquetta Arima, Trinidad and Tobago West Indies to Mrs. Nazmeen Hightower and the late Cyril Randoo. Jason migrated to the United States in 2002 and embraced Lynchburg as his home in 2005.Jason was educated at Arima Presbyterian School, Five...
Irene Nash Motley
Jun 13, 2020
Irene Nash Motley, 88, of Lynchburg died Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was the devoted wife of Carroll H. Motley for 70 years.Irene was born in Campbell County on November 4, 1931 a daughter of the late Roy T. Nash and Edith Bass Nash. Irene and her husband owned and operated their own Insurance business together and was a dedicated...
William Edward Welch
Jun 13, 2020
William Edward “Ed” Welch, 88 of Montvale, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 23, 1932 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late William and Zaida Dooley Welch. In addition to his parents Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn Dooley Welch; two...
Keith Earl Hutcherson
Jun 13, 2020
Follow your heart, and nothing else…Keith Earl Hutcherson, 50, of Forest died on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Keith was born in Tomball, Texas on November 24, 1969. He was preceded in death by his father James Woodson Grim III and his brother Edward Raymond Hutcherson. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Pickeral Grim; sisters, Christine Hutcherson Taliaferro, Angela Hutcherson,...
Phyllis Hodges Mann
Jun 12, 2020
Phyllis Hodges Mann, 90, of Concord went to be with the Lord Friday, June 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Mann; her parents, the late Bedie Elizabeth Hodges and Clarence Marvin Hodges, Sr.; brothers Clarence M. Hodges, Jr., and Thomas E. Hodges.Phyllis is survived by her daughters Faye M. Routon (Mike) of Madison Heights, Bobbie...
Samuel Dwight Beverly, Sr.
Jun 11, 2020
Samuel Dwight Beverly Sr. of Gladys passed away at his residence on June 11, 2020 at the age of 76.He was born in Campbell County on October 13, 1943.He was a retired electrical lineman for Richardson-Wayland and New River. He loved playing the guitar.Proceeded in death by his father Andrew Beverly, mother Thelma Yeatts, brother Andrew Beverly, and daughter Angela...
Shirley J. Hicks Friend
Jun 10, 2020
Shirley Jean Hicks Friend, 51, of Check, Va. passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.Born on November 28, 1968 in Elton, Maryland she was a daughter of Betty Jean Barton Sturgill and the late Milford Hicks.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her three daughters, Carrie Hicks Brown and her husband, Paul, Betsy Hicks, Amanda Hicks; sister, Freda...
Eric Anthony Scruggs
Jun 10, 2020
Eric Anthony Scruggs, 33, of Bedford, Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born on August 4, 1987 in Lynchburg, Virginia.Eric is survived by his parents Wanda and Richard Pringle of S.C.; brothers, Langhorne Scruggs and Rodney Scruggs of S.C.; sisters, Kimberley Stover (Steve) of Lynchburg, Jennifer Pringle...
Vincent K Taylor
Jun 9, 2020
Vincent Kyle Taylor, 57, of Moneta passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
Gratie H. Orange
Jun 9, 2020
Gratie Harlace Orange, 83, of Vinton passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1936 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late John Everette Orange and Elberta Dooley Orange. In addition to his parents Gratie was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his son, Martha Dooley Orange, and his second...
Nora Elliott Sweeney
Jun 8, 2020
Nora “Vernell” Elliott Sweeney, 87 passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born on February 16, 1933 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia to the late Matt H. Elliott and Myrtle Williams Elliott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Linwood H. Elliott, Marshall C. Elliott, and a sister Zereda YanceyShe is survived by...
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