Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Wayne Lee Irby
Jun 7, 2020
Wayne L. Irby, 72, of Bedford, VA passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 7th. Wayne is the son of the late Henry Harris Irby and Cora Brooks Irby of Rustburg. Wayne is survived by his wife, Carmela Hughes Irby of 54 years. Also, Wayne is survived by his “favorite” sister, Carolyn Irby Cunningham (Jesse Cunningham deceased) of Rustburg,...
Tyler Jacob Little
Jun 6, 2020
Our beloved Tyler, 22, passed away from injuries received in a car accident Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born on August 5, 1997 the son of Shawn Little and Amy Van Hoose of Ohio.In addition to his parents he is survived by sisters Paige (Charlie) and Amber; brother Alex ( Kaiya); nephews Alex and Cole; niece Emmalynn, all of...
Charles R. Mays
Jun 6, 2020
Charles R. Mays, 79, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully Saturday, June 6, 2020.He was a retired engineer with over 40 years experience at Areva.Charles was preceded in death by his son, Michael Mays; brother, Fred Mays, and sister Peggy Mays.Surviving are his wife, Karen Mays; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Joey Skinner; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Lisa Mays; step-son,...
John M. Plank, Jr.
Jun 5, 2020
John McNeil “Jack” Plank, Jr. 93, died on June 5, 2020 at his home in Lynchburg, Va.Jack was born on May 5, 1927, in Portsmouth, Va. to John McNeil Plank Sr. and Lyle Hewitt Plank. He grew up in Richmond, Va. and then later with his parents and younger brother Bill moved to Washington DC.Jack graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High...
Marie Logan
Jun 5, 2020
Marie Inez Logan (Brown) gained her heavenly wings on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital with her daughter (Maria) and grandson (Devin) by her side. She was a resident of the McGurk House. Marie (Pudding) was born in Farmville (Prince Edward County), Virginia on August 12, 1948 to the late James Henry Brown and Sally Sarah Hicks. She...
Hannelore Urda
Jun 5, 2020
Hannelore Urda, 81, of Bedford, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
Randolph Ashby "Randy" Beckham
Jun 5, 2020
Randolph Ashby “Randy” Beckham, 76, of Lynchburg and Lake of the Woods passed away, Friday, June 5, 2020 from complications of dementia. He was born July 4, 1943 to the late Marcia and Turner Ashby Beckham.He is survived by his wife of 44 years Carolyn; daughter, Sara Beckham-Henry; son-in-law, Michael Henry; and four grandchildren, Lorelei, Fiona, Finnegan, and Sonia. He...
Teresita Vidal
Jun 3, 2020
Teresita Vidal , 77, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020.The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at St Thomas More Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Monsignor Michael D. McCarron officiating.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434)...
Arvel Alonzo Fallis
Jun 3, 2020
Arvel Alonzo Fallis passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 in Forest, Virginia.He was born in Hatch, Utah, on May 5, 1930 to Jacob Alonzo Fallis and Abigail Clove. He was the youngest of 7 children.He served in the army during the Korean war. Based primarily in San Francisco he was a member of the military Police.He later served a...
Angela H. Nance
Jun 3, 2020
Angela Hudson Nance, age 60, died on June 3, 2020 at Friendship Health. She was born in Lynchburg on May 1, 1960. She is survived by her father, Homer Hudson, and three siblings, Audrey Mason, David Hudson, and Marc Hudson. Angie loved life and loved people. She will be remembered for her smile.
Sylvia Ann Walters Shuff
Jun 2, 2020
Sylvia Ann Walters Shuff, 77, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.Sylvia was born on Bent Mountain, VA on September 1, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Mabel Walters. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Elmer Curtis Walters, Clarence Walters, and a sister Betty Lou Walters....
James Lewis Cyrus
Jun 2, 2020
James Lewis Cyrus, 71, of Forest went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his loving, devoted wife of 49 years and his two daughters, Tammy and Tina.Born on September 26, 1948 in Lynchburg, James is the son of Mary C. Cyrus and the late Rev. Edward...
James Carey Coleman
Jun 2, 2020
James Carey Coleman Jr. was born in Mineral, Va., on Feb. 02, 1926, to James Carey Coleman and Edna Kennon Coleman. He died June 2, 2020. JC graduated from Henry Clay High School and attended the University of Richmond, becoming a lifelong Spiders fan. He was a charter member of the Hanover Volunteer Fire Department. In 1949, he eloped with...
Owen Ewers
Jun 2, 2020
Richard Owen Ewers Jr., 47, of Forest, VA, died Tuesday, June 02, 2020.Born Tuesday, August 22, 1972 in Lynchburg, Owen was the oldest son of Richard Owen Ewers, Sr. and Sarah Jane Maddox Ewers.Owen was the big brother of Michael Neal Ewers and Kyle Creed Ewers. Brother-in-law of Liana Allen Ewers (Michael) and best uncle to Bowen Michael Ewers and...
Beatrice Fortin Edwards
Jun 1, 2020
Beatrice Irene Fortin Edwards, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Oakwood Health and Rehab. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Blair Edwards.Born October 14, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Napolean Fortin and Lauretta Marie Boivin Fortin. She is also preceded in death by daughter, Cathy Gignac and son, Kenny...
Casey Leigh Willoughby
Jun 1, 2020
Casey Leigh Willoughby, 32, of Madison Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2020.Born on May 6, 1988, in Rockville, Md., she was a daughter of Nicholas Willoughby and Tracy Coles Willoughby.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Dereon Shelton, Olivia Shelton, Camille Shelton and Jamir Shelton; a brother, Joseph “Ryan” Willoughby; three sisters, Crystal...
Michael Wayne Humphreys
May 31, 2020
Michael W. Humphreys, 69, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.Born December 11, 1950, Michael was a son of the late Delmar and Mary Ruth Humphreys.Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Renee Humphreys.He is survived by his children, Chris Humphreys, and Casey Lloyd and her husband, Rob; granddaughters, Madison and Evangeline Lloyd and other family members.Tharp Funeral...
Dionna Lenee' Moore
May 30, 2020
Dionna “Lil Bit Blue” Moore was born September 1, 1981 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Evangelist Dorothy Moore and the late Lewis Webb, Sr. She heard “Well Done My Good & faithful Servant” on the morning of May 30, 2020 and transitioned to her new home.Dionna was a faithful and active member at Kingdom Power Worship Center, where she...
David Norris Fulcher
May 30, 2020
David Norris Fulcher, 71, of Forest, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, May 30, 2020. He was the husband of Suzanne Alcock Fulcher for 52 years.Born Thursday, March 31, 1949 in Lynchburg, David was a son of the late Percy Edward Fulcher and Dorothy Norris Fulcher.In addition to his parents, David was preceded in...
Wayne Navarro Braxton
May 29, 2020
Wayne Navarro Braxton, 59, of Forest, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital, after a long battle with leukemia.Born on April 16, 1961 in Bedford Va. Wayne is the son of the late Duval and Bessie Braxton.Wayne is survived by a son, Deon Braxton, and a grandson Aiden. He is survived...
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