OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Charles Joseph Shaughnessy Iii

Charles Joseph Shaughnessy Iii

Aug 14, 2019

Charles “CJ” Joseph Shaughnessy, III, 83, of Lynchburg breathed his last breath just before midnight Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Charles was born on July 31, 1936 to Charles Joseph Shaughnessy, Jr. and Rebecca Murray Shaughnessy. He was the husband of Barbara Pollard Shaughnessy for 59 years.He is predeceased by his parents, his wife and sister, Patricia Shaughnessy Goodliffe.He is survived...

Dr. Harold Lee Riley Iii

Dr. Harold Lee Riley Iii

Aug 14, 2019

Dr. Harold Lee Riley III graduated from this earthly life to be with Jesus in Heaven on the 14th of August 2019, surrounded by his loving family.Harold was born in Richmond, VA on September 2, 1933, to Dr. Harold L. Riley Jr. and Josephine Noel Riley, but raised in Lynchburg, VA with his four younger siblings, Pat, Bill, Mary Jo,...

Paul David Ernsberger

Paul David Ernsberger

Aug 14, 2019

Paul David Ernsberger passed away August 14, 2019.He is survived by a sister, Nancy Ernsberger Copey and a niece, Anna Copley of Harrisonburg and a nephew, William Copley of Dearborn, Mich.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Judith Patterson Gilbert

Judith Patterson Gilbert

Aug 13, 2019

Judith Patterson Gilbert, 77, of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia.She is survived by her husband, Charles Gilbert; sons Christopher L. Gilbert and Seth D. Gilbert; and sister Phyllis Reynolds.Services will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2019. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Katherine Oliver Crickenberger

Katherine Oliver Crickenberger

Aug 12, 2019

Katherine Oliver Crickenberger, 97, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in Lynchburg on November 24, 1921, a daughter of the late John James Oliver and Maude Miller Oliver Adams. In addition to her parents Katherine was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Herbert Phalti Crickenberger; daughter, Connie...

Bettie K. Lee

Bettie K. Lee

Aug 11, 2019

Bettie K. Lee, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was 87. Born in Danville, Virginia, Bettie called Lynchburg home for the last 52 years. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Bettie is survived by her sons Richard (Nicolle) Lee of Lynchburg, Michael (Marie) Lee of Benson, NC and Stephen...

Nancy Woods Thompson

Nancy Woods Thompson

Aug 11, 2019

Nancy Woods Thompson, 95, of Lynchburg died Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was the wife of the late George Arnold Thompson.Nancy was born May 27, 1924 in Agricola, Amherst County. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Dabney Woods and Flora Williams Woods.  She was retired as a secretary and was a parishioner of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.She is...

Joan Kathleen Thompson Martin

Joan Kathleen Thompson Martin

Aug 11, 2019

Joan Thompson Martin departed this life after a long illness on Sunday, August 11, 2019.  Joan was born in Clifton Forge, VA, on August 25, 1932 and moved to Lexington, VA as a small child. She was the daughter of the late John Hedges Reed Thompson and Thelma Major Thompson of Lexington, VA. She was the granddaughter of William Watson...

William H. Brown

William H. Brown

Aug 11, 2019

William H. (Bill) Brown Jr passed away on August 10, 2019. Bill was in Danville, VA on July 9, 1952, the son of the late William H. Brown and the late Virginia C. Decker.  A long-time resident of Bedford County, Bill spent two decades as a trusted insurance advisor serving clients in the greater Lynchburg area and previously held many...

Evangelist Dorothy Lynette Moore

Evangelist Dorothy Lynette Moore

Aug 10, 2019

Evangelist Dorothy Lynette Moore, 66, of Lynchburg, departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Waycross, Ga. on May 18, 1953 to the late Rev. Charlie Lee Moore and Mrs. Lillie Mae Cooper Moore. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Claudius MooreShe was a graduate of E.C. Glass...

Phyllis Ports Newman

Phyllis Ports Newman

Aug 10, 2019

Phyllis Ports Newman, age 93, of Roanoke, died August 10, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke is assisting the family.

Mark Avery Sprouse

Mark Avery Sprouse

Aug 9, 2019

Mark Avery Sprouse, 47, of Madison Heights was welcomed into Heaven by Our Lord and Savior Friday, August 9, 2019 with opened arms.Born November 28, 1971 in Lynchburg, Mark is a son of Julia Pugh Sprouse and the late Shirley Sprouse.Mark was a devoted and loyal member for 10 years at New Beginning Tabernacle, where he played many roles including...

Alanis Isabel Baez Gallego

Alanis Isabel Baez Gallego

Aug 8, 2019

Alanis Isabel Baez Gallego, 2 years old, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019.Alanis was born April 6, 2017 in Lynchburg, a daughter of Hector Baez and Tanya Gallego both of Puerto Rico, currently residing in Lynchburg. In addition to her parents she is survived by her seven siblings: Hector, III, Kenneth, Kayla, Yandel, Jose, Yaneliz, and Karen, and also numerous...

Marie Ann Williams Hurt

Marie Ann Williams Hurt

Aug 8, 2019

Our beloved wife, aunt, and friend departed this earthly life to be free with the Lord on August 8, 2019.Born in Richmond, Virginia, Marie was a daughter of the late Louie and Marion Williams.Marie was preceded in death by a devoted step son, De’Suan Steven Johnson, and a sister, Lizzy, who was referred to as her best friend, confidant, and...

Jackie Leroy Flurnoy

Jackie Leroy Flurnoy

Aug 6, 2019

Jackie Leroy Flurnoy, 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Salem Veterans Hospital. He was born in Beckley, WV on July 10, 1950. A son of the late Edward Flurnoy and Dorothy Howerton Flurnoy. In addition to his parents Jackie was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Lee Miles Flurnoy. Jackie served his county...

Ruby Elizabeth Cofflin Gibson

Ruby Elizabeth Cofflin Gibson

Aug 4, 2019

Ruby Cofflin Gibson, 89, of Lynchburg – The Lord took her hand and welcomed his faithful servant to glory on Sunday, August 4, 2019.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Martin Gibson, Sr.; her parents Lewis and Nettie Roberts Cofflin; seven brothers, Howard, Cecil, Woodrow, Dr. Lewis, Eugene, Richard “Buck”, and Newton “Pete” Cofflin; and three sisters, Gertrude...

James Edward Meador

James Edward Meador

Aug 1, 2019

James Edward “Chief” Meador, 56, of Montvale passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born in Virginia on September 21, 1962. He is the son of the late Robert Henry “Bob” Meador and Melinda Bramlett Meador. James never met a stranger. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a jack of all trades and loved...

Michelle "Shelly" Callands

Michelle "Shelly" Callands

Aug 1, 2019

Michelle “Shelly” Callands, 45, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Tori A. Callands for 8 years and a daughter of Danny “Ken” Childress and Peggy A. Bonnell Childress.In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her sons, Tre D. Frank and Brandon T....

Edith Victoria Reed Wilkes

Edith Victoria Reed Wilkes

Jul 31, 2019

Edith Victoria Reed Wilkes, 92, of Martinsville passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was born in Victoria, VA on February 1, 1927. A daughter of the late Charles Benjamin Reed, Sr. and Ollie Ocie Beckner Reed. In addition to her parents Edith was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Henry Wilkes and son, Robert W. Wilkes;...

Ellen Pauley Carter

Ellen Pauley Carter

Jul 29, 2019

Ellen Pauley Carter, 72, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the loving wife of J.B. Carter for 51 years.Ellen was born on June 6, 1947 in Abbs Valley, VA to the late John G. Pauley and Lois A. Sizemore Pauley. She was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church. Ellen worked...

Subscribe

Stay informed by subscribing to receive alerts whenever new obituaries are added. Don't miss out on important updates and announcements.

About Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries and Tributes

  offers a collection of obituaries for Virginia. With services throughout Virginia that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries in Virginia and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Subscribe

Stay informed by subscribing to receive alerts whenever new obituaries are added. Don't miss out on important updates and announcements.

About Tharp Funeral Home Obituaries & Tributes

Tharp Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for. With services throughout that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

365 Days of Grief Support

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.