Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
June Rosemary Hays
Dec 6, 2024
June Rosemary Hays, 76, of Huddleston, Virginia passed away on December 6, 2024. June was born on June 18,1948 in Windsor, England to the late Thomas McWilliams and Matilda Day McWilliams.
June is survived by her husband Robert Hays; her children: Bernard Joseph Sinkiewicz and Stacie Day Nikkel; her stepson: Justin Hays; her grandchildren: Jesse Sinkiewicz, Zachary Sinkiewicz, Jacob Sinkiewicz, Maxwell...
Shirley Ann Wilcher Montgomery
Dec 6, 2024
Shirley Ann Wilcher Montgomery, 92, a lifetime resident of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024.
She was born on January 28, 1932, to the late Hilbert Wilcher and Catherine Bondurant Wilcher.
Shirley was a long time Sunday School teacher, dedicated reader, avid square dancer, and truly loved to visit the Peaks of Otter every chance she got. Above all, she...
Carlotta Kay Weigle
Dec 5, 2024
Carlotta Kay Weigle, born on January 16, 1958, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 5, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Carlotta was known for her kindness and love for her family. Her devotion extended to her beloved dogs, CJ and Mayzee, who brought her much joy. She also had a fulfilling career with Aerofin for 48 years.
She is survived by her...
Betty Strohm Ward
Dec 5, 2024
Betty Strohm Ward, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Pauline Lovelace Younger
Dec 5, 2024
Pauline Lovelace Younger of Lynchburg, Va, gained her wings on Thursday December 5, 2024.
She was born on November 8, 1964, at Lynchburg General Hospital to David and Wanda Lovelace.
Pauline graduated from Appomattox County High School. She worked for many years at Thomasville furniture and Tessy Plastic, she met many of her friends there.
Pauline was an amazing person that had an...
Roy Lee Hall
Dec 5, 2024
Roy Lee Hall, 79, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
Roy was born October 18, 1945, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, a son of the late Pearly Mitchell Hall and Jeannie Stone Hall. Roy was retired from Red Clay School District of Delaware and the Lynchburg Foundry. He enjoyed fishing, sports,...
Fred Wayne Croft
Dec 5, 2024
Fred Wayne Croft, 81 of Bedford passed away on December 5, 2024. A son of the late Jake and Ida James Croft. In addition to his parents Fred was preceded in death by his loving wife, Peggy T. Croft; six brothers, Kermitt, Jack, Maleon, Jeryl, Ralph and Curtis; two sisters, Maxine and Linda.
Fred loved the outdoors, while hunting and especially...
Patricia (Trzeciak) Iliff
Dec 4, 2024
Patricia (Trzeciak) Iliff died on December 4, 2024, formerly of Avonmore, PA. She currently resided in Forest, VA.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Check (Peter). Another daughter, Christine Trevino, preceded her in death.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joseph Haynes Monk
Dec 4, 2024
Joseph Haynes Monk, age 81, passed away on December 4th, 2024, after emergency surgery.
He is survived by Suny, his wife of 55 years, his daughters Chatham and Mavora and their husbands Justin Rice and Vince Donoghue, his grandchildren Wilkes and Holcomb Rice and Claire and Elizabeth Donoghue, as well as a large family and many friends.
Joe was born in Beckley,...
Michael "Mike" Robert Hickok
Dec 4, 2024
Michael “Mike” Robert Hickok, 77, of Buchanan, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on June 17, 1947, to the late Robert Houston and Lillian Roberts Hickok. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by Father and Mother-in-law, Junius and Lillian Markham; brothers-in-law, Clayton Markham, Wray Markham; nephew, Christopher Markham.
Mike...
Hampton Oliver Puckette, Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Hampton Oliver Puckette Jr., 55, of Evington, VA, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Blanche Culbertson Acree
Dec 3, 2024
Blanche Culbertson Acree, 105 years, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was a resident of Smith Mountain Lake, VA since 2015, having lived for many years previously in both Greensboro, NC and Birmingham, AL. A native of Woodruff, SC, she was the daughter of James and Zillie Culbertson and a 1940 graduate of Furman University.
Blanche was a loving mother,...
Robin Karen Gillispie
Dec 2, 2024
Robin Karen Gillispie, 70, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on December 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hepler Sr. and Ada Hepler of Concord, Virginia.
Robin was born on October 22, 1954 in California, where her father was stationed.
She was a proud member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Madison Heights, VA for the past 7...
Jerome Dillard Sr.
Dec 2, 2024
Jerome Francis Dillard, Sr., aged 86, entered into eternal sleep on December 2, 2024 at the home shared with son and daugther in Lynchburg, VA. He was the son of the late Alice Leigh Jones Dillard and the late Paul Revere Dillard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Carlessa Wilson Dillard; son, Jerome...
Margaret Smith Lowrie
Dec 1, 2024
Margaret Smith Lowrie, 96, of Lynchburg (formerly of New Holland, Pennsylvania) went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was the loving wife of Dr. Roy Walter Lowrie, Jr.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Delaware County Christian School, in the...
Shirlene Moore
Dec 1, 2024
Shirlene Moore, 49, of Lynchburg, passed away December 1, 2024.
A celebration of life will be held at The Ramp Church International Friday at 6:30P.M. In lieu of flowers you can click here to donate towards funeral cost.
Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg is serving the family.
Eleanore Jean MacDonald
Dec 1, 2024
Eleanore Jean MacDonald (nee Tangrady) Forest, VA, passed away December 1, 2024 at Forest Health and Rehab.
Ellie grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Commerce High School. She worked outside the home, but her most rewarding jobs were that of wife, mother and grandmother. She was a very talented and creative cook and enjoyed sewing, knitting and...
Vernard Gilliam, Jr.
Dec 1, 2024
Vern M. Gilliam. Jr., 65, of Evington went to his heavenly home on Sunday morning, December 1, 2024 after seven weeks battle with pancreatic cancer with metastatic to the liver, stomach and masses at the waistline on the right side.
He was born in Lynchburg on Sunday morning, May 24, 1959, a son of Max Gilliam, Sr. and Ann Zimmerman Gilliam....
Betty Jo (Hanna) Harper
Dec 1, 2024
Betty Jo (Hanna) Harper, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed on from this life on December 1, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on June 17, 1928, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Betty Jo's life was a tapestry of love, compassion, and service, woven together through her dedication to education, community, and her faith.
Betty Jo was the daughter of Josephine Morris...
Dolly Whidden Horner
Nov 30, 2024
Dolly Whidden Horner, 71, died peacefully, at home on November 30, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Through a prolonged illness, she never wavered in her faith, courage, or resolve.
She was born in Richmond, VA on June 4, 1953 to William Kirby Whidden, Jr. and Sally Ann Dunnington Whidden. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49...
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