Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sylvia Spinner
Jan 20, 2025
Sylvia began her life here, in Lynchburg, on June 3, 1947, then she was off like a lightning strike.
She was a straight 'A' student. I think she even made an 'A' in 'sandbox'. Sylvia loved Jehovah's creation. There were many hours and long drives through the beautiful mountains of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline Drive while Dad taught...
Allan "Dale" Leonard
Jan 19, 2025
Allan “Dale” Leonard, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Rustburg, Virginia, at the age of 63. Dale was born on February 23, 1961, and his journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and a deep pride in his family.
Dale served his country in the Marine Corps in 1979, a testament to his...
Mary Shull Goff
Jan 19, 2025
Mary Shull Goff, of Rustburg, passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles Shull and Celia Greer Shull. Mary was the wife of the late Robert A. Goff.
She graduated from Campbell County Public Schools and worked as the assistant librarian for Rustburg High School for many years.
In addition to...
Marion Alexander Burnette
Jan 19, 2025
Marion Alexander Burnette , 75, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Travis Wayne Lyle
Jan 18, 2025
We are never ready when its time to say goodbye, but slowly we accept what is to be, letting go of what we must, but keeping those we love forever close to us in memory.
Travis Lyle, 40, of Roanoke, VA passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Lyle; grandparents, William and Mary...
Leftridge Layne Goodwin
Jan 18, 2025
Leftridge Layne Goodwin, known to all as “Laddy,” 91, of Lynchburg, passed away, Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou Johnson Goodwin.
Laddy was born on October 24, 1933, in Kimball, West Virginia, a son of the late Clifford Denny Goodwin and Mabel Brown Goodwin. Laddy honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps,...
David Allen Droog, Sr.
Jan 18, 2025
David Allen Droog, Sr., 85, of Rustburg, Virginia, went home to heaven peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home after a short illness. He was born on July 22, 1939, on Tomahawk Dairy Farm in Campbell County to the late Kors Droog and Ellen Dobyns Droog.
A graduate of Rustburg High School, he proudly served in the United States...
Janice Ann Wood
Jan 18, 2025
Janice Ann Rice Wood, 80, of Lynchburg, was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025; born on June 16, 1944, to the late Willie E. and Margaret H. Rice.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Jerome V. Wood; siblings, Edward (Speck), Ronald, Howard, Johnny, and Tommy Rice; and Shirley Thirkill.
Janice professed Christ...
James "Bob" Marvin Epps
Jan 18, 2025
James “Bob” Marvin Epps, 87, of Forest, VA passed away on January 18, 2025. A son of the late James Moses Epps and Leona Herdond Epps. In addition to his parents Bob is preceded in death by his first wife Sylvia Witt Epps.
At 13 Bob joined the Civil Air Patrol, at 18 he joined the USAF, where he served proudly...
James "Chris" Christian Adams
Jan 18, 2025
James Christian “Chris” Adams, 61, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away, Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was the husband of the late Michelle Davis Adams.
Chris was born June 8, 1963, in Lynchburg, a son of the late James Earl Adams and Rosemarie Christian Adams. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Alyssa Adams.
He...
Bryan Lee King
Jan 17, 2025
Bryan Lee King, 63, of Altavista, Virginia passed away on Friday, January 17,2025. He was the son of the late Donahue James King (Don), and Virginia McCray King.
Bryan was born on August 29, 1961, in New York. He later spent his childhood in Clearlake, Houston, Texas. He enlisted in the U.S Army in 1982 and, after two decades of devoted...
Yvonne Wildman Nichols
Jan 17, 2025
Yvonne Wildman Nichols, 81, of Huddleston, VA passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Noah’s Landing. She was born in Evington on May 2, 1943, to the late John Elisha Wildman and Doris Wood Wildman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Rucker Nichols and sisters, Carolyn Witt and Phyllis Warren.
Yvonne was...
Jerry Garber Craddock
Jan 17, 2025
Jerry Garber Craddock, 93 years old, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on January 17, 2025.
Born June 15, 1931, in Charlotte County VA, Jerry was the daughter of the late Annie Lee and Johnny Willet and the wife of the late Claiborne (Claybo) Watkins Craddock. She was an award-winning watercolor artist and had her paintings displayed all...
Jinx D. Wade
Jan 17, 2025
Jinx D. Wade, 19, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Jinx was a beautiful soul and is loved by many. Anyone who knew her could tell you how unforgettable she was. Jinx accomplished so many things in her life, despite it being cut short. Jinx was a strong advocate for mental health and fought for many years...
Lawrence Robert Timmins, Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Lawrence Robert Timmins, Sr., 83, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Moneta, is assisting the family.
Mario Devon Anderson
Jan 16, 2025
Mario Devon Anderson departed this life on January16,2025. He was born to the late Albert Anderson and the late Sarah Davis.
He is survived by his children, Rayshawn Anderson, Katera Anderson, Tyneika Jefferson, Maurice Anderson, and Miyah Anderson. His grandson, Demonte Anderson. His brothers, Mark Jackson (Patricia) and Brandon Dempsey. His sisters, Bridget Dempsey and Melissa Hopkins. Two devoted cousins, Michael...
Peggy Sue Berger
Jan 16, 2025
Peggy Sue Berger, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on January 16 after graciously enduring two years of medical challenges. Peggy was best known, as many have put it, as "the most positive person I've ever met."
Peggy was born on February 11, 1938, to David Reid and Agnes Lillian Miller Berger of Goode, Virginia. After graduating...
Dolores Jean Weigle
Jan 16, 2025
Dolores Jean Weigle, 91, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was the wife of Charles Edward Weigle for over 68 years.
Dolores was born on August 16, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Eugene Koontz and Hazel Stull Koontz. Dolores was retired as a professional nutritionist and attended Beulah Baptist Church.
In...
William "Bill" Stanley Reynolds
Jan 15, 2025
William “Bill” Stanley Reynolds, 88, of Roanoke, VA passed away on January 15, 2025. A son of the late William Reynolds and Grace Shank Reynolds. In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Karnes, and Ginny Paris.
Bill served proudly in the Marine Corps before starting his career as an electrical engineer. Bill loved snow...
Martha Ann O’Neil
Jan 15, 2025
Martha Ann O’Neil, 84, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Martha was born in Utica, New York, August 13, 1940, and was the daughter of the late William Cleary and Helen Cook Cleary. Martha was retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Westminster Canterbury.
She is survived by her four sons; Roger O’Neil (Susan) of Amherst, Ron O’Neil of Waynesboro,...
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