Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William David Fitzgerald
Jan 6, 2025
William David Fitzgerald, 75, of Madison Heights, passed away on January 6, 2025, in the hospital. Born on June 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Herby W. Fitzgerald, Sr., and Phoebe H. Fitzgerald.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, and his late wife, Frances Fitzgerald.
He is survived by his fiancée, Barbara Orange (and family);...
Cheryl Ann Kazaitis
Jan 5, 2025
Cheryl Ann Kazaitis, 80, of Mokena, Illinois passed away on January 5, 2025, in Appomattox, Virginia. She was the daughter of Bernard and Virginia Reid, and the wife of John for 61 years.
Cheryl was born on June 6, 1944, in Kankakee, Illinois. She is survived by her children Kelly Gaba, Kris Vitiello (Dan), Kimberly Parmele (Rich); grandchildren Ryan (Kerry), Daniel...
Wilmer Benford (W.B.) Nolen
Jan 5, 2025
Wilmer Benford (W.B.) Nolen, Sr., 86, of Forest, VA, passed from this life to eternal life on January 5, 2025, after nearly a year long stay at Heritage Green Memory Care. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Blackwell Nolen. Born June 27, 1938, in Bassett, VA, he was the only child of the late Arthur Benford...
Jerry Randall Mason
Jan 5, 2025
Jerry Randall Mason, 75, of Lynchburg, passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on January 5, 2025. Jerry was born in Lynchburg on April 19, 1949, son of the late Clarence Gibbs Mason and the late Annie Beatrice Mason.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Cecil Mason, and his sister, Laverne Mason Wallace and two...
Barbara Ann Clark
Jan 4, 2025
Barbara Ann Clark, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 40. Born on December 19, 1984, in Bedford, Virginia, Barbara was known for her feisty spirit and bright smile. She had a heart of gold that won the affection of all who knew her.
Barbara's life was illuminated by her deep...
Patrick Francis Edward McAdorey
Jan 4, 2025
Patrick Francis Edward McAdorey
“Phoenix”
03/17/1988 – 01/04/2025
Patrick McAdorey passed away on Saturday January 4, 2025, surrounded by many family and friends. He was 38. Patrick was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and moved to Lake Wales Florida as a child. As an Adult, he moved to Pigeon Forge Tennessee until he moved to Virginia where he would meet his fiancé, Deana Daughtry.
He...
Kari Edwards
Jan 3, 2025
Kari Jean Edwards, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025.
Born on March 22,1981, Kari was known for her vibrant spirit and her love for the beach, where she found peace and joy. Her greatest pride and joy was her daughter, Katlin Jean Doss, who she adored more than anything.
She is also survived by her brother, Jeremy...
Alex Ray Waldron
Jan 3, 2025
Alex Ray Waldron, 82 of Thaxton, passed away on January 3, 2025. He was born and raised in Thaxton, VA. He worked many years for Industrial Center in Roanoke. Alex enjoyed gardening and motorcycles. A son of the late Alex G Waldron and Rachel Waldron. In addition to his parents Alex was preceded in death by two daughters, Tina Marie...
Gloria White Karnes
Jan 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gloria White Karnes, who passed away at Oakwood Nursing Home, Bedford, VA on January 3, 2025, at the age of 92. Mom was born in 1932 in Freemont, Michigan to Floyd Horatio White and Lillian Bell (Wright) White where she lived until age 12 when she...
Martha Yoder Bowers
Jan 2, 2025
Martha (Marty) Yoder Bowers
Martha (Marty) Yoder Bowers, 84, of Moneta, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Born February 22, 1940 in Moline, IL, she was preceded in death by her parents William McKinley Yoder and Beulah Dailey Yoder; husband, Albert Whitman Bowers; brother, Ronald Yoder; sister, Shirley Stockwell.
Marty was a member of Bethlehem...
Hunter Lewis King
Jan 2, 2025
Hunter Lewis King passed away peacefully at his home, Rosehill Farm, in Bedford, Virginia, on Jan. 1, 2025. He was 94.
Hunter was born on May 20, 1930, in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, as one of 14 children to Harry and Mildred King. Raised to be an all-around horseman by his father, Hunter grew up riding and working with horses, shoeing his first...
David Louis Roberson
Jan 2, 2025
David Louis Roberson, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2025. He was the son of the late Samuel Eli Roberson and Mary Magnolia White Roberson.
He was born on May 3, 1950, in Wilson, North Carolina. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in electrical...
Elaine Marie Selfridge
Jan 1, 2025
Elaine Marie Kostic Selfridge, 59, of Dillwyn, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was the loving wife of Edward Cameron Selfridge, and the devoted mother of Mallory Edwards, the late Harrison Edwards, Andrew Selfridge, James Selfridge, and Catherine Selfridge.
Elaine was born on October 21, 1965 to the late Michael Kostic and Sharon Bonestele Hoerst. Elaine was nicknamed Pookie...
Russell Myers Franklin
Jan 1, 2025
Russell Myers Franklin, 85, of Amherst County went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 1, 2025.
He retired from Central Virginia Training School. Russell loved music and he was a member of the Billy Hunt Singers and Bethany United Methodist Church in Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry Clinton Franklin, Sr. and Irene Burch Franklin.
Surviving are...
Lacy O. White, Sr.
Jan 1, 2025
Lacy O. White, Sr., age 84, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on January 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Grover and Mabel White and is survived by his wife of 43 years, JoAnn White.
Lacy was born on January 25, 1940. He was a proud 1961 graduate of Rustburg High School, served in the U.S. Army and was...
Denise Skarecki Butler
Jan 1, 2025
Denise Skarecki Butler, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She dedicated her life to education, imparting knowledge and wisdom to students at inner-city schools in Dallas, Texas, and ultimately retiring from Amherst Middle School as a history teacher. Even after her retirement, Denise continued to contribute to the educational community by serving as a substitute...
Ellen Lynn Smith
Dec 31, 2024
Ellen Lynn Overstreet Smith, 70 of Bedford, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 07, 1954, in Bedford, VA. A daughter of the late Owen L. Overstreet and Ollie Evans Overstreet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Overstreet and Judy Overstreet Goad.
Ellen was...
Margaret Diggs
Dec 31, 2024
Margaret Ann Diggs, 64 of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Elbert Hughes and Mary Jane Diggs Higginbotham.
Throughout her life, Margaret made a profound and positive impact on the Lynchburg City community, dedicating over 20 years to her career at the Lynchburg Detention Home. She was known for her...
Lucy Lynne White
Dec 30, 2024
Lucy Lynne White, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. Born on June 17, 1952, to Clyde W. Stewart and Jeanne Cooper Stewart, Lucy grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she cultivated the warmth and kindness that defined her life.
Lucy is survived by her two sons, Clayton Scott White and William Andrew White, her daughter-in-law Jessica Smotrel White,...
Raymond R. (Ray) Chamberlin
Dec 28, 2024
Raymond R. (Ray) Chamberlin of Geneseo, NY passed away on December 28, 2024, at the age of 93. Ray was born and raised in Buffalo and always stayed close to his roots.
In elementary school, he was seated alphabetically behind Sadie Boyd, which led to them being high school sweethearts, eventually marrying in 1953. At Sadie’s passing in 2020 they had...
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