Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ida May King Sheppeck
May 12, 2025
Ida May King Sheppeck, born on April 1, 1932, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her dedication to her family and her many interests that brought joy to her days.
Ida was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mildred Snyder King; her...
Fannie Logan
May 12, 2025
Fannie Roberta Cunningham Logan passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. Born on November 30, 1928, to Edward and Bessie Cunningham in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the oldest of two children. She was educated in the Lynchburg City Schools system and was raised spending time with several family members. She began her career of domestic work and caregiving in...
Joseph Clinton "Clint" Austin III
May 10, 2025
On May 10, 2025, Joseph Clinton Austin III, affectionately known as Clint went into the great wide open. Born on January 17, 1980, in the charming town of Wytheville, Virginia, Clint's presence was way too large to be enveloped by words, yet we will strive to honor his memory with all that he was: a loving husband, devoted son, supportive...
Henry Peronneau Brown III
May 10, 2025
H.P. Brown III, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born on June 29, 1945, to the late H.P. Brown Jr. and Mary Frances Brown in Martinsville, VA.
H.P. is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Faye Brown; sons, H.P. Brown IV and his wife Debbie, Wade Brown and his wife Kim; and his daughter, Duffie Jones...
Barbara Alma Walker Oliver
May 9, 2025
Barbara Alma Walker Oliver, born on June 15, 1943, in Galax, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlin and Ethel Stewart Walker and her brother Elmer Campbell.
Barbara enjoyed a successful career as a plant manager in the garment industry. She...
Patricia S. Fleming
May 9, 2025
Patricia Fleming, a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on September 15, 1941, in Martinsburg, West Virginia—a place she always considered home—Pat spent her early years rooted in the love of her family.
She later moved to Fairmont, West Virginia, where she attended Fairmont State College. There, she earned a degree in English and Business....
Helen Marie Knight
May 7, 2025
Helen Marie Knight, 85, of Bedford Va born on May 19, 1939 and went to be with the lord on May 7,2025. She was the daughter of the late Edith Loyd (step mom Effie Baldwin) and Harvey Baldwin. The sister of James Baldwin, Raymond Baldwin, Alan Baldwin, Nancy Reynolds, Edith Hylton, Judith Baldwin and half brother Calvin Baldwin. Upon her...
Helen Marie Knight
May 7, 2025
Helen Marie Knight, 85, of Bedford, Va passed away on May 7, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Edith Loyd (stepmom Effie Baldwin) and Harvey Baldwin.
Helen is survived by brothers, James Baldwin, Raymond Baldwin, Alan Baldwin; sisters, Nancy Reynolds, Edith Hylton, Judith Baldwin; and half-brother, Calvin Baldwin.
She spent her last moments with her...
Helen Marie Knight
May 7, 2025
Helen Marie Baldwin Knight, 85, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on May 7, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Russell Miear
May 7, 2025
Russell "Ray" Miear, 66, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, in his hometown. Born on February 25, 1959, in Lynchburg, Ray remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped his life.
A graduate of Rustburg High School, Ray began a long and dedicated career with Kroger shortly thereafter. Over the course of 45 years, he became a...
Richard Donald Graham
May 6, 2025
Richard Donald Graham (Rich), 78, passed away peacefully on May 6 at his home in Forest, VA, with his devoted wife, Josephine (Castronovo) Graham, by his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Born on May 1, 1947, in Pittsfield, MA, Rich was the cherished son of Donald and Sonya Graham. He was a proud 1965 graduate of...
Sally R. Green
May 5, 2025
Sally R. Green, Lynchburg, Virginia – Passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2025 at age 96. Predeceased by her husband Ned, her parents Howard and Caroline Reineman, and her siblings Howard, Bill, and Carol Reese. She is survived by her children Newton B. Green II (Pam), Carolyn (David) Backus, and Elizabeth (Jim) Eaton; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law...
Roy Allen Hein
May 4, 2025
Roy Allen Hein, 68, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1957, in Lowell, Massachusetts. A son of the late Paul Grout and Bridget Arlene Grout. In addition to his parents Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Hein. Roy was part of the Asset Protection team...
Sandra Lee Garber
May 3, 2025
Sandra Lee Garber, age 63, of Thaxton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 2, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Francis Kenton Garber and Dolores Ann Paul Garber.
Sandra exemplified dedication and resilience as a remarkable single mother, grandmother and mother figure to many. She...
Dan Andrew Russell
May 2, 2025
Dan Andrew Russell, age 63, of Bedford, Virginia, set off for his final adventure on May 2, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Gerald Leroy Russell and Shirley Sue Ames Russell.
Dan Russell, born December 8th, 1961, was a craftsman, a rebel, and a man who lived life by his own rules. Whether he was restoring antique campers,...
Marie Layshley
May 2, 2025
Marie Layshley, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 2, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Myler and Margaret Myler.
Marie was born on November 6, 1938, in Widnes, United Kingdom. She attended school at St. John Fisher Moore then pursued her career as a secretary.
Marie enjoyed attending church service at St. Thomas Moore in Lynchburg, Virginia....
Harvey Lewis Wray, Jr.
May 2, 2025
Harvey Lewis Wray, Jr., born on July 1, 1937, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025.
Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Lewis Wray Sr. and Camilla Garner Davis Wray. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 65 years, Phyllis Seaman Wray, the love of his life....
Edward "Tommy" Banks
May 2, 2025
Edward Banks, of Gladstone, transitioned from his earthly body into the arms of the Lord on May 2, 2025.
A public viewing and visitation will be held May 17, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home (Lynchburg Location) at 2:00P.M. Interment will be private.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Kathleen Farthing
May 1, 2025
Kathleen May Mathews Farthing was born on January 16, 1936 in Campbell County Virginia to Elmo and Gladys Mathews. She was a
1954 graduate of E.C.Glass High School in Lynchburg,Virginia where she was most likely known as 'Pete'. In February of 1955 she married
Wayne Farthing and together they had 6 children, 2 girls and 4 boys. Kathleen was a stay at...
Barry "B.J." Moore, Jr.
May 1, 2025
Barry Moore, Jr., 49, of Lynchburg Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Barry is survived by his parents, Barry Moore, Sr. & Sandra Moore; brother, Steve Moore, sister-in-law Laura Spriggs-Moore; nieces, Alexandra Arthur, Lilly Moore, & Caroline Moore as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday,...
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