Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Gloria Jean Fulcher
Nov 5, 2024
Gloria Jean Fulcher, 81, of Madison Heights, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Liberty Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late John R. Fulcher.
She was born on December 25, 1942, a daughter of the late Lemuel “Earl” and Pearl Mortimer. Gloria retired from the Central Virginia Training Center and was a long-time bus...
Bobby Eugene Matney
Nov 5, 2024
On November 5, 2024 the Lord called Bobby Eugene Matney home.
He was born in Berwind West Virginia on March 22, 1940 to the late Jessie Lee Matney and Arminda Church Matney.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Heide Marie Matney; daughters Dorothy Matney Spinks (Hugh) of Waynesboro, Virginia, Diane Matney Dunning (Doug) of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Nanette Matney...
David Henry Shearer
Nov 5, 2024
David Henry Shearer, 80, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born on November 10, 1943, in Hanover, Pennsylvania, David led a life rich in love, commitment, and a passion for the great outdoors.
A dedicated civil engineer by profession, David earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He accomplished impeccable work, particularly with bridges, which...
Sylvia Jean Jackson Brafford
Nov 4, 2024
Sylvia Jean Jackson Brafford, born on August 15, 1939, in West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Lynchburg. She was a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by her strong faith, deep love for family, and fondness for family gatherings.
Sylvia's passion for life was evident in her many hobbies and interests, including gardening, canning, cooking, and sewing....
Ann Farley Huddleston
Nov 3, 2024
Ann Huddleston, 60, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully in her home on November 3, 2024. She was born in Big Island on July 12, 1964. She was a homemaker the majority of her life.
Ann is survived by her parents; Tommy and Hilda Farley, brother; Eddie Farley (Barbara), son; Daniel Stinnett, daughter; Jasmine Mason (Matt), fiancé; Gregory Page, and her...
Yevette Wright Antrom
Nov 2, 2024
Yevette Wright Antrom , 61, of Forest, VA, died Saturday, November 2, 2024.
The family will be having a Service at Destiny Fellowship on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11 A.M.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Doris M. Metts
Nov 2, 2024
Doris Metts, 90, of Forest, Va. went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born to parents Cleland and Ethel Maddox on June 19, 1934 in Lynchburg, Va.
She was the loving and dedicated wife of her late beloved husband, Jimmie H. Metts for 67 years, and the sister of the late Cleland Maddox Jr....
Charles Laurence Gardner
Nov 2, 2024
Charles Laurence Gardner, 61, of Forest, Virginia passed away on November 2, 2024.
He was the son of the late James Warren Gardner and Barbara Jane Richards and the husband of Lisa Thorpe Gardner for 32 years.
Charles Laurence Gardner was born on June 29, 1963, in Inglewood, California. He attended school at University of Nevada, Las Vegas earning a Bachelor of...
Janet Edith Carr Marlin
Nov 1, 2024
Mrs. Janet Edith Carr Marlin, age 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on November 1, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Albert Edwin Carr and Edna Meeds Carr, and the wife of the late William Donald Marlin, Jr. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Marlin is predeceased by her four sisters and one brother.
Janet was born...
Maria Louise Underwood
Nov 1, 2024
Maria Louise Underwood (Nee Schafer), 59 of Bedford Va, passed away suddenly November 1, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia on February 4, 1965 and grew up in Haddonfield NJ.
Maria had a lifelong love of animals and compassion for those less fortunate. She loved the mountains of Virginia and the shores of New Jersey and North Carolina.
She is survived by...
Linda Eggleston Tyree
Oct 30, 2024
Linda Eggleston Tyree, born December 6, 1940, to Claude B. Eggleston and Mary P. Hoadley, dreamed of missionary work when she was just 14. Though born and raised within an evangelical Baptist community in Binghamton, New York, she ultimately served the Episcopal Church in Kenya, East Africa, and later Navajoland in Bluff, Utah.
The desire to do Christian ministry grew out...
Ruby Allen Dooley Key
Oct 30, 2024
Ruby Allen Dooley Key, 91, of Bedford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Bedford County on September 20, 1933. A daughter of the late Noel Bernice Dooley, Sr. and Beth Hawkins Dooley. In addition to her parents Ruby was preceded in...
Betty Jo Dooley
Oct 29, 2024
Betty Jo Sammons Dooley, age 80, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024. Born on November 1, 1943, in Road Fork, Kentucky to the late James Gordon Sammons, Jr. and Lucille Taylor Sammons.
Betty was known for her strong will and sharp wit. She was an avid card player, who enjoyed games with family and friends. Additionally, she...
Robert Keith
Oct 28, 2024
Robert Keith, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia with his wife by his side. He was born on August 18, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Edward and Sally (Ingalls) Keith.
Robert’s early years were shaped by a love of learning, adventure and service. From a young...
Dorothea Mebane Fuller
Oct 28, 2024
Dorothea Mebane Fuller of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born in Washington, DC on August 23, 1931, the daughter of Col. William A. and Dorothea R. Fuller. She grew up on Army bases and during WWII, she lived in Santa Fe, NM with her mother, brother and sister while her father was stationed overseas...
Dr. Charles Julian Crosby
Oct 28, 2024
Dr. Charles Julian Crosby, 79, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was the husband of the late Carolyn Hodges Crosby.
Charles was born in Massachusetts on April 5, 1945, the son of the late Leslie Lawrence Crosby and Louise Hockenberry Crosby. Charles honorably served his country in the Michigan National Guard attaining the...
Linh Duy Nguyen
Oct 28, 2024
Linh Duy Nguyen, 49, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on October 28, 2024 surrounded by his family, parents, and siblings.
He was born on February 7, 1975, in Vietnam. He is a dedicated and wonderful father to his three girls, Kelly, Megan, and Holly. He is a supportive and loving husband to his wife, Thu. He will be profoundly missed by...
Robert Keith
Oct 28, 2024
Robert Keith , 91, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, October 28, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Demonyea Antonio Brown
Oct 26, 2024
At the age of 16, Demonyea Antonio Brown, closed his eyes to rest peacefully with the Lord on October 26th, 2024, in Amherst, Va.
He made his one-of-a-kind entrance into the world on September 4th, 2008, to Mother Ebony Brown and Father Leroy Fleshman right at home in Lynchburg, Va.
In addition to his parents, Yea as he was affectionally called, leaves...
Carolynne Ann Jamison
Oct 25, 2024
Carolynne Ann Jamison, 37, of Bedford, passed away on October 25, 2024.
She was born on January 3, 1987, to Christopher Mark Jamison and Ann Marie Cierlitsky Jamison.
Carolynne is preceded in death by her brother, Abraham Joseph Jamison.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Christine Marie Jamison and Linda Stephanie Jamison Leder (Yosef); stepmother, Faviola Ayala Jamison;...
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