Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ronald R. Waddell
Dec 10, 2024
Ronald R. Waddell, 89, of Forest, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Raymond and Mabel Waddell (Tharp).
He was born on November 12, 1935 in Rockport, IN. He received his bachelor’s degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, KY and worked for Abbott Laboratories...
Mary Ellen Burks
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Ellen Burks , 94, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Mary Ellen was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, aunt and mother-in-law. A true friend to all who knew her.
Mary Ellen leaves to treasure and cherish a legacy of love and fond memories, her daughter, Charlotte Dianne Wellons of Newport News, VA; son, Dennis Ray Charlton...
Vivian Harner Cooper
Dec 10, 2024
Vivian Harner Cooper, the widow of Joe Price Cooper, died Tuesday, December 10, a month after celebrating her 98th birthday at Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, Virginia.
She was born on November 5, 1926, in Ceres, Virginia, to the late William Ray Harner and Floy Repass Harner.
Mrs. Cooper graduated from Ceres High School and the University of Virginia school of nursing,...
J'Nell Owen Cotton
Dec 8, 2024
J’Nell Owen Cotton, 83, of Hurt, VA, passed away on December 8, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born on December 18, 1940, in Pittsylvania County, VA.
She had a love of learning about her Celtic and Irish lineage. She even had the opportunity to go and visit Ireland. She was a caregiver, which centered on her skill with the elderly...
Gregory Lewis Robinson
Dec 7, 2024
Gregory Lewis Robinson, 76 of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 after a long illness. Greg was born on October 30, 1948 in Welch, WV to the late Willie Lou Webb Robinson Martin and the late William Lewis Robinson. Greg was also preceded in death by his life partner, Robert "Bobby" Gowen, Jr. He is survived by...
William Spader Belcher
Dec 7, 2024
William Spader Belcher, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia died Saturday, December 7th, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Ruth Elaine for 62 years. He is survived by Ruth, his daughter Kim Belcher, his daughter and son-in-law Deb and John Serio, and his beloved granddaughters, Natalie and Kelly Serio.
For the last two years, Bill and Ruth resided...
William Fletcher Quillian, III.
Dec 7, 2024
William Fletcher Quillian III died December 7, 2024 at home with his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bill was born to William Fletcher Quillian, Jr. and Margaret Weigle Quillian on February 26, 1942 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where Dr. Quillian was a professor of philosophy at Gettysburg College. Four years later, Bill and his family moved to Delaware, Ohio,...
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...
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