Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Doris Coffing
Jun 14, 2025
Doris Littlejohn Coffing, 97, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia.
She is survived by her daughter Catherine Ferguson and husband David of Lynchburg, VA; daughter Tracy Coffing and husband Ronald Rogos of The Plains, VA.; granddaughter Erin Ferguson of Richmond, VA; grandson Ryan Ferguson, wife Dabney, and their children Calder and Ellis of Earlysville,...
Eula Mae Jackson
Jun 13, 2025
Eula Mae Jackson, affectionately known as "Sister," passed away on June 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support of her family and friends.
Born on December 24, 1951, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Mary Payne Jackson and Edward June Jackson.
Eula dedicated a significant portion of her life to her career, retiring from the Central...
Pastor James E. Abbott Jr.
Jun 13, 2025
Pastor, Rev. Dr. James E. Abbott, Jr. departed with his angels on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Centra Health, Inc. Dr. Abbott was a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Abbott was the son of the Late Deacon James E. Abbott, Sr. and Deaconess Shirley B. Abbott.
Dr. Abbott received Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age, at Diamond Hill...
Joshua Lee Middleton
Jun 12, 2025
Joshua Lee Middleton, 40 of Lynchburg, VA left this world to continue his Journey on June 12, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1985. Surviving Josh are his mother and father Sheila Pacot (Nick) and Kevin Middleton (Lindsay), his younger brother Jay Middleton (Kira), his nephew Taylor Weschke, and niece Aubrie Middleton with whom he shared a very special...
Julia Swain
Jun 12, 2025
Julia Marie Hudson Swain, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born January 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Artie Thomas Hudson and Rosie Bixby Hudson of Altavista.
Julia was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Claude Edward Swain, Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Swain Anderson of Buckingham and Phyllis Swain...
John David Toms
Jun 12, 2025
John David Toms, 53, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born on July 6, 1971. A son of James Lee Toms and Karen Lewis Zimmerman Toms. John was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Cabell L. Zimmerman and Virginia Hogan Zimmerman and his Paternal Grandparents, James Bernard...
Janice Elaine Hindman
Jun 12, 2025
Janice Elaine McCall Hindman, 80, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2025, at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Lynchburg Virginia.
Born on March 2, 1945, in Walhalla South Carolina, Janice was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie McCall. She graduated from Walhalla High School in 1963. That same year she was crowned...
Rucker Byars
Jun 12, 2025
Rucker Byars , of Lynchburg, passed away at his home Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Edward Lee Steele
Jun 12, 2025
Edward “Ed” Lee Steele, 69, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away at home on June 12th, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter “W.L.” and Joy Steele and the husband of Judy Drumheller Steele. He was predeceased by his niece Stephanie Bethel.
In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by his children: Lisa (Mark) Jennings, Kristy (Cecil)Cash, David...
Joseph "EBO" Fauber, III
Jun 10, 2025
How do we describe Ebo Fauber? His creativity, contagious laughter, outgoing personality & positive attitude, his love of family, love of life, love of friends, love for UVA & Christchurch School, his colorful jackets & pants, his knowledge of & detail for architecture, his respect for nature & animals, his love of sports (especially tennis & basketball), his contagious laugh,...
Robert Allen Monroe
Jun 9, 2025
Robert Allen Monroe, 77 of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025.
He was the loving husband of Catherine Robertson Monroe for 34 wonderful, but short years.
Bob was born in Fishersville, Virginia on December 7, 1947, to the late Leroy Chester Monroe and Maxine Desper Monroe.
He retired from Areva in Lynchburg following a long career in various roles. He was primarily...
Thurmond "Stick" Ellis
Jun 9, 2025
Thurmond "Stick" Ellis, 90 of Madison Heights, VA entered into eternal rest June 9, 2025, peacefully at his home. He was born July 18,1934 in Amherst County, VA, to the late John Ellis and Minnie Johnson Wilson.
He is preceded in death by his two sons, Calvin "Steve" Ellis and Willie Ellis.
He accepted Christ at an early age. He enjoyed fishing,...
Nancy Margaret Tamaro
Jun 8, 2025
Nancy Margaret Tamaro, 85, of Forest, Virginia, passed away in her sleep and woke up in the arms of the Lord on Sunday June 8, 2025. Nancy was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 27, 1939. She is the middle and last remaining sibling of seven children born to the late, Peder and Hanna Gundersen. Nancy married Silvio Christian...
Marie Blackwelder
Jun 8, 2025
Marie Ellis Blackwelder, 98, of Evington, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025.
Born on April 5, 1927, in Franklin County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Annabelle Ellis and the beloved wife of James A. Blackwelder, Jr., of the residence. Marie was a dedicated employee of CB Fleet, where she retired after many years of...
Doris Marie Crawford Croft
Jun 8, 2025
Doris Marie Crawford Croft, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born in Bedford to the late, Andrew R. Crawford and Lucy Sneed Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Jeryl Croft; brother, Tommy Crawford.
Doris graduated from Bedford High School in 1955 and married the love of her...
Lois Jean Dye
Jun 7, 2025
Lois Jean Dye, 86, formerly of Bedford, Virginia and most recently of Ruskin, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Plaza West Center in Sun City, Florida, surrounded by her loving husband, Dennis; her daughter, Sandy; and her son‑in‑law, John.
Born on July 15, 1938, to the late Jasper and Audrey Orange, Lois devoted her life to her family....
Peggy Cofflin Floyd
Jun 7, 2025
Peggy Cofflin Floyd, 91, of Madison Heights, was welcomed into the arms of her heavenly Father on Saturday, June 7, 2025. For 69 years, she has been the loving and devoted wife of Preston Glenn Floyd.
Born in Lynchburg VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Kirkwood Cofflin and Lillian Gertrude Cofflin. In addition to her parents, she was...
Rita Madeline Hairston
Jun 6, 2025
On the evening of June 6, 2025, a pillar of the Roach family matriarch returned to dust as God sent his angels to bring Arie (Rita) Madeline Hairston home.
On October 31, 1933, the 2nd of 7 daughters of Eugene R Roach and Sylvia Bell Roach entered this earthly world. As a direct descendant of Arthur and Lillie Wade, since 2011,...
Gloria Wolf
Jun 5, 2025
Gloria Wolf, age 90, went home to meet her Lord on June 5, 2025. She was born in Manhattan on July 20, 1934, and was raised with her sister Marion by their beloved mother Helen.
In 1958 she married the love of her life, Carl. In 1968 the family moved to Montreal and began their 50-year Canadian odyssey. Gloria moved back...
Michael Coombs
Jun 5, 2025
Michael Coombs, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2025 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ellen Whittaker Coombs, 5 children: Deborah Decker of Bedford, VA (Brian), Sally Travis of Leesburg, VA (William), Kevin Coombs of Manlius, NY (Kathy), Rosalind Kellum of Danville, PA (James) and Graham Coombs of Jamesville,...
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