Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lucille "Lucy" Marie Colvin Bailey
Oct 13, 2024
Lucille "Lucy" Marie Colvin Bailey, 93, of Huddleston, Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Jeskey Colvin.
Lucy was born on April 29, 1931, in Oregon. She attended school at Ball State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science. For ten and a half years she worked for the...
Richard Seymour "Dick" Kingsley
Oct 12, 2024
Richard Seymour (Dick) Kingsley
Richard S. Kingsley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 12, 2024 in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on April 27, 1936 in Massillon, OH to the late Paul Sumner Kingsley and Mary Fitzgerald Kingsley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rita Desrosiers Kingsley, son Michael Paul, and daughter-in-law Stefanie.
Dick graduated from Seton...
Robert "Rip" Deane
Oct 12, 2024
Robert Alexander "RIP" Deane, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on October 12th, 2024.
Robert was born on August 13th, 1943, in Lynchburg, VA, at his home, to Thomas H. Deane and Bernice N. Walker Deane.
Robert lived a wonderful life full of faith, love, and service to his community. He went to Dunbar High School, where he...
Sharon Tabor
Oct 11, 2024
Sharon Tabor, 86, of Amherst County passed peacefully on the morning of October 11, 2024.
Tabor was born in Indianapolis Indiana and from that point forward her life was filled with travel and adventure; both here and abroad. Settling in Amherst County and using her masters degree, Tabor became a successful self-employed business woman.
Tabor is survived by 3 children; Shannon Proffitt...
Pamela Denise Terry Braxton
Oct 11, 2024
Pamela Denise Terry Braxton, 61, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation towards the funeral expenses: Donate Here
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Elizabeth "Betty" Crandall Smither
Oct 10, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Crandall Smither transitioned to eternal life on October 10, 2024 at the age of 97. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rose Felitto; her siblings, Helen Felitto, Joseph Felitto and Raymond Felitto; her first husband, Jack R. Crandall; and her second husband, William L. Smither.
Betty's educational foundation began at Utica Catholic Academy in Utica, N.Y. in...
Macon Thomas "T" Childress III
Oct 10, 2024
Macon Thomas “T” Childress III, 58, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on October 11, 2024. Born on May 22, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA he was the son of the late Macon Thomas Childress, Jr. and Glenda Gayle Childress.
In addition to his mother, Macon Childress is survived by his brother Michael T. Childress, his sister and her husband Sherry and Steven...
David Eugene Wingfield
Oct 10, 2024
David Eugene Wingfield, 77, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Carolyn Johnson Wingfield and a cherished father, Poppy, and friend.
David was born Thursday, May 22, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late David Edgar Wingfield and Frances Nan Thaxton Wingfield. He honorably served his country as...
Samuel D. Trent
Oct 10, 2024
Samuel D. Trent, 83, of Red House Rd., Gladys, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Bobbie Trent for 63 years.
Born in Campbell County, VA, on April 20, 1941, he was a son of the late Garland Hardrick Trent and Nancy Hunter Trent. He was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Trent;...
William McNeill
Oct 9, 2024
William Roger McNeill, born on December 19, 1948, in New York, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was a devoted husband to Lillie Juanita McNeill. William also leaves behind a legacy as the son of Roger McNeill and Mary Windley, both of whom have preceded him in death.
William was self-employed, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and...
Carson Lee Salmon
Oct 8, 2024
Carson Lee Salmon, 17, of Goode, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born in Lynchburg on October 2, 2007. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Terrell Salmon and maternal grandfather, Donovan F. Owen.
Carson was a special soul who had a heart of gold. He loved his family most of all...
Angie Marie Layman-Peerman
Oct 8, 2024
Angie Marie Layman-Peerman, 49, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Roanoke, VA on January 29, 1975. A daughter of Doris Burch Layman and the late Larry L. Layman.
Angie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved cooking, her animals, the outdoors while fishing, especially catfishing. She enjoyed...
Judith Brasfield Johnson
Oct 7, 2024
Judith Brasfield Johnson, a beloved and cherished family member, passed away peacefully at her home in Lynchburg, Virginia, on October 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 19, 1941, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Judith's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with compassion, dedication, and love.
Education was of utmost importance to Judith, who earned her bachelor's degree in nursing...
David Vincent Eberle
Oct 6, 2024
David V. Eberle, 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024. A native of Albany, NY, he was the son of the late George Eberle and Janeth Whittemore Eberle. David was a devout Catholic and a United States Navy Veteran. He was the former site manager of Air Products and Chemicals Inc. of Reidsville, NC. He...
Fay Rochelle Wright
Oct 6, 2024
Faye Rochelle Wright, 60, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
A public visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location on Monday October 14, 2024 from 6-8P.M. A funeral service will be conducted at Prayer of Faith Temple COGIC on Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 1:00P.M.
Please consider making a donation to help cover funeral expenses by...
Imani Rose Lotts
Oct 5, 2024
Imani Rose Lotts, our little angel, slipped into her heavenly sleep on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was born on August 22, 2024, to Marquise Tavon Lotts and Desirea Chanelle Wilson.
Although our little angels time here on earth was short, her love will forever be in our hearts. She entered this world with a stubborn triumphant entry just like her...
Koda Jones
Oct 5, 2024
Koda Jones, beloved son of Daja Smith and Drequoin Jones, and baby brother of Da'jon Jones was born sleeping on October 5, 2024.
Koda will live forever in the hearts of his parents and brother as well as his maternal grandparents; Kimberly Smith and Dennis Smith, paternal grandparent, Donna Jones; great grandparents, Beatrice B. Smith, Floyd Smith (Lucille), Dennis E. Smith...
Gail Antoinette Stapert
Oct 5, 2024
Gail Antoinette Stapert, 85, of Goode, Virginia, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the cherished wife of the late Charles Edward Stapert and daughter of the late William and Mildred Schaefer. Gail was also preceded in death by her brother, William Andrew Schaefer.
Gail was born on June 21, 1939,...
Samuel Villalta - Matamoros
Oct 4, 2024
Samuel Villalta - Matamoros passed away on October 4, 2024.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Johnny Nelson Layne
Oct 3, 2024
Johnny Nelson Layne, 88, of Arrington, Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of the late Barbara Allen Layne.
Johnny was born July 28, 1936, in Amherst County, Virginia, a son of the late Emory Woodson Layne and Irene Barbour Layne. Johnny honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was a...
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