Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Doris Virginia Jenkins
Sep 24, 2024
On September 24, 2024, Doris Ware Jenkins peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to enter into eternal life at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Madison Heights, Virginia on April 30, 1933 to Andrew Ware and Carrie Washington Ware Miller as the youngest of their four children and their only daughter. After her parents’...
Angela Marie Turner
Sep 24, 2024
Angela Marie Turner, 53, of Arrington died on September 24, 2024.
Angela was a loving mother, grandmother and daughter. She will be deeply missed by her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, James Jones and his wife Brianna Mays Jones, Danielle Martz and Ashley Turner; grandchildren, Chris Martz, Ethan Martz, Catalina Martz, Jeremia Martz, Braelynn Dawn Jones, James Anthony...
Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Rexrode
Sep 24, 2024
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Wolfe Rexrode, 53, of Goode, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born in Covington, VA on January 24, 1971. A daughter of Sylvia Brafford Wolfe and the late Harry Miller Wolfe, Sr and his stepdad, Melvin “Mickey” Brafford.
Libby is a member of Oakland Community Church in Goode. She loved spending time with her family,...
Barbara Jean Brown
Sep 24, 2024
Barbara Jean Brown, 78, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
A celebration of Barbara's life will be held from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com
Shirley Gross Carrig
Sep 21, 2024
Shirley Gross Carrig, 89, of Goode passed away Saturday September 21, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Ann Carter Hutter
Sep 21, 2024
Ann Carter Hutter, 80, died at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia on September 21, 2024, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, Leola Carter Hutter and Malcolm Hutter, and her brother-in-law, H. McCord “Mac” Blankenship.
Born at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Ann Carter spent her earliest summers at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, her grandfather’s home...
Cecil Edward Jennings, Sr.
Sep 21, 2024
Cecil Edward Jennings “Papa Duck” passed into his eternal life on September 21, 2024, after a long illness. He was the son of Rachel Cunningham Jennings and Edward “Boy” Jennings.
He leaves behind to love and miss him, his wife Bettie Jennings, three sons; Cecil “Win” Jennings and his beautiful wife Sheila of Lynchburg, VA, Robert Jennings and his beautiful wife...
Brenda Whitehead Tran
Sep 20, 2024
Brenda Whitehead Tran, 64, of Bedford died Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1960, in Lynchburg, Va. A daughter of the late Cubus L. Whitehead and Sally Ann Kidd English.
Brenda was always supportive, patient and kind, and brought joy to many people in her life.
She loved celebrating holidays and events with her family, outings, church...
Janice Anita Murchison Truesdale
Sep 20, 2024
Janice Anita Murchison Truesdale (88 years young) passed away peacefully at home by the grace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at approximately 9 a.m. Friday morning September 20th, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her husband; Dana Leroy Truesdale of 61 years, her sisters; Ruth, Thelma, Florence and Shirley.
She leaves a legacy of children, grandchildren and great...
David Graham
Sep 20, 2024
David Norman Graham of Martinsville, VA passed away peacefully on the morning of September 20, 2024.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W Graham Sr and Beatrice Austin Graham. 4 brothers: William Garfield Wright, Henry Wright, Robert Graham Jr, and Paul Graham. 2 sisters: Mary Alexander and Elizabeth Johnson.
David leaves to cherish his memories a brother, Rylan Mitchell...
James Fred Templeton
Sep 20, 2024
James "Dad, Papa, Jimmy or Jimmy T" Fred Templeton took his last journey on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:58 a.m. surrounded by the people who loved him more than anything.
He was always up for an adventure. Jimmy was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 10, 1954, to the late Betty Yarhouse Templeton and Raleigh "Sonny" Templeton. Jimmy left behind...
Marissa Kristina Blair
Sep 19, 2024
With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce Marissa Kristina Blair unexpectedly left us on September 19, 2024 at The University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville Virginia.
Although we know her soul is at rest, there is no greater sorrow than someone going away forever. Marissa brought so much joy to her family, friends and everyone who knew or crossed paths...
John Brantley Sloan
2024
John Brantley Sloan was born sleeping on September 18, 2024, at 4:24 AM at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 20 inches long. After an uncomplicated and healthy pregnancy, John Brantley inexplicably had no heartbeat after being carried to full term at 39 weeks. John Brantley is survived by his father and mother, Brantley and...
Mary Cassandra "Sandra" Short Stevens
Sep 18, 2024
Mary Cassandra "Sandra" Short Stevens went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1946, to the late Lewis Frank Short and Mary Frazier Short. She married Rev. Donnie Garland Stevens on November 18, 1967.
Along with her husband, she is survived by three sons, Chris, Mike, and Timmy (Jessica) Stevens. Sandra was...
Carolyn Denise Toms Amos
Sep 18, 2024
Carolyn "Denise" Toms Amos passed away in her home on September 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ogan Woodrow "Woody" Amos Jr and her parents, Daniel Bernard Toms and Donna Parrish Toms.
Denise was born in Bedford on March 19, 1968. She was a wild child and bad to the bone. She loved fiercely and suffered no...
James Edward Coffey, Jr.
Sep 17, 2024
James Edward Coffey, Jr., 44, of Madison Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Larry Allen Bruffy, Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
Larry Allen Bruffy Jr. passed on Monday September 16, 2024. He was born to the late Jane Elizabeth Bruffy and Larry Allen Bruffy Sr.
Larry leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for his three children; Kasey Madison Bruffy and Jacob Allen Bruffy and Tyler Shawn Arthur; grandchildren; Easton-Phillip Arthur, Ember Beckner; two sisters, Evelyn Chapman and Amanda Davidson...
Charles Thomas Williams
Sep 15, 2024
Charles Thomas Williams, 92, of Forest, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Marguerite S. Williams and son of the late Albert E. Williams and Rachel Cabaniss Williams.
Charles was born on August 20, 1932, in Washington D.C. He proudly served in the United Sates Navy. He was a member of Oakland...
Sheila Faye Akers Campbell
Sep 14, 2024
Sheila Faye Akers Campbell, 63, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family.
Frank Douglas Carey, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
Frank Douglas Carey, Sr. of Lynchburg, Virginia, departed from this world on September 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and cherished memories. He was the devoted husband of Dottie Gibson Carey for 28 wonderful years, sharing a bond that many admired.
Born on December 12, 1942, in Virginia, Frank was the beloved son of the late William Raford...
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