Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Larry Donnell Morgan
Dec 25, 2024
On Christmas morning December 25, 2024, Larry D Morgan 65, peacefully passed away at Bedford Centra Hospice House. Larry was the son of the late Phyllis Morgan and the late Jessie Morgan Sr.
Larry leaves to cherish his memory his children; Krystal Johnson of Roanoke, VA, Shanice Thomas of Silver Spring, MD, Tyree Morgan of Laurel, MD, and Winter Davis of...
Robert Terrell Gordon
Dec 24, 2024
Robert Terrell Gordon, 99, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on December 24, 2024. He was the son of the late Alexander Terrell Gordon and Mattie Lee Read Gordon, and the husband of the late Mary Baxter Gordon for 69 years.
Mr. Gordon was born on March 27, 1925, in Madison Heights, Virginia. He graduated from E C Glass High School. He...
Thomas Edward Williams
Dec 24, 2024
Thomas Edward Williams, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024. He was the son of the late Robert Melton Williams, Sr. and Irene Proffitt Williams.
Thomas was born on March 24, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He worked proudly for over 40 years as a welder and retired from Lynchburg Steel.
He was a member of...
Richard Lee St Clair, Sr.
Dec 24, 2024
Richard Lee St Clair, Sr., 80, of Huddleston, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Marshall Alexander Shuff, III
Dec 24, 2024
Marshall Alexander Shuff III, 83, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Marshall was born in Pulaski, VA, on November 12, 1941. He graduated from Pulaski County High School and Central Virginia Community College with a degree in fire science.
He was the son of the late Marshall Alexander Shuff, Jr. and the late...
Nancy Marie Trahey
Dec 23, 2024
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Nancy Marie Trahey passed away on December 23, 2024 in Lynchburg, VA. Her memory will be cherished by her family and friends.
Nancy was born on January 31, 1941 in Las Vegas, NM to her parents John Paul Trahey and Constance Chavez Trahey. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Long Beach, CA. There Nancy attended St. Anthony’s High...
Phyllis Lucado Smith
Dec 23, 2024
Phyllis Lucado Smith died suddenly December 23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Ralph H. Smith, Sr. She was the daughter of the late John Miller and Elma Marsh Lucado.
She retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Appomattox. She was a faithful member of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church, where she sang in...
Edward Elwood Frisa, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Edward Elwood Frisa, Jr., of Lynchburg, passed away in the company of his family members on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, after a brief illness.
Beloved father, husband, brother, son, and master structural engineer, Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 49 years, Jane Frisa. He is survived by his partner, Mary Jo Krufka; sister Beth Frisa...
Betty Rhodes
Dec 22, 2024
Betty Forrest Rhodes was born to the late Alexander and Hessie Forrest on October 7, 1929, in Bedford County, Virginia. She departed this earthly life on December 22, 2024, at Oakwood Health & Rehabilitation Center, Bedford, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Alec Rhodes, her son Clifton Rhodes Sr. and her daughter Janice Burdette.
Betty was a loving,...
William Preston Harris
Dec 22, 2024
William Preston “Billy” Harris, 91, of Lynchburg, died peacefully at home on the morning of December 22, 2024. He was surrounded by his family.
Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Billy grew up in Lynchburg and graduated from E.C. Glass High School. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia and briefly studied medicine there. (As he said, he made...
Marie Stanley
Dec 22, 2024
Marie Stanley, 69, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 after a traumatic battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Michael Stanley; her son, Derrick Austin and his husband Dusten; her step-son, Matthew Stanley and his partner Emily Tomlin; her oldest sister, Barbara Mann and her husband Kenneth.
Her closest nieces and nephews mourn her greatly. Debbie McCormick...
Kathryn Gayle Clements-Lang
Dec 21, 2024
Kathryn Gayle Clements-Lang, 50, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg Lang, father, Michael Clements, brother, Billy Clements, as well as her maternal and paternal grandparents and other loved family members.
Kathy was born on December 27, 1973, in Lynchburg, Va. She was the youngest of three children born to...
Shelby Jean Trent
Dec 21, 2024
Shelby Jean Carson Trent, 87, of Lynchburg went home to be with the Lord her Savior Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Clayton Delaware Trent.
Shelby was born in Lynchburg on December 14, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Royal William Carson and Ruth Harless Carson. Shelby was a retired dental hygiene assistant...
Nathan Dixon McClure
Dec 20, 2024
Nathan Dixon McClure, III, 80, of Lynchburg passed away at his home Friday, December 20, 2024. He was the loving and devoted husband to Donna (Lievrouw) for over 57 Years.
Nate was born on December 20, 1944 in Cumberland, Maryland, the son of Nathan Dixon McClure Jr and Charloette Bender McClure. Nate was raised in Geneva, Illinois.
Nate was the proud father...
Wistar Palmer Nelligan, Sr.
Dec 19, 2024
Wistar Palmer Nelligan, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 19, 2024. Born on March 8, 1936, in Lynchburg, Va. He was the son of the late Palmer Shaw Nelligan and Lydia Kinnier Nelligan. His life was characterized by his love for family and his commitment to God and the community.
Wistar was a long time member...
Charles Alton Carter
Dec 19, 2024
Charles Alton Carter, 93, of Bedford, VA passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Services are private.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
Mark Craig Spain
Dec 18, 2024
Mark Craig Spain, a Cleveland, Ohio native, was born on May 25th, 1960, and was the first-born child to John and Lucille Spain. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, he attended Catholic school throughout his primary and secondary education. He was a newspaper carrier for the Cleveland Press at a very young age, not long after, he began delivering the...
Janet Marie Wilkes
Dec 17, 2024
In loving memory of Janet Marie Wilkes, who passed away on December 17, 2024, a few days after her 83rd birthday. Janet was born in Richmond, VA, on December 8, 1941, to Henry and Helen Beasley.
Janet was a loving parent whose life was deeply intertwined with the memories of all her cherished children, Shirley, Toni and Theresa, who tragically predeceased...
Arlene Utley Campbell
Dec 17, 2024
Arlene Utley Shakeshaft Campbell, 81, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born on April 11, 1943. A daughter of the late Henry Platt Shakeshaft, Jr. and Eleanor Bloomer Shakeshaft.
Arlene loved the outdoors, skiing, swimming and horseback riding. She loved her children and grandchildren and spending time with them. She also adored horses and her dogs....
George Edward Moore, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
George Edward Moore, Jr., 60, passed away on December 17, 2024, at VCU Critical Care Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
Born on September 13, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of Marion Haythe Moore and George Edward Moore, Sr. He was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather.
George dedicated his life to his family. He was known for his kindness, wisdom, and...
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