Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ronald Lee Epperson
Mar 8, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Epperson passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the age of 77. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born in Brookneal on April 19, 1947 to his mother, Elizabeth Epperson, who preceded him in death. He graduated from William Campbell High School and went on to serve as a sergeant in...
Brandon Antonio Marshall
Mar 8, 2025
Our beloved Brandon Antonio Marshall, 38, of Lynchburg, Virginia, transitioned from labor to reward on March 8, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born October 21,1986 in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the first son of Dorethea and David Marshall. He was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, and friend to many.
Brandon, by many of his friends, referred to him as “B”...
Robert Edward Key
Mar 8, 2025
Robert Edward Key, 94 of Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning March 8, 2025. He was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. He loved his country and proudly served in the United States Army’s 29th division and the United States Air Force for a total of 12 years. Bob was preceded in death by...
Tyrone Thomas
Mar 6, 2025
Tyrone Thomas, 72, of, Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
A Funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Millicent S. Napier
Mar 5, 2025
Millicent Shawver "Millie" Napier passed away on March 5, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 42. Millie was born on July 1, 1982, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She spent much of her early life in Columbia, Missouri and then moved to Gainesville, Florida, where she graduated from Buchholz High School. She pursued higher education at Santa Fe College, earning...
Billy John Spinner
Mar 5, 2025
Billy John Spinner, 67, of Big Island, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Billy was born on April 1, 1957, to the late Walter Calvin Spinner and Ella Louise Dabney Spinner in Bedford VA. Billy John was a brother of a family of seven siblings with four still here with us. He leaves behind his oldest sister, Peggy Dougals (Doug),...
Michael Wayne Cofflin
Mar 4, 2025
Michael Wayne Cofflin, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, fought the good fight against Cancer. He was born on September 8, 1960, and died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born an only child to Doris Pillow Cofflin and Melvin “Red” Cofflin.
Mike’s early years were filled with the one thing that he enjoyed throughout his life, Bowling. When he was 7...
Shobhawati Peters
Mar 4, 2025
Celebrating the life of Late Mrs. Shobhawati Peters: 1st Nov 1918-4th March 2025, at 106 years and four months. Today, we celebrate the extraordinary life of a remarkable and amazing lady who graced this world for an incredible 106 years. Mrs Peters was a resident of Sanibel, FL, and spent summers and holidays in Amherst VA.
Shobhawati began her life in...
Earnest Elton Hamlett
Mar 4, 2025
Earnest “Ernie” Elton Hamlett, 87, of Evington, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a short illness. He was the husband of Linda Brown Hamlett for 65 years.
Born in Roxboro, NC on November 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Roger William Hamlett and Copeland Mason Hamlett. He was a proud United States...
Charles Cooper Youell III
Mar 4, 2025
Charles Cooper Youell III, 84, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, March 4, at his home. Born March 6, 1940, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Mary Catherine Frost and Charles Cooper Youell, Jr.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Sarah Massie of 62 years; his son, Cooper (Cabell) of Roanoke and his daughter, Page Eastman (John) of Lynchburg and...
Roger Dale Mitchell, Sr.
Mar 4, 2025
Roger Dale Mitchell, Sr., 67, of Appomattox, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was the son of late Era Elizabeth Mitchell and Richard Charles Mitchell.
Roger was born on March 29, 1957, in Lynchburg, VA. He spent his career as a truck driver and had a strong interest in diesel mechanics.
In addition to his father, Roger is survived by...
Steven Preston Tuck
Mar 3, 2025
Steven Preston Tuck, 54, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Brad Rucker Rainey
Mar 3, 2025
Brad Rucker Rainey, 66, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Brad was born in Lynchburg on March 6, 1958, a son of the late David Millar Rainey and Ann Shoaf Rainey. Brad grew up as a member of Peakland Baptist Church and attended Virginia Tech. He was an avid sports fan, particularly with respect...
Terri Sue White
Mar 3, 2025
Terri Sue White of Lynchburg, formerly of Fredericksburg and Albuquerque, died at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital on March 3, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle against pneumonia. This complicated her already severe pulmonary hypertension with many years of home oxygen. Until this bout of pneumonia and subsequent relapse, she had managed to live this long through strength of will...
Jeffrey Alan Catron
Mar 2, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Catron, 31, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Jeffrey was born on September 27, 1993, in Roanoke, Virginia. He worked at Research International, Inc. as a telecommunication technician.
Jeffrey was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. However, his greatest delight was the time he spent with his children. Together, they created...
Betty Jane Leebrick King
Mar 2, 2025
Betty Jane Leebrick King, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Jack S. King, Sr.
Betty was born on January 28, 1940, in Madison Heights, a daughter of the late Jennings Bryant Leebrick and Annie Bell Leebrick.
Throughout her life, she found joy in the little things, such as exploring...
Bonnie Jean Goin Tomlin
Mar 2, 2025
Bonnie Jean Goin Tomlin, 77, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Bonnie was born in Lynchburg on July 13, 1947, and was the daughter of the late James Goin and Virginia Governor Goin. Bonnie was retired from working as both a Licensed Practical Nurse and School Bus Driver for the Virginia Beach Public School System.
She is survived by her...
Mahalia Mickles
Mar 1, 2025
To family, friends, and loved ones—On March 1, 2025, God called home our beloved Mahalia Mickles, granting her a new and eternal address in Heaven. No longer residing at 117 Melinda Drive in Lynchburg, VA, she now rests in the presence of our Holy Father. As the Lord said, "Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will...
Amy Lee Blankenship McIvor
Mar 1, 2025
Amy Lee Blankenship McIvor, 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Plunkett and Dorothy Garbee Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her brother, Ed Blankenship.
Amy was born on April 28, 1959, in Lynchburg, Virginia and was a 1977 graduate of Jefferson Forest High School....
Franklin Anthony, Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
Franklin Delano Anthony, Jr. (Babro) peacefully transitioned from this life, at the age of 63, on March 1, 2025, at his home in Greensboro, NC. He was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, companion, grandpa and friend to many.
Franklin was born on July 29, 1961, to Franklin Delano Anthony, Sr. and Ida Johnson Anthony. Born and raised in Lynchburg, VA,...
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