Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Gerald Lee Pannell
Sep 14, 2024
On September 14, 2024, God called home Gerald Lee Pannell, Sr. after his lengthy battle with Cancer. Gerald was born October 16, 1959, in Concord VA, to the late James Pannell & Marie Prunty. He was proceeded in death by his sister Babara Jean Pannell.
Gerald was a God-fearing devoted Husband, Father, Brother, & Friend. During his Life Gerald was employed...
Joseph David Stadler
Sep 13, 2024
Joseph David Stadler, 84, of Forest, VA, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, with his wife, Judy, by his side. He was a son of the late Jacob Charles and Mary McDermott Stadler. He was the fifth of six children. He was the loving husband of Judy Krantz Stadler for 48 years.
Dave was born on May 4, 1940,...
Virginia Hull Jakaitis
Sep 12, 2024
Virginia Hull Overstreet Jakaitis of Lynchburg crossed to the other side September 12, 2024. A daughter of the late Kitty Ola Moran Hull and Joseph McMahon Hull, she was born on September 10, 1933, in Bedford, Va.
She was preceded in death by a son Durwood Alan Overstreet, by her brothers Otho E Hull and W Fred Hull, sisters Edith Hull...
Roy William Hicks
Sep 12, 2024
Roy William Hicks, 80, of Monroe, died Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Aubrey "Doodlebug" Milton Moore, Jr.
Sep 11, 2024
Aubrey "Doodlebug" Milton Moore Jr., 66, of Rustburg, VA, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Doodlebug was born September 11, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Aubrey Milton Moore, Sr. and Carol Ann Williams Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Aubrey Moore.
Doodlebug loved to have a good time, and everyone...
Mary Kathleen "Katie" Gunter
Sep 11, 2024
Mary Kathleen "Katie" Gunter, 76, of Lynchburg, VA passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1947.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Iona Franklin, her son, Jeff Gunter and her loving husband, Wallace Gunter. In addition to her parents, son, and her husband, Katie also joins her siblings in Heaven, Evelyn...
Rachel Murray Anderson
Sep 11, 2024
Rachel Murray Anderson, 95, of Thaxton, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born in Bedford County, VA on September 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Frederick Murray and Mary Murray Tate. Rachel was also preceded in death by her husband, James Otey “Andy” Anderson, Sr, and brothers Cecil, Harry, Freddie, Woodrow, and Hugh Murray
Rachel was...
William “Billy” Dulaney Estes
Sep 9, 2024
William “Billy” Dulaney Estes, 69, of Lynchburg, departed this life on September 9, 2024.
Billy was born on April 1, 1955, in Fredrick, Maryland to the late Everett and Olive Estes.
Billy enjoyed his career at the U.S. Capital where he retired after many years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Estes; two brothers, Steven Estes and Jimmy Estes;...
Beatrice "Sandra" Spencer
Sep 9, 2024
Beatrice "Sandra" Spencer, of Lynchburg, passed away September 9th, 2024 at her residence.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Thursday September 19th,2024 at 1:00 P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg, is serving the family
Marvin Minor Jr.
Sep 9, 2024
Marvin Minor Jr. of Lynchburg, passed away September 9th, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Tuesday September 17tb, 2024 at 11:00A.M. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Internment will follow at First Church of Jesus Church Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg, is serving the family.
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