Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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.
Nancy Elrod Davis
Sep 9, 2024
Nancy Elrod Davis passed away on September 9, 2024. She was born in Boone, NC, on October 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Philip I. Elrod and Hazel Lawrence Elrod.
Nancy was co-owner of Westover Jewelers and Watch Repair; she was also a longtime member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
John Michael Holden
Sep 8, 2024
John Michael Holden, of Lynchburg, VA, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
Mike is survived by his wife, Jeanne Holden; sons, Ronald Holden and his wife Shelly, Zeb Holden and his wife Stacy; grandchildren, Linda Shuhart and her husband Jordan, Nate Holden, Bryn Holden; and great grandchildren, Sidney Shuhart, Parker Shuhart.
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Preston Anderson
Sep 8, 2024
Early Sunday morning, September 8, 2024 God called the role unto Preston Anderson Senior and said come unto me all ye that labor in our heavy laden and I will give you rest. Preston graciously answered and departed to his heavenly home. Preston was born on February 12, 1944, in Madison Heights, Virginia to the late Margie Cooper, he was...
Samuel William "Bill" Daniels, Jr.
Sep 8, 2024
Samuel William “Bill” Daniels, Jr., 57, of Richmond passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born on June 7, 1967, and raised in Bedford, VA. A son of Katherine Carter Daniels Taylor and the late Samuel William Daniels, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Samuel Willis Taylor, Jr.; stepsister, Missy...
Kirk Sinclair
Sep 7, 2024
It’s easy for most of us to tick off a list of achievements in our lives: graduations and grade point averages, degrees and distinguished honors, promotions and performances, wins and wonders. But it’s sometimes hard to pinpoint the high point of one’s life, particularly for a huge spirit like Kirk Sinclair who drank life in gulps not sips.
Maybe it was...
Noel Blankinship Draper
Sep 6, 2024
Noel Blankinship Draper passed away on September 6, 2024, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on July 31, 1929 in Richmond, VA the only child of the late Robert Easley and Adelaide Noel Blankinship. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her husband of 53 years, Cosby Alvin Draper, Jr. She is survived...
Otis G. Wright
Sep 6, 2024
Otis G. Wright, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center after having been a beloved resident for several years.
Otis was a man with a quick smile and a joke to share. He had worked for Lynchburg Detention Center for 29 years and sold men’s clothing at the Lynchburg Jobbing...
Linda Ann (Mays) Davis
Sep 6, 2024
Linda Ann Mays Davis, age 63, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on January 26, 1961, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Elmer Mays and Viney Morris Mays.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davis is predeceased by her husband, James Davis, and brothers, John Mays and David...
Brian Lee Zimmerman
Sep 5, 2024
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Brian Lee Zimmerman of Roanoke, VA, died at his home in the presence of family. He was 72 years old.
Brian was born in Roanoke on February 11, 1952, to Harold and Dolores Zimmerman. He attended William Fleming High School, and subsequently Roanoke College, graduating with a degree in psychology in 1974.
Before his college graduation, Brian...
Beatrice Rice
Sep 5, 2024
Beatrice Williams Rice, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday September 5th, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Beatrice was born on August 19th, 1938, in Charlotte County Virginia, to the late Harry R. Williams and Helen T. Williams.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by Sisters Doris W. Locke and Mary W. Elder
Beatrice was a vibrant soul who brought...
James Coleman
Sep 4, 2024
James Coleman, affectionately known as “JC” (82) of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered eternal rest on September 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise & Burnis Coleman Sr. Brothers: Burnis Coleman Jr, Pete Coleman, Elliott Coleman, Hubert Coleman, Lewis Coleman, and Ike Coleman Sr. Sister Bernice Coleman.
JC was born on April 6, 1942, in Waynesboro, Georgia. He attended...
Elissa Figueroa
Sep 3, 2024
Elissa Figueroa, 46, of Amherst, Va., died Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family
Phillip Hamilton
Sep 2, 2024
Phillip Wayne Hamilton, of Timberlake, passed away on Labor Day, September 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 21, 1939, a son, of the late Charles Wilson Hamilton and Ruth Frazier Hamilton.
Phillip retired from Trailways Bus Company after a lifetime of service. In his free time, he enjoyed going on cruises, traveling to the beach, and fishing....
Sally Ann Knight Counts
Sep 2, 2024
Sally Ann Knight Counts, 97, of Bedford, Virginia died on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Osson Perry and Helen White Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Charles Counts and her son, Charles Andrew Counts; also, by five brothers: C. Perry Knight...
Brinda Gilmore Wright
Sep 2, 2024
Brinda Gilmore Wright 73, of Glen Dale, MD, peacefully transitioned Monday, September 2, 2024, in Lynchburg, VA, surrounded by her children and her new son-in-law Lamont Smallwood.
Brinda was born on May 22, 1951, to the late Janie Roach Gilmore and Odell Gilmore.
Brinda spent her early years growing up in Lynchburg and Bedford schools before marrying the late Riley Wright and...
Marjorie Louise Freese Steinke
Sep 1, 2024
Marjorie Freese Steinke, of Forest VA, transitioned into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, September 1,2024 at the age of 84. She was the wife of the late Richard Raymond Steinke for 58 years.
She was born on November 5,1939 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Edward and Eleanor Magill Freese. She was raised in Lynchburg VA. Marjorie graduated...
Rawleigh "Walking Tall" Myers
Sep 1, 2024
Rawleigh Taylor Myers “Walking Tall "of Lynchburg VA, tragically passed away on September 1, 2024. Rawleigh was born on July 15, 1956, to the late Rosamond T. and Ruth P Myers.
Rawleigh was preceded in death by his brothers William Bradshaw, Samuel Bradshaw, James Jackson, and a sister Elaine Bradshaw Clark.
Rawleigh was a graduate of Saint Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia....
Janice W. Fowler
Sep 1, 2024
Janice Fowler, of Lynchburg, received her reward in heaven in the early morning on Sunday September 1st, 2024.
A Celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Saturday September 14th, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with internment to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Fowler will lie in repose one hour prior to the service. A public...
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