Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Richard O’Neil Mayberry , 81, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, May 08, 2014.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Eugene Harold “Hal” Peterson III departed this life peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born in Syracuse, New York to Gladys Hamner Peterson and the late Eugene Harold Peterson Jr. He lived and worked in the Lynchburg area for more than thirty years.Hal is survived by his wife, Hyris; his children, Dane Peterson,...

Clyde Eugene “Gene” Harris passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.  Visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Fred Alan Brooks, 66, of Amherst, died Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was the husband of Lanelle Montgomery Brooks for 17 years.Born on April 5, 1954, he was a son of Cecil R. Brooks, Sr., and Barbara Franklin Brooks. Fred was a graduate of Amherst County High School and was employed by Commercial Glass in Lynchburg. He enjoyed camping with...

On Tuesday December 21st, 2021, Henry Joseph Gladkowski Jr., known to his friends and family as Hank, was called to heaven. He died of natural causes peacefully in his home at the age of 69.Henry J. Gladkowski Jr. was born August 30th, 1952 in Buffalo NY, to father Henry Sr. and mother Florence. He is survived by his wife Bernice...

Tilman O’Conner Mahone, 91, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was born on April 29, 1923 in Esmont, Virginia; he was a son of the late Walter Wingfield Mahone and Thelma Tillman Mahone Irvan; In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Doris, Naomi and Patricia; and one brother, Walter, Jr.Tilman is...

Frances L. “Sue” Netro passed from this life on September 27, 2020 at 77 years of age in Lynchburg, Virginia, the place she considered home.  She was the daughter of Roy P. and Virginia Mason Hudson, both deceased. She lost her brother Walter C. Worley as well years ago. She is survived by her brother Roy P. Hudson, Jr. (Linda)and...

Ronald Neal Gibson, 77, of Harrisonburg, died in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.

Donald Wright Johnson, age 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Carlson Johnson and his two brothers Cecil Stafford Johnson, Jr. (Peggy-living) and Julius Rober Johnson (Ann-living).Donald was born on March 19, 1935, in Charlottesville, Va., to the late Cecil Stafford, Sr. and Samantha Eleanor Johnson. After graduating...

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Sean Anthony Payne, 36, of Campbell County, died Thursday, December 1, 2016. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Tharp Funeral Home, care of Sean Anthony Payne Funeral Fund, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

George Thomas Mihalow Jr, 65, of Lynchburg VA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family

Billie Burke Lowe, 82, of Bedford, formerly of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was the loving husband of 62 years to Helen Louise Griffith Lowe. Born in Tazewell County on August 14, 1935 he was the son of the late George Washington Lowe and Ida Ellen Bailey Lowe. He is also preceded in...

Maria Dolores Fernandez Colliflower, 73 of Huddleston, Va. passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born on October 28, 1941 in Madrid, Spain. She was a daughter of the late Jose Fernandez Teijeiro and Margarita Pradillo Urgoiti Fernandez. In addition to her parents Maria was preceded in death by two sisters, Mercedes Fernandez and Josefina...

John Michael Schmidt, 51, passed away unexpectedly December 06, 2018 at his home in Roanoke, VA.John was born March 13, 1967 in the neighborhood of Evergreen Park in Chicago, Illinois to Jack and Sandra Schmidt.John loved his family and close friends dearly. He always loved to be the jokester and brought joy to many people’s lives. His favorite place to...

Constance “Connie” Celestine Rufi, 93, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, February 28, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Kelsey ‘Kelso’ Marie Phelps was called home to be with Jesus on June 14, 2023.Born in Bedford County, VA on April 2, 1997, she was the 4th of 5 children born to Stephan Ray Phelps and Michelle Hawkins Phelps. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings: Lauren (Dan) Hayden, Brittany (Jared) Etheridge, Andrew Phelps, and Sydney...

Joseph Michael Peniche, 31, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Barbara Hudson Kimmel, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed Saturday, December 16, 2018. She was a much loved mother to her surviving son John and his wife Melinda, and a wonderful grandmother to their two children, John and Lily.Barbara was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Chet, with whom she was joyfully waiting to be rejoined. Her stories of their...

Ronald John Luhman, Sr. 73, of Huddleston, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017, his sister Pauline Luhman Rada passed away four days before Ronald.Born January 7, 1944 in Newark, N.J. he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Luhman.Ronald served his country in the U.S. Navy.He is survived by his son Ronald John Luhman, Jr. and wife,...