Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Barbara Jean Anderson Johnson
Jul 27, 2024
Barbra "Barbra Jean" A. Johnson transcended from her earthly abode to her heavenly sanctuary on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. Born in Amherst County on May 30th, 1947, she was the cherished daughter of the late Fred R. Anderson Sr. and Theresa Davenport Anderson.
Her departure was preceded by the loss of three brothers: Fred R. Anderson Jr., Albert C.
Anderson, and Donald...
Louis McKinley (Mack) Tanner
Jul 25, 2024
Louis McKinley (Mack) Tanner, 82 , departed this life on July 25, 2024 in Lynchburg, VA. He was the faithful and devoted husband of Patricia Thaxton Tanner for almost 52 years, who survives him. Born October 29, 1941 he was the youngest child of William Thomas Tanner, Sr. and Lizzie Smith Tanner, both deceased.
He was preceded in death by brothers,...
William Storrs Reynolds
Jul 24, 2024
William (Bill) Storrs Reynolds, 66, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was a wonderful husband to Tamara Lowry Reynolds for 37 years.
Bill was born April 8, 1958, in Boston, Massachusetts, son of the late Edward Storrs Reynolds, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Gilliatt Reynolds of Lynchburg.
In addition to his wife and mother, Bill is survived by daughter Alison...
Thomas Morton Padgett
Jul 24, 2024
Thomas Morton Padgett, 70, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by his family. Born on July 8, 1954, in Bedford, VA a son of the late Morton Eldridge Padgett, Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Turpin Padgett. Tom was a graduate of the class of 1972 at Liberty High School and earned...
Ruth Gaines
Jul 24, 2024
Ruth Turner Gaines, 81, passed away, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
She was born March 12, 1943 in Nelson County, Virginia to the late Governor and Rosa Belle Fitch Turner. Ruth accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She worked at Wintergreen Resort for 29 years. Her favorite sayings were "hello baby" and "I...
James Arthur Nowlin, Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
James Arthur Nowlin, Jr, lovingly known as “Jr” to family and friends, transitioned peacefully from earth to eternity on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his residence in Rustburg, Va. Born on June 17th, 1955, he was the son of the late James Arthur Nowlin, Sr, and Beulah Elliott Nowlin.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his...
Lester Lewis Lamb
Jul 22, 2024
Lester Lewis Lamb passed away on Monday, July 22 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Known to all who loved him as Skip, he was born August 11, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia to Nina Higgs Lamb and Lester L. Lamb, Sr.
After missing two years of school due to tuberculosis, Skip graduated from John Handley High School in Winchester, VA in 1952....
Shirley Eileen Martz
Jul 22, 2024
Shirley Eileen Martz, 85, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Ellis Stanley Martz for 63 years.
Born on March 6, 1939, in Cabot, PA, Shirley was a daughter of the late William Clement Denny and Blanche McGrady Denny.
Shirley is survived by a son, Brian Lee Martz and Janet Marshall, a...
Marguerite (Peggy) Bailey Holt
Jul 21, 2024
Marguerite (Peggy) Bailey Holt passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on July 21, 2024, at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg. Born on June 15, 1927, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, to Rosamond and Clayton Bailey, she was preceded in death by her parents, her husband C. Duval Holt, Jr., and her sisters Anne Jackson and Susan Fralin.
Peggy will be deeply missed...
Ana Griebling Ekstrom
Jul 21, 2024
Ana (Anna) Beatrice Griebling Ekstrom passed away peacefully July 21, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born November 28, 1939 in Lexington, Ohio to Frank and Hoyland Griebling. She is preceded in death by her brother, Harry Griebling, and her partner, Debby Vaughan. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah (Dennis) Palermo of Rancho Cordova, California.
Ana lived in St....
Shirley Yvonne Berry Ochs
Jul 20, 2024
Shirley Yvonne Berry Ochs passed away on July 20, 2024.
She was born on July 23, 1944, a daughter of the late Richard W. Berry and Edith Mae Slicker Berry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Bruce Ochs; and one daughter, Janet Lynn Castner.
She is survived by two sons, Michael Ochs (Joan) and Richard...
Woodrow Walter Bennett
Jul 18, 2024
Woodrow Walter Bennett, 81, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was the husband of the late Sheila Ann Jordan Bennett.
Woodrow was born April 20, 1943, in West Virginia, a son of the late Curtis Bennett and Zora Bennett. He is survived by two sons; Tony Bennett and wife Ginger of Amherst, and Paul Bennett of Amherst, two...
Paul Gregory Ferguson
Jul 18, 2024
Paul Gregory Ferguson passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born the son of Paul Coleman Ferguson and Emma Gregory Ferguson.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ferguson who passed in 2018; his daughter, Shelby Sutton who passed in 2023; and a sister-in-law Betsy Reynolds.
Paul is...
Terry Lynn Wilson
Jul 18, 2024
Terry Lynn Wilson, 67, of Evington Virginia passed away peacefully, the afternoon of July 18th, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and strength.
A dedicated Ironworker at Archer Creek Foundry for 30 years, Terry transitioned to a second career as an Officer at BRRJA, where he worked for another almost 15 years until his retirement in 2022.
Terry is survived by...
Evangelyn Gordon Tenney
Jul 18, 2024
Evangelyn “Lyn” Tenney, 89 of Forest, VA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie D, Tenney Jr. and a son- in-law, Oral Mizelle.
She is survived by a son Leslie D. (‘Tyke”) lll and wife Cindy of Garner, NC, a son Richard T and wife...
Roger Everett Brown
Jul 17, 2024
Roger Everett Brown departed this earthly life on July 16, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1964, in Lynchburg, VA.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Ms. Norma J. Brown; two sisters, Ms. Donna L. Brown and Ms. Deborah L. Brown, both of Lynchburg; five aunts and uncles; two nephews; one niece; and numerous other family and...
Carl Wright, Jr. "Junior"
Jul 16, 2024
It’s with a very heavy heart the family of Carl Wright “Junior” announces that on Tuesday July the 16, 2024, Junior departed this life and entered Gods Kingdom. Carl Jr. was born on August 17, 1967, to Carl Wright Sr and Audrey Wright.
He is survived by his loving mother Audrey Boor {Rick}, daughter, Jessica Wright; sisters, Penny Sipes {Andy} and...
Col. John L. Rafferty, Sr., U.S. Army, Retired
Jul 15, 2024
Col. John L. Rafferty, Sr., US Army (Retired) passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia, on July 15, 2024, after having suffered a stroke in February, 2021.
John was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the Hill Section, living with his mother, a teacher, and his sister, Betsy, after his father, an attorney, died when John was...
Albert Earl Neighbors, Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
Albert Earl Neighbors, Jr., 85, of Rustburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Albert Earl Neighbors, Sr. and Mollie Shields Neighbors.
He was born on September 11, 1938, in Rustburg, Virginia. He attended school at Rustburg High School. He then pursued his career as a land surveyor, which he performed his whole...
Carla Meagan Musgrove
Jul 12, 2024
Carla Meagan Musgrove, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Carl F. Musgrove (Grumpy) and Margaret B. Musgrove (Maggie).
In addition to her mother, she is survived by husband, Troy Harris; son, James Peters Jr. and daughter Brittany Harris. Also sister, Colby and husband Gary Takacs, nephew Lucas, niece Lydia...
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