Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Luanne Elizabeth Lewis Coker
Sep 12, 2025
Luanne Elizabeth Lewis Coker of Lynchburg, VA, passed away September 12, 2025 at the age of 95 years old. She was born July 26, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN, daughter of the late Arthur Bernard Lewis and Helen Robertson Lewis. She is survived by her children Sherry Coker, Lamar Coker, and Cindy Coker Martin and children that preceded her in death...
Judy Dooley
Sep 12, 2025
Judy Law Dooley (Langford), age 78, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on September 12, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1946, in North Carolina.
Judy leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Wayne Langford.
She is also survived by her children, Heath, Jeremy, and Chris Dooley; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was a bartender at Moose Lodge 715 for several...
Thelma Martin Hudson
Sep 12, 2025
Thelma Martin Hudson, of Lynchburg, known lovingly as “Ga Ga” or “Thel,” passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Claude Edward “Eddie” Hudson, Jr., in November 2006.
Born in Campbell County near Brookneal on March 19, 1929, Thelma was the daughter of Mary Holland Lipscomb and Richard Brian Martin. After...
Virginia Willhardt Luken
Sep 10, 2025
Virginia Willhardt Luken, 93, of Huddleston, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, joining the love of her life in eternal peace.Born on January 25, 1932, in Bryan, Ohio, Virginia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie Horton Willhardt. She began her career in accounting before devoting herself fully to her husband and children, whom she...
Robert "Bob" Brunning
Sep 10, 2025
Robert “Bob” Brunning, 84, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025.
He was the son of the late George and Jane (Finer) Brunning of Rahway, NJ.
Bob loved nature, animals, fast cars, hunting, fishing, good food and wine. Quick-witted and well-read, he was an independent, mechanically minded thinker who lived life on his own terms. He proudly served in...
Judith Paulette Glass Craft Myers
Sep 10, 2025
Judith Paulette Glass Craft Myers, 83, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Born on June 21, 1942, in Radford, Virginia to the late Paul Pierce Glass and Lena Josephine "Jo" Weston Glass. Judy was raised in Roanoke, where she graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. After marrying, she...
Denise Selden Goode
Sep 10, 2025
God called Denise Selden Goode home to eternal peace on September 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. She was born on December 23, 1953, in Bedford, Virginia to the late George Calvin Selden, Jr and Esther Holley Selden.
Denise accepted God at a young age and was a member of Lovely Zion Baptist Church in Bedford, Virginia until her death. Denise was...
Doris Ann Hayes Harper
Sep 10, 2025
Doris Ann Hayes Harper, 95, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025.
Born on March 4, 1930, in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Hayes and Anna Goebel Hayes. Doris dedicated her career as a medical assistant to the care of others and faithfully served alongside Dr. W.M. Cook. She was a devoted member of...
Harold Lee Manley
Sep 10, 2025
Harold Lee Manley, 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 10th, 2025. He was the son of the Felix Manley and Corine Manley.
Harold was born on May 29th, 1968, in Forest, VA. He attended school at Jefferson Forest High School.
Harold is survived by his children, Tabatha Manley, Ashley Manley, Christopher Manley, Robert Manley and Alivia Manley; His grandchildren Scarlett...
H. Jordan Spence, Jr.
Sep 10, 2025
H. Jordan Spence, Jr., 83, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2025. Jordan was born on January 12, 1942 in Lynchburg, Virginia to his Father the late Haywood J. Spence and Mother, Ruth H. Spence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Sister, Deloma S. Reed and Grandmother, Josephine S. Wooldridge.
Jordan is survived by his...
Pauline Irvine Everett
Sep 9, 2025
Pauline (Irvine) Everett, slipped away peacefully at Bedford Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Her final days were filled with the things she loved most family and friends. She was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on November 9, 1933, to the late John Irvine and Mary (Clayborn) Irvine. She was preceded in death by her son Bertram (Douglas) Everett,...
Vivian Carthorne
Sep 7, 2025
Vivian Irene Carthorne, affectionately known as Wendy, peacefully passed away at the age of 59. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of Frances Bradley and Alvin Lee Bradley. Vivian was proud of her brother Granvel "Al" Carthorne.
Vivian was a talented cosmetologist who earned her license while in Lynchburg, sharing her gift of beauty and confidence with many....
Joann A. Lewis
Sep 7, 2025
Joann Alyce Lewis, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2025, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Her strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family remained constant throughout her journey.
Born in Glens Falls, New York, Joann was the daughter of Theda Ghizzoni (Barnes), who survives her, and the late Michael Ghizzoni. She grew...
Barbara Franklin Johnson
Sep 6, 2025
Barbara Franklin Johnson, 82, passed away on September 6, 2025, in Hendersonville, TN. Born on September 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Kinkle Franklin and Ruby Staton Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Johnson. On August 8, 1970, she married Robert Arthur Johnson of Milwaukee and welcomed his sons Tim, Craig, and...
Margaret Reed Putnam
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Reed Putnam, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Beulah Irene Fisher
Sep 6, 2025
Beulah Irene Fisher, 87, of Bedford passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2025. Beulah was born on February 6, 1938, the daughter of the late John Carrington Jordan and Irene Pocahontas Roberts Jordan. In addition to her parents, Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Edward Fisher and a sister, Sara East.
Beulah is survived by...
Clinton Williams Elliott
Sep 6, 2025
Clinton Williams Elliott, 81, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Matt Elliott and Myrtle Williams Elliott. Clinton was born on March 29, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Clawson Elliott, three sisters; Rita, Lillie May, Vernell; two brothers, Marshall and Lindy; and...
Howard Herndon
Sep 5, 2025
Howard Eugene Herndon, 58 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 5, 2025, He was the son of the late Payton Patillo and Earlie L. Scott Herndon.
Howard was born on January 27, 1967, in Lynchburg, Va. He attended school at E.C Glass High School then pursued his career in the military for many years. Howard was a member of Peaceful...
Dennis "Kane" Kinney
Sep 5, 2025
" Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17
Dennis Ray Kinney, affectionately known as “Kane” within the community, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born on November 21, 1952, at Virginia Baptist Hospital to the...
Kenneth James Irby
Sep 4, 2025
Kenneth Irby, 61, of Bedford, passed away September 4, 2025. He was born October 18, 1963 in Fairfax, Virginia, a son of the late Raymond and Helen Irby.
Ken is survived by his sisters, Linda Powell, Susan Irby, Pamela and Donald House, Eileen and Robert Atkinson; brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Dianne; and many nieces and nephews.
The term “family man” does...
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