Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
David Wayne Hudson
Jun 15, 2024
David Wayne Hudson, 77 of Lynchburg passed away peacefully in his residence surrounded by his son and 2 granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Gladys Hudson.
He was a graduate of E C Glass High School class of 1967 and spent most of his career in men’s retail clothing in Richmond and Lynchburg. He was a lifelong...
Teresa Jennings Light Tuck
Jun 15, 2024
Teresa Jennings Light Tuck, 58, of Madison Heights, VA, died Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond, Virginia of Pancreatic Cancer.
Born in Madison Heights, October 4, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Jewell May Cottrell Jennings Paulette and Robert Lewis Jennings, Jr. and stepdad, Wayne Paulette who always treated her as his own . She had...
Antoinette Louise Pighetti Seidelmann
Jun 14, 2024
Antoinette Louise Pighetti “Toni Lou” was born on November 15, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, and peacefully left this earth with her husband and living daughter by her side on June 14, 2024. As a child, she had fond memories with her parents, Jeanette (Anderson) Pighetti and Anthony Louis Pighetti, older sister Joanne, and her childhood friends who named themselves “The...
Leta S. Reinhardt
Jun 14, 2024
Leta Jane Reinhardt (nee Small) passed away on June 14, 2024, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 93.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years , Ray Reinhardt, and her parents, Curt and Margaret Small, as well as her brothers, John Richard and Roy Small. Leta is survived by her son , Steve Reinhardt...
Marcella Ellen Shilling
Jun 12, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marcella Ellen Shilling, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and treasured friend, on June 12, 2024, at the age of 77.
Born on December 4, 1946, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Brutus and Ellen Anderson, Marcy’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and generosity. As a mother, she was...
Elizabeth Ida Haverstock Rice
Jun 12, 2024
Elizabeth Ida Haverstock Rice, 97, of Martinsville, Virginia died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1927, in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Oliver and Pearl Grubb Haverstock. She spent most of her early years in the Richmond, Viginia area where she met and married McClinton Davenport Rice of Northumberland County, Virginia, on May 20, 1948.
In addition...
Clarence Odell Sigmon
Jun 12, 2024
On June 12, 2024, Clarence Odell “Speedy” Sigmon, age 90, departed on his final journey. He was born on February 12, 1932, in Dry Fork, VA, the son of William Odell Sigmon and Mary Lee Hickman Sigmon Milton. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, James Oscar Milton; and a brother, Curtis and two sisters Lucille and...
Joseph T. Carderelli
Jun 12, 2024
Joseph T. Carderelli, age 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was the son of the late Joseph Carderelli and Eunice Shultz Carderelli, and husband of the late Gayle Krchmar Carderelli for 38 years.
Joseph was born on September 24, 1944, in Syracuse, New York. He was a proud veteran in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves....
Carmine Michael Franco
Jun 11, 2024
Carmine Michael Franco, 43, of Bedford, VA passed on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024. He was born in Stonybrook, New York on April 3, 1981.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Ralph Franco, Marjorie Franco, Alfred Bishop, Gloria Bishop, and Sarah Mast.
He is survived by his parents, Eileen Franco and Carmine Franco Sr., children, Izzy (Nick), Makayla (Elijiah), Remi, Kaleigha, Braydon,...
Jackie Dyke Carson
Jun 11, 2024
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Jackie Dyke Carson, a devoted wife and mother, beloved friend, and above all, servant of God. Jackie transitioned at the age of 82 on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024.
Jackie was born on November 7th, 1941 in Bedford, VA to the late Charlie Hastings Dyke and Helen Dyke Royal. In addition...
Lamarion Tyqua Harvey
Jun 11, 2024
Lamarion Tyqua Harvey departed this life on, June 11, 2024 at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was born, October 3, 2009 in Lynchburg, VA to Stephanie Harvey and Barry Preston. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Mary Harvey and his great grandmothers Mary Anderson Ferguson and Emma Harvey; great grandfathers Mack Anderson and Finice Jones.
He...
Peggy Jo Cole Nichols
Jun 10, 2024
Peggy Jo Cole Nichols, 86, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Theodore Verba Nichols.
Peggy was born on July 16, 1937, in Rainelle, West Virginia to the late Hubert Jennings Cole and Sarah Lorena Shawver Cole. She attended college at William & Mary where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts...
Victor Adkins
Jun 10, 2024
Heavens curtain parted and god accepted the presence of his servant, Victor Tyrone Adkins, Sr, on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born on May 21,1953 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Adkins, Sr. and the late Flossie Adkins. He was proceeded in death by his brother Lewis Adkins.
Victor was retired from the United States Army after rendering 21...
Betty Frances Eubank King
Jun 9, 2024
Betty Frances Eubank King, 91, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born on May 24, 1933, in Bedford to the late Richard Louis Eubank, Sr. and Frances Eliza Bell Eubank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Evine “Shorty” Elbert King; son, Michael James...
Joseph John Sapyta
Jun 9, 2024
Joseph John Sapyta, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 9, 2024.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Susan Kathryn Bedel Sapyta; three children, Kathryn Susan Winkelmann (Karl), Elizabeth Jane Whiting (Jeff), and Joseph Bedel Sapyta; four grandchildren, Karley Susan Winkelmann, Alyson Elizabeth Winkelmann, Madyson Rose Whiting, and Samuel Patrick Sapyta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Sapyta...
Donalyn Henry Moore
Jun 8, 2024
Donalyn Mae Henry Moore, 81, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Donald Edward Henry and Marilyn Mae Howlett Henry.
Donalyn was born on April 14, 1943, in Oneida, NY. She attended school at Canastota Central Schools, then pursued her education in a Bachelors in...
Jimmy Loyd Settles
Jun 8, 2024
Jimmy Loyd Settles, 80, of Moneta, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Jimmy was born on July 25, 1943, in Bedford, VA. He was the son of the late Clarence Edward Settles and Margaret Marie Nester Settles.
Jimmy retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad. In previous years he enjoyed going to the beach and fishing with family and friends. ...
Patricia Joan Sutch McGuigan
Jun 6, 2024
Patricia Joan "PJ" McGuigan, age 61, of Clifton & Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed away on June 6, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1963, in Hollidaysburg, PA. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School, class of 1981. She was the daughter of Tom & Judy Sutch. Patricia, known affectionately as "PJ," was a devoted wife, mother, and...
James Edward Milley
Jun 5, 2024
James Edward “Jim” Milley, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in New York, NY on May 5, 1952 to the late Frank Milley and Marie Reilly Milley.
Jim was a well loved restaurant manager. He worked with many different people in many different companies. He left his mark on; Hamburger Hamlet, Union Street Public...
Gilbert Clayton Luck, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Gilbert Clayton “Gibo” Luck, Jr., 88, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 1935. A son of the late Gilbert Clayton Luck, Sr. and Amanda Poteet Luck. In addition to his parents Gibo was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Riley and his nephew, Brian Riley.
Gibo served his...
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