Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Mar 13, 2024

 Lorraine O. (Barker) Fullbright departed this life March 13, the year of our Lord 2024, a resident of Runk & Pratt Pearls of Life Senior Living Community, Lynchburg, Virginia.  Born June 3, 1925, to Ben and Hazel (Groendyke) Barker, in Beaver, Oklahoma, she graduated from Laverne High School.  She began college at Oklahoma A&M, then obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s...

Mar 13, 2024

Eleanor Gray Dennis was called to heaven on March 13, 2024.

 

Eleanor was born March 21, 1927 and was the daughter of Julius and Eleanor Farmer of Winston Salem, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Mary Ethel Gray and husbands, David Ralph Gray and Henry Harvey Dennis.

 

Eleanor attended Jefferson High School, Longwood University and Roanoke...

Mar 12, 2024

Carol Ann Roberts Appler, 84, of Chilhowie, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.   

She was born on April 4, 1939, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Idwal Roberts and Marie Palmatier Roberts. She attended school at Utica Free Academy, and married Edward T. Appler in 1958 in Utica, NY.

Carol...

Mar 12, 2024

Gregory Kent Neal, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Richmond, VA. Greg was born on July 17, 1960, in Lynchburg, VA. He was the eldest child of Harold Kent Neal and the late Janet Foster Neal of Bedford. 

Greg is survived by his father Harold K. Neal; brothers, Jeffrey P. Neal of...

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 11, 2024

Wyzetta LaVerne (Gaunt) Titus was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2024, at the age of 90.  She was born to the late Vern Carl Gaunt and Martha Regina (James, Gaunt, Lawshe) Rains on November 16, 1933 in the state of Iowa.  Wyzetta grew up in Guthrie Center where...

Mar 11, 2024

Nancy Walkup, 80 of Forest VA passed away March 11, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Sam Walkup for 20 years. She was born and raised in Bedford County, graduating from Boonsboro High School in 1961. After high school, she attended Phillips Business College. After college, she worked at G.E. and The Shelter Workshop. She enjoyed...

Mar 9, 2024

Claudine Faith Booth Coleman, 88 of Wilmington, N.C. died Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Ralph Warren Coleman Sr. for nearly 70 years.

She was born May 15, 1935 to the late Claude Hunter and Mary Wood Booth.

Claudine graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1952. She had a scholarship to attend Virginia Baptist where she...

Mar 9, 2024

Stella Ann Davis, 66 years old, of Gladstone, Virginia passed away on March 9,2024.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Napier and Lucille Abbitt.

Stella was born on November 6,1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia.  She attended school at Appomattox County High School.

Stella was a member of Mt. Obed Baptist Church and enjoyed farming, private sitting for friends, spending time with...

Mar 8, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Juza, of Hardy, VA, passed away suddenly, after a brief illness, on Friday March 8th, 2024. He was born September 7, 1941, in Kewaunee, WI. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 57 years Donna and his son Robert P. Juza as well as his parents Otto and Johanna Juza, a younger sister Baby Girl...

Mar 8, 2024

Gregory O’Neil Crawford, Sr., 53, of Lynchburg, Virginia completed his earthly journey on March 8, 2024. He was born January 13th, 1971 in Lynchburg, VA. Gregory was the beloved son of Nellie J. Crawford.

Gregory was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and son. He was an avid lover of all sports, with football being his first love. At a young age...

Mar 7, 2024

Margaret Long Hager, a long-time member of the Smith Mountain Lake community, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 74. She is preceded in death by her parents, The Rev. James Long Sr. and Grace Long, sister Roberta Campbell, and brother The Rev. Robert Long. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Phillip Hager, and...

Mar 6, 2024

William Robert "Bill" Moore passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, just 4 days after his 95th birthday.

 

Bill was a beloved member of the community and was especially well known for his years of service on both the Campbell County Board of Supervisors and the Campbell County Water Authority. He was a passionate public servant, and cherished not only serving...

Mar 6, 2024

Mrs. Mary Alice West (Maybird), a beacon of unwavering faith and boundless love, peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024, at her Trojan Road, Madison Heights residence. Surrounded by her beloved family, Mary embraced her eternal rest, guided by her steadfast trust in her Heavenly Father.

 

Born on February 28, 1943, to the late Walter and Edith...

Mar 6, 2024

William Patrick Cannon, Sr., 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed the good earth on March 6, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. 

 

Born in Mount Vernon, Alabama on April 2, 1930, Billy was the son of Henry Alfred Cannon and Mary McCarthy Cannon. He was preceded in death by two wonderful wives, Betty Ann (Woodham) Cannon and Delores (Jamerson) Cannon, two brothers, Henry and...

Mar 6, 2024

Rebecca Ann Woolard, 85, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1938, to the late Alton Gold Keel and Ella Claire Kennedy Keel. In addition to her parents Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Swindle Woolard; and sister, Peggy Jean Oliver.

 “Rebecca Ann Woolard passed away peacefully Weds morning, she...

Mar 5, 2024

Francis Hamilton, 72, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away March 5th, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. His remains rest at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Mar 4, 2024

Barbara  Hanington, 93, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, March 4, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Mar 3, 2024

William Henry Trent Jr., 61, completed his earthly journey on March 3, 2024. His passing leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Trent and grandson Liam Trent.

William is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sherry Angove Trent; sister, Willie Ann Trent; brothers, Junior...

Mar 2, 2024

Charles Wesley Calhoun, 89, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was the husband of the late Erma Louise Zook Calhoun.

Charles was born June 19, 1934, in Washington D.C., a son of the late Aubrey Simpson Calhoun and Eliza Vaughan Calhoun. Charles honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, was retired...