Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joseph Rene Verville
Dec 16, 2023
Joseph Rene Verville, aged 81, of Bedford, Virginia, graduated to heaven on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born on April 27, 1942, in Massena, NY, he is the son of the late Paul Eugene Verville and Berthe Irene Bissonnette Verville. In addition to his parents, Joseph joined his brother, Rene Verville; sister, Michelene Marion; and grandson, Jacob Lowe in eternity.
Joseph...
Nannie Marie Harris Crawford
Dec 16, 2023
Nannie Marie Harris Crawford, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1956, in Lynchburg, VA a daughter of the late Jesse Harris and Helen Critzer Melton.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Phil Harris; and grandson, Cullen Harris.
Nannie enjoyed being with her...
Angus Archibald McQueen
Dec 16, 2023
Angus A. McQueen, 81, most recently of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 after living the last several years with both Alzheimer's and cancer.
Dr. McQueen was born on March 18, 1942 in Fayetteville, NC. He worked a variety of jobs through middle school, high school and college, graduating from Garinger High School in Charlotte and Atlantic...
Bertram Douglas Everett (Lover)
Dec 12, 2023
Bertram Douglas Everett, affectionately known as “Lover,” peacefully entered into eternal rest at Lynchburg General Hospital on Tuesday December 12, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1954 in Lynchburg, VA to Pauline Irvine Everett and the late William Riley Everett Sr.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 41 years, Angela Day...
Dorman Lee Jones Sr.
Dec 12, 2023
Dorman Lee Jones, Sr., 87, of Gladstone, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was the son of the late Albert Franklin Jones and Annie Elizabeth Jones. Dorman was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia Jones.
Dorman was an avid outdoorsman that had a love for hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was well known for his large...
June Marie Brown Wilson
Dec 11, 2023
June Marie Brown Wilson, 79, of Vinton passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1944, in Bedford, VA to the late Lester Brown and Vivian Wheeler Brown. She was the loving wife to the late Robert Shannon Wilson.
June loved her cats and anything to do with antiquing. She especially liked to find...
Lawnie "Buddy" Leroy Hyatt
Dec 11, 2023
Lawnie (Buddy) Hyatt II, 53, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on December 11, 2023 after battling metastatic melanoma.
Buddy was born on March 22, 1970, in Ruston, Louisiana. He graduated from Choudrant High School and always strove to continue his education in many areas and in many ways.
Buddy was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church in Bedford,...
Jessica Nicole Tucker
Dec 10, 2023
Jessica Nicole Tucker, 36 of Lynchburg unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1987 the daughter of Larry Wayne Tucker Sr. (Tammy) and Pamela Norman (Harley.)
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; Roy C. Tucker and Melita A. Tucker; maternal grandfather, Dennie Ray Arrington.
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Warren Darnell Patten
Dec 10, 2023
Warren Darnell Patten , 55, of Amherst, VA, died Sunday, December 10, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations towards Warren's funeral expenses.
To make a donation for Warren’s services click HERE.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
The Reverend Dr. Richard Taylor Harbison
Dec 9, 2023
The Reverend Dr. Richard Taylor Harbison died on December 9, 2023, at the age of 91.
“Dick”, as he was known to all, was born in 1932 and raised in Greenville, Mississippi where he attended the Greenville public schools. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA; attended the University of...
Wanda Scott
Dec 8, 2023
Wanda Renee Scott, born on January 7, 1965, in Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on December 8, 2023, at the age of 58. Her early years were marked by a strong connection to her faith, which guided her throughout her life's journey.
Wanda is preceded in death by her father, Howard Scott Jr. She is lovingly remembered and...
Ms. Parthenia Hancock Davis
Dec 7, 2023
Ms. Parthenia Hancock Davis, 88, of Lynchburg Virginia transitioned from this earthly life on December 7, 2023, at Lynchburg, General Hospital to her eternal home.
Parthenia was born in Prince Edward County to the late Wiley and Cammie Mitchell Hancock. She attended Charlotte County High School. She was baptized and joined White Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She worked...
Phyllis Watson Smith LaBrie
Dec 7, 2023
Phyllis Watson Smith LaBrie, 84, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 7, 2023. Twice widowed, she was the wife of her first late husband, Henry Lloyd Smith and her second late husband, Lewis Richard LaBrie.
Phyllis was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on March 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Edward Purcell...
Howard Wayne Burford
Dec 7, 2023
Howard Wayne "Buckeye" Burford entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2023. Born on October 29, 1950 to the late Carroll Burford and Lois Burford.
Howard is preceded in death by his brothers Ronnie Burford and Aubrey Burford, a son Tonya's twin Detrick Burford, a brother in law William Osborne and a great nephew DaRon Smith.
Those...
Carole Ann Earick
Dec 6, 2023
Carole Ann Walter Earick, 86, of Moneta, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. She was born in Carey, OH on April 1, 1937. A daughter of the late, David A. Walter and Vedna Marshall Walter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children’s father, Ronald Gerald Earick; three sisters, Jane...
Bettye Mae Boothe
Dec 6, 2023
Bettye Mae Boothe, 78, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family.
Kevin B. Wagemaker
Dec 6, 2023
Kevin B. Wagemaker, beloved husband, father, and grandfather left this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Above all, he was honest, generous, and kind.
Kevin spent his work life as a laboratory chemist, environmental engineer, and plant engineer at Jones Chemicals, The William Carter Company, and Dan River, Inc. to provide for his family.
Kevin’s passing will be...
Luther Lawrence Newton III
Dec 5, 2023
Luther Lawrence Newton III, 59, of Madison Heights, VA, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joseph McCray Slaughter
Dec 5, 2023
Joseph McCray Slaughter departed this life Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born November 24, 1956 to the late Ludie Slaughter and Guy Slaughter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers Phillip, Louis, Michael, and Kenneth Slaughter.
Joseph effectually called Joe was employed by Price Masonry where he worked...
Barbra Jane Johnson Wilkerson
Dec 4, 2023
Barbra Jane Johnson Wilkerson of Lynchburg, Virginia, our loving “Gram B”, took her final breath surrounded by loved ones on December 4, 2023, and passed away from breast cancer.
Barbra was born in Athens, Texas and preceded by her parents Arbra Johnson and Pearl Elizabeth Dorbant.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Keith Wilkerson;...
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