Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Barbara Smith LeFew
Feb 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Barbara Smith LeFew
Barbara Smith LeFew passed away on February 3rd, 2024, at the age of 88. Born and raised in Lynchburg, Barbara's journey through life was marked by her dedication to education, service, and the enduring love of her family.
Barbara attended EC Glass High School, where she excelled academically as an honor student and was a...
Robert Gregory Dummitt
Feb 3, 2024
Robert Gregory Dummitt passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was preceded by his parents, George and Beverly Dummitt.
Robbie is survived by his wife, Deborah Brogan Dummitt, his daughter, Erin Dummitt Trent (Thomas Trent), his son, Evan Robert Lee Dummitt, his grandchildren Tosh Alexander Armstrong, Marley Alysia Ashe Armstrong and Revan Grey Trent. Also, his...
Evelyn "Ev" Alice Schwarze Connors
Feb 3, 2024
Evelyn “Ev” Alice Schwarze Connors, 94, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 20, 1929, to the late Henry George Schwarze and Emma Louise Bibra Schwarze. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Philip Connors; brother, Henry Schwarze; sisters, Dorothy Kuck and...
Crispulo Wayne Mayfield
Feb 3, 2024
Crispulo Wayne “Cruz” Mayfield, 53, took his rest peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1970 to Gary Wayne Mayfield and Nina Hilario Brown, and spouse of 28 years to Brigette Eileen Mayfield. He was a husband, father, papaw, handyman and so much more. He was an employee of...
Sandra Kay Jones
Feb 3, 2024
Sandra Kay Jones, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Sandra was born on June 2, 1946 in Staunton, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Lyle Campbell and Georgie Campbell.
Sandra was a member of Timberlake Church.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband: Sherman to whom she had been married for 55 years; children Steven...
Ralph Turner
Feb 3, 2024
Ralph Lawrence Turner, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 3, 2024. He was the son of the late Steven F Turner and Reba N Turner.
Ralph was born on October 7, 1950, in Lynchburg, VA. He graduated Liberty High School and then pursued his career as owner of Drain Busters.
Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. As the owner/operator of...
Willie Gray Weigand
Feb 3, 2024
On the morning of Saturday, February 3, 2024, Willie G Weigand III, age 78, transferred his membership to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior.
Willie was born in Lynchburg, VA on January 7, 1946, to the late Rachael Callis Weigand and W. Gray Weigand Jr. He was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College and went on to pursue a career...
Wayne Farrow
Feb 3, 2024
Wayne Farrow, 73, departed this life on February 3, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Wayne was born on August 31, 1950. He attended Dunbar High School and was a faithful member of White Rock Baptist Church until his health failed. Wayne worked at Lynchburg Covenant Fellowship for over 15 years until he retired.
Wayne was the son of the late Nathan and May...
Betty "Mama Moose" Lowden Winnagle
Feb 2, 2024
Betty Lowden Winnagle, 76, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on February 2, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Winnagle Sr; two sons, Mark Overton and James Winnagle Jr.; siblings, Jerry Lowden and Linda Turner.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Overton (Brenda) and Jason Winnagle; and sister, Vickie Price; three nieces and three nephews; nine grandchildren; 26...
Janet Marie Woodworth Putney
Feb 2, 2024
Janet Marie Woodworth Putney, 77, of Bedford passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Virginia on December 19, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Alexander Walker and Virginia Louise Holland Walker and brother, Bobby Walker.
Janet was an active member of Bedford Baptist Church. She had a special place in...
Debra Ann Ferris
Feb 1, 2024
Debra Ann Ferguson Ferris, 54, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at The Carrington Place in Daleville. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Joyce Conley Myers
Jan 31, 2024
Joyce Moody Conley Myers, 91, formerly of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Galax, Virginia.
Joyce was born and raised in McDowell County, North Carolina. She graduated from Pleasant Gardens High School where she played basketball. Her love for the game continued for the rest of her life. She was a devoted mother and wife who loved to cook and...
Patrick Earle Arwood
Jan 31, 2024
Patrick “Pat” Earle Arwood passed away on January 31st, at The Summit.
Pat was born in Burlington, North Carolina on February 2, 1946, a son of the late Earle Stanley Arwood and Alice Juanita Perry Arwood. The family moved to Lynchburg in 1959, where he met the love of his life, Andrea Carter Wright.
Pat graduated from E.C. Glass High School in...
William Cecil Carroll Jr
Jan 30, 2024
William Cecil Carroll Jr, passed away on January 30, 2024.
The family asks that anyone willing to help with funeral expenses to please click here to make a donation.
Deanna Owen DeCarmo
Jan 30, 2024
Deanna Owen DeCarmo, 80, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was married to Rev. John R. DeCarmo for 53 years.
Deanna was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii on November 28, 1943. She is the daughter of the late Kuen Mo Owen and Daisy Han Oak Owen. She is survived by her children: Michael R....
John Dahl Cooke, Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
John Dahl Cooke, Jr., 62, of Roanoke, Virginia, originally from Virginia Beach, passed away on
Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was the son of the late John Dahl Cooke, Sr., and Julianne
Etheridge Cooke.
He was born on January 14, 1962, in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from Kellam High School,
then pursued his B.S. degree in Education at Atlantic Christian College.
John enjoyed working out...
Jeraldine J. "Jeri" Johnston Ingleton
Jan 30, 2024
Jeraldine J. “Jeri" Johnston Ingleton, age 93, formerly of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away on January 30, 2024. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on February 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Donald R. "Don" and Naomi B. Fullbright Thompson. In addition to her parents, Jeri was preceded in death by her husbands, Melvin S. “Monty” Johnston and...
Joyce Lorraine St. Aubin
Jan 29, 2024
Joyce Lorraine St. Aubin, 81, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 29, 2024.
At the age of 13 she met the love of her life, Michael F. St. Aubin. They married on December 29, 1961, and were married for 62 wonderful years.
Joyce was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on May 15, 1942, the daughter of the late...
Linda Pribble Womack
Jan 28, 2024
Linda Pribble Womack, 67, of Rustburg, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of Ronnie E. Womack.
Linda was born in Evington, Virginia on June 2, 1956, a daughter of the late Collie Steptoe Pribble and Augusta McKinney Pribble. Linda was retired as a supervisor with Master Brand and was a past member of Evington United Methodist...
Tim Lee Ruggles
Jan 28, 2024
Timothy Lee Ruggles was called home by the stars on January 28, 2024 after a courageous year long battle with glioblastoma. Tim was proceeded in death by his father, PFC Robert “Buster” Ruggles and his In-Laws Sara and Charles Lee.
Tim was devoted to his wife of 31 years, Sheri and sons Robert and Michael. He is also survived by his...
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