Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carolyn Goff
Nov 19, 2023
Carolyn Brown Goff passed away on November 19, 2023, in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite Elizabeth Cardwell, her brother Richard Russell Brown and her husband, John Edwin Goff. Surviving are her three children, Carol Goff Taylor (Biv) of Santa Fe, NM, Sandra Goff Blackwell (Claughton) of Wicomico...
Dr. Thomas George Wood
Nov 19, 2023
Dr. Thomas George Wood died unexpectedly on Sunday evening, November 19, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital at the age of 81. He was born on December 31, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and was the only child of the late Dale Arthur Wood and Frances Beulah Pike Wood. He grew up in the small town of Cooper, Michigan and graduated...
Roberta Collis Mays
Nov 17, 2023
Roberta Collis Mays, 66, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, November 17, 2023.
Roberta was born in Jefferson County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Hugh Collis and Helen Sisk Collis.
She was preceded in death by her husband David Mays.
Roberta is survived by her son Christopher Shade and wife Donna of Martinsburg, WV, her daughter Elizabeth Jenkins and...
Harry Hargrove Hill II
Nov 17, 2023
Harry Hargrove Hill II, 104, of Lynchburg passed away, Friday, November 17, 2023
Harry was born November 25, 1918 to the late Minnie and Harry Hill Sr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by all six of his siblings, Wyatt Hill, John Bunker Hill, Margaret Hill, Frances Quigley, Ruth Greaver, and Hellen Moser; and sons,...
Corey Wayne Yancey
Nov 16, 2023
Corey Wayne Yancey, 33, of Gladstone, Va. went to be with his Father on November 16, 2023. He was the loving and devoted fiancé of Kassidy Tyree for 10 years.
Corey was born in Lynchburg, Va. on January 4,1990, son of the late Benjamin Franklin Yancey and Mary Campbell Yancey of Amherst.
Corey loved the simple things in life. As...
Michael Leroy Bennett
Nov 16, 2023
Michael Leroy Bennett
John 17:4 KJV
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
Michael Leroy Bennett departed his life...
Amora Artice Waller
Nov 15, 2023
Amora Artice Waller, the precious two-month-old daughter of Amaya Artice Waller, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Amora was born September 17, 2023, in Lynchburg, to Amaya A. Waller of Lynchburg. In addition to her loving mother, she is survived by her brother I’monte West Jr. (ChumChum) of Lynchburg, grandmother Lewanda Waller of...
Blaine Rodney Brock, Sr.
Nov 15, 2023
Blaine Rodney Brock, Sr., 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Angels on November 15, 2023.
He was born on January 3, 1936, in Beaver County, Pennsylvania to the late George Brock & Grace Patton.
Blaine bravely served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married his beloved late wife, Mary Ann Edwards...
Janice Joyner Fleming
Nov 15, 2023
Janice Joyner Fleming, 83, passed away on November 15th at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born in Louisburg, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late William Bennett Joyner and the late Estelle J. Joyner.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, William H. Fleming, and daughter Angela M. Fleming. She was also predeceased...
Richard Henry Millner
Nov 14, 2023
Richard Henry Millner, 59, of Rustburg, Virginia passed away on November 14, 2023. He was the son of the late Cabell and Effie Millner, and the loving husband of Debbie Lawhorne Millner.
He was born on September 9, 1964, in Danville, Virginia.
Richard was a member of Christian Chapel. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his fur babies.
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Leta Childress Hunter
Nov 13, 2023
Leta Childress Hunter, 75, of Forest, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2023. She was the loving wife of Melvin Hunter for 52 years.
Born in Lynchburg on October 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Henry and Alice Childress.
She was a long-standing member of Calvary Baptist Church on Timberlake Road.
Leta graduated high school from Powhatan...
Mimi Addison
Nov 13, 2023
Mimi Addison, aged 39 (plus a few more), of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on November 13th, 2023. Born on September 28th, 39 years ago, plus a few more, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, she was the cherished and only daughter of the late Jack Hoffman and Mildred Jenkins.
Mimi's passion for life was reflected in her diverse interests. She pursued...
Margaret "Maggie" Kinsey Wood
Nov 12, 2023
After a long and very full life, Maggie Wood passed away peacefully at home.
Maggie lived life to the fullest. She never met a stranger and even people that never met her in person and only talked to her on the phone thought she was the most interesting and engaging woman who regaled all with her many adventures and life...
Lillie Anne Daye
Nov 12, 2023
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4: 7-8
Lillie Anne Daye,...
James Bennett "Ben" Driskill
Nov 12, 2023
James Bennett “Ben” Driskill passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 87, at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab Center.
Ben was born on May 6, 1936, to the late Wesley Clarence “T” Driskill & Eula May Carwile Driskill. He was married for 64 years to Sarah Trent Driskill, who survives. He is survived by daughters, Janet Driskill Littlehales and husband...
Duval Davis, Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Duval Edward Davis, Jr. of Madison Heights, VA departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2023 in Richmond, VA after a brief illness. He was born September 2, 1943 in Campbell County, VA to the late Duval Edward Davis Sr. and Beadie Freeman Davis. He was preceded in death by two sisters Frances D. Cook and Estelle D. Anderson.
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Tracy Vaughan Wilmer, Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Tracy Vaughan Wilmer Jr, 62 of Lynchburg passed away Friday November 10, 2023. He is preceded in death by his stepfather Lloyd L. Tyndall, sisters Debbie Wilmer, Diana Demadaler and brother Gary Wilmer.
Tracy was born Sunday June 11, 1961 in Lynchburg Virginia; a son of Louise W. Tyndall and the late Tracy V. Wilmer Sr.
Tracy is survived...
Eric David Bird
Nov 10, 2023
Eric D. Bird,74, died November 10th, in his home after a prolonged illness. He was loved and admired by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Campbell County Rescue Squad or Campbell County Humane Society.
A private memorial service will take place at a later date.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Nicole Demetria Rosser
Nov 10, 2023
Nicole Demetria Rosser departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2023. Born in Lynchburg, Va., she was the daughter of Russell Rosser and Natalie Jones Rosser. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Deacon J.B. Rosser and Catherine Sue Rosser, and her maternal grandparents Nathan Jones and Bettie Lee Powell Jones.
Nicole attended Heritage High School and...
Pattie Lee Spruce
Nov 9, 2023
In loving memory of Pattie Lee Spruce, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on November 9th, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Patricia Ann Young Spruce Towler and granddaughter of the late Frances Young.
Pattie Lee was born on April 20, 1956, in Lynchburg Virginia and attended Lynchburg City Schools, and attended nursing school where she specialized...
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