Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Terry Babbitt
Sep 26, 2023
Terry Babbitt was born October 22, 1948, and died unexpectedly on September 26, 2023. He is survived by Mary, his wife for 54 years. He is also survived by their children Kirsten Romero (husband Jeremiah) of Bandon OR and Clifford Babbitt (wife Jodie and daughter Evelyn) of Chapel Hill, NC. and a brother, Peter Babbitt (wife Lynn) of Punta Gorda,...
Carla Mims Krotke
Sep 26, 2023
Carla Sue Mims Krotke passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 65 from kidney failure. Carla was born on April 28th, 1958 in Charleston, SC to Carlisle and Evelyn Mims. Carla was a wife, devoted mother, sister, homemaker, and published author of a book of poetry called Living With My Heart Wide Open. She loved her family,...
M. Lorraine Harris
Sep 26, 2023
M. Lorraine Harris, of, Brookneal, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.She was born on September 20, 1934, in Moneta, Va., to the late John Ballard Harris, Sr. and Gladys Mamie Pagans.She was retired from General Electric/Erickson. Some of her favorite hobbies were fishing and working in her garden.She is survived by two children, Bonnie Trent of Aurora, CO, Hubert...
Steven Leander Horsley
Sep 26, 2023
Steven Leander Horsley, 48, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Sandra Matthes
Sep 26, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Schmickl Matthes, 82 years old, of Forest, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on September 26, 2023. Born on July 25, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Frank John Schmickl and Virginia Meta Tiarks Schmickl.Sandy attained degrees from Bryan College (Dayton, Tenn.), University of Tennessee (Knoxville, Tenn.), and Florida...
Robert Maurice Middleton Jr.
Sep 24, 2023
Robert Maurice “Bobby” Middleton, Jr., 81, of Moneta, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023.Bobby was born in Lynchburg, Va., to the late Robert Maurice Middleton, Sr., and Virginia Harris Middleton. He graduated from Boonsboro High School in Lynchburg, Va.After finishing school, Bobby worked as a banker in his hometown of Lynchburg. He later went into real estate...
Dennis Brent Dills
Sep 23, 2023
Dennis Brent Dills born June 8, 1941, in Richmond, VA and died peacefully on September 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Imogene Dills, brother Michael Dills. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna Oakes Dills, daughters Stuart Dills West and Lee Dills Henry (Steve), grandsons Brent West, Jake West, Jackson Henry...
Annie Ernestine Beverly Carter
Sep 23, 2023
Annie Ernestine Carter 79, of Madison Heights, took the hand of the lord to go to her Heavenly home on 9/24/2023.Annie was the 11th of 12 children born on May 30, 1944, to the late Peter and Cora Beverly. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined the Second Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Gladstone, Virginia....
Sonny Gilbert Smith
Sep 23, 2023
Sonny Gilbert Smith, affectionately known as “White”, of Amherst, Virginia, age 75, passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home. He was born January 11, 1948, in Amherst, Virginia to the late Ed Sandidge and Betty Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and a sister. He...
Dennis Brent Dills
Sep 23, 2023
Dennis Brent Dills , 82, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, September 23, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Billie Ruth Wright
Sep 22, 2023
Billie Ruth Nix Wright, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA. She was the wife of the late Eugene F. (Gene) Wright. Born in Nashville, GA, on December 30, 1932, Billie Ruth was the daughter of Willie B. Nix and Ava Gaskins Nix, who passed away when Billie Ruth was two years...
Jacqueline Renia Arnold Stone
Sep 22, 2023
Jacqueline Renia Arnold Stone, born on August 28, 1970, departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Kathleen Louise Arnold and the late Willie Pennix.She was preceded in death by brothers, Cornell Pennix, Willie Pennix (Boone), Ronald Pennix (Fuzzy), and Edward Harvey; mother-in-law, Yaunie Martin Stone.Jacqueline leaves to mourn, her...
Barbara Crump Thorpe
Sep 21, 2023
Barbara Crump Thorpe, 89, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, September 21, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
John Andrew Fister
Sep 21, 2023
John Andrew Fister, age 50, passed away September 21, 2023. Andrew was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Highland High School and The University of Cincinnati. Andrew was a passionate educator, fearless believer, and devoted family man. He graciously shared his time, talents and treasures for the benefit of anyone in need. He had an...
Angela Prudence Moore Mays
Sep 21, 2023
Angela Moore Mays, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Randolph Harrison Moore and Geraldine Viar Moore. She was born on December 2, 1953, in Lynchburg, Virginia.Angel was fun-loving and had a generous spirit. Her youthful energy and passion for music, gardening, and animals (especially cats) was reflected in...
Brenda Doss
Sep 21, 2023
Brenda Booker Doss, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 21, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Charlie William Booker and Flora Cunningham Booker.Brenda was born on April 24, 1944, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended E.C. Glass High School and received her RN degree from Lynchburg General School of Nursing. Brenda was a force in the General...
Delano Mcwane Campbell, Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
Delano McWane “Mac” Campbell, Sr.,78, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was the son of the late Lawson and Bethel Campbell.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Campbell; son, Delano M. Campbell, Jr. (Beverly); daughter, Deanne Angus (James); grandchildren, Jaycob Angus, Anna May Angus, and Andrea Adamczak; two great-grandsons; and sisters, Lovie Phillips...
Seneca Sandidge Jr.
Sep 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Our Handsome Son Seneca Sandidge Jr. Born Sleeping September 20, 2023 at 8:01 p.m.The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.~ Psalm 34:18Some people only dream of angels; we held one in our arms.Our precious little angel, Seneca Sandidge Jr., beloved infant son of Seneca Sandidge and Kara Cook,...
Robert Farpella Sr
Sep 19, 2023
Robert “Bob” Farpella, Sr, passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Father yesterday. Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Lois; his children Robert Jr, Curtis, Ronald, Tammy and Rhonda, and their mother Louise Crabtree; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; along with stepchildren Dawn, Dorothy and Wayne, and...
Robert Dale (Bobby) Brammer
Sep 18, 2023
Robert Dale (Bobby) Brammer, 64, of Forest, VA, passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 18, 2023. He is the son of the late James Howard Brammer and Frances Murray Brammer.Bobby was an honest, humble, and hard-working man. He was born on January 2, 1959, in Lynchburg, VA. He graduated from Brookville High School and went to...
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