Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Linda Mann Hyler
Sep 10, 2023
Linda Mann Hyler, 91, formerly of Lynchburg, left this world for a better one in Heaven on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late James V. “Bo” Hyler.Linda had a career with Verizon for over 20 years. Bo’s career transferred them from Richmond to New Jersey, to Maryland and finally retiring in 1991 at Smith...
Jean Neese Litchford
Sep 9, 2023
Jean Neese Litchford, 91, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at The Summit Health and Rehab Center.Born January 5, 1932, in Nelson County, Jean was the daughter of John Walter Neese and Ruth Pugh Neese. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers John William (Billy) Neese and Jerry Glen Neese, her son Larry Litchford, her...
Gloria Jean Nolen Tolbert
Sep 9, 2023
Gloria Jean Nolen Tolbert, 77, of Roanoke, Virginia, claimed the Promise of the Resurrection on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was the oldest of four children born to B.M. Nolen and Redith Wells Nolen.Gloria was born on March 26, 1943, in West Virginia. She spent her early years growing up on Mill Mountain where her father was caretaker of the...
Garland Larry Robertson
Sep 9, 2023
Garland Larry Robertson, 88, of Bedford, went to be the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born in Bedford to the late Oswald Cabort Robertson and Laura Virginia Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Wheeler Robertson; brother, Elbert “Jinky” Robertson and step-grandson, Coty Meador .Garland worked for many years...
Cornell Gable Pennix
Sep 8, 2023
On September 8, 2023, Cornell Gable Pennix, (aka “Tom,” and “Box Car”), left this world and went to be with our Lord. Born in Lynchburg, VA on July 29, 1958, he was the son of the late Willie Hubbard Pennix and Lenora Evans Pennix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents David and Linda...
Claude Vernon Neighbors
Sep 8, 2023
On September 8, 2023, Claude Vernon Neighbors, “Gopher”, left this world and went to be with our Lord. Born on July 1, 1944, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Elsie Hughes Neighbors and Claude Wilson Neighbors, who have proceeded him in death, as has his elder son, Benjamin Wilson Neighbors.He is survived by his...
Gary T. Collins
Sep 8, 2023
Gary Thomas Collins, 75, of Thaxton, passed away on Friday, September 08, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1948. A son of the late Buford M. Collins and Lillie Feathers Collins. In addition to his parents Gary was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Thomas “Tom” Collins, Jr., and Julian Christiopher Henderson.Gary was a very simple man who...
Helen Marie Coleman Reynolds
Sep 8, 2023
Helen Marie Coleman Reynolds, 93, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023.She was born on May 30, 1930, in Bedford County, VA to Dessie Martin and Robert Lee Coleman. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Leftwich Reynolds; four brothers, Strother Coleman, Carl Coleman, Edward Coleman, and David Coleman;...
Ronald Lee Overstreet
Sep 8, 2023
Ronald Lee Overstreet passed away on September 8, 2023, in Richmond, VA. He was born on June 5, 1949, a son of the late William Graham Overstreet Jr. and Catherine Slaughter Overstreet.Ronnie grew up and lived most of his life in the Lynchburg area. He graduated from Brookville High School in 1967 and worked in Retail Merchandising and Management for...
Delores Davis Moody
Sep 8, 2023
Delores “Delo” Davis Moody peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023, after fighting a courageous battle with heart disease.Delores was born March 27, 1952, to the late William Richard Davis and Mildred E. Davis. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Roger Lee Peters
Sep 7, 2023
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, Roger was called home by his Lord and Savior.A huge heart and sensitive soul, as unique as a snowflake, he was one of a kind. You didn’t just meet Roger, you experienced him. With a strong faith and love of God that he freely shared with all he met. If you spent three minutes with...
Jane Thurber
Sep 7, 2023
On September 7, 2023 Jane B. Thurber of Lynchburg VA. departed this life at the age of 93. Jane was the daughter of the late Shelley Barnes Osborne, a dentist and the late Hester Louise Hawes Osborne, a sculptress and dental assistant. Jane was born on June 6,1930 in Woburn, Massachusetts and raised in Newton Center, Massachusetts. She earned a...
William Alexander Carrington Jr.
Sep 7, 2023
William Alexander “Sandy” Carrington, Jr., of Lynchburg, VA, born on July 12, 1943, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 7, 2023, after enjoying 80 years of robust life.He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alexander Carrington, and Norvell Nicholas Carrington; his beloved son William Alexander “Alex” Carrington III; his wife of 27 years, Mary “Meg” Callaham...
Jane B. Thurber
Sep 7, 2023
On September 7, 2023, Jane B. Thurber of Lynchburg, Va., departed this life at the age of 93. Jane was the daughter of the late Shelley Barnes Osborne, a dentist and the late Hester Louise Hawes Osborne, a sculptress and dental assistant.Jane was born on June 6,1930 in Woburn, Massachusetts and raised in Newton Center, Massachusetts. She earned a BA...
Thomas Edward Young Sr.
Sep 7, 2023
Thomas Edward Young Sr., 92, of Prospect, Virginia, went to Heaven on Thursday, September 7, 2023, to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.Tom served as an Airborne/Ranger in Korea assigned to an Infantry Company as a Platoon Leader and later a Company Executive Officer as a 1st LT. He spent 18 years on active duty compiling 29 Ranger jumps as...
Ronald Callahan
Sep 6, 2023
Ronald Callahan, 57, of Huddleston, VA died on Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family
Herbert Haymore
Sep 6, 2023
Herbert Haymore, 84, of Lynchburg, VA, died on Wednesday September 6, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Cordera Antwan Hall
Sep 6, 2023
Cordera Antwaun Hall, 36, of Lynchburg who was born to the late Ramona Mae Hall and Mark Anthony Madison on September 17,1986 unexpectedly passed away on September 6, 2023.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Raymond Hall Jr, (Junebug) and an infant Uncle, Garry Ray Hall.He leaves to cherish his memories his maternal...
Christine Harris Brown Lyon
Sep 5, 2023
Christine Harris Brown Lyon, 84, of Amherst, gained her wings on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.Christine was born on February 20, 1939, a daughter of the late Sims Harris and Margaret Clarke Harris. Christine was a graduate of Nelson County Schools, a devoted homemaker, and was an active member of St Paul Baptist Church in Amherst where she served as an...
Grady Sumner Jr
Sep 5, 2023
Grady E. Sumner Jr., 72, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on September 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Grady E. Sumner Sr. and Mirta Overstreet Sumner.Grady was born on September 27, 1950, in Bedford, Virginia.Grady graduated from Liberty High School of Bedford, then pursued his career as a home builder. He was a member of the Poplar...
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