Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
David Yeeles
Oct 6, 2023
David Yeeles, 65, of Bedford passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1957. A son of Thomas Yeeles, Jr and Martha C. Yeeles of Vienna, VA. David was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Yeeles, and his brother Robert Yeeles.
David loved music, having played several instruments. He also played in several local...
Betty Jean Allen Wills
Oct 6, 2023
Betty Jean Allen Wills, 90, of Amherst, died Friday, October 6, 2023.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM at Elon Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Humane Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Doris Holte
Oct 6, 2023
Doris Ann Meisel Holte, age 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Rexford Paul Meisel and Eleanor Gleason Meisel, and the wife of the late Jack Olaf Holte for 53 years.
Mrs. Holte was born on January 19, 1936, in Binghamton, New York. She attended school in Harpursville, NY....
Joe Shelton
Oct 6, 2023
Born in Hillsville, Virginia on July 14, 1933, Joe Gray Shelton passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on October 6, 2023 at the age of 90.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Betty Dalton Shelton, daughters Lisa Farley (Bill), Jennifer Jarvis (Bill) and stepson he loved as his own, Jeff...
Mary Margaret Nelson Culbertson
Oct 5, 2023
Mary Margaret Nelson Culbertson, 86, died on October 5, 2023, at Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Robert Nelson and William Nelson.
She was born on November 2, 1936, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Ray Adelbert Nelson and Margaret Irene Chamberlain. She was the wife of the late Richard...
Shirley W. Moore
Oct 5, 2023
Shirley W. Moore departed this life on October 5, 2023 peacefully at her residence. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Helen White on February 17, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Moore III (Moco); sister, Jeanette Horsley; brother, Lincoln White; and a special aunt, Florence Johnson. She accepted Christ at an...
Lois Jean Vess
Oct 5, 2023
Lois Bowyer Vess, aged 83, passed away on October 5, 2023, in Jackson, GA.
She is preceded in death by parents, Harry Edward and Evelyn Josephine Bowyer; brother, Harry Edward Bowyer, Jr; sister, Linda Nicholas; and her husband James Vess.
A service to commemorate her life will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM...
June Ester Hudson Wilson
Oct 5, 2023
June Ester Hudson Wilson, 92, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Oakwood Health and Rehab surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1931, in Bedford to the late John Henry Hudson and Lillie Lou Tomlinson Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one...
Constance Cox Pinn
Oct 5, 2023
Constance Cox Pinn, 92 of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was the wife of the late Forest Pinn, Sr.
Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, April 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Richard Cox and Lillie Mae Cox-Hughes. In addition, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard...
Estelle "Stella" Ferguson Smith
Oct 5, 2023
Estelle “Stella” Ferguson Smith, 95, of Lynchburg died Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Dan” Daniel Smith, parents Wiley Franklin Ferguson and Nora Rice Ferguson, sisters, Edna F. Sherman, Louise F. Carr and brother, Melvin O. Feguson.
She is survived by her two sons: Michael Stephen Smith and spouse Robert Michael Sims...
George Doyle Miller, III
Oct 4, 2023
George Doyle Miller, III, 69, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford on June 2, 1954 to the late George Doyle Miller, Jr. and Laura Harris Miller Smith.
George went to St. Andrews Presbyterian University, where he majored in education with a concentration in French. He had a love...
Rev. Dr. Warren Lee Anderson
Oct 4, 2023
Taking flight with angels, Reverend Dr. Warren L. Anderson ascended into heaven in the stillness on Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023. Reverend Anderson, the son of the late Deacon Willie Anderson and Minnie Anderson, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on July 19, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Deacon Willie Anderson, and daughter, Patrina Anderson.
Warren L....
William Howard Hogan
Oct 4, 2023
William (Bill) Hogan, 94, of Lynchburg, went Home to be with our Lord on Wednesday October 4, 2023. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Mary Hogan of Vinton VA, his loving wife Mary Forbes Hogan, and his son, William Wesley Hogan of Lynchburg. Bill was also preceded in death by his brothers Charles Hogan and Louis...
Brash Edmond Smith
Oct 4, 2023
Brash Edmond Smith, 33, of Big Island passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on January 25, 1990. A son of Mark Edmond Smith and the late Trilby Vernell Daniels. In addition to his mother Brash was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James E. Smith, Johnny Daniels, and William Lacy.
Brash was a strong, compassionate,...
Captain Willard Conrad “Billy” Rhodes, USN, Retired
Oct 4, 2023
Captain Willard Conrad “Billy” Rhodes, USN, Retired, died on October 4, 2023. Born on October 15, 1930, he was the son of Lillian Harris and Howard Willard Rhodes Sr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Lillian Rhodes, Helen R. Hannah, Rosalie R. Hauser and brother, Howard W. Rhodes, Jr. He was also predeceased by his...
Joyce Birch Ormston
Oct 4, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Birch Ormston, age 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Roy Birch and Nellie Birch, and the wife of the late Kenneth Ormston.Mrs. Ormston is survived by five children and twenty-eight grandchildren, as well as many loving friends in the community.A graveside service will be held on Monday,...
Scott Tyson Boiles
Oct 3, 2023
In Loving Memory of Scott Tyson Boiles, 65 of Wirtz, VA who passed away October 3, 2023 after an enduring and valiant battle with several major health issues. Throughout his life, he exhibited a spirit that never wavered and a love for life. He was born in Orlando, FL November 15, 191957,57 to Jane Boiles and the late Billy Boiles.
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Beverly Puckett Betag
Oct 3, 2023
Beverly Puckett Betag, of Lynchburg, Virgina passed away on October 3, 2023 after an extended illness. She was the daughter
of the late Eldridge and Doris Puckett, she was born on March 17, 1939. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School, then
raised five children, and pursued a career at Macy’s Department Store. Beverly was a member...
Esther Ping Ren Lo Wu
Oct 3, 2023
Esther Ping Ren Lo Wu was born in Xiamen, China on July 5, 1934. Her parents were Lo Yi Tian and Yi Chu Lu. She is survived by her husband Samuel Wu, her daughter Rebecca Bakeman (James), Elizabeth Wu (Gene Fishel), and Sarah Wu (Tom Coughlin). She lost her mother as an infant and was raised by her missionary aunt...
Cuthbert "Bert" Lee Wilson
Oct 3, 2023
Cuthbert Lee Wilson (“Bert”) died peacefully on October 3, 2023, surrounded by family.
Bert was born in Campbell County, VA, son of the late Claude and Chloe Wilson. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Amy Martin Wilson, and siblings Mable Grogan, Ralph Wilson, and Aurbon Wilson. He is survived by his son, Stephen Wilson (Karen) of...
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