Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Walter Turner Gross
Oct 2, 2023
Walter Turner Gross, 89, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. Walter was born on September 14, 1934, in Bedford County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Austin John Gross and Margaret Moseley Gross.He was a member of Yellow Brach Baptist Church and was the 32nd degree Mason. He was a postman for over 20...
Robert Lee “Bobby” Tanner, Jr.
Oct 2, 2023
Robert Lee “Bobby” Tanner, Jr., of Gladys, VA, went home to be with his lord on Monday, October 2, 2023.Bobby was born on January 12, 1949, to the late Robert Lee Tanner, Sr. and Delia Dawson Tanner.After graduating from High School, Bobby joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He later went...
Paul Dewitt Dillard
Oct 1, 2023
Paul Dewitt Dillard, 71, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday October 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm, at Rose Chapel Baptist Church.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Catherine Conner
Oct 1, 2023
Catherine M. Conner, 95, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on October 1, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Peyton and Sadie McCraw.Catherine was born on June 6, 1928, in Gladys, Virginia. After school, Catherine spent most of her life as a loving mother and homemaker. Later, she enjoyed traveling with her loving husband Bill and was very active...
Herman O. Burford, Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
Herman O. Burford, Jr. 76 of Madison Heights, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023.A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
J. Robert (Bob) Burris
Sep 30, 2023
J. Robert (Bob) Burris of Chatham, died on September 30, 2023, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Velma Nuckols Burris.
Bob was born in Oilton, Oklahoma on February 19, 1933, to Robert and Helen (Arendell) Burris, delivered by a Native American doctor named Star. Along with his sister Sue,...
Elois Loretta Jefferson Morris
Sep 30, 2023
Elois Loretta Jefferson Morris, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister earned her heavenly wings on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born in Bedford Country, VA on February 15, 1952, to the late Benjamin Leroy Jefferson, Sr. and Edith Davis Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, James Jefferson and Benjamin Leroy Jefferson, Jr. and two sisters, Texanna...
Harold Wilson Fitch
Sep 30, 2023
Harold Wilson Fitch, passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 95. He was the devoted husband of Margaret J. Fitch for an incredible 73 years.Born on February 17, 1928, in Gladys, VA, Harold was a cherished son of Fred G. Fitch and Nellie H. Fitch. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church on Timberlake Road. Harold...
Jim Underwood
Sep 30, 2023
Jim Underwood, 85, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Clemmie Underwood and Nell Ashcraft Underwood.Jim was a member of Bedrock Community Church and proudly served in the United Staes Army. He was a pilot for United Airlines for 32 years and flew rescue helicopters in the Vietnam War.A memorial...
Samantha Michele Watson
Sep 29, 2023
Samantha Michele Watson passed away on Friday September 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Wednesday February 18, 1970 the daughter of Robert Junior Watson and Darlene Hutchinson Corey.
Samantha was preceded in death by her father Robert Junior Watson and brother Robert Darrell Watson.
She is survived by her loving and devoted children Amber Robinson...
Carroll Reeves
Sep 28, 2023
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Lord saw fit to call his son, Carroll Reeves, from labor to reward. Carroll departed this life at The Carriage Hill Nursing facility in Bedford Va. He was born on December 31, 1925, to the late David & Julia Reeves.
Carroll was educated in Lynchburg City Schools and left for the U.S....
Wallace C. Arthur
Sep 28, 2023
Wallace C. Arthur, 89, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was the son of the late Darlby and Virgie Comer Arthur. He is predeceased in death by his brother Kenneth Arthur and sister Fay Witt.Wallace was born on December 7, 1933, in Bedford, Virginia. He was the president of WBG Masonry, INC. A family business...
Louise Reno
Sep 26, 2023
Louise “Lou” Reno, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away September 26, 2023 at the age of 92. She is survived by her daughters, Amie and Tammy (Dave); grandchildren Kim (Justin), Christopher, and David (Whitney); great-grandchildren Tristan, Isobel, and Zelda; brother Charles Grandmaison (Alice); and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In...
Albert Dawn Maxey
Sep 26, 2023
Albert Dawn Maxey, 92 passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was known to many as “Hootie.” Formerly of Spout Springs, Lynchburg and recently while ill was in Delta, PA with daughter, Dawn.Born in Appomattox County on July 22, 1931, Albert was a son of the late Thomas and Sarah Maxey. He was preceded in death by his siblings...
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...
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