Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Michael Randolph Smith
Jul 30, 2023
Mike Smith, 68, of Forest, Virginia, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at home after being in declining health for several years. Mr. Smith was born in Stafford, VA on December 16, 1954, son of the late Randolph L. Smith and Pauline R. Smith.He has lived in the Forest area since 2006, when he retired from the Fredericksburg Police Department....
Robin Campbell
Jul 28, 2023
Robin Campbell, 54, of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1968, in Roanoke. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Allen Cecil, and brother, Jeffrey Cecil.Robin was the owner and operator of Classy Pets for over 30 years. She was voted the number one groomer in the Salem area for many...
Doris Ileene Goff Burton
Jul 28, 2023
Doris Ileene Goff Burton, 80, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Jul 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Big Island, VA on May 21, 1943. A daughter of the late Ralph Gibson Goff and Lelia Wilson Goff. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her Son-in-law, Dennis Overstreet; Daughter-in-law, Rose Burton; brothers, Roger Goff...
Shirley Ann Snow Sullivan
Jul 28, 2023
Shirley Ann Snow Sullivan went to be with the Lord at her home in Amherst surrounded by her family on July 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Early and Susan Lamb Snow, a brother Glenn Coleman Snow and a sister, Barbara Jean Snow.She is survived by her three children: Rita Sullivan Hunt (John), Rhonda Sullivan...
Doris Smith Mcclain
Jul 28, 2023
Doris Smith McClain passed away on July 28, 2023, in Lynchburg. She was born on May 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Royal Smith and Dorothy Parker Smith. She was educated in the Lynchburg City School System, where she graduated from Dunbar High School. After graduation, she attended Hampton University where she met her husband, Robert Connor McClain. Upon...
Alton Carter Gregory, Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Alton Carter Gregory Jr., 74, of Lynchburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was the devoted husband of 31 years to Dianne Fore Gregory.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Alton Carter Gregory Sr. and the late Ruby Gregory.In addition to his wife, Dianne, Alton is survived ...
Deborah Vitelli Tramell
Jul 27, 2023
Deborah Vitelli Tramell, 72, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, July 27, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mary Lou Beasley Cox
Jul 27, 2023
Mary Lou Beasley Cox, 93, of Virginia Beach and formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.Born on July 19, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Robert Otis Beasley and Louise White Beasley. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Levell Cox; her son, Brian Glenn Cox; and her sister, Joan Beasley Duckworth.Mary Lou...
Josephine Rose Rando Brown Bell
Jul 26, 2023
Josephine Rose “Jo” Rando Brown Bell, 98, of Blue Ridge went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Johnson City, NY on January 8, 1925. A daughter of the late Joseph Rando and Anna Ciaravino Rando. In addition to her parents Jo was preceded in death by her husband, David Homer...
Billy Ray Chesney, Sr.
Jul 26, 2023
Billy Ray Chesney, Sr., 83 of Amherst, Virginia died on Wednesday, July 26, 2023Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Vincent Ray Hovda
Jul 26, 2023
Vincent Ray Hovda, age 75 of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Howard and Corinne Hovda. He moved to Lynchburg with his family in 1953 and has lived here ever since.Vince graduated from E.C. Glass High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Upon his return...
Melissa Atkinson
Jul 25, 2023
Melissa Atkinson, age 54, of Blue Ridge, passed peacefully on the morning of July 25, 2023.She was known for being kind of heart and sweet of spirit, always willing to help a friend in need.She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret “Peggy” Montgomery, father, Michael Montgomery, and beloved uncle, Tommy Doyle of Baltimore MD.She is survived by her...
Frances Lynch Tuck
Jul 24, 2023
Frances Lynch Tuck, of Rustburg, Virginia died Monday, July 24, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Weston Tuck.Frances was born in Bedford County, on July 19th, to the late Jessie Allen Lynch and Florence Mae Lynch. Frances retired from General Electric after 37 years of service. She loved camping, taking long rides to...
Cassaundra Jackson
Jul 23, 2023
Cassaundra Anetta “Sista” Jackson, 63, departed this life on July 23, 2023, here in Lynchburg. She was born on August 16, 1959, to the late Regina Jackson and James Jackson.Cassaundra was the baby of her four siblings who preceded her in death, her three brothers: Robert, Larry, and James Jackson.She leaves to cherish her memories a sister, Patricia Jackson; a...
Avery Layon Robertson, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Avery Layon Robertson, Sr. 58 of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at his residence.Born July 26, 1964 he was a son of John and Martha Robertson.He was preceded in death by a son, Cortez Younger.In addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Valerie Turpin, Avery Robertson, Jr. Devin Robertson, DeShuna Jackson, Tyus Robertson, Trevel...
Della Elizabeth Lyons Will
Jul 21, 2023
Della Lyons Will, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023 at the age of 94. Della was born July 6, 1929 in Monroe, Virginia to Hallie Lyons and Clarence Lyons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Francis L. Will, and brothers Cecil Jennings, Herbert Reed...
Joan Farmer
Jul 21, 2023
Joan Farmer , 76, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, July 21, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Kathy Louise Kappauf
Jul 20, 2023
Kathy Louise Kappauf, 80, of Rustburg, VA, died Thursday, July 20, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Christine Mae Hutcherson Taliaferro
Jul 20, 2023
Christine Mae Hutcherson Taliaferro, 59, of Forest, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born in Texas on May 23, 1964. She was preceded in death by her dad, James Woodson Grim; brothers, Edward Hutcherson, Jr. and Keith Hutcherson.Christine enjoyed bingo and listening to live music at the moose lodge. She had a heart for...
Stafford Early Cash
Jul 20, 2023
Stafford(Sweetpea) Early Cash, of Bedford, departed this life on 7-20-2023. Born in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Robert Mason Cash and Sallie Massie Cash. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Alice A. Cash, his brothers Doris Cash,Robert Cash, James Cash, Theodore Cash and his sisters Louise Angus(Marion) and Francis Floyd and sister in Law,...
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