Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joseph John Sapyta
Jun 9, 2024
Joseph John Sapyta, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 9, 2024.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Susan Kathryn Bedel Sapyta; three children, Kathryn Susan Winkelmann (Karl), Elizabeth Jane Whiting (Jeff), and Joseph Bedel Sapyta; four grandchildren, Karley Susan Winkelmann, Alyson Elizabeth Winkelmann, Madyson Rose Whiting, and Samuel Patrick Sapyta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Sapyta...
Donalyn Henry Moore
Jun 8, 2024
Donalyn Mae Henry Moore, 81, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Donald Edward Henry and Marilyn Mae Howlett Henry.
Donalyn was born on April 14, 1943, in Oneida, NY. She attended school at Canastota Central Schools, then pursued her education in a Bachelors in...
Jimmy Loyd Settles
Jun 8, 2024
Jimmy Loyd Settles, 80, of Moneta, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Jimmy was born on July 25, 1943, in Bedford, VA. He was the son of the late Clarence Edward Settles and Margaret Marie Nester Settles.
Jimmy retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad. In previous years he enjoyed going to the beach and fishing with family and friends. ...
Patricia Joan Sutch McGuigan
Jun 6, 2024
Patricia Joan "PJ" McGuigan, age 61, of Clifton & Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed away on June 6, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1963, in Hollidaysburg, PA. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School, class of 1981. She was the daughter of Tom & Judy Sutch. Patricia, known affectionately as "PJ," was a devoted wife, mother, and...
James Edward Milley
Jun 5, 2024
James Edward “Jim” Milley, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in New York, NY on May 5, 1952 to the late Frank Milley and Marie Reilly Milley.
Jim was a well loved restaurant manager. He worked with many different people in many different companies. He left his mark on; Hamburger Hamlet, Union Street Public...
Gilbert Clayton Luck, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Gilbert Clayton “Gibo” Luck, Jr., 88, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 1935. A son of the late Gilbert Clayton Luck, Sr. and Amanda Poteet Luck. In addition to his parents Gibo was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Riley and his nephew, Brian Riley.
Gibo served his...
Kelly Denise Schages
Jun 5, 2024
Jesus called Kelly Denise Schages, 49, of Altavista, VA, home to be with Him on June 5, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1975, at Waynesboro Memorial Hospital.
After a courageous and successful battle with cancer, Kelly passed away due to complications from a long-time lung disease made worse by her cancer treatments.
Kelly was known for her loving and independent...
Martha Donna Lawrence Crockett
Jun 4, 2024
A gift to our family, Martha Donna Lawrence Crockett was born on March 15,1984 in our
Summerfield Community home in Fries, Virginia. She was delivered by her earthly Father,
Thomas A. Lawrence, and presented to her beautiful, brave mother, Larraine Sanderson
Lawrence, Blessing us in ways known and to be revealed, she became a little sister to
Shannon, Sharr, Tammy, Tommy, Sarah, Peter and...
Gary Michael Chilton
Jun 4, 2024
Gary Michael “Mike” Chilton, 68, of Vinton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Danville, VA on September 24, 1955. A son of the late Charlie Allen Chilton and Florence Odom Chilton. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by his step-mother, Blanche Chilton; two brothers, Jerry Wayne Chilton and...
Glenn Jefferson
Jun 4, 2024
Glenn E. Jefferson, Sr., 95, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 4.
He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Shirley C. Jefferson, his two young daughters, Sandra Lynn and Beverly Gail, his parents, Walter and Ruby, and siblings, Ortwin, Elmer, and Vernell.
Left to cherish his memory are his older sister, Christine Brown, his children Glenn E. Jefferson,...
Lee Patrick (Pat) Ryan
Jun 3, 2024
Lee Patrick (Pat) Ryan, 85, Clifton Forge, Virginia, passed away June 3, 2024 in hospice at Lewis Gale Alleghany hospital, Low Moor, VA. He was born in Chapmanville, WV, October, 18, 1938, a son of the late David O. and Edith (Godby) Ryan. His only sibling, a brother, David Michael (Mick) Ryan, retired USAF Major, Maumelle, AR, passed away in...
Betty Jo Hamner
Jun 2, 2024
Betty Jo Hamner, 95 years old, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on June 2, 2024. She brought light into every room she entered and made us all smile. She faced many challenges yet still lived her life with grace, kindness and love.
Her life began in Selma, NC where she grew up, and then attended Flora McDonald College where she graduated...
Richard J. Morrison, Jr.
Jun 2, 2024
Richard J. Morrison, Jr. of Elon, passed away at his home with his family by his side on June 2, 2024, in Elon. He was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1967, at Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA. to Richard J Morrison Sr. and Darlene Cyrus Keister. He was married to Mary Beth Garner, for 30 years. Richard...
Barbara P. Staton
Jun 2, 2024
Barbara Lillian Tolley,( Powell,) Staton
On June 2, 2024, Barbara joined our Heavenly Family, with her family lovingly by her side, born on April 27, 1942, in Lynchburg Virginia.
Barbara was the daughter of the late Margaret T. Thomas and Joseph R. Tolley.
Barbara is survived by her son, Kenneth D. Powell, and his wife Christine, and two daughters, Pamela A. and her...
James Rudolph Richardson, Jr.
Jun 1, 2024
James Rudolph Richardson, Jr. 81, of Wirtz, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was the husband to the love-of-his-life, Margo Marie Doss Richardson, for sixty-two years. James was born on February 6, 1943, in Roanoke, Virginia to the late James Rudolph Richardson, Sr. and Hettie Frances Rothwell.
He attended school at Jefferson & VEOS High School and was...
James M. Bates
Jun 1, 2024
COL (Ret) James M. Bates, Jr., better known as “Chip”, passed away on June 1, 2024, at the age of 68.
“Chip” was born on September 16, 1955, and grew up in Lynchburg, VA. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1973, went on to attend William & Mary, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and later earned a Master...
Robert Bruce Thompson
Jun 1, 2024
Robert Bruce Thompson, 61 of Lynchburg, VA passed away June 1, 2024. He was born July 23, 1962, in Baltimore, MD to Donald Thompson and Shirley Tumblin Thompson (Shifflett).
Preceding him in death were his father Donald Thompson, his dad Carl Shifflett, his sister Betty Almanza, and brothers Douglas Thompson and Richard Thompson.
Left to cherish his memory are his 2 daughters,...
Gertrude Virginia Simpson Duval
May 31, 2024
Gertrude Virginia Simpson Duval, 94, of Forest, VA passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. She was the loving wife of William “Bill” Barney Duval, Jr., for 67 years and 11 months. Gertrude was born in Lovingston, Virginia on December 30, 1929, to the late Nolan Elmo Simpson and Etta Higginbotham Simpson. She was the bookkeeper for Duval Auto Parts for many...
Janet Sue Beyer Mooney
May 31, 2024
Janet Sue Beyer Mooney, 79, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, May 31, 2024.
Janet was born February 6, 1945, in Belding, MI, a daughter of the late Ernest William Beyer and Helen Walsh Beyer. She retired from Schewels Furniture Company where she worked for over 25 years.
She is survived by her son Chuck Mooney and his wife, Terri of...
Shawn Christopher Butler
May 31, 2024
Shawn Christopher Butler, 55, of Forest, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was the loving husband of Robin Carter Butler.
Shawn was born on January 13, 1969, in Jonesboro, AK, a son of Dana Krenz Butler and the late Rex Butler.
He graduated from Brookville High School in Lynchburg, VA. He was employed at Umansky Automotive Group. He was...
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