Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ellis Eugene Pugh
Sep 17, 2023
Ellis Eugene Pugh, 89 of Bedford passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Oakwood Manor. He was born and raised on a Tobacco farm in Halifax Co. on December 11, 1933. He was the son of the late Eugene L. Pugh and Fleda T. Pugh. In addition to his parents Ellis was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Lorraine (Aka: Rainee) Helen Stevens
Sep 17, 2023
Lorraine (aka: Rainee) Helen Stevens, 90, passed away suddenly at her home in Lynchburg, VA, on Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was the loving mother of 5, grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 27, great-great grandmother of 2. Born to Daniel D. Stevens and Ruth Headley Stevens of Franklin, NJ on September 6, 1933. She was a life-long “Franklin Girl”...
Charles “Chuck” Albert Horn Iii
Sep 17, 2023
“On September 17, 2023, Charles “Chuck” Albert Horn III, of Denver, Colorado and Huddleston, Virginia, collapsed and passed suddenly from a heart attack while visiting family in Illinois. He was a quiet man of many talents. He brought confidence, intensity, and a competitive spirit to the task at hand, whether it was helping develop top-secret aerospace projects or devising strategies...
Gail Martin Harper
Sep 16, 2023
Gail Martin Harper passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Va, on August 23, 1950, to the late William Esmond Martin and Shirley Fones Martin.Gail married Marvin Harper on May 26, 1973, and they cherished 50 years together. During this time, they enjoyed laughing over a great meal and watching their children and grandchildren succeed in...
Ronald Anderson, Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Ronald Anderson Jr. 53 of Bedford Virginia passed away on September 16th 2023. He was the son of the late Ronald and Audrey Anderson.Ronald Anderson Jr. was born on August 25th 1970 in Toms River New Jersey. He attended school at Southern Regional High School and then went on and pursued his passion of owning his own construction business.Ronald Anderson...
Carolyn Elizabeth Johnson (Warner)
Sep 15, 2023
Carolyn Elizabeth Johnson (Warner), 88, of Concord, Virginia died on September 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard A. Johnson.Carolyn was born and raised in Randolph, Mass, and was a graduate of Randolph High School. Many people knew her by the name Tootie. She loved to tap dance, and tapped right up until her death. She...
Pamela Vera Hurt Blake
Sep 15, 2023
Pamela Hurt Blake, age 48, of Richmond, VA quietly entered into rest on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1975, to Mary Bowyer and the late Clarence Hurt, preceded in death by Dorothy Moran, that raised her and grandparents, Alfred and Geraldine Hurt.Those left to cherish her are her husband, Ricky Blake; two sons, Xayne and...
William Blankenship
Sep 15, 2023
William Albert Blankenship, 81, of Lynchburg, VA died on Friday, September 15, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family
Slavomila Truksa
Sep 15, 2023
Slavomila Truksa, age 96, of Madison Heights, VA, died Friday, September 15, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Theresa Helaine Cox
Sep 14, 2023
Theresa Helaine Cox, age 64, of Lexington, Virginia passed away on September 14th, 2023, after a four-year battle with cancer.Theresa was born on July 14th, 1959, in Baltimore Maryland.Theresa loved animals, music, arts and crafts, dancing, and the beach.Theresa is survived by her sister Cathy Cox; chosen family Deborah and Jerry Dameron, Scott, Elizabeth, Andrea, Honesty, Devin, Nicole, Madison, Matthew,...
Norma Ruth Gallion
Sep 14, 2023
Norma Ruth Gallion’s 89 year old heart is whole again after she joined her loving husband in heaven on September 14, 2023, 3 1/2 months after he left early to set up their new home filled with rose lilies, fresh peaches, and rice with blueberries for breakfast. She will arrange her lilies daily with joy and decorate their new home...
Allison Marie Walker
Sep 12, 2023
Allison Marie Walker, of Halifax, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg at 11: 00 a.m.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Joy Lynne Bratton
Sep 12, 2023
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1A Time to SeedJoy Lynne Bratton was born March 28, 1957, in Rahway, New Jersey, to the late Lawrence, Sr. and Winifred Young. After a courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned to eternal rest on September 12, 2023. She was the only girl of her...
William Davis Salisbury
Sep 10, 2023
Our beloved husband and father William (Bill) Davis Salisbury went to be with his Savior on September 10, 2023. Bill passed away in his own home, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old.Bill was born to Clarence Ruez Salisbury and Tessie Berg on June 6, 1934 in New York, New York. He lived in Englewood, New Jersey as...
Gloria St.Clair Lynch
Sep 10, 2023
Gloria St. Clair Lynch, passed away on September 10, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Bedford County on April 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Robert Lee St. Clair and late Agnes Van Ness St. Clair.She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Lynch and three sisters, Barbara Wood, Alma Lynch and Shirley Williams.Gloria is survived...
Richard Henry Brown
Sep 10, 2023
Richard Henry Brown, 77, of Bedford County, Virginia passed away at his home in Boonsboro, surrounded by family, on September 10, 2023. He is the son of the late Ashby Richard Brown and Dorothy Evelyn Brizendine Brown.Henry was born on October 24, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from Big Island High School in 1964 before proudly serving his country...
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...
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