Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
JAMES (JIMMY) NAPIER, SR.
Apr 15, 2024
James “Jimmy” Edward Napier
Sunrise:07/12/1942- Sunset: 04/15/2024
James Edward Napier, 82, of Lynchburg, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, April. 15, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by family.
James Edward Napier (Muttman) was born July 12th, 1942, to the late Lucille Abbitt Napier and Charlie Napier. He was preceded in death by his three brothers David Napier, Lewis Napier, and Charlie Napier,...
John W. Craddock
Apr 14, 2024
John Wimbish Craddock died April 14, 2024 with family by his side. He was born March 14, 1933 in Lynchburg to the late Nan and George Gilmer Craddock. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Emily Gunn Craddock. He is survived by his children, Anne Carter, John (Laura), Clay (Tess), grandchildren Cameron (Sam) Howe, Carter (Grant)...
Linda Gail Mann Mason
Apr 14, 2024
Linda Gail Mann Mason, 71, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, 2024. She has gone to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior and will always be in our hearts. Family is a gift that lasts forever. Loving Mother and dedicated wife, Linda was born December 21, 1952, to the late Julius K. and Carrie Powell Mann. She graduated...
Nancy Middleton Ferguson
Apr 13, 2024
Nancy Middleton Ferguson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 13, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born on May 22, 1939. Nancy is survived by her son, Jeffrey Ferguson, and spouse, Mark Figuerres of Greensboro, NC; her daughter and best friend, Amy Ferguson of Williamsburg, VA; her grandchildren, Caitlin Ferguson Cash, Claire Ferguson Hare, and Cody Alden Ferguson;...
Arvid Orlin Pederson
Apr 13, 2024
Arvid Orlin Pederson, 71, of Thaxton passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mahnomen, MN on January 15, 1953. A son of the late Calmer E. Pederson and Olive Martel Pederson. In addition to his parents, Arvid, was preceded in death by his twin brother, Arlin Pederson and his brother-in-law, Ron Voltz.
Arvid served...
Peter William Karras
Apr 12, 2024
Peter William Karras, 86, of Forest, VA passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Michele Tolley Karras.
Peter was born in Chicago, IL on October 26, 1937, the son of the late William Anastasios and Kay Angelacos Karras. Peter graduated with a degree in Accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston,...
Juanita Elizabeth Morris
Apr 12, 2024
After a courageous battle with cancer, Juanita Elizabeth Morris 68, of Lynchburg, VA peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Friday April 12, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Born June 14, 1955, she was the first child of two and the oldest daughter of the late James R. and Myrtle S. Morris. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in...
Marilyn Freeman
Apr 11, 2024
Marilyn Romieux Freeman of Amherst, County, Virginia passed away April 11, 2024 at age 90 after years long battles with a variety of medical issues. She faced and fought them nobly.
Marilyn is survived by her five children: Mike (Jeannie), Steve, Jeanne, Kriss, Philip (Pam), eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Dean...
Larry Dudley Reynolds
Apr 11, 2024
Larry Dudley Reynolds, 88, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on April 11, 2024. He was a loving and devoted family man, known for his quiet demeanor, quick wit, and expert advice. He had an uncanny knack for remembering exact details, all the way to the end of his life. Larry was a self-taught accountant who retired as Secretary Treasurer from...
Charles Edward Gibson, Jr.
Apr 9, 2024
Charles Edward Gibson, Jr. Aka (Bubby) 68, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was the son of the late Charles Edward Gibson, Dr. and Johnnie Mae Clark Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents of Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Charles was born on February 28, 1956, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He attended...
Paul Eugene Henderson
Apr 9, 2024
Paul Eugene Henderson, of Evington, passed away on April 9, 2024, at the young age of 42. He was born on October 12, 1981, to Jeffrey Henderson and Tammy Jamerson.
Paul graduated from Appomattox County High School. Upon graduation, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving two years. After leaving the Navy he went to work at Asplundh Tree Service, then...
Dr. Robert LeRoy Bashore
Apr 8, 2024
Dr. Robert LeRoy Bashore, 88, of Forest, died Monday, April 8, 2024. Born February 18, 1936, in Fredericksburg, PA, Bob was the husband of Joy Wackerbarth Bashore and the son of LeRoy Walter and Mae Weidner Bashore.
Bob is survived by his son Scott, his wife, Kristin, and their three children, Julia, Nolan and Aidan, of Ashburn, Virginia, and his...
Elizabeth Irene Bowman
Apr 7, 2024
Elizabeth Irene Hatchell Bowman, 83, of Green Bay, VA passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Johnston- Willis Hospital. She was born in Mecklenburg County on March 7, 1941 to the late Thomas Lacy Hatchell and Edna Irene Cliborne Hatchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Rita S. Berry; son-in-law, David Berry...
Gloria Makepeace Farrar
Apr 7, 2024
Gloria L. Makepeace Farrar, 92, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 7, 2024, from natural causes.
She was born on April 13, 1931, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Ernest Davis Layne and Goldie Mae Layne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sibling, Robert Lee Layne.
She was also preceded in death by her...
Jean Procter Hutchinson
Apr 6, 2024
Jean Procter Hutchinson, 95, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Russ” Hutchinson, who was the love of her life. They were married for 51 years.
She is survived by one sister, Enid Burke of Blandon, PA; her two children, Donald Hutchinson (Terry)...
Robert James "Bobby" Williamson
Apr 6, 2024
For those wishing to celebrate the life of Robert James “Bobby” Williamson are invited at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 9, 2024, for a graveside service at Walnut Grove Church in Montvale.
He was born and raised in Montvale on his grandparents’ farm, Roy, and Tiny Williamson. Bobby attended Montave High School. After high school he joined the United States Navy while...
Lisa A. Plunkett
Apr 5, 2024
Lisa A. Plunkett, 57 of Madison Heights, died Friday, April 5, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Karen Gynetha Collins Tanner
Apr 5, 2024
Karen Gynetha Collins Tanner, of Gladys, VA, was a woman as beautiful, funny, and unique as her name. Born on October 5, 1950, she died peacefully on April 5, 2024. She is now rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus and is reunited with those who went before her, including husband of 54 years, Robert “Bobby” Tanner. Jr; his parents, Robert Tanner,...
Mary Jane Oliver Hubbard
Apr 4, 2024
After a mercifully short battle with cancer, Mary Jane Oliver Hubbard gently passed away on the morning of April 4th, 2024. Mary Jane was born on May 13th, 1940, and was the middle child of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Schroder II of Media, Pennsylvania. As a young girl, Mary Jane enjoyed helping in the family's multiple flower gardens, riding...
Dr. Eric Howard Smith
Apr 3, 2024
Dr. Eric Howard Smith, passionate Entomologist, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, peacefully in his home. He was the son of Pauline Morrison Smith, and Edwin Milton Smith, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved Husband, Uncle, and Brother-in-Law. He was surrounded with much love by his wife of 34 years, Deborah Blanchard, as well as supportive caregivers from Home Instead and Centra...
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