Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Lee Pruitt, Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
Robert Lee Pruitt, Jr. went home to be with Jesus June 24, 2023. He was a son of Robert Pruitt Sr. and the late Bertha Lillian Pruitt. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Samuel Pruitt and a brother, Ronald Dale Pruitt. He is survived by his wife, Pat; three children, Michelle Lee Pruitt, Marcus Jared Pruitt (Jess), and...
Darrell Eugene Combs
Jun 23, 2023
Darrell Eugene Combs, 64, of Clifton Forge went home to be with his Lord Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence in Evington.Darrell enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. But loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.He was the son of the late Melvin Lee Combs and Mary Elizabeth Combs. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...
Peggy A. Nicholas
Jun 23, 2023
Peggy A. Nicholas, 69. Of Monroe passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Montague M. Nicholas, Jr. and Ginny Bailey Nicholas. Peggy was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. She graduated from CVCC with an Associate’s Degree in Science and a certificate in Respiratory Therapy. She also worked in...
Scott C. Robert
Jun 23, 2023
Scott C. Robert (57) passed away on June 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Scott was born April 2, 1966, in Georgia to Dr. Frank and Jean Robert. At a very early age, Scott developed tremendous musical talent. He was chosen to perform the violin at Wolf Trap with Itzhak Perlman when he was young, and he...
Constance Everette Main
Jun 22, 2023
Constance Everette Main, 95, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was the wife of the late John Edward Main.Constance was born in Lynchburg on September 13, 1927, a daughter of the late James Henry Everette, Jr., and Vera Allen Everette. Constance was retired from General Electric and was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church.She is survived...
Ana'Rah Jean Johnson
Jun 22, 2023
Little did we know on the morning of June 22, 2023 at 7:55 A.M., that the Lord would send his angels to take you to your heavenly home so soon. Ana’Rah lived a sweet, loving, enjoyable, bundle of joy short life she left to cherish her life her devoted and loving parents, Natasha Haynes and Rapheal “Butta” Johnson, four loving...
Timothy Michael Davis
Jun 19, 2023
Timothy Michael Davis, 45, of Forest, died Monday, June 19, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Wayne Wood
Jun 19, 2023
Wayne Wood, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on June 19, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert Wood and Joyce Ann Adams.Wayne was born on August 3rd, 1953, in Lynchburg, VA. He attended school at George C. Marshall High School in Fairfax County and EC Glass High School in Lynchburg, VA. He then pursued his ongoing education...
Reverend Richard Glenn Elgin
Jun 18, 2023
Reverend Richard Glenn Elgin died at the age of 91 on Sunday, June 18, 2023.He was the son of the late Ora Roberson Elgin and Buren Alexander Elgin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Jo Ann Phillips Elgin, his brothers James William “Bill” Elgin and Randolph Elgin, his sister Patricia Elgin...
James Hunt
Jun 17, 2023
James Hunt, 69, of Lynchburg, VA died on Saturday June 17, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family
Charles Ellsworth Sumpter
Jun 17, 2023
Charles Ellsworth Sumpter died peacefully in his beloved home on June 17, 2023, after a long and full life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jane Parkinson Sumpter, who he frequently reminded in life “I’ll be loving you always”Born on May 13, 1926 at Virginia Baptist Hospital to the Rev. E.E. and Mary Jane Sumpter, Charlie carried...
Minnie Hunter Wynn
Jun 17, 2023
Minnie Hunter Wynn peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born on April 22, 1931, in Campbell County, Virginia to the late Dorothy Paige Hunter and Wyatt H. Hunter Sr. She was a faithful member and “a Mother of the Church” at White Rock Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia.In addition to her...
William Clay Belcher, Jr
Jun 17, 2023
William Clay Belcher, Jr., 62, of Bedford Virginia, passed away on June 17, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Sylvia Powers
Jun 16, 2023
Sylvia Stennette Powers, 88, slipped from our grasp into God’s Friday, June 16, 2023.A Lynchburg native, she attended E.C. Glass High (class of ’52) and Virginia Baptist Hospital. A professional nurse, she dedicated her career to helping others.Sylvia married Ralph Powers, and together they created a life-long adventure that carried them across the country and eventually around the world. Along...
Charles "Charlie" Elders, Jr.
Jun 16, 2023
Charles “Charlie” M. Elders, Jr., 97. Of Lynchburg passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. He was the husband of the late Juanita Elders for 57 years.Born in South Columbia, SC on April 9, 1926 he was a son of the late Charles Elders, Sr. and Hattie Mae Elders. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.He was preceded in...
Roy Lee Wooldridge
Jun 15, 2023
Roy Lee Wooldridge, 87, of Montvale, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Blue Ridge, VA on June 1, 1936, to the late Cash William Wooldridge and Mary Lee Fralin Wooldridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Braeden Bailey- Wooldridge; brothers, Wordie Wooldridge and sisters, Lena...
Wayne Edward Smith
Jun 14, 2023
Wayne Edward Smith, 71, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
James Robert Brooks
Jun 13, 2023
James Robert Brooks, 84, of Moneta, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the VA Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. He was born on February 6, 1939, to the late William Smith Brooks and Dorothy Luretta Brooks.He is survived by his wife, Sandra Luby Brooks; children, Michelle Fines and husband, Dustin and Brian Brooks and wife, Heather; grandchildren, Dustin...
George L. Jones
Jun 13, 2023
George L. Jones, 73, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was predeceased by his son, George Jones, Jr., his mother, Bessie Jones Terrell and her husband John Terrell, his maternal grandparents, Irene and Charlie Jones, brother, Charles Jones, sister, Ramona Mickles. He grew up in Campbell County and went to school in...
Judith Lynn O'Bier Holdren
Jun 11, 2023
Judith Lynn Holdren passed peacefully with her husband and daughter holding her hands on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was the loving wife of Arvid William Holdren for 46 years.Judith was born in Village, VA, a daughter of the late Elton Lee O’ Bier and Ruth Evelyn Brann O’Bier. She was a graduate of Farnham High School. Judith enjoyed spending...
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