Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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,...
John Herbert Fuqua
Jul 20, 2023
John Herbert Fuqua, 91, of Lynchburg, peacefully took his rest on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his residence. John was born March 12, 1932, to the late Oscar and Ardella Fuqua.In addition to his parents Genie boy was preceded in death by three brothers; Lloyd Fuqua, James Fuqua, and William Fuqua, three sisters; Ethel Thompson, Virginia Logwood, and Minnie Monroe...
Wesley Allen Martin
Jul 19, 2023
Wesley Allen Martin of Concord, Virginia died on July 19th, 2023.He was born on September 19, 1939, in Roberson County, North Carolina to Orian Lendal and Letha Wesley Etters Martin (both Deceased). He attended Gibson and White Oak High Schools.Wesley married Lillian Martin of Bladenboro, North Carolina (Deceased). Stepsons, Tommy Thompson and Sammy Thompson (Deceased). Grandchildren; Tommy Thompson Jr, Chris...
Hollis May Yeatts
Jul 18, 2023
Hollis May Yeatts, 80, of Goode, passed away surrounded by her family on July 18, 2023. Hollis was met by her Lord and with open arms by the love of her life, Jimmy, with whom she spent 62 loving years of marriage.Hollis was born on July 4, 1943, in Amherst County to the late Jack and Ruth Rucker. She was...
Audrey Hortense Tomlin Whorley
Jul 18, 2023
Audrey Hortense Tomlin Whorley, 91, of Big Island, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Oakwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 30, 1931, to the late Linwood Walter Tomlin and Josephine Virginia Tomlinson Tomlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George...
Robert Eugene (Bob) Clinage
Jul 18, 2023
Robert Eugene (Bob) Clinage, 88, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on July 18, 2023. He was the son of Russell and Mildred Smail Clinage of Massillon, Ohio.Bob was born on April 19, 1935, in Knox Township, Holmes County, Ohio. He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon in 1953, where he played varsity football for three seasons. During his career...
James Robert Nowlin
Jul 18, 2023
At 11:58 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, James Robert Nowlin, 68, fell asleep peacefully into the arms of Jesus to live for eternity and was united with his son, Christopher Nowlin, whom he missed so much.James was born on May 22, 1955, in Lynchburg, VA to the late Randolph Nowlin and the late Ernestine Smith Nowlin. He joined Chapel...
Kraig W. Cummings
Jul 18, 2023
Kraig Ward Cummings, 80, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, following a recent decline in health. Kraig was born on March 22, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Melvin Cummings and Lorraine Purdie Cummings.Kraig was a graduate of the University of Virginia, class of 1965, and American University, class of 1970. He was a...
Paul Leon Osborne, Jr.
Jul 17, 2023
Paul Leon Osborne Jr., 85, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, July 17, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Colton Hunter Stokes
Jul 16, 2023
Colton Hunter Stokes , 26, of Evington, VA, died Sunday, July 16, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Barbara Anne Dawson
Jul 16, 2023
Barbara Anne Dawson, 85, of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of the late George Dawson.Born in Amherst County on March 3, 1938 she was a daughter of the late Raymond Ogden, Sr. and Ruby Ogden. She was a retired clerk with Campbell County Health Department.In addition to her husband and...
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