Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Shirley Virginia Downey Mclain
Jul 16, 2023
Shirley Virginia Downey McLain, 97, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Bedford County Nursing Home. She was born on August 20, 1925, in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late Harry Lee Downey and Ela Downey. In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, George Patton McLain; two daughters, Sylvia Smith...
James Junior Boxley
Jul 16, 2023
James Junior Boxley 66, of Big Island, passed away on July 16, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1957, in Bedford County. A son of the late James Roosevelt Boxley Sr. and Vinnie Lou Otey Boxley.James was Baptized at an early age at Reed Creek Baptist Church. He attended Bedford County Schools and graduated with the class of 1975....
Michael Anthony Ashby
Jul 14, 2023
Michael Anthony Ashby, 62, of Evington passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen Marie Ashby.Born in Monroe, Virginia on March 1, 1961 he was a son of Wanda Ashby and the late Jessie James Ashby, Sr.In addition to his mother he is survived by his three siblings, Angela Taylor...
William Robert Craig
Jul 13, 2023
William Robert Craig, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was the husband of the late Norma Dudley Craig.William was born March 6, 1932, in Bedford County, a son of the late William Branard Craig and Pearl Cundiff Craig. William worked as a Supervisor with Appalachian Power Company and eventually owned and operated W.R. Craig Septic.He...
David Allen Gleitz
Jul 13, 2023
David Allen Gleitz, 88, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Jean Gleitz.Born June 23, 1935 he was a son of the late Augustus Gleitz and Elisabeth Gleitz. He was a retired manager with Mrs. Giles in Lynchburg.He was preceded in death by a brother Harold Dagnar.In addition to his wife...
Lora Lee Crowell Downey
Jul 13, 2023
Lora Lee Downey (Lori), 79, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Spring Oaks Senior Living facility where she resided in Bedford, VA. Lori was born on October 18, 1943, and resided most of her childhood in Dansville, NY. As a loving mother and grandmother, one of her most favorite things to do was to host the annual family...
Michael Wayne Baldwin
Jul 13, 2023
Michael Wayne Baldwin Jr., 45, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, July 13, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Gale Beatty
Jul 13, 2023
Gale Beatty, 58, took her rest peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 7:03 AM at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born May 30, 1965, to John Darby and Ruth Darby and the spouse of Larry Beatty of 34 years.She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. More than she loved people, she loved...
Linda Kay Leonard
Jul 12, 2023
Linda Kay Leonard, 72, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.She was preceded in death by her oldest child, Albert Worley Jr. In addition to her son and parents, she was preceded in death by two nephews, “Peanut” and Eddie.Linda was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 31, 1951, a daughter of the late Dewey Leonard and Elizabeth Mason.Linda...
Nakia Diashea Williams
Jul 11, 2023
Nakia DiaShea Williams “Kia” departed this life on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the youthful age of 18 after a long battle of Lupus. Born on October 29, 2004 to Calvin Cooley St. John III and the late Odessty L. Williams. She was the youngest of all.She attended E.C. Glass High School where she received her GED during the 11th...
Roger Dale Wilson, Sr.
Jul 11, 2023
Roger Dale Wilson, Sr. of Lynchburg, age 87 passed away on Tuesday, July 11,2023.He was born on November 8,1935 in Lynchburg Va., the son of Oscar Reginald Wilson and Frances Virginia Creasy Wilson. He was twice widowed, Celine Joubert Wilson whom he always referred to as the love of his life, and Emily Winter Wilson. Also preceding him in death...
George E. Taylor
Jul 11, 2023
..George E. Taylor transitioned on July 11, 2023, at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Monday December 29, 1958, the son of the late George Washington Taylor and Annie Louise Jefferson Taylor.Deacon George E. Taylor was a devoted member of Altha Grove Baptist Church until his health failed and he was a longtime employee of Griffin Pipe.He...
Franklin Long Loftin
Jul 11, 2023
Franklin Long Loftin, 88, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Frank was born in Fallstown Township, NC to the late Clate and Nora Lee Loftin. He was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Johnny Loftin and three sisters, Hazel Burrell, Eloise Meadows and Azile McLaurin.Frank served his country in the United States Air Force....
Douglas Lee Walton
Jul 11, 2023
Douglas Lee Walton, 57, of Big Island, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was the loving husband of Georgianne Dawson Walton.Douglas was born on July 27, 1965, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Herbert Augustus Walton and Frances Goff Walton. Douglas attended Thomas Road Baptist Church and worked at the Lynchburg Candle Factory. In addition to his...
Rhonda Gail Fitzgerald
Jul 10, 2023
Rhonda Gail Fitzgerald, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on July 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Odell Fitzgerald, Sr. and Sylvia Fitzgerald.Rhonda was born on November 6, 1961 in Virginia. She attended Liberty High School. She became a personal caregiver later in life, including caring for her mother during her last years of life and other...
James “Jimmy” Robert Peterson
Jul 10, 2023
James “Jimmy” Robert Peterson, 57, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was the son of the late George Edward and Sandrel Chisom Carter. James was born on May 7, 1966, in Roanoke, Virginia. He was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. Jimmy loved music and playing the Spoons. He enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming,...
Carla Ann Dixon Arrington
Jul 10, 2023
Carla Ann Dixon Arrington, 66, of Bedford passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Oakwood Manor Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 21, 1956, to the late Bowie O’Neil Dixon, Sr. and Eleanor Marie Ortman Dixon.She is survived by her children, Eric Dixon, Tiffany Mires and Carl Arrington, III (Rebecca); siblings, Delores Marie Haynes, Bowie Dixon, Jr....
Morgan Olivia Porter
Jul 9, 2023
Morgan Olivia Porter, a radiant girl of nearly 15, passed peacefully to heaven, July 9th, 2023 after battling lymphoma, holding her parents’ hands. She leaves an inestimable legacy of bravery, kindness, grace, and empathy. Morgan joined us as a special soul on August 24th, 2008 and from the beginning of life she was a bright light with the most beautiful...
David Dunaway
Jul 9, 2023
David Dunaway , 73, of Forest, VA, died Sunday, July 9, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Richard Lee Carr, Sr.
Jul 8, 2023
Richard Lee Carr, Sr., 86, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was the son of the late William Harper Carr and Laura Madge Wingfield CarrRichard was born on June 19, 1937, in Roanoke, Virginia. He proudly served in the United States Navy and retired from Penske/Row Furniture. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist...
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