Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Gordon Maas
Jun 28, 2023
William Gordon Maas, “Bill” (64), of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Wednesday June 28th, 2023.Bill was born on September 22nd 1958, in Martinsville, Virginia.Bill enjoyed having family over for weekend cook outs by the pool. Bill loved traveling the world with his best friend and wife of 42 years, and enjoyed showing his children the places they had discovered together....
Kenneth L. Smith
Jun 27, 2023
Kenneth L. Smith, born on October 25, 1945, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of service and devotion. He made rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in the Vietnam war. After the Army, Kenneth transitioned to a new chapter of his life and attended Liberty Baptist College. After...
Mary Lois Carter Kessler
Jun 26, 2023
Mary Lois Kessler, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 26th. She was the wife of Kenneth Kabler Kessler for 72 years. Lois was born on March 3rd, 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late James Harry Carter and Nannie McCullough Carter. She is also preceded in death by six brothers, one sister, and a grandchild- Sarah McKenzie...
Doreathea “Dobie” Crews Johnson
Jun 26, 2023
Doreathea “Dobie” Crews Johnson, 68, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord Monday, June 26, 2023 when she was received in the arms of our Heavenly Father. She was the wife of the late Stephen Johnson. She was born on September 26, 1954 in Lynchburg and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Willie M. Crews, Sr....
Katherine Walker Thomas Sasser
Jun 26, 2023
Katherine Walker Thomas Sasser, 94, was born on May 24, 1929, and died on June 26, 2023.She was predeceased by her parents, Robert F. and Minnie Clendenen Walker, husbands George H. Thomas and Douglas Reid Sasser, and four sisters, Georgia W. Russell, Jewel W. Teffeteller, Bobbie W. King, and Sue Bell.She is survived by daughter, Teresa Thomas Brinkley (Edwin), stepdaughters,...
Carl Winston Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
Carl Winston Jr., of Lynchburg VA , passed away June 26, 2023.To make donations towards the services please click hereTharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Rose Marie Anderson
Jun 25, 2023
Rose Marie Anderson transitioned on Sunday June 25, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1937 to the late St. Clair Anderson Sr. and Lois Ward Anderson.A celebration of life will be held on 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will...
Joyce Ann Moon Lambert
Jun 25, 2023
Joyce Ann Moon Lambert of Amherst, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late David Joshua and Margaret Carrico Moon. Raised in Spout Springs, VA, by her late grandmother, Mary Francis Moon, and her late aunt Hazel Moon, Joyce’s upbringing instilled in her values of love, faith,...
Marty Ann Martin Lipscomb
Jun 25, 2023
Marty Ann Martin Lipscomb, 61, of Madison Heights, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was the loving wife of Larry Wayne Lipscomb for over 35 years.Marty was born December 2, 1961, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Peyton Roger Martin and Linda Lou Hillsman and Emmitt Tolber of Madison Heights and her step mother Sue Martin of Florida....
James Lee Combs
Jun 25, 2023
James Lee “Jim” Combs, Sr, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1944, in Anawalt, WV. A son of the late Wesley Braxton Combs and Ivory Montgomery. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by two infant sons, Wesley, and James Combs: brother, Wesley “Jr” Combs...
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
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