Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Jan 22, 2024

Eleanor Lee Mills, 95, formerly of Moneta, VA and Richwood, WV passed away on January 22, 2024. While living in the Moneta area, she attended Radford Baptist Church, Moneta, VA and Living Word Baptist Church, Forest, VA with her children. She grew up and lived many years in Richwood, WV where she taught Kindergarten at Richwood Grade School and Cherry...

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Williams Elder, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. She fought a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease for over 8 years.  She was the wife of the late Horace Bernier Elder.  She was preceded in death by her son Gregory Bernier Elder and her sister Doris W. Locke.  

 Mary was born on March 3, 1940, in Charlotte...

Jan 22, 2024

Life’s Race Well Run; Life’s Work, Well done;

Life’s Crown Well Won; Now He is At Rest

 

 

“No matter how deeply we are grieving and wonder how we can go on; we are promised a brighter tomorrow, when the darkness gives way to the dawn.”

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. On January 22, 2024 at 4:18 am Jesus held James's hand...

Jan 22, 2024

Edward Lewis “Eddy” Padgett, 63, of Bedford passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at The Carrington Place of Wytheville. He was born in Bedford, VA on February 13, 1960. A son of the late Landon Lowry Padgett, Sr. and Joanne Hargis Padgett. In addition to his parents Eddy was preceded in death by his brother, Landon Lowry “Bo” Padgett...

Jan 22, 2024

Joseph William Bryant was born on October 4th, 1932. He was born the first and only son of Joseph Bland Bryant and Margaret Brent Bryant of Roseland, Va. He graduated from Fleetwood High School in Nelson County. After his graduation, Joe proudly served his country as part of the US Navy during the Korean War from 1950 till 1965. Upon...

Jan 22, 2024

Michael Wayne Reams, 75, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg at 1:00 p.m.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

Jan 21, 2024

Hugh John Morris Jones, III (Pop Pop), of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was 79.

Hugh was the loving husband of Betsy Saunders Jones for 54 years. He leaves to cherish many good memories, his daughters, Brandom J. Price (Mitch), of Walla Walla, Washington, and Caroline J. Pheeney (Douglas), of Redding, Connecticut, and his dearly loved...

Jan 20, 2024

Barbara Clark Nubie, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of 75.  Born on March 16, 1948, in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Christine and Curtis Nowlin.

Barbara's journey through life included notable achievements and a legacy of love and dedication. She graduated from Campbell...

Jan 19, 2024

   **In Loving Memory of Patricia Karen Maitland**

**July 5, 1946 – January 19, 2024**

Patricia Karen Maitland (Pickard), affectionately known as Pat, a most recent resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully passed away at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will forever be remembered by all who had...

Jan 19, 2024

Marilyn Ann Carter, 67, of Altavista, Virginia, departed this world peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a short illness.

She was a graduate of Rustburg High School, CVCC, and a former employee of CB Fleet. Marilyn enjoyed playing golf and raising cocker spaniels; she had two Brandon and Buffy. One of her favorite past times was...

Jan 19, 2024

Gladys Haynes Ore, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully passed into Glory on January 19, 2024.   She was a faithful and loyal servant of God, a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church, and so loved her Sunday School class (KAP).  She was a loving and faithful wife to her surviving husband Harry P. Ore for almost 69 years, journeying with...

Jan 18, 2024

Roger Herndon was born on June 11, 1936, in Rustburg, Virginia to the late Robert Herndon and the late Lillian Mitchell. He was the youngest and the last surviving child of twelve children from their union. Roger was raised in a loving and Christ-centered home. Roger was educated in both the Farmville & Campbell County School Systems. He transitioned his...

Jan 18, 2024

Ronald Fitzgerald Oulds Sr., 61, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on January 18, 2024.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 30, 1962, Ronald attended Brookville High School in Campbell County, Virginia and then served in the United States Navy. For the last 38 years, he worked diligently at US Pipe (formerly Griffin Pipe,) leaving a mark of dedication and reliability.

Known...

Jan 17, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph Vincent Ruggiero, 91, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was the husband of the late Rosemarie Gertrude Ruggiero.

Joseph was born on January 27, 1932, in Manhattan, New York, a son of the late Gerardo Ruggiero and Carmela Puzzullo Ruggiero.

He is survived by two daughters: Christine Walsh (Sean) of Lynchburg, and Catherine Freidman of Forest, two sons:...

Jan 17, 2024

Deborah Crouse Keenan, 65, of Forest, Virginia passed away on January, 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Harold Elwood Crouse and Jean Louise (Hicks) Crouse. 



Debi was born on March 27, 1958, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended school at Brookville High School and graduated in the class of 1976.



Debi loved her cats, researching ancestry, reading, and daily conversations...

Jan 17, 2024

Letty Wood Neas, 93, of Coleman Falls, VA passed away on, January 17, 2024, at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on July 13, 1930. A daughter of the late Herbert Percey Wood and Eva Grace Wright Wood. In addition to her parents Letty was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Neas, three grandsons, Jonathan...