Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Thurmond "Stick" Ellis
Jun 9, 2025
Thurmond "Stick" Ellis, 90 of Madison Heights, VA entered into eternal rest June 9, 2025, peacefully at his home. He was born July 18,1934 in Amherst County, VA, to the late John Ellis and Minnie Johnson Wilson.
He is preceded in death by his two sons, Calvin "Steve" Ellis and Willie Ellis.
He accepted Christ at an early age. He enjoyed fishing,...
Nancy Margaret Tamaro
Jun 8, 2025
Nancy Margaret Tamaro, 85, of Forest, Virginia, passed away in her sleep and woke up in the arms of the Lord on Sunday June 8, 2025. Nancy was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 27, 1939. She is the middle and last remaining sibling of seven children born to the late, Peder and Hanna Gundersen. Nancy married Silvio Christian...
Marie Blackwelder
Jun 8, 2025
Marie Ellis Blackwelder, 98, of Evington, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025.
Born on April 5, 1927, in Franklin County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Annabelle Ellis and the beloved wife of James A. Blackwelder, Jr., of the residence. Marie was a dedicated employee of CB Fleet, where she retired after many years of...
Doris Marie Crawford Croft
Jun 8, 2025
Doris Marie Crawford Croft, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born in Bedford to the late, Andrew R. Crawford and Lucy Sneed Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Jeryl Croft; brother, Tommy Crawford.
Doris graduated from Bedford High School in 1955 and married the love of her...
Lois Jean Dye
Jun 7, 2025
Lois Jean Dye, 86, formerly of Bedford, Virginia and most recently of Ruskin, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Plaza West Center in Sun City, Florida, surrounded by her loving husband, Dennis; her daughter, Sandy; and her son‑in‑law, John.
Born on July 15, 1938, to the late Jasper and Audrey Orange, Lois devoted her life to her family....
Peggy Cofflin Floyd
Jun 7, 2025
Peggy Cofflin Floyd, 91, of Madison Heights, was welcomed into the arms of her heavenly Father on Saturday, June 7, 2025. For 69 years, she has been the loving and devoted wife of Preston Glenn Floyd.
Born in Lynchburg VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Kirkwood Cofflin and Lillian Gertrude Cofflin. In addition to her parents, she was...
Rita Madeline Hairston
Jun 6, 2025
On the evening of June 6, 2025, a pillar of the Roach family matriarch returned to dust as God sent his angels to bring Arie (Rita) Madeline Hairston home.
On October 31, 1933, the 2nd of 7 daughters of Eugene R Roach and Sylvia Bell Roach entered this earthly world. As a direct descendant of Arthur and Lillie Wade, since 2011,...
Gloria Wolf
Jun 5, 2025
Gloria Wolf, age 90, went home to meet her Lord on June 5, 2025. She was born in Manhattan on July 20, 1934, and was raised with her sister Marion by their beloved mother Helen.
In 1958 she married the love of her life, Carl. In 1968 the family moved to Montreal and began their 50-year Canadian odyssey. Gloria moved back...
Michael Coombs
Jun 5, 2025
Michael Coombs, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2025 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ellen Whittaker Coombs, 5 children: Deborah Decker of Bedford, VA (Brian), Sally Travis of Leesburg, VA (William), Kevin Coombs of Manlius, NY (Kathy), Rosalind Kellum of Danville, PA (James) and Graham Coombs of Jamesville,...
William Henry Young, III
Jun 5, 2025
Bill Young, a resident for three and one-half years in Westminster Canterbury’s Drinkard Health Care Center, died from complications resulting from Alzheimer’s Disease and two strokes. A smile, a twinkle in his blue eyes, witty remarks, and thumbs up became known as Bill’s way of saying thank you to the loving and caring members of his Drinkard and Hospice medical...
John Cox
Jun 5, 2025
John Cox went to his heavenly home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He loved to fish and listen to music. He studied Bible prophecy and loved listening to his son, Rodney, preach.
He is survived by his wife, Estella Allen-Cox and claimed her children as his own: Cassandra Jenkins of Richmond, VA; Rodney Allen (Valerie) of Lynchburg, VA; and Antoinette...
Ben Mitchell
Jun 5, 2025
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” John 14:1-2
Ben Mitchell was born on December 10, 1945, to the late Leroy Mitchell and Caroline Mitchell. He...
Brenda Gayle Horton Brown
Jun 5, 2025
Brenda Gayle Horton Brown, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Brenda is survived by her children,Robert Brown, Norma Verdinella and her husband, John, and Ricky Brown. Brenda is also survived by her siblings, Janice Addock and her husband, Robert, and James B. Horton, along with her four grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June...
Diane Winifred Johnson
Jun 4, 2025
Diane Winifred Johnson, 77, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1948, in Clifton Forge , Virginia, to the late Nelson Ray Johnson and Winifred Webster Johnson.
Diane graduated from Clifton Forge High School in 1966 and pursued her higher education at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia where she graduated cum laude...
Kent Charles Meyers
Jun 4, 2025
Kent Charles Meyers, 68, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Kent was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 29, 1956, and was the son of the late Walter Francis Meyers and Vona Ilma Olsson Meyers. Kent was a lifetime member of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, and his parents were Charter Members. He was also preceded in death by a...
Oscar Sneed (O.S.) Noel
Jun 3, 2025
O.S. Noel passed away on June 3, 2025. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He served in many fraternal and service organizations. He was blessed with many good friends and was one to all.
A loving and devoted husband of 36 plus years to his equally devoted wife, Judy.
A private ceremony will be held at a later date.
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David Charles Young
Jun 3, 2025
David Charles Young, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
He was born on February 22, 1954, in Washington, D.C. to Barbara Jeanne Young and William Lee Young.
He is survived by his brother, William Mark Young and his sister, Rebecca Lee Young. He leaves behind his companion, Karee Heighton, and is predeceased by his...
Webster Delaney Carpenter
Jun 3, 2025
Webster Delaney Carpenter, 89, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Born July 15, 1935, in Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Carpenter, Sr. and Mary Carpenter.
In addition to his parents, Webster was preceded in death by his loving wife; Mary Lou Carpenter, five brothers; Emery Carpenter, Lorenzo Carpenter, Darnell Carpenter, Sterling Carpenter, Sr.,...
Joanne Nicklas
Jun 3, 2025
Joanne Nicklas, formally of Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 3, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late John and Marie Plaisted. Born in Butler, PA on February 17, 1942, she was a loving wife, mother, seamstress, and friend. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in PA and Grace Fellowship Church...
Garth E. Runion
Jun 3, 2025
Garth E. Runion, PhD, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to spend eternity with Christ on June 3, 2025. A devoted educator, mentor, and academic leader, Dr. Runion leaves behind a legacy of excellence in higher education and a deep commitment to serving God.
Born on May 29, 1941, Dr. Runion dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the service of...
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