Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Nelson Edward Johnson
Jun 7, 2023
Nelson Edward Johnson, 88, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1934, in Bedford County. A son of the late Claude E. Johnson and Isabell Craig Johnson. In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patria Manley Johnson; sister, Brenda Manley; four brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.Nelson...
Orlando James 'Oj' 'Juice' Haskins
Jun 7, 2023
Orlando “OJ”, “Juice” James Haskins was born on March 4, 1987, and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 7, 2023. Janie Brown, his adored grandmother, and his grandfather, Willie James Raven, Sr., preceded him in death. Orlando is survived by his grandmother, Lucy Raven; his parents, Willie James Raven, Jr., and Dietres Denise Haskins; his...
Joan Bachman Lollis
Jun 5, 2023
Joan Bachman Lollis was born bright-eyed in Greenville South Carolina, on Jan 9, 1951, and she died on June 5, 2023 in Lynchburg Va., secure in all the hearts who loved her.She is preceded in death by her father Robert Leon Lollis Sr., her step-father Henry Fishkin, and her brother Charlie Lollis.She is survived by her mother Margaret Burks Fishkin,...
Kenneth Ray Altizer
Jun 4, 2023
Kenneth Ray Altizer , 78, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, June 4, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Madeline Goode Hurt-Lee
Jun 4, 2023
Madeline Goode Hurt- Lee age 93 breathed her soul away into her savior’s arms on Sunday morning June 4, 2023 with her family. Madeline G. Lee was born on May 16, 1930 to the union of the late John Patrick Goode and Lottie Spinner Goode in Big Island, Virginia. She was preceded in death by the love of her life...
Margaret Ann Stratton Mason
Jun 2, 2023
Margaret Ann Stratton Mason, 62, of Bedford passed away on June 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born on May 4, 1961, in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late William Stratton and Mabel Apperson Straton. In addition to her parents Margaret was preceded in death by her daughter, Destiny Grace Gordon a sister, Lynn Stratton and her brother...
Joyce Regena Petty
Jun 2, 2023
“Seldom has God given so much to so many people through one woman.”In the perfect timing of our Heavenly Father, He saw fit to usher Joyce into eternal healing on June second, 2023, in the 66th year of her life. Her graduation to heaven reminds us that much of life is uncertain, but eternity is sure.Joyce Regena Petty’s sunrise was...
Marilyn Rae Plymale
Jun 1, 2023
Marilyn Miller Plymale, passed away Thursday, June 1, at Lynchburg General Hospital, following complications related to a fall. She was born May 7, 1936, in Silver Spring MD, but resided most of her adult life in Bedford County, the daughter of the late Francis F Miller and Grace V Miller. Marilyn is survived by her son, Douglas Raymond Plymale and...
Janice Jean Teague
May 31, 2023
Janice Jean Teague, 66, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Juan Carvajal
May 29, 2023
Juan Crescencio Carvajal, 82, passed away in Lynchburg, Virginia on Monday, May 29th 2023, preceded in death by his loving wife Rubí Graniel.Juan was born on October 20th 1940 in the city of Valladolid in the Mexican state of Yucatán. Juan was driven and hard working. He left school in the 3rd grade for manual labor on farms and cattle...
Zygmunt Kurasz
May 29, 2023
Zygmunt “Ziggy” Kurasz, 87, of Lynchburg, died Monday, May 29, 2023. He was the husband of the late Wanda Kurasz for 65 years.He was born on December 22, 1935, in Poland to the late John Kurasz and Mary Bondarowicz Kurasz.He is survived by his son Alex Kurasz and his wife, Stasia; his daughter-in-law Linda Kurasz; five grandchildren: Daniel and his...
Walter Lewis Gallion
May 29, 2023
The path to heaven was lit by fireflies for Walter Lewis Gallion when he passed peacefully at his home beside Spring Lake on May 29th, at the age of 89. Lew, as he was known by most, is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Norma, his sons Mark and Keith, and by his granddaughters Sydney, Laurel, Dana, and...
Mary Suzanne Compton Lambing
May 28, 2023
Mary” Suzy” Suzanne Lambing, 69, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Walter Compton and Jean Compton.Suzy was born on August 15, 1953, in Pennsylvania. She attended school at Upper Perkiomen High School, where she played flute and piccolo in the band.She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on...
Mary Catherine Murad
May 26, 2023
Mary Catherine Murad, 93, of Amherst, Virginia died on Friday, May 26, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Madelyne Raymond
May 26, 2023
Madelyne “Mady” Record Raymond, 96, formerly of South Grafton, Massachusetts, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Runk & Pratt, Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born in New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Salmana Peter Ricard and Ida May (Boyle) Record. She was the wife of the late George F. Raymond, Sr....
Marilyn Miller Taylor
May 26, 2023
Rev. Dr. Marilyn R. Taylor of Lynchburg, Virginia died May 26th at The Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Ira David and Mildred Newlon Miller. She graduated from Hiram College in Ohio and received two degrees Master of Religious Education and Doctor of Ministry -from Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky.For sixteen...
Herman Frazier Jr.
May 25, 2023
Herman “Buck” Wilton Frazier, Jr., 84 of Rustburg, was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was the husband of his loving wife of 53 years, the late Dorothy Trent Frazier.Buck was born in Lynchburg on October 15, 1938, the son of the late Herman Wilton Frazier Sr. and the...
Michael Andrew Murrell
May 25, 2023
Michael Andrew Murrell , 66, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born in Lynchburg on September 10, 1956 he was a son of the William Murrell and Gracie Blankenship Murrell.He is survived by his brothers, Greg Murrell (Laura), William Murrell and Steven Murrell.There will be no services at this time. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory,...
David Lee Stone
May 25, 2023
David Lee Stone, 80, Bedford passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Runk & Pratt at Liberty Ridge. Born on September 07, 1942, in East Liverpool, OH. A son of the late James Frank Stone and Martha Allison Stone. In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Baker and a grandson, Preston David...
John Robert Moses Sr.
May 24, 2023
John “Johnny” Robert Moses Sr, 58 of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023. He is proceeded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents Johnny was born Friday October 2, 1964, in Lynchburg VA. A son of the late Robert Yancey Moses and Shirley Reams Moses. Johnny was a great electrician, all around handyman and a good friend to so...
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