Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Betty Estelle Franklin
Feb 20, 2023
Betty Estelle Franklin of Lynchburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023.Betty was born on March 24, 1939, to the late Thomas Lee Franklin, Sr. and Mary Brown Franklin in Amherst County, Virginia. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her siblings; Edward, Thomas Jr., John, Wesley, Benjamin, Robert “Mack”,...
Jon Keith Parish
Feb 20, 2023
Jon Keith Parish, 85, of Altavista passed away Monday, February 20, 2023.He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Virginia Baird and brother, Richard Parish.Jon was born October 9, 1937, in Wapello, Iowa, a son of the late Raymond Parish and Mary Jones Parish. Jon honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired after 25 years from...
Earnestine Potter
Feb 19, 2023
Earnestine Glendale Potter, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023.She was born in Lynchburg on May 20, 1952 to the late Earnest G. McCoy and Catherine Ersell Stratton McCoy.She was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force as well as the U.S. Army for a combined total of nine years.Along with her mother, she is survived...
Dr. William Mckinnon Massie
Feb 19, 2023
Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.Born in the Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg on October 14, 1930, Bill was the son of Ella Wyatt McKinnon Massie and Robert Withers Massie, Jr. He was named for his mother’s father, Dr. William Hugh McKinnon who began his medical training as a medic in...
George Frederick Worton
Feb 19, 2023
George Frederick Worton , 91, of Charlotte Court House, VA, died Sunday, February 19, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Angela Nadine Hodge
Feb 19, 2023
Angela Nadine Hodge, 41 of Roanoke passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Lavoris Annette Ware
Feb 17, 2023
Lavoris Annette Ware “Cookie” departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home in Lynchburg, Va. She was born on October 1, 1962, to the late Joe Louis Jackson, Sr. and Ruby Mae Cardwell- Jackson. Lavoris was proceeded in death by her sister Valenica Jackson-Walthall (Lewis). She also leaves to cherish her memory a loving stepmother Phyllis Jackson....
Joyce Ann Carter
Feb 16, 2023
Joyce Ann Carter, 74, of Thaxton, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. A daughter of the late Luther Davis Carter and Hazel Virginia Orange Carter. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Clifford Carter and her brother, Ronald Davis “Ronnie” Carter.Joyce attended Cool Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved spending time with...
Thad Duprea Hillman
Feb 16, 2023
Thad Duprea Hillman, 55, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023.Thad was born on November 19, 1967 in Lynchburg, and is survived by his sister Cindy Mayberry, and two brothers, Richie Hillman and Jimmy Hillman.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023, at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg,...
Dennis Luther Kanode
Feb 16, 2023
Dennis Luther Kanode, 77, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Runk & Pratt of Forest. He was born on March 15, 1945, in Roanoke, VA. The son of the late Robert Luther Kanode and Doris Rena Prillaman Kanode. In addition to his parents Dennis was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda Jo Swanson Kanode....
David Louis Grooms, Sr.
Feb 15, 2023
David Louis Grooms, Sr., 63, of Amherst passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023.He leaves to cherish his memory a faithful, true and dedicated, loving wife, Julia Grooms; a devoted and loving son, David Grooms, Jr. (LaToya) of Madison Heights; a loving and devoted daughter, Consuela Morgan (Kerry) of Nelson County; four grandkids that were the love of his life: Briana...
Gloria Gephart Livingston
Feb 14, 2023
Gloria Gephart Livingston passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Harry and Elizabeth Gephart on September 19, 1931. Gloria attended Drake University where she was involved in the theatre department. She then worked for NBC before moving to St. Croix, Virgin Islands where she met the...
Mary Mclaren Barton
Feb 14, 2023
Mary McLaren Barton, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Gladys McLaren and the wife of Jay Grant Barton for 62 years.Mrs. Barton was born on June 20, 1938, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Mary graduated from Duke University in 1960 with a degree in education. She worked as...
Wyatt Arthur Stinnett, Iii
Feb 14, 2023
Wyatt Arthur Stinnett, III, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.Wyatt was born on April 9, 1964. He was preceded in death by his father, the late Wyatt Arthur Stinnett, II; his mother, Gail Honig Stinnett Adkins Parrish; a sister Ruth Ann Martin; and a special niece, Heather Marie Guthrie.He leaves behind two daughters, Cheyenne Stinnett and Amanda Stinnett;...
James Earl Phelps
Feb 13, 2023
James Earl Phelps, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 13, 2023. He was born in Lynchburg Virginia on June 25, 1951, to Jesse Edward Phelps Sr. and Marion B. Phelps. He was preceded in death by one son, Stacey Jennings: three brothers, Jesse E. Phelps Jr., Theodore R. Phelps, and George Phelps, and one...
Albert Davis
Feb 13, 2023
Albert Davis transitioned on Monday February 13, 2023 at the age of 84.Albert Davis of Lynchburg, VA, son of the late Edmond W. Davis and Rosa Goode Davis was born August 16, 1938, in Forest, Virginia. He departed this life peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his children on February 13, 2023. Albert leaves behind a true legacy of integrity,...
Patricia Ramsey Downey
Feb 12, 2023
Patricia Ramsey Downey passed away on February 12, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1944, to the late James and Elsie Ramsey. She was the loving wife of James Downey, Jr. for 60 years. She fought a long battle with Alzheimers but is finally now at peace.Patricia loved all things adventure and lived a very full life with so...
Linwood Cole
Feb 12, 2023
Linwood “Lenny” Cole, 93, formerly of Danvers, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was the son of the late George Horace Cole and Flossie Mae Lawrence.Lenny was born on March 4, 1929, in Hallowell, ME. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School and a war-time U.S. Army veteran. He married the love of his...
Troy William Deacon
Feb 11, 2023
Troy William Deacon, 44, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a long illness. He was the beloved spouse of Ted Delaney for 17 years.Troy was born on October 10, 1978, in Lynchburg to Walter and Delores Viar Deacon. He graduated from Heritage High School and attended Central Virginia Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. He began...
Margaret Louise Richmond “Peggy Lou” Bullock
Feb 11, 2023
Margaret Louise Richmond “Peggy Lou” Bullock, 100, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Stanley Richmond and Cornelia Louise Drake, her son, Gordon Harrison Bullock and husband Ray K. Bullock.She was born on December 2, 1922, in Houston, Texas at St. Joseph’s Hospital.Peggy Lou, an only child, grew up in a...
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