Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lillian Engen McPherson
Oct 21, 2023
Lillian Engen McPherson passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023 in the presence of her beloved husband of 67 years, Charles McPherson. She had battled Alzheimer’s Disease for nearly a dozen years. She is survived not only by her husband but also by son Scott McPherson and his wife Nora (Vetsch) of Edina, MN and her children Yasmine Robinson of...
Brenda Dale Brown
Oct 21, 2023
Silently, so silently Brenda McDaniel Brown slipped away in peaceful rest on Saturday October 21,2023.
She was born on April 8, 1960, The daughter of the late Jesse L. Rucker and Mary A. Rucker Jordan.
In addition to her parents Brenda was preceded in her transition by One sister Wanda Rucker, One niece LaNitra Rucker.
She was baptized at an...
Charles Dewey Tweedy Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
Charles Dewey Tweedy Sr., of Goode, passed away on October 21, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on April 22, 1954, to the late James Thornton Tweedy and Colleen Zera Campbell Tweedy.
He is survived by his wife, Martha McIntosh Tweedy; one son, Charles Tweedy Jr. (Kimberly); two granddaughters, Haley Collins (Michael) and Alyssa Griggs; two great -...
David Ray Serfas
Oct 20, 2023
David Ray Serfas was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather during his wonderful 71 years of life. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones at his home on October 20 in Wirtz, VA after fighting a brave battle against pancreatic cancer. David was the husband of Jeanne L. (Heintzelman) Serfas.
David was born in Hazelton, PA as...
David Preston Edwards, Jr
Oct 20, 2023
David Preston Edwards Jr., 53, a lifelong resident of Madison Heights, VA passed away on Friday October 20, 2023.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Juanita Anderson Staples, stepfather, Russel Staples Sr., sister, Patricia Anderson (Brian) brother, Rusty Staples (Renee), and a host of friends that he thought of as family.
He was preceded in death by...
Corey Christopher Kidd
Oct 19, 2023
Corey Christopher Kidd passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1996, to Christopher Kidd and Melanie Brown.Corey attended Rustburg High School and after school went into the workforce as an HVAC Technician. When not at work, Corey enjoyed being outside, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys play.He was...
Glenen Fredrick Seabolt
Oct 18, 2023
Glenen F. Seabolt, 82, of Roanoke, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Originally from Charleston, WV, Glen was known for his sense of adventure (along with the ability to try anything once), his need to always be busy outdoors, and the myriad of life stories that he loved to tell. Left to cherish his...
Janice Lewis Guthrie
Oct 18, 2023
Janice Lewis Guthrie of Forest passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, after a seven-year battle with lung cancer. She was born in South Boston, Va. on June 18, 1942, and was the daughter of Dorothy Hendricks Lewis Gilliland and Howard T. Lewis and stepfather James B Gilliland.
Survived by beloved husband, Max R. Guthrie, married for 60 years;...
Robert Hackworth
Oct 18, 2023
Robert Hackworth, 79, of Forest, Virginia passed away on October 18, 2023. Robert was born on January 23, 1944 in Lynchburg. He attended school at E.C. Glass and Lynchburg College, then pursued his career in steel manufacturing with Montague-Betts, Lynchburg Steel, and Steel Joist Institute. He was a member of Timberlake Church and enjoyed golf and gospel bluegrass...
David Michael Bomar
Oct 18, 2023
David Michael Bomar, of Lynchburg, peacefully passed surrounded by his loved ones, on October 18, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1956, to James Henry Bomar and the late Arlene Knuckoles Bomar. David graduated from E.C. Glass High School, after high school he began his 29 year career as a professional firefighter for the City of Lynchburg, from which he...
William Hoff Jr
Oct 17, 2023
William Hoff, Jr., 72, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family
Jimmy Wade Hancock
Oct 16, 2023
Jimmy Wade Hancock, 77, passed away in Lynchburg, VA on October 16, 2023. Jimmy was known as a dear friend to all who knew him and simply as “Poppy” to his five beloved grandchildren.
Jimmy is survived by Brenda, his loving wife of 53 years, and two daughters, Kerri Hancock Stevenson (Jeff) and Amanda Hancock Wenger (Danny). In addition, he...
Ronald William Wright
Oct 16, 2023
Ronald William Wright departed this earthly life from the comfort of his home on October 16, 2023. His loving wife was by his side. We have the blessed assurance that he is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ronald was born to the late John Meredith Wright and Lucy Hughes Wright. He was raised in the fear...
Donald Campbell Potter
Oct 15, 2023
Donald Campbell Potter, 97, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Donald was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1926 to the late Albern and Phyllis Potter. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Potter, son, Donald Potter Jr., brothers, Albern Potter Jr., Douglas Potter and Gordon Potter. He is survived by...
Patrick Ira Osmulski
Oct 15, 2023
Patrick “Pat” Ira Osmulski
63 of Concord, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of his savior on October 15, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side.
Born on May 11, 1960, in Rumson, New Jersey to the late Stanley Paul Osmulski and the late Grace Elna Emery.
Pat was an outstanding electrician for 42 years and...
Mondre Quaydarryl Miller
Oct 14, 2023
Mondre Quaydarryll Miller, 29, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1993, to Gracie Miller and Rodney Harris.
Mondre enjoyed life, especially music, dressing up, walking, and most importantly his family.
He is proceeded in death by his wife, Erica Miller; grandmother, Julia Harris; grandfather, Giles Miller Sr.; uncles,...
Larry Deck
Oct 13, 2023
Larry Deck, 74, of Troutville, VA, died Friday, October 13, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Ann Adler
Oct 13, 2023
Ann Adler, 76, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, October 13, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Aileen Burford Young
Oct 13, 2023
Aileen Burford Young went home to be with the lord on Friday, October 13, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Jack Gus Burford and Eloise Woodroof Burford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Whis” Young, brothers, Roland Hugh Burford, Jack Otway Burford, and Edward Scott Burford, and sisters, Barbara Ann Brown, Carolyn...
Bonnie Sue Breeden Boyd
Oct 12, 2023
Bonnie Sue Breeden Boyd was met by Jesus and her loved ones in Heaven on October 12, 2023.
She was born in San Diego, California on November 26, 1953, to Russell and Betty Turner Breeden. She was the wife of Jerry, mother of Kim and Kevin, and Mimi of Brandon, Mother-in-law to Eric, sister to Dee, Judy and Rusty, sister-in-law...
Make Arrangements Online
Online Pre-Planning
Begin planning now. Online Cremation and Burial Arrangements Available - all details can be arranged from home.




