Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Alice Louise Carrick
Aug 19, 2025
Alice Louise Carrick, née Funkhouser was born March 16, 1940, in Parsons, WV to Lena and Carl Funkhouser.
Alice passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 85 surrounded by family. Alice was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Jerry, her brother Carl, sister Phyllis and brother in love Paul.
Alice is survived by her three children, Sean, David...
Doris Ann Hayes Harper
Sep 10, 2025
Doris Ann Hayes Harper, 95, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025.
Born on March 4, 1930, in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Hayes and Anna Goebel Hayes. Doris dedicated her career as a medical assistant to the care of others and faithfully served alongside Dr. W.M. Cook. She was a devoted member of...
Col. Walter Bernard Bills
Aug 27, 2025
Farm Boy to Fighter Pilot
Walter, known to all as Walt, grew up on a Chickasaw, Ohio farm in a loving family built on hard work and an unshakable Catholic faith. Searching for his path, he dropped out of high school and worked in a factory before enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War. Stationed overseas as an air...
Harold Lee Manley
Sep 10, 2025
Harold Lee Manley, 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 10th, 2025. He was the son of the Felix Manley and Corine Manley.
Harold was born on May 29th, 1968, in Forest, VA. He attended school at Jefferson Forest High School.
Harold is survived by his children, Tabatha Manley, Ashley Manley, Christopher Manley, Robert Manley and Alivia Manley; His grandchildren Scarlett...
H. Jordan Spence, Jr.
Sep 10, 2025
H. Jordan Spence, Jr., 83, peacefully passed away on _September 10, 2025. Jordan was born on January 12, 1942 in Lynchburg, Virginia to his Father the late Haywood J. Spence and Mother, Ruth H. Spence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Sister, Deloma S. Reed and Grandmother, Josephine S. Wooldridge.
Jordan is survived by his...
Vivian Carthorne
Sep 7, 2025
Vivian Irene Carthorne passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Funeral services are private.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Pauline Irving Everett
Sep 9, 2025
Pauline Irving Everett, 91, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
A service will be held at 5th Street Baptist Church on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM. A visitation will be on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg from 5 - 7pm.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Joann A. Lewis
Sep 7, 2025
Joann Alyce Lewis, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2025, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Her strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family remained constant throughout her journey.
Born in Glens Falls, New York, Joann was the daughter of Theda Ghizzoni (Barnes), who survives her, and the late Michael Ghizzoni. She grew...
Linda Lou Blair
Sep 2, 2025
Linda Lou Blair (Quimby) passed into heaven on September 2, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Her faith in Christ has guided her every step. She will be remembered for her joyful spirit and her love for her family, friends and God’s word.
Linda was born on July 5, 1941, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to the late Lyle Benjamin and Louise Mabelle Quimby (Hebe).
She is...
Dennis Kinney
Sep 5, 2025
Dennis Ray Kinney, 72, of Salem, Virginia passed away on September 5, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Dr. James Mulligan Rodman
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. James Mulligan Rodman, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away September 3, 2025. He was the son of the late Dr. George Hurst and Frances Rodman.
Jim was born on October 17, 1946 in Greenville, Kentucky. He attended undergrad at Bellarmine College then pursued his medical degree at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1976, followed by his residency at Carilion...
Fannie Mae Tolliver
Sep 2, 2025
Fannie Mae Martin Toliver was born September 28, 1928 in Greenville, Alabama, to the late Isaac and Annie Mae Jones and was raised in Coretta, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Martin and her second husband, Lee Toliver; one son, Robert Martin; two daughters, Satewria Murphy, and Brenda Martin;...
Maxine Kanode Bice
Aug 28, 2025
On August 28th, 2025 (Laurane) Maxine Kanode Bice died peacefully in her sleep. She was a strong willed and bright 94-year-old.
Born to Roy Wyett Kanode and Lella Evans Costigan Kanode in 1931 on a farm outside of Christiansburg, Virginia. It was there that she gained an appreciation for cooking from her mother, livestock and management from her father. Later she...
Patricia "Patty" Alto Lacks
Jun 15, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Alto Lacks, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Madison Heights, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family.
Patty was born on July 28, 1960, in Long Island, New York; the daughter of the late Richard Alan Alto and Nancy Lee Pearson Alto.
Patty dedicated 26 years of her career to Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Virginia, where she made a...
Margaret Reed Putnam
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Reed Putnam, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Beulah Irene Fisher
Sep 6, 2025
Beulah Irene Fisher, 87, of Bedford passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2025. Beulah was born on February 6, 1938, the daughter of the late John Carrington Jordan and Irene Pocahontas Roberts Jordan. In addition to her parents, Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Edward Fisher and a sister, Sara East.
Beulah is survived by...
Clinton Williams Elliott
Sep 6, 2025
Clinton Williams Elliott, 81, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Matt Elliott and Myrtle Williams Elliott. Clinton was born on March 29, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Clawson Elliott, three sisters; Rita, Lillie May, Vernell; two brothers, Marshall and Lindy; and...
Kenneth James Irby
Sep 4, 2025
Kenneth Irby, 61, of Bedford, passed away September 4, 2025. He was born October 18, 1963 in Fairfax, Virginia, a son of the late Raymond and Helen Irby.
Ken is survived by his sisters, Linda Powell, Susan Irby, Pamela and Donald House, Eileen and Robert Atkinson; brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Dianne; and many nieces and nephews.
The term “family man” does...
Birlen Haynes Morris
Sep 4, 2025
Birlen entered this earthly realm on August 28, 1961. Without notice on Thursday, September 4, 2025, God dispatched angels from heaven to Birlen Morris earthly home to her eternal home in the sky.
Birlen was a hard-working, animal loving, good-hearted soul, who was motivated by her love and compassion for others. Her gift of compassion and patience was especially shown for...
Cheryl Lynn Harrell
Sep 4, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Harrell, lovingly known as “Sherry,” age 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of the late Sidney Loneal Harrell and Reberta Ann Harrell.
Born on April 18, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia, Sherry had a warm and giving spirit. She was a true people person who brought joy and laughter wherever...
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