Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Judith Paulette Glass Craft Myers
Sep 10, 2025
Judith Paulette Glass Craft Myers, 83, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Born on June 21, 1942, in Radford, Virginia to the late Paul Pierce Glass and Lena Josephine "Jo" Weston Glass. Judy was raised in Roanoke, where she graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. After marrying, she...
Roger N. Maxfield, Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
On Saturday, September 13th, 2025, Roger N. Maxfield Jr. went home to be with his Lord.
He was a loving husband and father, and he is survived by his wife Julie N. Maxfield and his son Roger N. Maxfield III, "Trip."
He obtained his associate’s degree from Newbury College. He spent the majority of his career working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
Linda Pollard Jones
Sep 13, 2025
Linda Pollard Jones, 70, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Judy Dooley
Sep 12, 2025
Judy Law Dooley (Langford), age 78, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on September 12, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1946, in North Carolina.
Judy leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Wayne Langford.
She is also survived by her children, Heath, Jeremy, and Chris Dooley; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was a bartender at Moose Lodge 715 for several...
Denise Selden Goode
Sep 10, 2025
God called Denise Selden Goode home to eternal peace on September 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. She was born on December 23, 1953, in Bedford, Virginia to the late George Calvin Selden, Jr and Esther Holley Selden.
Denise accepted God at a young age and was a member of Lovely Zion Baptist Church in Bedford, Virginia until her death. Denise was...
Pauline Irvine Everett
Sep 9, 2025
Pauline (Irvine) Everett, slipped away peacefully at Bedford Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Her final days were filled with the things she loved most family and friends.
She was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on November 9, 1933, to the late John Irvine and Mary (Clayborn) Irvine. She was preceded in death by her son Bertram (Douglas) Everett, her sister...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tammy Lynn Wilgus
Sep 14, 2025
Tammy Lynn Wilgus, 39, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the...
Luanne Elizabeth Lewis Coker
Sep 12, 2025
Luanne Elizabeth Lewis Coker of Lynchburg, VA, passed away September 12, 2025 at the age of 95 years old. She was born July 26, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN, daughter of the late Arthur Bernard Lewis and Helen Robertson Lewis. She is survived by her children Sherry Coker, Lamar Coker, and Cindy Coker Martin and children that preceded her in death...
Thelma Martin Hudson
Sep 12, 2025
Thelma Martin Hudson, of Lynchburg, known lovingly as “Ga Ga” or “Thel,” passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Claude Edward “Eddie” Hudson, Jr., in November 2006.
Born in Campbell County near Brookneal on March 19, 1929, Thelma was the daughter of Mary Holland Lipscomb and Richard Brian Martin. After...
Robert "Bob" Brunning
Sep 10, 2025
Robert “Bob” Brunning, 84, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025.
He was the son of the late George and Jane (Finer) Brunning of Rahway, NJ.
Bob loved nature, animals, fast cars, and good food and wine. Quick-witted and well-read, he was an independent, mechanically minded thinker who lived life on his own terms. He served in the U.S....
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