Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Patricia Evelyn Cravens Warren
Feb 27, 2023
Patricia Evelyn Cravens Warren, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, died peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, after a long decline with dementia.“Patsy”, as she was known to everyone, was born in Enid, Oklahoma on October 30, 1932. She was the oldest child of Pat and Vinnie Cravens. In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband Pete,...
Mary Dalton
Feb 27, 2023
Mary Owen Davidson Dalton, of Madison Heights, VA passed away on Monday February 27, 2023 at the young age of 60.She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer N. Dalton and granddaughter, Hannah N. Pierce of Madison Heights; son, Brian L. Dalton and wife Lauren of Monroe, along with their two children, Cason and Juliet; sister, Delores Gordon; Linda Davidson, who...
Yvonne Baker Malcolm
Feb 27, 2023
Yvonne Baker Malcolm was born February 20, 1922, and died February 27, 2023, at the age of 101. She was the daughter of Grace Stanfield Baker and Fred Elroy Baker of West Lafayette, Ind.She graduated from Purdue University in sociology and originally worked in social work in Chicago for one year before going to Miami of Ohio and Case Western...
Carol Yonts
Feb 26, 2023
Carol Yonts, 71, of Madison Heights passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Claudia Sylvia Hicks
Feb 26, 2023
Claudia Sylvia Hicks, 59, of ,Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 26, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Patricia Francis
Feb 26, 2023
Patricia Francis, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was the wife of Clyde Terrel Francis.Patricia was born on July 13, 1939, in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Walter Lowery and Mary Harris Lowery. Patricia was a devoted homemaker and attended Thomas Road Baptist Church.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Gary...
Phillip Carroll Reid
Feb 26, 2023
Phillip Carroll Reid, 81, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Beth Reid.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on May 13, 1941 he was a son of the late Carroll Reid and Reva Reid. He was retired from GE/Ericsson and attended Keystone Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by a son,...
Wilson Charley Reaves, Sr.
Feb 26, 2023
On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Wilson Charley Reaves, Sr., 87 years old of Madison Heights was called home to be with the Lord. On April 19, 1935, Dennis Reaves and Olivia Thomas Reaves of Madison Heights, Virginia were blessed with a handsome baby boy. Wilson was baptized, and a faithful member at Sun Rising Church in Monroe, Virginia.Wilson worked for...
Celia Goff Massie
Feb 25, 2023
Celia Goff Massie, 63, of Amherst passed away Saturday. February 25, 2023 in Lynchburg. She was the wife of Clifton Massie.Born in Lynchburg on June 27, 1959 she was a daughter of the late Robert Goff and Mary Goff.She was preceded in death by a brother, John Goff.In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Brynn Lackey,...
James Regis “Jim” Dorman, Sr.
Feb 25, 2023
James Regis “Jim” Dorman, Sr. went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Frances Layne Dorman and three of their four children: James Jr. (Marjorie), Edward (Christine) and Anne (Travis). He was preceded in death by one son, Michael. Jim and Fran have 11 grandchildren,...
Celia Massie
Feb 25, 2023
Celia Massie, 63, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Ann Noell Preston
Feb 25, 2023
Dorothy Ann Noell Preston, 84, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Jennifer Lee Hill
Feb 25, 2023
Jennifer Lee Hill, age 71, passed away on February 25, 2023, at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, VA. She was the loving wife of Jim Hill to whom she was married for 18 years.Jenni was born in Hagerstown, MD on December 30, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Robert Krouse and Helen Krouse.She is survived by her husband...
Malayshia Lena Solomon
Feb 24, 2023
Malayshia Lena Solomon departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She is survived by her parents Karita Winston and Damien Solomon, both of Lynchburg, Virginia. A great grandmother, Rosa Brown, of Amherst, Virginia. Grandparents, Venetia Brown of Lynchburg, James Winston of Covington, Virginia, Melvin Brown (Kim) of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Claudia Solomon (Gary) of Madison...
Hazel East Rigney
Feb 23, 2023
Hazel Mae East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her residence. She was the life partner of Bill Martin.Born in Halifax, Virginia on September 8, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Clifton East and Dorothy East. She was a member of Tree of Life Church.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemarie...
William Alan Smith, Jr.
Feb 23, 2023
Alan Smith, Jr., 82, passed away on February 23, 2023. He was born on November 3, 1940, in Charlottesville,Virginia and grew up in Lynchburg.After completing his service in the U.S. Army where he was stationed mainly in Germany, Alan graduated from Lynchburg College and the University of Richmond Law School. He then returned to Lynchburg where he began his career...
Arnold Wayne Stanley
Feb 23, 2023
Arnold Wayne “Duck” Stanley, 78, of Forest, VA, died Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years.Arnold was born February 26, 1944, in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late William B. Stanley and Lula J. Stanley. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.In addition to wife, he is survived...
Hazel Irene Wooldridge Taylor
Feb 23, 2023
Hazel Irene Taylor, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1928 in Bedford, Virginia to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. She grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work.She was a strong and beautiful woman who lived a...
Douglas Luther Vincent
Feb 21, 2023
Douglas Luther Vincent , 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Daisy Mack Anderson
Feb 21, 2023
Daisy Mack Anderson, 98, departed her life on February 21, 2023.She was called Missionary Anderson in the Washington DC and Maryland area because she would minister to many as they were transitioning to the other side.Daisy was the last of the 17 children of the late Berta and James Anderson Sr. She was the only child to earn a Bachelor...
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