Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Jessica Echols
Aug 13, 2024
Jessica Dawn Echols was born on April 10, 1982, in Lynchburg, a daughter of her father Tim Echols (wife Janice) of Huddleston, and her mother Lisa Shortt (husband Randall) of Rustburg. Jessica was a gifted and professional hairdresser by trade, an avid animal lover, and touched the lives of all who knew her.
Jessica was a graduate of Brookville High School...
Taraji Leshay Brown
Aug 13, 2024
Taraji Leshay Brown born on November 28, 2012, was called home on August 13, 2024.
In loving memory honoring Taraji Brown 11, of Lynchburg Virginia. Taraji was loved by so many people she brightened a room when she walks in, despite her illness of having sickle cells disease she lifts people up when they are down she was a true cookie...
Devin Robertson
Aug 13, 2024
Devin Robertson, 33 of Lynchburg, Va, passed away suddenly on August 13th, 2024. Devin Delayon Robertson was born on August 18, 1990, to Maria Brown and Avery Robertson in Lynchburg, Virginia. Devin passed away suddenly on Tuesday August 13th, 2024 after suffering complications.
Devin graduated from Heritage High School in 2008 and went to obtain his bachelor's from Ferrum College in...
Emmett Thurston Kidd, Jr.
Aug 13, 2024
Emmett Thurston Kidd, Jr., 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Emmett Thurston Kidd, Sr. and Lillian May Wright Kidd. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Mary Margaret DeJarnette Kidd.
Emmett was a 1954 graduate of E.C. Glass High School, and after many years...
Betty Jean Thomas
Aug 13, 2024
Betty Banton Thomas was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 12, 1945, and passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024.
She is survived by her loving husband Sterling Thomas, sons Chris (Pam) and Mike (Brittany), and grandsons Benjamin and Bentley. She is also survived by her sister Linda Elliott, brothers Sammy Banton (Sandy) and Dwayne Banton, and sister-in-law Norma Snowden.
The family...
James Clifton "Sonny" Overstreet
Aug 12, 2024
James Clifton “Sonny” Overstreet, 80, of Bedford, Virginia passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home. He was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on January 6, 1944, a son of the late James Robert Overstreet and Louise Carter Overstreet. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and son, Jason Overstreet, two sisters and one brother.
He served...
Charles Stephen Christian
Aug 12, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Stephen Christian, 68, who departed from this world on August 12, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia at Lynchburg General Hospital. Charles was born on July 18, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to two dedicated loving parents, the late Archie Christian, Jr. and the late Eula Mae Woodruff Christian.
Charles was a...
John Thomas Wilkes, Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
John Thomas Wilkes, Jr. AKA “Money”, “Man Child”, “Main”, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed peacefully on August 11, 2024.
He was born on November 29, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Wilkes Sr. and the late Annie Davis Wilkes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Deloris (Yody) Wilkes.
He received his education at Dunbar High...
Vickie Lynn Zimmerman
Aug 9, 2024
Vickie Lynn Zimmerman, 60, of Union Hall, Virginia passed away on August 9, 2024. She was the daughter of Mabel and Jimmy Zimmerman of Bedford, Virginia. Vickie graduated from Liberty High School in 1982 and went on to graduate from Roanoke College in 1986. She later attended the College of Health Sciences in Roanoke and obtained a degree as a...
George Kenneth Frey, Sr.
Aug 9, 2024
For His own purpose and His perfect plan, God came into our family and took our precious loved one.
George Kenneth Frey, Sr. 89, affectionately known as daddy, Grandpa George, uncle, cousin, deacon, and friend peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 1,...
Yvonnie Ferguson
Aug 9, 2024
On Friday morning August 9, 2024, Yvonnie Sonja Taylor Ferguson 87 of Lynchburg, VA answered the master's call at her residence. She was born May 9, 1937, to the late John E. McCoy, Sr. and Marian Marie McCoy.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore R. Ferguson Sr.; son, Anthony D. Ferguson Sr.; one great-granddaughter, Leighna Grace Ferguson;...
Ruth Langley Ayers
Aug 9, 2024
Ruth Langley Ayers of Amherst, Virginia passed away one day shy of her 92nd birthday on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Carrie and John Langley, and the wife of Oscar Bland Ayers, Jr.
She was born on August 10, 1932, in Frost, West Virginia. Ruth was a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church. She had...
Paul Stephen Brahler, Sr.
Aug 7, 2024
Paul Stephen Brahler, Sr., 89, of Forest, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was the husband of JoAnne McLean Brahler for over 64 years.
Paul was born in Washington D.C. on January 2, 1935, a son of the late John Paul Brahler and Barbara Davis Brahler. Paul was retired from General Electric where he worked as engineer and was a...
Marvin L. Harper
Aug 7, 2024
Marvin Lane Harper passed away on August 7, 2024. He was born in Louisa County, VA on March 27, 1953, to the late Harvey and Ruth Harper.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gail; two brothers Gary Harper, Norman Harper; and his sister Tina Harper.
A strong work ethic was important to Marvin which was evident throughout his life. When...
Nadine Mowery Gilmore
Aug 6, 2024
Nadine Mowery Gilmore, 70, of Lynchburg, VA, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, entered eternal life on August 6, 2024 at the Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 22, 1953, the daughter of Joycie F. Mowery and the late Charles S. Mowery. In addition to her father, she was preceded in...
Samantha Stilwell
Aug 6, 2024
Samantha Maxine Stilwell, 32 of Madison Heights, Virginia was called home Tuesday August 6th 2024.
She was employed by Biscuitville in Madison Heights. Samantha was a member of Randolph Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving Daughter, Mother, Sister, Friend and never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand.
Samantha is survived by her 3 loving Children: Lillian,...
Linda (Middleton) Duff Ray
Aug 5, 2024
Linda (Middleton) Duff Ray, 83, affectionately known as Granny, departed this Earth on August 5, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1940 in Lynchburg to Paul Edward and Nona Crouch Middleton.
She was the proud sister of Betty Hudson, Jack Middleton and the late Nancy Ferguson.
Linda was a dedicated employee of GE (Ericcson) for 30 years where she retired in...
Nancy Lee Price
Aug 3, 2024
Nancy Price, age 72 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 3rd, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Roach and Ruth Lucille Brown (Roach), and the wife of the late Clarence Price.
Nancy was born on June 14th, 1952, in Charlotte County, Virginia. She pursued a career in Nutritional Services at Centra Health and retired after 17 years.
Nancy...
Virginia Cabell Richeson
Aug 2, 2024
On the morning of August 2, 2024, God called his faithful servant, Virginia Cabell Richeson, from her earthly labor unto Himself, where she will now rest in His presence for all eternity.
Virginia was born on September 20, 1932, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late John Oliver Cabell and Maudie Thompson Cabell.
After graduating with honors from Madison Heights High School in...
Joseph William McGuirk
Aug 2, 2024
Joseph William McGuirk, known as Joe, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 69. Joe was born on June 12, 1955, in Oakland, California. Joe was raised in a Navy family who traveled often but finally resided in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he grew up. He later moved to the Lynchburg area to be...
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