OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Elizabeth Ida Haverstock Rice

Elizabeth Ida Haverstock Rice

Jun 12, 2024

Elizabeth Ida Haverstock Rice, 97, of Martinsville, Virginia died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1927, in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Oliver and Pearl Grubb Haverstock. She spent most of her early years in the Richmond, Viginia area where she met and married McClinton Davenport Rice of Northumberland County, Virginia, on May 20, 1948. 

In addition...

Clarence Odell Sigmon

Clarence Odell Sigmon

Jun 12, 2024

On June 12, 2024, Clarence Odell “Speedy” Sigmon, age 90, departed on his final journey. He was born on February 12, 1932, in Dry Fork, VA, the son of William Odell Sigmon and Mary Lee Hickman Sigmon Milton. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, James Oscar Milton; and a brother, Curtis and two sisters Lucille and...

Joseph T. Carderelli

Joseph T. Carderelli

Jun 12, 2024

Joseph T. Carderelli, age 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was the son of the late Joseph Carderelli and Eunice Shultz Carderelli, and husband of the late Gayle Krchmar Carderelli for 38 years.

Joseph was born on September 24, 1944, in Syracuse, New York. He was a proud veteran in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves....

Carmine Michael Franco

Carmine Michael Franco

Jun 11, 2024

Carmine Michael Franco, 43, of Bedford, VA passed on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024. He was born in Stonybrook, New York on April 3, 1981. 

He was preceded in death by grandparents Ralph Franco, Marjorie Franco, Alfred Bishop, Gloria Bishop, and Sarah Mast. 

He is survived by his parents, Eileen Franco and Carmine Franco Sr., children, Izzy (Nick), Makayla (Elijiah), Remi, Kaleigha, Braydon,...

Jackie Dyke Carson

Jackie Dyke Carson

Jun 11, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Jackie Dyke Carson, a devoted wife and mother, beloved friend, and above all, servant of God. Jackie transitioned at the age of 82 on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024.

Jackie was born on November 7th, 1941 in Bedford, VA to the late Charlie Hastings Dyke and Helen Dyke Royal. In addition...

Lamarion Tyqua Harvey

Lamarion Tyqua Harvey

Jun 11, 2024

Lamarion Tyqua Harvey departed this life on, June 11, 2024 at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC.  He was born, October 3, 2009 in Lynchburg, VA to Stephanie Harvey and Barry Preston. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Mary Harvey and his great grandmothers Mary Anderson Ferguson and Emma Harvey; great grandfathers Mack Anderson and Finice Jones.

 He...

Peggy Jo Cole Nichols

Peggy Jo Cole Nichols

Jun 10, 2024

Peggy Jo Cole Nichols, 86, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Theodore Verba Nichols.

 Peggy was born on July 16, 1937, in Rainelle, West Virginia to the late Hubert Jennings Cole and Sarah Lorena Shawver Cole. She attended college at William & Mary where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts...

Victor Adkins

Victor Adkins

Jun 10, 2024

Heavens curtain parted and god accepted the presence of his servant, Victor Tyrone Adkins, Sr, on Monday, June 10, 2024.  He was born on May 21,1953 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Adkins, Sr. and the late Flossie Adkins. He was proceeded in death by his brother Lewis Adkins.

 Victor was retired from the United States Army after rendering 21...

Betty Frances Eubank King

Betty Frances Eubank King

Jun 9, 2024

Betty Frances Eubank King, 91, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born on May 24, 1933, in Bedford to the late Richard Louis Eubank, Sr. and Frances Eliza Bell Eubank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Evine “Shorty” Elbert King; son, Michael James...

Joseph John Sapyta

Joseph John Sapyta

Jun 9, 2024

Joseph John Sapyta, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 9, 2024. 

Joseph is survived by his wife, Susan Kathryn Bedel Sapyta; three children, Kathryn Susan Winkelmann (Karl), Elizabeth Jane Whiting (Jeff), and Joseph Bedel Sapyta; four grandchildren, Karley Susan Winkelmann, Alyson Elizabeth Winkelmann, Madyson Rose Whiting, and Samuel Patrick Sapyta.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Sapyta...

Donalyn Henry Moore

Donalyn Henry Moore

Jun 8, 2024

Donalyn Mae Henry Moore, 81, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Donald Edward Henry and Marilyn Mae Howlett Henry.

Donalyn was born on April 14, 1943, in Oneida, NY. She attended school at Canastota Central Schools, then pursued her education in a Bachelors in...

Jimmy Loyd Settles

Jimmy Loyd Settles

Jun 8, 2024

Jimmy Loyd Settles, 80, of Moneta, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  Jimmy was born on July 25, 1943, in Bedford, VA.  He was the son of the late Clarence Edward Settles and Margaret Marie Nester Settles.

Jimmy retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad.  In previous years he enjoyed going to the beach and fishing with family and friends.  ...

Patricia Joan Sutch McGuigan

Patricia Joan Sutch McGuigan

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia Joan "PJ" McGuigan, age 61, of Clifton & Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed away on June 6, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1963, in Hollidaysburg, PA. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School, class of 1981. She was the daughter of Tom & Judy Sutch.  Patricia, known affectionately as "PJ," was a devoted wife, mother, and...

James Edward Milley

James Edward Milley

Jun 5, 2024

James Edward “Jim” Milley, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in New York, NY on May 5, 1952 to the late Frank Milley and Marie Reilly Milley.

 Jim was a well loved restaurant manager. He worked with many different people in many different companies. He left his mark on; Hamburger Hamlet, Union Street Public...

Gilbert Clayton Luck, Jr.

Gilbert Clayton Luck, Jr.

Jun 5, 2024

Gilbert Clayton “Gibo” Luck, Jr., 88, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 1935. A son of the late Gilbert Clayton Luck, Sr. and Amanda Poteet Luck. In addition to his parents Gibo was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Riley and his nephew, Brian Riley.

Gibo served his...

Kelly Denise Schages

Kelly Denise Schages

Jun 5, 2024

Jesus called Kelly Denise Schages, 49, of Altavista, VA, home to be with Him on June 5, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1975, at Waynesboro Memorial Hospital.

After a courageous and successful battle with cancer, Kelly passed away due to complications from a long-time lung disease made worse by her cancer treatments.

Kelly was known for her loving and independent...

Martha Donna Lawrence Crockett

Martha Donna Lawrence Crockett

Jun 4, 2024

A gift to our family, Martha Donna Lawrence Crockett was born on March 15,1984 in our

Summerfield Community home in Fries, Virginia.  She was delivered by her earthly Father,

Thomas A. Lawrence, and presented to her beautiful, brave mother, Larraine Sanderson

Lawrence, Blessing us in ways known and to be revealed, she became a little sister to

Shannon, Sharr, Tammy, Tommy, Sarah, Peter and...

Gary Michael Chilton

Gary Michael Chilton

Jun 4, 2024

Gary Michael “Mike” Chilton, 68, of Vinton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Danville, VA on September 24, 1955. A son of the late Charlie Allen Chilton and Florence Odom Chilton. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by his step-mother, Blanche Chilton; two brothers, Jerry Wayne Chilton and...

Glenn Jefferson

Glenn Jefferson

Jun 4, 2024

Glenn E. Jefferson, Sr., 95, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 4. 

He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Shirley C. Jefferson, his two young daughters, Sandra Lynn and Beverly Gail, his parents, Walter and Ruby, and siblings, Ortwin, Elmer, and Vernell. 

Left to cherish his memory are his older sister, Christine Brown, his children Glenn E. Jefferson,...

Lee Patrick (Pat) Ryan

Lee Patrick (Pat) Ryan

Jun 3, 2024

Lee Patrick (Pat) Ryan, 85, Clifton Forge, Virginia, passed away June 3, 2024 in hospice at Lewis Gale Alleghany hospital, Low Moor, VA. He was born in Chapmanville, WV, October, 18, 1938, a son of the late David O. and Edith (Godby) Ryan. His only sibling, a brother, David Michael (Mick) Ryan, retired USAF Major, Maumelle, AR, passed away in...

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