Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Steven "Steve" Dixon
Oct 9, 2023
On October 9, 2023, Robert Steven “Steve” Dixon, 73, of Bedford, Virginia went to be with his Heavenly Father.
Steve was a faithful member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. He retired from B&W where he was employed for 45 years.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Dixon, of Pineville, WV, and into a loving family of four sisters...
Gary Garnett Giles, Jr.
Oct 9, 2023
Gary Garnett Giles, Jr., 40, of Lynchburg, died Monday, October 9, 2023.
He was born in Lynchburg VA, on June 28, 1983, to the late Letitia Farmer Giles and Gary Garnett Giles Sr.
He is survived by his wife Tameka Davis Giles; his four children Tamisia Davis, Ghamere Giles, Gdre’Asia Giles Giles, and Ghanara Giles, one granddaughter Ky’Alayah Thomas,...
Debra Ann Chiulli Hlinko
Oct 8, 2023
Debra Ann Chiulli Hlinko, 63, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on January 18, 1960, in Queens, NY. A daughter of the late Vittorio Chiulli and Dorothy Karnbach Tritt. In addition to her parents Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, George Carl Hlinko.
Debbie was...
David Corey Shrader
Oct 8, 2023
David Corey Shrader, 74, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on October 8, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all he met. He was the son of the late Fred Shrader and the late Dorothy Wobbe Shrader.
David was born in E. Orange, NJ. Raised in E. Hanover, NJ he attended Morehead...
Lewis Gilbert Stevens Jr.
Oct 7, 2023
Lewis Gilbert Stevens, Jr., passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, after a recent illness. He was the son of Lewis G. Stevens and Marguerite Bailey Stevens. Lewis was born in Lynchburg on November 1, 1947. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School, attended the University of Virginia, Lynchburg College, and retired from B & W after 30 years of...
Leonard William Hodge
Oct 7, 2023
Larry William Deck, 74, of Troutville, VA, died Friday, October 13, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Arnold Erik “Jake” Paulson
Oct 7, 2023
Arnold E. Paulson, known by all as Jake, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, surrounded by family.
Born during the height of the Dust Bowl years, the sixth of seven children, Jake grew up on the Paulson family farm in Lindsborg, Kansas, a small city, now known as “Little Sweden USA,” which has retained its strong Swedish...
Jo Ferguson VanJeune
Oct 7, 2023
Jo Ferguson Van Jeune, 62, of Madison Heights, VA passed away at the VA Hospital in Salem, VA. She is now touched by peace and serenity.
Jo was born September 27, 1961 and was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lile Ferguson, Jr. She is survived by her Mother Nancy M. Ferguson of Madison Heights, VA, her sister Amy...
Hiram Scott Jr.
Oct 7, 2023
H.A. Scott Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia (91) passed peacefully on October 7, 2023 at Lynchburg General with family at his side. He was born May 30, 1932, the son of the late Hiram Abbitt Scott Sr and Lena Abbott Scott of Bedford Virginia.
H.A. was most proud of his family and the friendships of many which he made...
David Yeeles
Oct 6, 2023
David Yeeles, 65, of Bedford passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1957. A son of Thomas Yeeles, Jr and Martha C. Yeeles of Vienna, VA. David was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Yeeles, and his brother Robert Yeeles.
David loved music, having played several instruments. He also played in several local...
Betty Jean Allen Wills
Oct 6, 2023
Betty Jean Allen Wills, 90, of Amherst, died Friday, October 6, 2023.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM at Elon Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Humane Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Doris Holte
Oct 6, 2023
Doris Ann Meisel Holte, age 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Rexford Paul Meisel and Eleanor Gleason Meisel, and the wife of the late Jack Olaf Holte for 53 years.
Mrs. Holte was born on January 19, 1936, in Binghamton, New York. She attended school in Harpursville, NY....
Joe Shelton
Oct 6, 2023
Born in Hillsville, Virginia on July 14, 1933, Joe Gray Shelton passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on October 6, 2023 at the age of 90.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Betty Dalton Shelton, daughters Lisa Farley (Bill), Jennifer Jarvis (Bill) and stepson he loved as his own, Jeff...
Mary Margaret Nelson Culbertson
Oct 5, 2023
Mary Margaret Nelson Culbertson, 86, died on October 5, 2023, at Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Robert Nelson and William Nelson.
She was born on November 2, 1936, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Ray Adelbert Nelson and Margaret Irene Chamberlain. She was the wife of the late Richard...
Shirley W. Moore
Oct 5, 2023
Shirley W. Moore departed this life on October 5, 2023 peacefully at her residence. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Helen White on February 17, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Moore III (Moco); sister, Jeanette Horsley; brother, Lincoln White; and a special aunt, Florence Johnson. She accepted Christ at an...
Lois Jean Vess
Oct 5, 2023
Lois Bowyer Vess, aged 83, passed away on October 5, 2023, in Jackson, GA.
She is preceded in death by parents, Harry Edward and Evelyn Josephine Bowyer; brother, Harry Edward Bowyer, Jr; sister, Linda Nicholas; and her husband James Vess.
A service to commemorate her life will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM...
June Ester Hudson Wilson
Oct 5, 2023
June Ester Hudson Wilson, 92, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Oakwood Health and Rehab surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1931, in Bedford to the late John Henry Hudson and Lillie Lou Tomlinson Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one...
Constance Cox Pinn
Oct 5, 2023
Constance Cox Pinn, 92 of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was the wife of the late Forest Pinn, Sr.
Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, April 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Richard Cox and Lillie Mae Cox-Hughes. In addition, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard...
Estelle "Stella" Ferguson Smith
Oct 5, 2023
Estelle “Stella” Ferguson Smith, 95, of Lynchburg died Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Dan” Daniel Smith, parents Wiley Franklin Ferguson and Nora Rice Ferguson, sisters, Edna F. Sherman, Louise F. Carr and brother, Melvin O. Feguson.
She is survived by her two sons: Michael Stephen Smith and spouse Robert Michael Sims...
George Doyle Miller, III
Oct 4, 2023
George Doyle Miller, III, 69, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford on June 2, 1954 to the late George Doyle Miller, Jr. and Laura Harris Miller Smith.
George went to St. Andrews Presbyterian University, where he majored in education with a concentration in French. He had a love...
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