Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Claude Junior Robinson
Sep 2, 2025
2nd Corinthians 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Claude J. Robinson, Jr. passed onto his eternal resting place at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born May 29, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Claude Robinson (Butch) and Rosetta Robinson.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Davis...
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.
Alice Louise Carrick
Aug 19, 2025
Alice Louise Carrick, née Funkhouser was born March 16, 1940, in Parsons, WV to Lena and Carl Funkhouser.
Alice passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 85 surrounded by family. Alice was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Jerry, her brother Carl, sister Phyllis and brother in love Paul.
Alice is survived by her three children, Sean, David...
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...
Col. Walter Bernard Bills
Aug 27, 2025
Farm Boy to Fighter Pilot
Walter, known to all as Walt, grew up on a Chickasaw, Ohio farm in a loving family built on hard work and an unshakable Catholic faith. Searching for his path, he dropped out of high school and worked in a factory before enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War. Stationed overseas as an air...
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...
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...
Margaret Reed Putnam
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Reed Putnam, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Beulah Irene Fisher
Sep 6, 2025
Beulah Irene Fisher, 87, of Bedford passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2025. Beulah was born on February 6, 1938, the daughter of the late John Carrington Jordan and Irene Pocahontas Roberts Jordan. In addition to her parents, Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Edward Fisher and a sister, Sara East.
Beulah is survived by...
Clinton Williams Elliott
Sep 6, 2025
Clinton Williams Elliott, 81, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Matt Elliott and Myrtle Williams Elliott. Clinton was born on March 29, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Clawson Elliott, three sisters; Rita, Lillie May, Vernell; two brothers, Marshall and Lindy; and...
Kenneth James Irby
Sep 4, 2025
Kenneth Irby, 61, of Bedford, passed away September 4, 2025. He was born October 18, 1963 in Fairfax, Virginia, a son of the late Raymond and Helen Irby.
Ken is survived by his sisters, Linda Powell, Susan Irby, Pamela and Donald House, Eileen and Robert Atkinson; brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Dianne; and many nieces and nephews.
The term “family man” does...
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