Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Richard Grantly Parmele
Sep 11, 2026
Rick Parmele of Dallas, Texas passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born on January 26, 1938, in Chicago to Everett G and Ann Parmele. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Baylor University and University of Maryland Grad School. While at Maryland, he met wife Jacqueline and the two were married in 1964.
He worked for the Federal Government...
Edward Heald Fox
Oct 9, 2026
Edward Heald Fox passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, just three days after his 90th birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cary Nelson Fox; his father, Thomas Hubert Fox Jr.; his mother, Lucy Chiswell Heald Fox; and his brother, Thomas Hubert Fox III.
He is survived by his four children: Thomas Hubert Fox II (Reem) and his...
Robert "Bubble" Berkley Jones, Jr.
Oct 5, 2026
Robert “Bubble” Berkley Jones Jr., affectionately known as “Bubble,” was born on November 19, 1943, in Campbell County, Virginia, to the late Robert Berkley Jones Sr. and Magnolia Jones. He departed this life peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Robert lived a remarkable life defined by service, faith, family, and love for others. He...
Alice Mae Holland
Oct 12, 2026
Alice Mae Holland, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on October 12, 2026 in Roanoke, VA. She was born in Bedford, VA on February 14, 1946, to the late Alice Davis Robertson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by husband James Holland, brother, William (Bill) Davis, sister Rosa Robertson.
Alice was also raised by her grandparents, Hileary...
Cathryn Jones Norcross
Oct 12, 2026
Cathryn "Kitty" Jones Norcross, 86, of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on October 12, 2026, at Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center. Kitty was born June 23, 1940, at Allegany Hospital in Cumberland, Maryland, to the late John A. Jones, Jr. and Maude Frances "Mitzie" Sutherland Jones.
Kitty was preceded in death by her parents, John A. Jones, Jr. and Maude Frances...
Jesse Milton Keesee
Oct 12, 2026
Jesse Milton Keesee, 94, of Evington passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Harriet L. Keesee for 60 years.
Born on January 9, 1932, Jesse was the son of the late John Fosdick Keesee and Hess Phillips Keesee.
He is survived by his children: Carolyn Elizabeth Keesee Barley (Tom), Kathryn Virginia Keesee Cunningham (Danny),...
Garry Edward Prentiss
Oct 11, 2026
Garry Edward Prentiss, 64, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his Residence. He was born in New York on June 17, 1962. A son of the late Edward Charles “Ed” Prentiss and Diane Garrison Prentiss.
He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, animals, especially his dogs, and riding his Harley. These simple joys reflected his appreciation for life and...
Queen Brown Webb
Oct 11, 2026
Queen Esther Brown Webb, 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Queen was born on February 4, 1946, to the late Belva Brown Jenkins. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, class of 1965.
Queen was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church until her health began to decline. She retired from Central...
Marilyn and Clifford Summers
Oct 10, 2026
Clifford H. Summers, 94, and Marilyn L. Summers, 92, both of Forest, Virginia, passed away September 29, 2026, and October 10, 2026. Clifford was the son of the late Daniel Summers and Leontine Hesnault Summers. Marilyn was the daughter of Sidney Newcomb and Bonnie Jackson Newcomb.
Cliff was born on August 24, 1932, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he attended elementary...
William Southerland Cunningham, IV
Oct 8, 2026
WILLIAM SOUTHERLAND CUNNINGHAM IV
1971-2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, William Southerland Cunningham IV, known to his friends and family as Wes and as Uncle Bub, to all his nieces and nephews. Wes passed away on October 8, 2026, at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 55.
Wes was born on June...
Corinne Roberts Ware
Oct 8, 2026
Corinne Roberts Ware, 62, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was the loving wife of Massie Glover Ware, Jr.
A Memorial Service for Corinne will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
A complete obituary will follow at a later date.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Donald John Nugent, Jr.
Oct 8, 2026
Donald J. Nugent Jr., 73, of Forest, Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 8th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Donald was born and raised in Nassau County of New York’s Long Island. With an early passion for hard work and entrepreneurship, he started making and selling pottery at the age...
Dr. Kern Lovingood Lunsford
Oct 7, 2026
Dr. Kern Lovingood Lunsford, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
A memorial service for Dr. Lunsford will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the chapel of Lynchburg College.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Thomas F. Hall, Jr.
Oct 7, 2026
Thomas F. Hall, Jr., 76, of Amherst, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2026. He was the son of the late Thomas F. Hall, Sr. and Kathleen Shannon Hall. Tom was a dedicated husband, father, entrepreneur, and builder.
Tom was born on January 22, 1950, in Beckley, West Virginia. In high school, he met Janie Whitley Mundy,...
George Rosser Beard
Oct 7, 2026
George Rosser Beard, of Madison Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
George is predeceased by father Frank P. Beard and mother Maggie R. Beard. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Etrulia H. Beard (Trudy), also survived by his brother Billy Beard, Cindy, sisters Rachel Carson, Jimmie Riley, Mary Cash, Wayne. Also survived by sisters-in-law Judy Campbell, Wilma...
Marianne Storton
Oct 7, 2026
Marianne Storton, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 7, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Bruce Willard Dowdy
Oct 7, 2026
Bruce Willard Dowdy, 82, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 7th after an extended illness. The love of his life, Desiree Beamer and his faithful Great Dane, Duke, were by his side.
Bruce Dowdy was born on January 20th, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Horace and Joy Dowdy. Bruce was a real “Dennis the Menace” of the...
Betty Lou Bell
Oct 6, 2026
Betty Winn Bell age 83, of Concord, Va. passed away Tuesday October 06, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Bobby Bell.
Betty worked at Imperial Reading corp. until they closed. She and her husband opened Central Virginia Air Freight inc. and Air Freight Cartage Company which operated for 21 years.
Betty is survived by a daughter:...
Eleanor Bowling Staples
Oct 3, 2026
Eleanor Bowling Staples passed away peacefully in her Madison Heights home on October 3, 2026, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Amherst, Virginia on March 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John William Bowling and the late Ruth Staton Henson Bowling and is the widow of the late James Val Staples, Jr. (JV) to...
Tammy Sue Wheeler
Oct 3, 2026
Tammy Sue Wheeler, 57, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at UVA Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 26, 1969, in Bedford, VA. A daughter of John “Butch” Wheeler and Sandra “Sandy” Carter Wheeler. Tammy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Elizabeth Carter of Roanoke and Gladys and...
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