Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sterling Lewis Thomas
Jul 14, 2025
Sterling Thomas, 78, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on April 10, 1947, Sterling was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Thomas.
Sterling is survived by his sons, Chris Thomas (Pam) and Mike Thomas (Brittany); his cherished grandsons, Ben Thomas and Bentley...
Colonel William Jones, Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
Colonel William "June" Jones Jr. was born on January 16, 1966, in Lynchburg Virgina to the late Colonel William Jones Sr. and the late Edith Page Jones. He transitioned peacefully on June 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his siblings Pauline, Robert, Norman, Billy, Frank, and Larry Jones. He was the last of Seventeen children. He was a...
Benjamin Anthony De Lorenzi
Jul 6, 2025
Mr. Benjamin Anthony De Lorenzi, 83, passed away on July 6, 2025.
He was born in Newark, NJ, on May 28, 1942, a son of the late Theresa and Benjamin De Lorenzi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Letow, his brother, Charles De Lorenzi and his god son, Gregory De Lorenzi.
Benjamin is survived...
Erskine Wood Proffitt
Jul 10, 2025
Erskine Wood Proffitt, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on November 18, 1931, Erskine lived a long and meaningful life marked by quiet strength, enduring compassion, and unwavering integrity.
After finishing school, Erskine decided to join the Naval Reserve. He served for four years.
In 1973, Erskine and Charlie Hurt co-founded the company Hurt &...
Shirley Turner Smith
Jul 5, 2025
Shirley Turner Smith, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
The funeral service previously scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, has been postponed. A new date and time will be announced once arrangements are finalized.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Carole Napier Kardian
Jul 1, 2025
Carole Napier Kardian, 76, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 15, 1949, in Petersburg, Virginia, a daughter of the late Darrell Richard Napier and Alberta Patricia Spence. In addition to her parents, Carole was preceded in death by brother, Richard V. Napier.
Carole worked as a special education teacher for...
Alice Murdoch Karras
Jun 28, 2025
Alice Murdoch Karras, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Alice was born in New York on May 29, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Robert Murdoch and Alice Hamlin Murdoch. She was a graduate of Briarcliff Junior College, where she earned an Associate in Applied Science in Cartography. She later received a Bachelor of...
William Charles Graham
Jul 12, 2025
William Charles Graham, 75, of Bedford passed away on July 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1950, in Bedford to the late John Everett Graham and Mary Vernelle Merritt Graham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Everett “Jimmy” Graham.
Billy graduated from Liberty High School. He was a...
Sharon English
Jul 10, 2025
Sharon L. English, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia peacefully passed away on July 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Sharon was born on October 31, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sharon was a nurturing wife and mother. She was passionate about her hobbies, which included gardening, animals (both her pets and in nature), traveling, cooking, and music.
Sharon was the daughter of the...
Louis George Maloney
Jul 8, 2025
Louis George Maloney, 94, of Thaxton, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Andrew John Boles, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Drew Boles passed away on July 8, 2025, after a long and courageous fight against Stage 4 lung cancer. Drew was known for his generosity and helping those less fortunate than himself. He was a loyal husband, friend and grandparent to his two grandchildren, Brian and Katie McCarthy. He was very proud of his Irish heritage and was intimately involved...
Betty Jane Johnsen Fralich
Jul 7, 2025
Betty Jane Johnsen Fralich, 88, of Bradford, Pennsylvania passed into the arms of Jesus on July 7, 2025, at the home of her daughter surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of Charles “Chuck” Lawson Fralich for over 33 years.
Born on April 25, 1937, in Staten Island, NY, Betty was the eldest daughter of the late Arnold Russel Johnsen...
Danita Cabell
Jul 6, 2025
Danita Eyvette Cabell, 58 of Amherst, VA departed this life July 6th, 2025.
Born February 17th, 1967 to the late Floyd William Cabell, Sr. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Bernard and Mary Chilton; paternal grandparents William and Mattie Cabell; five uncles Wilson Jones, Bernard Chilton, Jr., Cleon Chilton, Raymond Cabell, and Allen Cabell; one aunt Clarese Chilton.
She is...
Homer David Branch
Jul 6, 2025
Homer David Branch, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on April 17, 1950, he led a life marked by hard work, and a profound love for the outdoors. He was married to his late wife, Ellen Ross Branch for 52 years.
David dedicated many years to...
Garland Wade Neas
Jul 5, 2025
SSG Garland Wade Neas, 67, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Carrington Place, Daleville, VA. He was born on June 14, 1958, in Bedford, VA, a son of the late Aubrey Odell Neas, Sr. and Letty Mae Wood Neas. In addition to his parents Garland was preceded in death by sons, Johnathan Neas, Kendall Neas; brothers, Aubrey...
Genise Duke Millner
Jul 5, 2025
Genise Duke Millner, born on March 20, 1958, in Vermont, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Genise dedicated many years of her professional life to working at Virginia Select Auto, where she served as controller.
In her personal life, Genise was known for her warm heart and many talents. She loved to cross-stitch, cook, and bake, sharing her...
Marie Therese Kenefick Murphy
Jul 4, 2025
Marie Therese Kenefick Murphy, 93, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, July 4, 2025. Marie was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 26, 1931. Marie was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Moore Kenefick. She was raised and educated in Utica, New York and was a graduate of Utica Catholic Academy. On September 12, 1953, Marie was married to...
Joan Flewell Pennock
Jul 3, 2025
Joan Flewell Pennock went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 3, 2025.
Joan was born on February 14, 1930, in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Burt Donaldson Flewell and Jean Flewell. Her Valentine’s Day birth led to a life full of love for the Lord, family, music, travel, and anyone she met.
Growing up in Detroit...
Boone Allen Dotson
Jul 2, 2025
Boone Allen Dotson was born and passed peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Baby Boone was born into love and passed in love. He is survived by his parents, Taylor Dotson and Taylor Reedy-Dotson and many loving family members.
We are eternally grateful for the precious gift of being chosen as Boone’s parents. We would like to thank everyone...
Jimmie Lee Humphrey
Jul 2, 2025
Jimmie Lee Humphrey, 80, left this earthly life on July 2, 2025. Born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA, he resided in Goodview, Virginia. He was the son of the late Walter M. Humphrey, Sr. and Nellie Irene Groves of Fredericksburg. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter and Harold, and sister Mary Handy. Mr. Humphrey retired from BWX...
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