Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James Henry Garrison Iii
Aug 29, 2023
James “Jimmy” Henry Garrison III was born to the late James Henry Garrison Jr., and Carol Jean Brown- Garrison on August 21, 1962. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.James “Jimmy” Henry Garrison III grew up in Long Island, New York alongside his 7 siblings and moved to Lynchburg, Virginia in 1969. After moving to Lyncburg, he...
Athel Cabell Mathews
Aug 29, 2023
On Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023, God called Athel Cabell Mathews into eternal rest. She was born on October 10, 1959, to the late Robert and Ocie Cabell.Athel accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bolling Hill Baptist Church where she became a member of the senior choir and sung with the junior choir. Additionally, Athel was the first...
Sallie Lombre
Aug 28, 2023
Sallie Lombre, 78 of Nelson, Virginia died on Monday, August 28, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Catherine Elizabeth Kislo
Aug 28, 2023
Catherine Elizabeth Kislo, 76, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was the wife of Joseph George Kislo. In addition to her husband, she is suvivied by one daughter, Diana Kislo Lester; and two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Thayer (Susan) and Dana Faulkner Thayer Jr.A memorial service will be held at The Summit Health and Rehab, 1300 Enterprise...
Sandra Lee Ober
Aug 28, 2023
Sandra Lee Ober, 60, passed peacefully Monday morning August 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by people who loved and cherished her.She was a sales and marketing professional who in her career was employed by Clear Channel Communications, Dex One, American Red Cross and Laker Media among others.She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon W. Squires. Surviving are...
Alvin Lynn Rucker
Aug 26, 2023
Alvin Lynn Rucker, 62, of Madison Heights went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023, exchanging his broken earthly body for an upgraded Heavenly body with no more pain. He was the loving husband of his high school sweetheart, Deborah Mason Rucker, “Debbie”, for 42 years and the treasured Daddy of only one, Jessica Lynne Rucker Johnson...
Luis Ramos Ortiz
Aug 25, 2023
Luis “Pucho” Ramos Ortiz, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on August 25, 2023. Luis was born on July 18, 1947 in Morovis Norte, Puerto Rico to the late Mr. Salvador Ramos and Mrs. Antonia Ortiz.He is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Kathryn Ramos and his daughter Lena Ramos.He is survived by his son, Luis Ramos Jr....
Richard Lee Mcgavisk
Aug 24, 2023
In loving memory of Richard Lee McGavisk, 66, of Roanoke went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 24, 2023.Those left to cherish his memories are his sister, Cynthia Trembath and husband Larry; sister, Brenda Midkiff; and brother Otto John McGavisk. Caretaker, Mark Booth; mom, Brenda Booth; beloved best friend, David Bower; special friend, Renee Hunt, and the entire Booth...
Anthony “Tony” Ware
Aug 23, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Ware, 77 of Big Island went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.He was born on February 17, 1946 in Lynchburg to the late Earl A. Ware Sr. and Christabell Routon Ware. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, George T. Ware.Tony was a lifelong resident...
James Kilbourne Hill
Aug 23, 2023
James “Jim” Kilburne Hill, 69, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on June 21, 1954 to Harry H. Hill Jr. and the late Ellen Hill.In addition to his father, Jim is survived by many other loving family members and friends.Jim had many interests including gardening from which he received tremendous enjoyment and great satisfaction. ...
Mary Elizabeth Roberts
Aug 22, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Roberts, 86, of Forest, VA, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Gayle Gray Doyle
Aug 21, 2023
Gail Doyle Nichols of Lynchburg passed away on August 21st after a brief illness. She was 75 years old.She was born in Lowell, MA on December 30, 1947 to John and Teresa Doyle. She was the oldest of seven children and was raised in the Belvidere section of the city. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception Grammar School and Lowell...
Stuart Dove Markham
Aug 20, 2023
Stuart Dove Markham, 101, of Lynchburg died Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1921, to Elmer and Grace Markham who preceded their son. He is also preceded by his wife of 50 plus years Erica Nill Markham and siblings, Arnold Markham, Isabella Fromm, Allen Markham, Dillard Markham, Dorothy Garret, Hayden Markham, Arthur Markham, Audrey Saunders, and...
Juanita Hoylman
Aug 20, 2023
Juanita Hoylman, 89, of Bedford, VA, died Sunday, August 20, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Juanita Hoylman
Aug 20, 2023
Juanita Hoylman, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2023. Her faith in God was strong.She was the daughter of the late Francisco and Edna Panuelos. In addition to her parents, Nita is predeceased by her brothers Dennis Panuelos (Mary) and Francis (Buddy) Panuelos as well as her sisters Helen Laber (George), Florence Hernandez...
Delmus Younger Phelps
Aug 20, 2023
Delmus Younger Phelps, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 20, 2023. He was the son of the late William and Ethel Phelps.He was born on February 23, 1936, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Timberlake Baptist Church. Delmus worked as a mail...
Ashby Lee Milstead Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
Mr. Ashby Lee Milstead, Jr., age 83 of Lynchburg, passed away on August 19, 2023, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. He was the son of the late Mr. Ashby Lee Milstead, Sr. and Mrs. Pauline Jenks Milstead. Ashby passed away peacefully from a long battle of dementia and other complications.Ashby was devoted for 37 years as a biology teacher at...
Assuam Najee Jefferson Sr.
Aug 19, 2023
Assuam Najee Jefferson Sr., 29, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born on August 06, 1994 to Kenya Jefferson and the late Keith Alexander.In addition to his mother, Assuam is survived by his wife, children, siblings, and many other loving family members and friends.A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023 at...
Paul Childress
Aug 18, 2023
Paul Childress, 76, of Forest, VA passed peacefully on August 18, 2023. Paul was born in Matneytown, WV to Leon and Nan Childress. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandy Childress, of Forest, VA; children Becky (Rob Solomon) Fritz of Blacksburg, VA, Beth Anne (Donovan) Bort of Apex, NC; grandchildren Lauren Fritz of Arlington, VA, Sydney Fritz...
Donald Richard Weiglein, Jr. (Dick)
Aug 18, 2023
Donald Richard Weiglein, Jr. (Dick), 75, of Lynchburg, died August 18, 2023. He was born in Radford, VA on March 18, 1948, to Donald Richard and Ella May (Flynn) Weiglein. He grew up in St. Albans, WV where his father planted Highlawn Presbyterian Church and served as pastor for 23 years.Dick was a retired commercial underwriting specialist for Nationwide Insurance,...
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