Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Alice Wittman Johnson
Aug 1, 2023
Alice Wittman Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 1, 2023, in Forest, Virginia. She was surrounded by her daughter, Mariana Johnson Boska, her son-in-law, Robert Boska and loving care giver, Rose Moshy.She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Raymond Johnson. She is also survived by her son, Joe and his...
Mary Faye Hackett Harler
Aug 1, 2023
Mary Faye Hackett Harler, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on August 1st, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her home in Madison Heights.Faye was born January 18th, 1950 in Lynchburg, Virginia, daughter of the late William Selby Hackett and Mary Frances Mitchell Hackett. She is survived by her husband Frederick Earl Harler Sr, married October 31st...
James A. Page Jr.
Aug 1, 2023
James A. Page, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.Please consider donating towards his funeral expenses.Click Here To DonateTharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mary Wilson Nowlin
Jul 31, 2023
Mary Wilson Nowlin, 89 of Campbell County, Virginia, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord, Monday, July 31, 2023. She was the former wife of the late Roger Nowlin, Sr.Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, January 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Janie Green Valdes and the late Charlie Wilson Jr. In addition, she was preceded in death...
Robert “Butch” Nicklas
Jul 31, 2023
Robert “Butch” Nicklas, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully at Pearls of Life Memory Care Facility on July 31, 2023. He was the son of the late Aubrey and Helen Nicklas.He was born on January 31, 1944, formerly of Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania. He proudly served on active duty in the U.S. Navy and then retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. Butch...
Rear Admiral Roy James Casto, Uscg (Ret.)
Jul 31, 2023
Rear Admiral Roy James Casto, USCG (Ret.), 74, of Lynchburg, passed away on July 31, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1948 to the late Raymond and Mary Casto.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Casto and dear friends and fellow cancer fighters Wendi Mitchell and Debby...
Lee Rollow Perry
Jul 31, 2023
Lee Rollow Perry, beloved wife of John Michael Perry, died at home surrounded by family in the early morning on July 31, 2023 after being diagnosed with acute leukemia a few days before.Lee was born December 12, 1944 in Nashville, TN to Natalie Miller Rollow and William Ewing Rollow. She attended public schools in Nashville and graduated from Hillsboro High...
John Bruce Fletcher
Jul 31, 2023
John Bruce Fletcher, 58, of Madison Heights, VA, died Monday, July 31, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Thomas Eugene Johnson
Jul 30, 2023
Thomas Eugene Johnson, known to his loved ones as Eugene, passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 58, in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on June 5, 1965, in Lexington, Virginia, Eugene was a beloved father, brother, and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Eugene’s educational journey included attending Parry McCluer High School...
Michael Randolph Smith
Jul 30, 2023
Mike Smith, 68, of Forest, Virginia, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at home after being in declining health for several years. Mr. Smith was born in Stafford, VA on December 16, 1954, son of the late Randolph L. Smith and Pauline R. Smith.He has lived in the Forest area since 2006, when he retired from the Fredericksburg Police Department....
Robin Campbell
Jul 28, 2023
Robin Campbell, 54, of Salem, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1968, in Roanoke. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Allen Cecil, and brother, Jeffrey Cecil.Robin was the owner and operator of Classy Pets for over 30 years. She was voted the number one groomer in the Salem area for many...
Doris Ileene Goff Burton
Jul 28, 2023
Doris Ileene Goff Burton, 80, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Jul 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Big Island, VA on May 21, 1943. A daughter of the late Ralph Gibson Goff and Lelia Wilson Goff. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her Son-in-law, Dennis Overstreet; Daughter-in-law, Rose Burton; brothers, Roger Goff...
Shirley Ann Snow Sullivan
Jul 28, 2023
Shirley Ann Snow Sullivan went to be with the Lord at her home in Amherst surrounded by her family on July 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Early and Susan Lamb Snow, a brother Glenn Coleman Snow and a sister, Barbara Jean Snow.She is survived by her three children: Rita Sullivan Hunt (John), Rhonda Sullivan...
Doris Smith Mcclain
Jul 28, 2023
Doris Smith McClain passed away on July 28, 2023, in Lynchburg. She was born on May 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Royal Smith and Dorothy Parker Smith. She was educated in the Lynchburg City School System, where she graduated from Dunbar High School. After graduation, she attended Hampton University where she met her husband, Robert Connor McClain. Upon...
Alton Carter Gregory, Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Alton Carter Gregory Jr., 74, of Lynchburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was the devoted husband of 31 years to Dianne Fore Gregory.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Alton Carter Gregory Sr. and the late Ruby Gregory.In addition to his wife, Dianne, Alton is survived ...
Deborah Vitelli Tramell
Jul 27, 2023
Deborah Vitelli Tramell, 72, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, July 27, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mary Lou Beasley Cox
Jul 27, 2023
Mary Lou Beasley Cox, 93, of Virginia Beach and formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.Born on July 19, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Robert Otis Beasley and Louise White Beasley. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Levell Cox; her son, Brian Glenn Cox; and her sister, Joan Beasley Duckworth.Mary Lou...
Josephine Rose Rando Brown Bell
Jul 26, 2023
Josephine Rose “Jo” Rando Brown Bell, 98, of Blue Ridge went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Johnson City, NY on January 8, 1925. A daughter of the late Joseph Rando and Anna Ciaravino Rando. In addition to her parents Jo was preceded in death by her husband, David Homer...
Billy Ray Chesney, Sr.
Jul 26, 2023
Billy Ray Chesney, Sr., 83 of Amherst, Virginia died on Wednesday, July 26, 2023Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Vincent Ray Hovda
Jul 26, 2023
Vincent Ray Hovda, age 75 of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Howard and Corinne Hovda. He moved to Lynchburg with his family in 1953 and has lived here ever since.Vince graduated from E.C. Glass High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Upon his return...
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