Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Walker
Apr 20, 2023
Robert J Walker (Bob),88, of Lynchburg, VA, gained his permanent wings on Thursday, April 20th, at 2:25pm, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bob was born on July 26th, 1934, in Beckley, WV, the son of the late Alfreda Phipps Walker and Robert Jackson Walker Sr both of Beckley. Bob graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley in 1952....
Mitsuko Miyazato “Mitzi” Burks
Apr 20, 2023
Mitsuko Miyazato “Mitzi” Burks, 85, of Amherst passed away suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehab Center where she had happily resided for more than 20 years.Born in Nagoya, Japan on February 13, 1938, Mitzi was the daughter of the late Antoku and Oto Miyazato. In addition to her parents, Mitzi was preceded...
Sandy Beale Foster
Apr 19, 2023
Sandy Beale Foster left for her heavenly home April 19, 2023, in Lynchburg, Virginia, holding the hands of some of her most cherished family. The outpouring of love from her family and friends over the past several weeks helped to usher her peacefully into paradise, delivering her from the confines of her earthly afflictions. She was 55 years old.Sandy was...
Patricia Clarke Garner
Apr 19, 2023
Patricia Clarke Garner, 63, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of Thomas Garner for 40 years.Born in Charlottesville on November 2, 1959, she was a daughter of the late James Clarke and Ruby Clarke. She attended All Peoples Church. Her greatest loves were Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, and her...
Joyce Lemon
Apr 19, 2023
Joyce Best Lemon, 80, of Lynchburg, met Jesus on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was the loving wife of Robert “Bob” Lemon.Joyce Ann Fitzgerald was born December 21, 1942, in Vesuvius, Virginia, daughter of the late James Fitzgerald and Hazel Ramsey Fitzgerald. Joyce retired as a professional accountant. She was a devoted member of Heritage Baptist Church. She is also...
Sylvia Florentine Aponte
Apr 18, 2023
Sylvia Florentine Aponte , 93, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Elizabeth “Liz” Thornhill Jennings
Apr 17, 2023
Elizabeth “Liz” Thornhill Jennings, 66, of Lynchburg passed away, Monday, April 17, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late John W. Jennings, Jr.Liz was born May 30, 1956, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a daughter of the late James Edward Thornhill, Sr. and Glora Howell Thornhill. Liz was a gift to her community, caring and compassionate. Her work with children...
Carol “Carolyn” Grace Freund
Apr 17, 2023
Carol “Carolyn Grace Freund, of Boones Mill, VA, left this earthly world and entered the Pearly Gates, where her mother and father I am sure were welcoming her with open arms. She loved the Blue Ridge Mountains and her little house which always had an open door.She graced this world on November 5, 1938, in Jersey City, NJ. She loved...
Deacon Aubrey Lee (Aka) “Chub” Barbour, Sr.
Apr 16, 2023
Deacon Aubrey Lee (AKA) “Chub” Barbour, Sr. departed his life on Sunday night April 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife Helen and son Aubrey, Jr.Aubrey was born on March 9, 1938, to the late Elder Theodore Roosevelt Barbour and Gertrude Elliott Barbour. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Overton “Buster” Barbour, Theodore “Junior” Roosevelt Barbour, Jr.,...
Kaya Mae Atkins
Apr 16, 2023
Kaya Mae Atkins, 20, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on October 15, 2002.Kaya graduated from Brookville High School in 2021. She had a love for animals and was very artistic. She also enjoyed music and spending time with family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew...
Beverley Liggon
Apr 16, 2023
Beverley Liggon transitioned on Sunday April 16, 2023, at Heritage Green Assisted Living Facility. She was born on December 7, 1947, to the late Marcellus and Christine Liggon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Kevin Liggon; brother, Alfred Liggon; sisters, Brenda Gibson and Elnora Dayne.Beverley is survived by her foster sister, Tiffany Irving,...
Rufus Knight, Jr.
Apr 16, 2023
Rufus Knight, Jr. was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia on November 8, 1944 to the late Rufus and Bertha Knight. He was baptized at an early age and joined Union Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He married Loretta Swindell Knight on August 4, 1973. God blessed their union with a loving son, Rufus Oscar Knight, a devoted daughter-in-law, Laura Trovato...
Barbara Lee Ward
Apr 16, 2023
Barbara Lee Ward, 76, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Covington, VA, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023. Barbara, more commonly known as “Bobbie,” was a beloved member of the Lynchburg community, an active member of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church and a devoted friend to all who knew her. Friends, family, and neighbors will miss her avid love for baking...
Alexander Dermet (Roo) Mcconnell
Apr 16, 2023
Alexander Dermet (Roo) McConnell, 77, died after a short illness following surgery on April 16, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Alex (Roo) is survived by his brother-in-law Bill Moore, of Panama City, Fl., adopted sister Jae Clebourne, Lynchburg, Va, nephew(s) Bill, III (Luc) of Nazelles-Negron, France, Jerale Clebourne, Lynchburg, Va, great nieces Kirstin (Sprout) and Xoe (Duck) Clebourne, also of Lynchburg,...
Baby Khayr Izaya Franklin
Apr 15, 2023
Khayr Izaya Franklin, 3 months old of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 15, 2023. He was the son of Jayquan K. Franklin and Kayla S. Wade.In addition to his parents, Khayr is survived by his grandparents Davie Wade Jr., Tiffany Reaves, Fletcher Reaves and Wathetta Rice. His great grandparents, Louise Daniels, Constance Ware, Nancy Wade, Jacqueline Llewelyn and Richard...
Hazel Estelle Nicholson Bostic
Apr 15, 2023
Hazel Estelle Nicholson Bostic, 90, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison County, VA on June 27, 1932. She had a love for the outdoors, especially her flowers and gardening.She is survived by her children, Bonnie Sue Hawkins, Shirley Ann Bostic, Patsy Blackwell, Gerald Wayne Nicholson, Lee Jordan; four...
Nolan Squier
Apr 15, 2023
Nolan Squier passed from this life to glory on April 15 at age 82 after his courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born December 14, 1940 in Wichita Falls, Texas and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He served in ROTC throughout high school and college and is a Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Army, the U.S....
Diana Woodson Rauh
Apr 14, 2023
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Diana Grey Rauh, lovingly known as Di by the three generations of family who love and miss her. Di departed this world for Heaven on April 14, 2023, to dance with the angels and her beloved husband Bill, and to be again with her brother, parents, and the many cousins and friends...
Frances Gallaher Lewis
Apr 13, 2023
Frances Anne Gallaher Lewis, of Lynchburg, passed away on April 13, 2023. She was born in Forest, Virginia to the late Hubert Clifton Gallaher and Louise Thomas Gallaher. Frances was a graduate of Boonsboro High School and attended Lynchburg College where she continued her education throughout her banking career. Before entering the banking industry Frances worked for the Pentagon for...
Sharon Lynn Shelor Callahan
Apr 13, 2023
Sharon Lynn Callahan, 67, of Roanoke, gained her wings on April 13, 2023. Born in San Diego, CA, Sharon was the daughter of the late Louis and Helen Shelor. Her husband William ‘Bill’ Callahan, sisters Karen Kay Harrison and Edna Rae Allen, brother Henry “Hank” Shelor and nephew, Anthony Paul Allen, also precede her in death.Those left to uphold, enjoy,...
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