Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William W Townsend
Jul 18, 2022
William Waverly Townsend, Jr, 80, of Lynchburg passed away on July 18, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Patricia Martin Townsend for 53 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Waverly Townsend, Sr and Elizabeth Johnson Townsend; and a sister, Claire Townsend Flint.He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Lynchburg, his...
Sue Ann (Hollinger) Teegarden
Jul 17, 2022
Sue Ann (Hollinger) Teegarden, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17th, 2022.Sue was born on July 4th, 1941, in Delta Ohio. She was the youngest of two children of Harold and Helen Hollinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, her older brother Milt Hollinger and her grandson Jacob Teegarden.Sue is survived by her husband Keith Teegarden of...
Timothy Wayne Mullins
Jul 17, 2022
Timothy “Timmy” Wayne Mullins, 58, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents: French and Juanita Mullins; sister, Shelia Mullins Chittum; brother, Ricky Vincent Mullins; special uncle and aunt, Bill and Nancy Austin, and special cousins, Gary and Barry Austin.He is survived by his nieces, Brittany Chittum and Crystal Fink; special nephew-in-law, Troy...
Tyler Akil Morgan
Jul 17, 2022
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, the Lord called Tyler Akil Morgan home to rest. He’s now at peace and as Tyler would say “Thank you Lord Jesus!”We were blessed and honored to have had the privilege of Tyler’s presence these past 24 years.He was born on October 24, 1997, to Bryant Morgan and Talethia Rosser Morgan. Tyler was a member...
Lewis Ashby “Bud” Clowdis, Jr.
Jul 16, 2022
Lewis Ashby “Bud” Clowdis, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 16, 2022.Bud was born on October 13, 1928, to Margaret Kavanaugh and Lewis Ashby Clowdis, Sr.He graduated from Brookville High School and married his high school sweetheart, Margaret “Kitty” Catherine Wooldridge. They were married for 73 years.He had many stories to tell about working at ...
Phyllis Fortner Wade
Jul 16, 2022
Phyllis Fortner Wade, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022. Born September 20, 1945, she was preceded in death by husband, Roger Wade, parents, Paul and Norma Fortner and siblings, Roger Fortner, Trisha Wilson. She is survived by, three sons, Eric Wade of Appomattox, VA; Jared Wade (Daphne) of Lexington, SC; Chaz Wade of Lynchburg, VA; and...
Walter Ray Wright, Sr.
Jul 16, 2022
Walter Ray “Bobby” Wright, Sr., 90, of Appomattox, VA passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on Saturday, July 16, 2022.He was born on April 15, 1932, in Lynchburg, VA a son of the late Robert L. Wright, Sr. and Dorothy Mary Tyree Wright. Also, preceding him in death is his wife Maggie Laura Wright, son Walter Ray Wright. Jr., three...
Edward S. Sanderson, Ii
Jul 15, 2022
Edward S. Sanderson, II, 59, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 15, 2022. Since January of 2019, he battled cancer. He was the husband of Teresa Layne Sanderson for 36 years.He was born in Lynchburg on November 3, 1962, a son of Edward S. and Donna Spence Sanderson. A graduate of Jefferson Forest High School,...
Kayden Sade Addato
Jul 14, 2022
Kayden Sade Addato filled our lives with love and laughter from 2/18/1992 to 7/14/2022. Though his life was short, he lived everyday true to himself and encouraged others to do the same. He never was afraid to share about his short comings and personal problems, knowing that his experience can help others. Kayden will always be remembered for his infectious...
Hubert Frederick Ickes
Jul 13, 2022
Hubert Frederick Ickes died peacefully in his sleep on July 13, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1923, in McKees Rocks, Pa., to the late Herbert William and Loretta Elsie M. Minder Ickes. He graduated from Miles Bryant High School in McKees Rocks. He joined the US Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific in VMB 12 (a...
Sandra Lee Nicely
Jul 13, 2022
Sandra Lee Nicely, 77, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was the wife of Pete R. Nicely.Sandra was born in Iron Gate, Virginia on February 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Lloyd Strong Unroe and Norma Hickman Unroe. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Amanda Lawrence and her husband Kevin of...
Brenda N. Ashwell
Jul 12, 2022
Brenda N. Ashwell, 74, of Huddleston, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Bedford Hospice House. She was the loving wife of Charles A. Ashwell of 50 years. Born in Bedford, VA on August 17, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Bassil (Jerry) and Joyce W. Nichols. She was a member of Bethesda Methodist Church in...
Cameron Lewis Watkins
Jul 12, 2022
Cameron Lewis Watkins, 66, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Janet Watkins for 45 years.Cameron was born January 12, 1956, in North Carolina, son of the late Clyde Junior Watkins and Wilma Greenfeather Watkins. Cameron was very proud of his Shawnee and Cherokee heritage. A project manager...
Carl Holland Wells
Jul 12, 2022
Carl Holland Wells, 86, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1936 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late Christopher Carl Wells and Sarah Augusta Holland Wells.Carl was a member of Bedford Baptist church for many years. His presence within our community through civic groups and memberships was very evident. He...
David S. Turner
Jul 11, 2022
David S. Turner of Bedford, Virginia, died on the morning of July 11, 2022. He suffered from dementia. His wife, Ellen, survives him, as well as numerous cousins. David was born in Montrose, Scotland, in 1943. He served in the US Army with tours in Vietnam and Germany as a transportation specialist.After an honorable discharge from the Army, David worked...
Chester Lee Hickman Sr
Jul 10, 2022
HICKMAN, Chester Lee, age 82, of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born on February 12th, 1940, in Rockbridge, VA. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked at RUBATEX, from 1964-1999 and retired in 2000. Chester was a devoted husband and father, and cherished spending time with his...
James Rolen
Jul 10, 2022
James Rolen, 72 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
Jeanita Coulthard Camm
Jul 10, 2022
Jeanita “Jean” Camm died July 10, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She was able to celebrate her 100th birthday with her family on their beloved Virginia Century farm, St. Moor, in Monroe. Jean was born in Cumbria, England on May 31, 1922. Growing up in Maryport, a little fishing village in Northern England, during WWII shaped her character for...
Sharon Frazier Lowe
Jul 9, 2022
Sharon passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of July 9. Her courage and bravery over the last 6-1/2 years battling cancer are a testament to her character and the way in which she approached life. It cannot, and will not, be said that she lost her battle with cancer. Quite the contrary, the cancer is now dead and...
Vickie Austin Willis
Jul 8, 2022
Vickie Austin Willis, 64, of Lynchburg, VA passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was surrounded by her family as she stepped into heaven.Born November 28, 1957, in Lynchburg, VA, Vickie was the daughter of Helen Austin Dooley of Lynchburg, and the late William Byrd Austin, Sr.Vickie’s family was her world, and she,...
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