Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
The. Rev. A. Howell Franklin
Mar 20, 2022
The Reverend A. Howell Franklin, 83, of Lynchburg, VA died Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was the husband of the late Martha Barksdale Franklin. He was born April 1, 1938, to John R. Franklin and Doreen Smith Franklin. His father was owner and manager of S.H. Franklin’s Men’s Clothing Store, and his mother taught mathematics at E.C. Glass High School...
Mary Winebarger Dotson
Mar 20, 2022
Beloved mother of Kimberly and Tamara. “BomBom” to 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Devoted sister and aunt. Respected teacher and friend.A private, family service will take place at a future date.Persons wishing to express condolences and messages to the family are encouraged to use this site.Suggested memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s Research Hospital or to any charity benefiting...
Jack (Popeye) Neal, Jr.
Mar 20, 2022
Born in Roanoke, on September 2,1969 to the late Tildon Jack Neal Sr and Susan Diane Steele Neal. Jack was an adventure lover all his life. He enjoyed working with his hands and building things. From houses to model cars, he loved handy work. He especially liked finding odd jobs that allowed him to travel. From New York to the...
Lewis Curtis Foxx, Sr.
Mar 18, 2022
Lewis Curtis Foxx, Sr., 72, of Evington passed away Friday, March 18, 2022.Lewis was born in Bedford, Virginia on May 5, 1949, the son of the late James Henry Foxx and Leonea Woodard Foxx. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Ivory Joe Foxx.Lewis is survived by his three children; Lewis Foxx Jr (Carmela)...
John William Shirley, Jr.
Mar 15, 2022
John William Shirley, Jr. of Roanoke, VA, ended his hunting season at his home on March 15, 2022, after a brave battle with glioblastoma. He was born on July 28, 1966, in Bethesda, MD to John William Shirley, Sr., and Miriam Ross Thompson. Graduating from Virginia Tech in accounting before pursuing post-graduate work in building construction, he was a true...
Sharon Louise Millard Sloop
Mar 13, 2022
Sharon Sloop (Sherry), of Forest, VA died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Liberty Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, VA. Sharon was born September 27, 1943, in Mooresville, NC, the daughter of Neal Gordon Millard and Louise Parker Millard.Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. E. Wayne Sloop, who passed away on March 8, 2021. She is...
R. B. Dickerson
Mar 13, 2022
R.B. Dickerson February 26, 1937He died at his home March 13 at 10 o’clock with loved ones near. He will be forever loved and missed.Born to the late R.B. and Hannah Dalton Dickerson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Serena K. Dickerson and Lynn D. White and son- in- law Danny Lookadoo.He is...
Carolyn Price Johnson Dixon
Mar 13, 2022
Carolyn Price Johnson Dixon, 87, of Bedford, went peacefully to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Bedford County Nursing Home. On October 19, 1934, she was born in Chester, PA, and was the daughter of the late Rev. Randolph Farnham Johnson and Dorothy Price Johnson. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by...
Arthur “Aj” Jerry Johnson
Mar 13, 2022
Arthur J. Johnson gained his heavenly wings and joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Arthur was born in Nelson County on December 17, 1951, a son of the late Thomas D. Johnson and Catherine I. Johnson.Arthur accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the Second Minerals Baptist Church, Gladstone, VA.Arthur is...
Toby Blaine St. Clair
Mar 13, 2022
Toby Blaine St. Clair, 50, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Roanoke, VA on August 30, 1971. He was preceded in death by his dad, Norris Blaine St. Clair, sister, Tammy Lynn Chapman and stepdad, Ronnie Carter; paternal grandparents, Harry and Veatrice St. Clair and maternal grandparents, W.E. “Bill”...
Jean V. Davis
Mar 11, 2022
Jean V. Davis, of Westminster Canterbury, died peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital on March 11, 2022. She was born in Clinton, Iowa on May 3, 1946, to Gladys and Richard Valentine. She attended the University of Iowa and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she obtained Bachelor and Master Degrees in French.After college and graduate school, Jean taught French at...
Linda Burns
Mar 11, 2022
Linda Burns, 69 of Madison Heights, died Friday, March 11, 2022, with her family by her side.Born in Campbell County on November 22, 1959, a daughter of the late Westley and Ruby Anthony. Linda had been in health care until retiring and moving to Madison Heights. She loved to read; however, her children and grandchildren were the apple of her...
Doris Sloan Martin
Mar 10, 2022
Doris Sloan Martin passed away with her daughters by her side on March 10, 2022. Doris was born in Callaway, Virginia on May 2, 1926, to the late Talton and Pearl Sloan. She enjoyed many happy days as a child walking to Phoebe Needles School with her sisters and brother, Garnett Jones, Gillie Parcell and Freeman Sloan, who all proceeded...
Earl Martin Coppage
Mar 10, 2022
Earl Martin Coppage, age 82, passed peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022 in the comfort of his home.Earl was born to the late Earl M. Coppage and Zaida (Babe) Coppage of Braggadocio, Missouri. He is preceded in death by brother Gary Robert Coppage. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 59 years, Margaret Ann Coppage; his children,...
Jean Audrey Sproul
Mar 9, 2022
Jean Audrey Sproul passed away in Lynchburg, VA on March 9, 2022, after a brief illness, just shy of her 94th birthday. Jean was born on March 23, 1928, in Camden, NJ to the late Walter and Hester Sheilds. After many years in Clementon, NJ Jean moved to Monroe, VA with daughter Susan and son-in-law Ron. She most recently lived...
Inez Carolina Owen Tolley
Mar 9, 2022
Inez Carolina Owen Tolley, 94, of Bedford, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her three sons Tony, James, and David Johnson; her husband, James Wyatt Tolley, Jr.; three sisters, and four brothers.She was born Monday, May 16, 1927, in Halifax, VA. She had a love for quilting, gardening...
Vivian S. Crews
Mar 9, 2022
Vivian S. Crews passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022 at the age of 92.She was the daughter of the late William and Lelia Stump. Vivian was preceded in death by her loving husband, Andrew B. Crews; her son, Todd H. Crews; sisters, Faye S. Campbell, Winifred S. Deaner, and Sheila S. Owens.She is survived by her niece, Sherry C....
Dr. Michael Godfrey Bale
Mar 8, 2022
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Dr. Michael Godfrey Bale of Forest, Virginia on March 8, 2022, age 85. Michael leaves behind Nancy Marie Trahey, his wife of 26 years.Additionally, he is survived by his younger brother Andrew, and wife Marie, and by his children: Alison; Christopher, and wife Caroline; and Richard, and wife Ann....
Virginia Turpin Overstreet
Mar 8, 2022
Virginia T. Overstreet was born on July 30th, 1928, in Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Key Summerson and Buford O. Turpin and her husband of 71 years, Lewis C. Overstreet as well as her two brothers, William K. Turpin, and Gene Turpin.She is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne Overstreet and Jean Parker and her...
Betty Jo White
Mar 8, 2022
Betty Jo White, 71, of Evington, VA, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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