Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carol L. Hedrick
Feb 4, 2022
Carol L. Hedrick, 68, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Thomas League and Irene Schwarz.She was preceded in death by her husband, James and her son, Derek.She is survived by three daughters; Kylie, Jessica, and Megan; son, Adam Martinez; 10 grandchildren, three sisters, and two brothers.A graveside...
Joshua David Walker Williams
Feb 3, 2022
Joshua David Walker Williams suddenly left us on February 3, 2022 as a result of a tragic accident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Jack and Judy Williams, and by his maternal grandfather; James Walker. Joshua is survived by his father; David Williams (Jennifer) of Roanoke, Virginia, his mother; Debra Walker of Cleveland, Ohio, his sisters; Lauren...
Estelle Hogan Holloran
Feb 3, 2022
Estelle Hogan Holloran, 92, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was the wife of the late Orrin Keith “O.K.” Holloran, Sr.Estelle was born in Catawba, Virginia on June 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Herman L. Hogan, Sr. and Vera Carroll Hogan. Estelle was retired from the Chapstick Company in Lynchburg and was a member of...
Norma Nestor Ross
Feb 2, 2022
Norma Nestor Ross, 76, of Monroe passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 02:00am. She was the loving wife of Art H. Ross for over 56 years.Born in Freeport, Long Island, New York on June 5, 1945, Norma was the daughter of Joseph Leo Nestor and Miriam Werner Nestor. She traveled the world as both the daughter of a career...
Melinda Arrington Cooper
Feb 2, 2022
Melinda Arrington Cooper, 60, of Bedford departed this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her residence on Smith Mountain Lake where she cherished her view of the water especially at sunrise and sunset.Born on February 26, 1961, to the late Mack Lee and Helen Marie Key Arrington. Melinda is survived by two sisters, Kathy Arrington Glover and her husband,...
Tina R. Thornton
Feb 2, 2022
Tina Thornton, 53, or Lynchburg passed away on February 1, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Tina was born on December 17, 1968 to the late William Clay Dickerson Karnes and Mary Eades Karnes. She was proceeded in death by one son, Jacob Harris and a loving nephew, Justin W. Poe. Tina is survived by two sisters; Donna Poe (Stephen) and Carol...
John David Grimes
Feb 2, 2022
John David Grimes, Sr., 66, of Big Island, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, while surrounded by his family. He was born in Bolling Green, KY on April 5, 1955. A son of the late John Dorphan Grimes and Maude Evelyn Moss Grimes.David was a truck driver for 33 years as so proud of his accident-free career. His love...
Carol Ann Puckett Collins
Feb 2, 2022
Carol Ann Collins, 72, was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022.A lifelong Virginia native, Carol was well-loved and touched many hearts. She always provided love and support of her family.Carol was predeceased by her son Gary Thomas Collins, Jr., and her parents Joan and Cleveland Puckett. ...
Kevin J'Ovan Boston
Feb 2, 2022
Celebration of LifeMy life’s been full, I savored muchGood Friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seems all to briefDon’t lengthen your pain with undue grief.Lift up your heart and peace to thee,God wanted me now- He set me free. Quietly and gently, with everlasting love, our Lord and Savior summoned his servant Kevin J’ovan Boston home in...
James Wilson Thompson
Feb 1, 2022
James Wilson Thompson, 56, of Lynchburg entered the arms of Jesus at Lynchburg General Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2022.He was born June 24, 1965, in Radford, Virginia, son of the late Charles Thompson and Judy James. He was a local plumber for the past 15 years at Roto Rooter in Lynchburg where he made several lifelong friends. He enjoyed...
Robert P. Jones
Feb 1, 2022
Robert P. Jones departed this life peacefully, at Lynchburg General Hospital on February 1, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1942, to the late James Thomas and Marion Royal Jones, in Campbell County, (Clarkstown) Va. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Ann Stratton Jones and son Robert Anthony Jones.He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his...
Robert Louis Hurt
Feb 1, 2022
Robert Louis Hurt born Sept. 16,1961 to the late Robert Louis and Helen Allen departed this life on Feb. 1, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his family.He was preceded in death by his wife Marie A. Hurt, one son De’Suan Johnson, two sisters Patricia (Lil Bit) Jackson, Betty Anne Hurt, and one brother Edward Hurt.Whimpey enjoyed spending time...
Payton Richard Bolden
Jan 31, 2022
Payton Richard “Greasy” Bolden was called home Monday, January 31, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital.He was preceded in death by his Parents Mary and Richard Bolden, Wife Alice Bolden, Daughter Allison Bolden, Brothers, Norman Bolden, and Larry Bolden; Sisters Mattie and Catherine.Payton is survived by Daughters Pamela and Josephine “Kebia” Bolden; Granddaughters: Ashley, Tamika, DeAndrea, Ja’Kiya, and Armani, nine Great-Grand...
James Donel Tharp
Jan 31, 2022
James Donel Tharp was born on September 29, 1936, to the late Floyd James Tharp and Laurie Price Tharp in Pike County Indiana. He died on January 31, 2022, in Lynchburg, Virginia.James was a United States Air Force Senior Master Sergeant for 23 Years (Retired). He worked at English’s Hardware in Altavista, Virginia (Retired).James worked as a contractor and has...
Elizabeth Vashti Elliott
Jan 31, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” Vashti Elliott, of Lynchburg, was welcomed into Eternal Life on January 31, 2022, at her home in Lynchburg.She was born December 30, 1956, at Fort Bragg, NC, the youngest child of Joseph Morris Elliott and Vashti Peecksen Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her father passed two years earlier on Nov. 4, 2019, and her...
James Randy Board
Jan 31, 2022
Randy James Board, 65, of Thaxton, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1956, in Roanoke to James Edward Board and Elsie Bramlett Board.Randy worked for many years at the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center as a maintenance supervisor. He attended Shady Grove Baptist Church and after retirement became very...
Scott Alan Graham
Jan 30, 2022
Scott Alan Graham was called home by his Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Scott was born on November 15, 1959 and is the son of Madeline Graham and the late Robert “Bob” Graham. He is preceded in death by his oldest brother Robert.Scott was married to the love of his life, Vicki, for 42 years. Scott was the proud...
Caswell Kincaid Turpin
Jan 30, 2022
Caswell Kincaid (Red) Turpin, 91, of Bedford, passed away peacefully at home with his family by side, on January 30, 2022. He was born in Bedford on March 1, 1930. He was the son of the late Otha William Turpin and Mary Lowrey Turpin. He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Nancy M. Perella, Dorothy L. Harlow and...
Alfred J. Horton
Jan 30, 2022
Alfred Junior Horton, 80, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Tazwell, Virginia on November 9, 1941. Alfred was the loving husband of the late Peggy Ann Shrewsbury Horton. He is also preceded in death by a brother: Bobby Joe Murray and a sister: Patsy Sue Greer.Left to cherish his...
Alfred George Goetz
Jan 30, 2022
Alfred George Goetz, a kind and gentle man, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 1, 1934.He is predeceased by his parents George and Christina Nau Goetz; sisters Madeline Murphy, Dolores Goetz, and Margaret Mary Eytzinger; stepson Herbert Eayres.He is survived by his wife Trudy Puleio Goetz; children Michael Goetz (Angela),...
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