Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John Burroughs Pettypool
Feb 21, 2025
John Burroughs Pettypool, 77, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. John was born in Brookneal, Virginia, on April 8, 1947, as a son of the late John Burrus Pool, Jr. and Georgia Edens Pool. John was retired as a professional truck driver, and he enjoyed gardening. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Pool.
He is...
James "Jimmy" Williamson
Feb 21, 2025
James “Jimmy” Marvin Williamson passed away on February 21, 2025. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on November 4, 1936, a son of the late Eugenia Williamson.
Jimmy attended New London Academy before leaving to join the Air Force. While in the Air Force, Jimmy had a knack for repairing airplanes, which led to a successful career as the owner of...
Jeffrey Lee Milton
Feb 20, 2025
Jeffrey Lee Milton, 68, passed away in the evening of Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born in Farmville, Virginia on June 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Jake and Florence Milton of Aspen, Virginia.
Jeff is survived by his niece Stephanie Boteler and her husband Hampton Farmer of Nathalie; his nephew Jason Boteler of Gladys; his goddaughter Carrie Smith...
Matthew Ryan Baer
Feb 19, 2025
Matthew Baer, 50, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on February 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Baer and Jevene Baer, and the husband of Melinda Baer for 21 years.
Matthew was born on July 17, 1974, in Elkhart, IN. He enjoyed chess, drawing, and was a football enthusiast.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Jevene Baer; his...
William "Bill" Patrick Cannon II
Feb 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William “Bill” Cannon Jr, who left us on February 18, 2025, at the age of 66.
Born in Mt. Vernon, Alabama, on January 15, 1959, to William Cannon Sr. and Betty Cannon, Bill lived a life full of adventure, dedication, and passion.
From a young age, Bill loved sports and played football for E.C....
Richard Douglas Garis
Feb 17, 2025
Richard Douglas Garis, born on March 26, 1942, and passing on February 17, 2025, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a respected member of his community. He was known for his dedication to both God and his country, serving honorably in the U.S. Army as a Vietnam veteran for 32 years, during which he held numerous positions, including...
Donald Edward Hoisington
Feb 17, 2025
Donald “Don” Edward Hoisington, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1938, in Springfield, Vermont, to Robert E. and Regina G. Hoisington.
A 1956 graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield, VT, Don went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to...
Sammie Louise Robinson Wilder
Feb 17, 2025
Sammie Louise Robinson Wilder was born in Birmingham, AL on July 24, 1928, to the late Samuel Craven Robinson and Willie Belle Steed Robinson. She was raised and attended school in Bowden, GA and the Riverside section of Jacksonville, FL. Her undergraduate work was at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. Afterwards, she was employed in Jacksonville FL, Atlanta GA...
Tommy Richard Thompson
Feb 17, 2025
Tommy Richard Thompson, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ passed peacefully at 2:44pm Monday, February 17, 2025, while surrounded by his family at the age of 94. He was born on December 4,1930, in Forest city, Iowa. Tommy was the beloved son of the late Paul Foster Thompson and Stella Ann Thompson. He is preceded in death by three sisters...
Adam Lewis Gowen, Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
Adam Lewis Gowen, Sr., 39, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 17, 2025.He was the son of the late John and Margie Gowen, and the husband of Shaneika Gowen for 9 years.
Adam was born on November 16, 1985, in Lynchburg, VA. He attended school at Amherst County High School, then pursued his career in masonry at McGann Masonry.
Adam Gowen,...
Charles Gilbert
Feb 15, 2025
Charles Vaughn Gilbert of Madison Heights, age 78, passed away due to a long illness.
Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Bryd Gilbert and Vernie Austin Gilbert. Charles was a disabled Vietnam veteran, and was an employee at Old Dominion Box Company for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters.
He...
George Roden McAleer III
Feb 14, 2025
George Roden McAleer III, age 65, of Roanoke passed away to his eternal home on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born November 21, 1959 in Wichita, KS to Dr. George McAleer Jr. and Joanne McAleer. He was a resident of Roanoke and a member of Church of the Holy Spirit since 1999.
George was a proud Notre Dame alumni, class...
Nancy Feezor Mills
Feb 13, 2025
Nancy Feezor Mills, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Born October 16, 1945, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to the late Elgie Lee Feezor and Maggie Estelle Dennis.
Nancy was a dedicated and faithful wife, mother and friend.
She received her B.A. in Elementary Education, from Appalachian State University, and...
Larry James Hutchinson
Feb 12, 2025
Larry James Hutchinson, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025. He was a devoted husband; loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle; a faithful friend; and an example of God’s love to all he encountered. He was the son of the late Gerald William “Bill” Hutchinson and Bertha Sluder Hutchinson. He was married to...
Julie Anne Bradshaw Sackett
Feb 11, 2025
Julie Anne Bradshaw Sackett passed away Tuesday, February 11, peacefully and with her four children by her side. She was born Jun. 27, 1943, in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Clinton Bradshaw and Florette Frazier Bradshaw.
Julie grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, and graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She moved east and attended Sweet Briar College, where she majored...
Brock DeJarnette Davidson
Feb 10, 2025
Brock DeJarnette Davidson, 55, of Saint Johns, FL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was the son of the late Patricia Dejarnette Massie and Jimmy Mack Davidson.
Brock was born on January 2, 1970, in South Boston, VA. He graduated from Heritage High School, enlisted in the United States Navy in 1988 and later commissioned as a Chief Warrant...
John Edward "Ed" Cardwell
Feb 10, 2025
John Edward “Ed” Cardwell 77, of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life February 10, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Ed was born on November 29, 1947, in Campbell County, VA to John Cardwell and Elizabeth Cheatham Cardwell.
Ed is preceded in death by his sister; Bertha Burks Taylor, his beloved longtime companion; Susie Lee Atkins, and devoted friend; Albert Atkins.
Ed is survived by...
Sylvia Kepley Pickeral
Feb 10, 2025
Sylvia K Pickeral, January 6, 1938 to February 10, 2025.
It’s with heavy hearts that our mom, Sylvia K Pickeral of Rustburg, VA, surrounded by her children when she was called home to Jesus after suffering from a long illness.
She was a strong and loving mom who knew no strangers, she loved to cook for everyone, which this was her happy...
John Mack Napier, Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
John Mack Napier, Sr., 85, of Lynchburg, departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Tate Springs Health and Rehab center, Lynchburg, VA. He was born on February 24, 1939, to the late Robert and Louise Booker Napier.
He belonged to and fully trusted his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of First Saint Paul Baptist Church...
Timothy Owen Houston
Feb 9, 2025
Timothy Owen Houston passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Tim was born on October 30, 1953, to the late James Robert Houston and Sally Houston Camden in Geneva, NY. Even though Tim faced many challenges due to an unfortunate event early in life that caused a brain injury, our mother encouraged him to work, play, and enjoy having an...
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