Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Douglas Leon Fowler
Jul 25, 2022
Douglas Leon Fowler Sr, 82, of Lynchburg VA, was found deceased on July 25, 2022 in his home of unknown causes. Douglas was born on May 31, 1940 to David Carl and Olivia A. Fowler at Lynchburg Hospital.After graduating from Dunbar High School in 1959 he served in the Marine Corps from 1964 to 1970 and served in combat for...
Dawn Carolyn Heaney King
Jul 23, 2022
Dawn Carolyn “Dee” Heaney King, 58, of Thaxton, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Center while surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington, DC on August 8, 1963. A daughter of the late John Harvey Heaney, Jr., and Dawn Beverly Anne King Johns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Patricia Waldron
Jul 23, 2022
Patricia Morris Waldron, 78 of Lynchburg, passed away on July 23, 2022 at Bentley Commons. She was the daughter of the late Herman Lee Morris and Carrie Garrison Morris. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Howard Pendleton Waldron Jr.; two brothers, H.L. Morris Jr. and Tommy Morris. Left to cherish her memory are her two...
Steven Scott Baker
Jul 23, 2022
Steven Scott Baker, known throughout Lynchburg as Stevo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23rd. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 4, 1963 to the late Paul Gene and Doris Ann Baker, Stevo was also preceded in death by his beloved brother Terry. He is survived by Tami Gouner of Louisiana and several other cousins.If Stevo were a...
Rabon D. Martin
Jul 22, 2022
Rabon Dalton “Ray” Martin, 76, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ray was born in Person County, NC on January 21, 1946. A son of the late Minor C. Martin and Lena Mae Stuart Martin. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his in laws, Chet and Virginia...
Catherine Michelle Cook
Jul 20, 2022
Cathy Cook (Katie), 45, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on July 20, 2022. She was the daughter of Michael Cook (Susan) and Elizabeth Exum.Cathy was born on September 3, 1976, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended Central Virginia Community College where she earned an associates degree. She later received training as a Sous Chef and worked in several restaurants in the...
Norman Edward Macdonald, Iii
Jul 20, 2022
Norman Edward MacDonald, III, 85, of Forest, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 with his beloved wife of 36 years, Eleanore Tangrady MacDonald, by his side.Norman served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1963. He had a long and successful career in the printing industry which he passed on to his son. He loved...
Glenn Curtis Sellers
Jul 19, 2022
Glenn Curtis Sellers passed away peacefully in his home on July 19, 2022, going on to be with the Lord. He was 69. Glenn was a musician, a veteran, a traveler, and a friend like no other, and though he leaves us for his new home in Heaven, what remains is an unforgettable memory of a man who was intelligent,...
Robert P. Taylor
Jul 18, 2022
Robert P. Taylor, formerly of Madison Heights, VA, died in Sterling, VA on July 18, 2022, at age 84 after a long illness. He was born in Bedford County, VA and grew up in Big Island and Coleman Falls, VA. He went to college at the University of Richmond which was interrupted by being drafted into the Army for two...
Dr. Donald Mack Gillette
Jul 18, 2022
Dr. Donald Mack Gillette (73) of Roanoke, Virginia, stepped into Glory on Monday, July 18, 2022. A graduate of Gatlinburg Pittman High School, Donald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps through two tours in Vietnam and various other deployments.A devout Christ follower, Donald served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in ministry for more than 49...
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...
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