Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Geraldine Shockley
Aug 17, 2021
Geraldine Shockley peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the age of 90.She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Shockley; daughter Charlene Wilkeson and great grandchild, Autumn.She is survived by her daughters: Linda Dixon and husband, Wayne, Debbie Ragland, Sheila Bratton and husband Greg, Tammy Meador; son Charlie (Buck) Shockley, Jr and wife, Vickie; 9 grandchildren,...
Peggy Jane Gillespie
Aug 17, 2021
Peggy Jane Gillespie, 64, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021.She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1975 and later graduated from Central Virginia Community College with an Associate’s degree. She retired from First Colony Life Insurance & G.E. Financial.Survivors are her sister Pamela Delores Gillespie; first cousins, Bernie Harris and wife, Brenda, Jesse Harris and wife, Judy,...
Harry Mitchell Funk, Sr.
Aug 16, 2021
Harry Mitchell Funk, Sr., 79, of Madison Heights passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. He was the husband of Sylvia C. Funk.Harry was born August 26, 1941, in Fairmont, West Virginia, a son of the late Russell Funk and Ethel Sigley Funk. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children: Mae Burch (C.W.) of Amherst and...
Gregory “Greg” Barbour
Aug 16, 2021
On Monday, August 16, 2021, Gregory “Greg” Barbour grabbed the Lord’s hands and was guided to his eternal home.Gregory was born on April 23, 1951 in Lynchburg, Va to the late Melvin D. Barbour Sr., Evelyn T. Barbour, Viola Jennings and Albert Jennings Sr.Greg was preceded in death by his only brother Melvin “Blueky” Barbour, Jr .and Uncle Albert “Boo”...
Mary Wilson Bell
Aug 16, 2021
Mary Wilson Bell, 84, of Forest, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021. Mary was a gracious, loving and kind wife, mother, sister, friend and grandmother. She is now home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Mary was born on October 30, 1936, in Glasgow, Scotland and was one of seven children of the late Robert and Catherine...
Louis Edward Geris, Jr.
Aug 16, 2021
Louis Edward Geris, Jr., 81, of Lynchburg, died Monday, August 16, 2021.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Angela Dawn Newman
Aug 15, 2021
Angela Dawn Newman, 56, of Huddleston passed away on August 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 16, 1964 to the late Richard Glenn Newman I and Nancy Brownrigg Newman.Angela attended Ohio University and graduated from Ohio State University, with a dual major in Business Administration and Finance. At the time of her death, she was a...
Clarence Ray Calhoun
Aug 15, 2021
Clarence Ray Calhoun, 98, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 12, 1922, the son of the late Clarence H. Calhoun and Lola Hawkins Calhoun. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Bernice M. Calhoun and his sister...
Lois Elizabeth Stacy Garlough
Aug 14, 2021
Lois Elizabeth Stacy Garlough, age 83, passed peacefully in her home, August 14, 2021. She was born March 10, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio and baptized on Easter Sunday 1938 by her father, The Rev. C.B. A. Stacy, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard A. Garlough of Moneta, VA;...
Karen Athelia Snell Curtis
Aug 14, 2021
Karen Athelia Snell Curtis, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of August 14, 2021. She is preceded in death by husband, Alex Curtis; father, Frederick A. Snell, Jr.; mother, Irma (Greer) Snell; sisters, Dorothy Kenyon, Evelyn Frost, Kathleen Hewitt and Ora Southworth.She was born in Oneida, New York on Wednesday, December 10, 1941.Above...
Marian Beth Lubbert
Aug 13, 2021
MARIAN BETH LUBBERT, 60, of Abingdon, MD departed this life after suffering a fall while vacationing in Tybee Island, GA. She entered into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on August 13, 2021.Marian was born in Port Chester, New York on October 23, 1960. She was the daughter of the late John Milton Lubbert and the late Inger Marie...
Kristine Bernice (Brown) Tomlinson
Aug 12, 2021
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing from this life to the Eternal of our most beloved Kristine (mom-mom) Tomlinson. Kristine Bernice (Brown) Tomlinson, born May 21, 1943, in New Jersey passed away Thursday August 12, 2021. She was surrounded in prayer with her grandchildren as she met our Lord.Kristine is eternally reunited with her mother (Eva Hartman),...
Brandon Douglas Moorman
Aug 12, 2021
Brandon Douglas Moorman departed this life on August 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis D. Moorman, Sr. and Carnell “Heavy” Alexander.Brandon was a 2001 graduate of E.C. Glass High School and a member of Rivermont Baptist Church.He is survived by his mother, Josie Harding; his sister, Gabriella Harding; grandparents, Eva White Moorman and Permelia Daisy...
Chad Edward Bowyer
Aug 12, 2021
Chad Edward Bowyer, 48, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 12, 2021.Chad was a graduate of Heritage High School where he was a state champion swimmer and was voted Class Clown his senior year. After graduating high school, he began his employment with Framatome in 1994, and was a continuous employee for 27 years. During...
Andre Hakin
Aug 12, 2021
Andre’ Hakin, 85, of Moneta, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born in New York City on June 7, 1936 to the late Joseph and Malca Hakin. He is also preceded by his godmother Therese Brissard.Andre’ was a maintenance supervisor for the New York City Transit Authority. He enjoyed almost 30 years of retirement, ...
Henry Ray Privett
Aug 12, 2021
Henry “Ray” Privett, 94, of Lynchburg, Va. Passed away on August 12, 2021. He was the loving husband of Deborah B. Privett for 35 years, together for 40 years.Born in Concord, N.C. on April 17, 1927, he was the son of the late Rev. Brady O. Privett and the late Daisy Smith Privett. Along with his parents, he was preceded...
Kelly Goodman
Aug 11, 2021
Kelly Sweares Goodman, 53, of Rustburg passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was the wife of Michael Lee Goodman (54) for 18 years.Born on September 10, 1967, a daughter of Kenneth Sweares and Jewell Smith. Kelly was a member of Highland Heights Baptist Church, enjoyed movies with her kids, all arts, and crafts, decorating for holidays, needle point and...
Sharon L. Burrow
Aug 11, 2021
Sharon Lee Burrow, 80, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on January 21, 1941, and was the only daughter of the late Nino and Inez (Poletti) Zanotti.Sharon was a devout congregant of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church where she worked and served for over 33 years. ...
Carolyn Ann Lusk
Aug 11, 2021
Carolyn Ann Lusk passed on August 11th, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1935 to the late Dr. Othmar Solnitzky and Sarah Lord Solnitzky.Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 51 years LTC James Lusk, who worshipped the ground she walked on. All of her children were here on the day she passed: Jan and Mark Rodriguez, Chris...
Thomas C. Roberts
Aug 10, 2021
Thomas Cornel Roberts, A.K.A. Tommy, Cornel, Cornball, Popcorn, etc. passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021 at age 56. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, his one son and three daughters, eight grandchildren, and many extended family members, including a nephew who he thought of as a brother.Tommy was well known throughout the Roanoke area for his craftsmanship...
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