Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Jimmy Allen Lawhon
Aug 10, 2021
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the sudden passing of our beloved Jimmy (Jim) Allen Lawhon, loving husband, father, and grandfather.Preceded in death by his parents, Harry A. La Whon and Carolyn M. Nelson; sister, Debra Lawhon; brother, Dale Lawhon; and first wife, Terri Ann.Jim was born April 26, 1955, in Everett, Washington and passed on from this...
Donna Jean Tobin
Aug 10, 2021
Donna Jean Tobin passed peacefully from all earthly cares on August 10, 2021.Born in Cambridge, Ohio on June 14, 1934, she was the youngest of four children, and had many memories of a happy, secure childhood surrounded by a loving family. She recalled these times fondly throughout her life, and they defined the person she became.In school, Donna was always...
Gayle D. Hamrick
Aug 9, 2021
My Most Beloved Gayle, With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing from this life to the Eternal of our most beloved Gayle. She is re-stored anew to be with the Lord and her sweet mother Essie and niece Kristy. Gayle, born on a snowy January day lived life with so much love.A graduate of Liberty High School she...
Paxton Leon Justin Glover
Aug 9, 2021
Paxton Leon Justin Glover was a beautiful, inspirational baby boy who passed peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2021.Paxton was born at UVA on February 9, 2021, to Jorden Carr and Mckale Glover of Amherst County. He was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries among other heart defects.Paxton defined strength and resilience. He overcame two surgeries in his...
Ryan Patterson Webb
Aug 7, 2021
Ryan Patterson Webb entered the presence of our Lord on August 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Ryan was born on February 6, 1979, in Lynchburg, VA. He graduated from EC Glass High School and the University of Virginia, where he ran for both the UVA Cross Country & Track teams all four years of his collegiate career. Ryan...
Gilda Donald
Aug 7, 2021
Gilda Bates Bell Donald, 87, of Altavista, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2021.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
William Starke Mundy Iii
Aug 7, 2021
William Starke Mundy III, known as Starke, of Amherst County was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on March 20, 1939, and died on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital. His late parents were William S. Mundy Jr. and Virginia Winfree Mundy. His wife of 39 years, Margaret D. Mundy survives. He grew up in Lynchburg but moved to Amherst...
James Robert Lee Lewis, Ii
Aug 6, 2021
This is the story of James Robert Lee Lewis, ll. A man that appeared as a giant among men who you could look up to and many would strive to emulate. Lee’s greatest treasure, and most dear to him, was his love for his family. Without a doubt, he loved deeply and filled each day with the words “I love...
Joe T. Stern
Aug 5, 2021
Joe T. Stern,75, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was the loving husband of Carolyn Mae Chambers Stern for 28 years.Born on July 16, 1946, in Lynchburg, Va., he was the son of the late Robert Merle Stern and Helen Thompson Stern.Joe worked at the Lynchburg Foundry as a Melting Supervisor for 27 years and as a...
Lyla Virginia Martin Perdue Witt
Aug 5, 2021
Lyla Virginia Martin Perdue Witt, 93, of Bedford, passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on Thursday, August 5, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1927, to the late Sandy James Martin and Okie Lynch Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Edmond Dee Perdue and Carlton Bond Witt and daughter and son-in-law, Shelby...
Maggie Pearl Jordan
Aug 4, 2021
Maggie Pearl Jordan, age 91, of Rustburg, died on Aug. 4 at The Elms Assisted Living Facility.Ms. Jordan was born June 21, 1930, in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Richard Frank Jordan and the late Maggie (Mag) Steppe Jordan. She was a member of the Beta Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for 52 years, and was...
Dennis Lee Overstreet
Aug 4, 2021
Dennis Lee Overstreet, 60, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence. He was born on December 30, 1960, to James Royal Overstreet and Marie Shepherd Overstreet. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, W.R. and Eula Overstreet and maternal grandparents, H.V. and Rennie Shepherd.Dennis was the President of Overstreet General Repair, Inc. where...
Ralph Taylor Fisher
Aug 3, 2021
Ralph Taylor Fisher, 87, Madison Heights, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was the husband of Marie Wood Fisher for 67 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Taylor Fisher.Born on September 17, 1933, in Nathalie, Va., he was a son of the late Richard William Fisher and Ruth Forline Fisher. Mr. Fisher was a...
Doris Tribble Wade
Aug 1, 2021
Doris Tribble Wade, 88, of Madison Heights, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, August 1st, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Aubrey M. Wade, Sr., and the daughter of the late Jesse James and Lina Tribble.Doris attended Volens High School in Nathalie, Va. She worked as a purchasing buyer at General Electric, retiring after 30...
Marianne Neufeld
Aug 1, 2021
Marianne Neufeld, 90, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.Marianne was born in Harvey County, Kansas on March 22, 1931, to Hienrich Toews Neufeld and Anna Harder Neufeld. Marianne was a retired minister with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.She is survived by her children: Michelle Penner of Lynchburg, Va., William “Bill” Penner (Kathy) of Chanute, KS, and...
David Eugene Totty
Aug 1, 2021
David Eugene Totty, 79, of Spout Spring, died Sunday, August 1, 2021.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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