Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
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...
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