Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Judith Elliott Halderman
Jul 25, 2021
Judith Elliott Halderman, 75, of Forest, died Sunday July 25, 2021, she was the wife of Lenard D. Halderman for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her son Michael Veres, an amazing child who would do anything for her and whom she missed so much also her loving sister Arlene Nystrom.Born on July 31, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois...
Robert Ulysses Pauley
Jul 23, 2021
Robert Ulysses “Bob” Pauley was born in Oak Hill, OH, on May 12, 1941, to Robert Pauley and Victoria West Pauley. Raised in Saltpetre, WV, with his beloved brother William, Bob moved to Richmond, VA, as a young adult seeking work. Finding that he had a talent for car body work and painting, Bob worked his way up to owning...
Victoria Frazier
Jul 23, 2021
Victoria “Vickey” Travis Frazier, 75, of Lynchburg, VA passed away at her home on Friday, July 23, 2021, with her two youngest sons by her side.She was born on October 24, 1945, in Roanoke, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Wade Travis and the late Kathleen Martin. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...
John Samuel Irvine, Jr.
Jul 22, 2021
John Irvine, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church of South Lynchburg.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Carlos Rican Roman, Jr.
Jul 21, 2021
Carlos Rican Roman Jr, 34, of Amherst, passed away on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021. He was born on June 2nd, 1987, to Carlos and Melita Roman in Lynchburg, Va.Carlos was preceded in death by his son, Averee Cruz Roman, and grandmother, Margarita Vega.In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Havana Roman; sisters Nikita Roman...
Braeden Michael Bailey-Wooldridge
Jul 21, 2021
Braeden Michael Bailey-Wooldridge, 18 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.Braeden was born in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Liberty High School in Bedford, class of 2021. Braeden never met a stranger. He was a caring young man with a vibrant personality and passion to help others. He touched the lives of many people with his...
Ernest Wayne Kidd
Jul 21, 2021
Bootsie Wayne Kidd, 70, of Monroe passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Valerie Morris Kidd.Bootsie was born May 31, 1951, in Lynchburg a son of the late Archie Kidd and Lorine Hargis Kidd. Bootsie owned and operated Wayne Kidd, Inc. in Madison Heights.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Morgan...
Dr. Robert James Graham
Jul 18, 2021
Dr. Robert James Graham, age 89, died on July 18, 2021, in Lynchburg, Virginia at Westminster Canterbury. He died from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He leaves his wife, Phyllis Keip Graham, of 60 years and two children, Lynne Graham Weinmeister (Frank) of Goode, VA and Kenneth Robert Graham (Morgana) of Wayland, Michigan. His grandchildren include Nik Weinmeister (Lauren) of Virginia...
Virginia Fulcher Keesee Tyree
Jul 18, 2021
Virginia Fulcher Keesee Tyree, 104 years, of 738 Crestwood Circle, Lynchburg passed away to be with her Lord on July 18, 2021. Twice married, Walter F. Keesee of 49 years, he passed away on October 13, 1982, and was also married to Ambrose Tyree, he passed away on January 30, 2002.She is survived by three children: Walter Keesee, Jr. of...
Beverly Jeanette Cabell Thomas
Jul 18, 2021
Beverly Jeanette Cabell Thomas of Forest, VA passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born on September 10, 1955, to the late Alonzo and Celestine Statham Cabell.Beverly leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband of 46 years Ardie Ray Thomas, Jr.; a daughter Ashlee Krystal Thomas of Fort Mills, SC; two granddaughters, Kayden and Kalia Thomas; a...
Lee Winfield Williams
Jul 17, 2021
Lt. Colonel (retired) Lee W. Williams, 80, of Forest, passed away on Saturday, July 17,2021 at his residence. He was the husband of Diana Cooklis Williams.Born in Pennsylvania on November 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Winfield Williams and Irene Inez Johnson Williams.In addition to Diana, he is survived by his daughter Charis Aumann (Phil), sons Scott...
Ernestine Ann Woodle Dodl
Jul 17, 2021
Ernestine Ann Woodle Dodl, born on March 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Alice Whitlock and Willis A. Woodle, died at the Cedarfield Retirement Community in Richmond, Va., on July 17, 2021.Ernestine married in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1951, the love of her life, the late Rudolph Conrad Dodl Jr. of Cumberland, Va., a Hampden Sydney Club and Hokie guy...
Mary Kay Spohn
Jul 17, 2021
Mary (Kay) Spohn, 75, was ushered into heaven early on July 17th after a long battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children.She held many titles throughout her life, but her favorites were wife, Mom, and especially Granna. She was passionate about loving her family well and serving her Savior.She is survived by her husband, Dr....
Dr. Thomas Nelson
Jul 16, 2021
Dr. Thomas Nelson, 76, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. He was the husband of Virginia “GeeGee” Nelson.Born on August 18, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Gustave Nelson and the late Miriam Nelson.Thomas is survived by his wife, Virginia Ann Nelson of Lynchburg; siblings Robert Nelson of New Hyde Park, N.Y. and...
Governor Perry “Bud” Gaines
Jul 16, 2021
Governor Perry “Bud” Gaines, of Forest, Va., peacefully transitioned to heaven on Friday, July 16, 2021, following many years of winning the battle with various illnesses. Truly a warrior, and facing multiple challenges, Bud recognized, and was grateful always for the grace and power of God. When he faced his last challenge, God realized he was tired and welcomed him...
Gene Marie Fitzgerald Creasy
Jul 13, 2021
Gene Marie Fitzgerald Creasy, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 13 July, 2021. Gene was born 23 April 1948 in Roanoke, VA where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her sister Martha Withers; and parents William Eugene Fitzgerald and Frances Smith Fitzgerald of Roanoke. Left to cherish her memory...
Mary Thacker Arthur
Jul 12, 2021
Mary Fannie Thacker Arthur, 80, of Bedford passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1941, in Nelson County, VA. A daughter of the late Cleveland Charlie Thacker and Evelyn Maggie Mays Thacker. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her son, Troy Lynn Arthur, her...
James Randall Dickson, Ii
Jul 11, 2021
James Randall Dickson, II, “Jim” age 80 of Troutville, VA, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents James Randall and Virginia Paulling Dickson and his first wife and highschool sweetheart, Karyn Sue Keller Dickson. Surviving to cherish his memory are his later in life love, wife Brenda Decker Dickson; daughters Deborah Lynn (Alan)...
Sidney Thomas Burcham
Jul 10, 2021
Sidney Thomas Burcham, 77, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was the loving husband of Rubie Shrewsbury Burcham for 55 years.Born on November 19, 1943, in Mullens, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Sidney H. Burcham, Jr. and the late Helen Rutherford Burcham. He grew up the second of four siblings. He was active in...
Barbara Jeane Franz
Jul 9, 2021
Barbara Jeane Franz passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021.Born in Pekin, IL on Monday, November 3, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Earl Clark & the late June Kracht Clark. The wife of the late Raymond Lynn Franz, Barbara is survived by her sons, Daniel “Danny” Franz, of Lynchburg, and Raymond Matthew “Matt” Franz, of Charlottesville,...
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