Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
David Ray Altman
Jul 28, 2021
David Ray Altman passed into to heaven on July 28, 2021, with his family by his side at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Anna Altman. Dave and Ann were married for 59 years and their time together will always be cherished.In addition to his wife, Dave is survived by his daughter Vera Hollen and her husband...
Donald Agee Denson
Jul 27, 2021
Donald Agee Denson went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2021. He was born to the late Agee Otha Denson and Violet Mildred Lynch on May 19, 1950. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a daughter Holly Regina Johnson; son Leon Agee Denson; sister, Melanie Dawn Tweedy; brother Andrew Nathan Denson,...
Warren Edward Miller, Jr.
Jul 27, 2021
Warren Edward Miller, Jr. departed this life on July 27, 2021 at home with his wife by his side. He was the devoted husband of Betty Carwile Miller for 30 years. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA. He was the son of the late Warren Miller Sr. and Helen Dobyns Miller. In addition to his parents,...
Janice Gaynelle Harris Wimmer
Jul 27, 2021
Janice Harris Wimmer, 76, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, on June 20, 1945. She was the oldest daughter of the late Fred Lee Harris and Audrey Easter Meador.Janice worked in customer service for Robertson Marketing before retirement. She loved crocheting and sewing in previous years. She...
Kenneth Nathaniel Gunter
Jul 26, 2021
Kenneth Nathaniel “Nathan” Gunter, 37, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021.Born on October 21, 1983, and raised in Appomattox, he was the son of Kenneth Warren Gunter and the late Donna Hamilton Gunter. Nathan was preceded in death by his mother Donna Gunter and his grandparents Willie Boy Hamilton, Hattie Belle Hamilton and Thelma Gunter.Nathan is survived...
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...
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