Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James Frederick Rupert
Jul 21, 2020
James Frederick “Jim” Rupert, 87, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was the husband of Betsy Taylor Rupert.He was born on Monday, April 3, 1933, in Saginaw, Mich., a son of the late Floyd Rupert and the late Ruth Kleece Rupert. Jim was married three times, first to the late, Nila Tompkins Rupert, second, to the late Ruby...
Terry Dean Lee
Jul 20, 2020
Terry Dean Lee, 56, of Lynchburg passed after a short battle with cancer on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was the husband of Margaret Proffitt Lee for almost 34 years. She was his first and only true love. Terry was born November 11, 1963 in Richmond Va., son of the late Earl Scott Lee and Charlotte Grow Lee. In addition...
Damarion Miliek Savoy
Jul 19, 2020
Damarion Miliek Savoy passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Damarion was born to Maria Mora and DeShaun Savoy on April 10, 2020, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia.Although Damarion’s life was short, he touched our lives beyond measure, and he will forever remain in our hearts.In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Tamari Savoy;...
Eleanor Maxine Walker
Jul 18, 2020
Eleanor Maxine Walker, 70, of Forest, VA, transitioned Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was the loving wife of Herbert Walker, Jr.Maxine was born Saturday, June 10, 1950 in Gretna, VA, to Serlene Oakes Dickerson of Upper Marlboro, MD and the late Daniel Dickerson. She was retired with over 20 years as a clerk with Verizon and was a member of...
Danny Lee Bradley
Jul 18, 2020
Danny Lee Bradley, 75, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. Born in Giles County on June 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Arnold M. Bradley and Elizabeth Hilton Bradley.In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his grandson, Ricky Fatkin and his brothers, Monty R. Bradley and Allen G. Bradley, brother-in-law, Robert...
Jillian M. Cheresnowsky-Yeager Iii
Jul 16, 2020
Jillian Marlene Cheresnowsky-Yeager III, 39 of Roanoke VA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16th. Born April 13, 1981, she was the daughter of Penny Morrison and David Cheresnowsky.Jillian graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 200 and went on to complete some college. This was followed by a 16-year career with Wachovia and through the transition to Wells Fargo....
Minnie Ispahani Benjamin
Jul 15, 2020
Minnie Ispahani Benjamin, 66, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.She was born on December 21,1953 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, the fourth child of Mirza Sadiq Ispahani and Krishnaveni Ispahani. At heart, she was a lifelong learner and innovator, and loved imparting her knowledge and love of learning to the children...
Dr. Divinia Maliwat Bautista
Jul 15, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Divinia Bautista affectionately known as Dives announces her passing on July 15, 2020, in Lynchburg Virginia after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer.Dives was born on July 28, 1942, in the Philippines to predeceased parents Lazaro and Paz Bautista and was sister to predeceased siblings Larry and Flor Bautista.Dives graduated...
Maria Massie Bogia
Jul 15, 2020
Maria Massie Bryant Bogia, age 100, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Runk & Pratt, Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg, Virginia.Born June 17, 1920, at her home “Bellevue” in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Massie and the late Alice Irvine Jackson Massie Nalle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Nancy M. Maxfield Martin
Jul 13, 2020
Nancy Maxfield Martin, 75, of Bedford passed away at her residence on Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born in Roanoke to the late Monroe Maxfield and Nettie King Maxfield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Owen Martin.Nancy worked as an assembler at Rubatex for many years. She loved to fish with...
James Joseph Bowie
Jul 13, 2020
James Joseph Bowie, 63, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2020 at his home. Born on July 25, 1956 in Binghamton, N.Y., he was the son of the late Edward F. Bowie and late Suzanne W. Kulp. Jim graduated from Chenango Forks High School where he was a proud member of the CF wrestling, lacrosse, and the 1973...
Vera Lee Critzer Thacker
Jul 12, 2020
Vera Lee Critzer Wade Thacker died peacefully at her home on July 12, 2020. She was born on January 25, 1930 in Albemarle County, Virginia to James William and Virginia Leona Critzer. Twice widowed, she was preceded in death by Rev. Shirley Roland Wade and by Guy N. (Bud) Thacker, Jr. Her son William A. Wade and her grandson Mark...
Oscar James Lewis
Jul 11, 2020
Oscar James Lewis, 86, of Lynchburg, Va., departed this life on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home. Oscar was born July 6, 1934 in Amherst County, Va. He was the son of the late Rev. James Lewis, Sr. and Susie Virginia Anderson Lewis.Oscar briefly attended Amherst County Public Schools, before picking up a trade as a concrete finisher for...
Danny Lee O'Brien
Jul 11, 2020
Danny Lee O’Brien, 69, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 after a valiant fight with cancer.Danny was born February 4, 1951 in High Point, N.C. to the late Eugene O’Brien and the late Treva Hudson.He is survived by his loving companion of 25 years Wanda Burley; his son Christopher O’Brien (Amanda); his grandchildren Scott and Jade O’Brien; his...
Robert Bauer
Jul 11, 2020
Robert Bauer, 94, of Lynchburg Va., died Saturday, July 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by his first wife Jeanne and his daughter Kathleen.He is survived by his second wife of 34 years, Deborah; two sons of Calif., Kenneth and wife, Michelle, Richard and wife, Darcy; daughter of Richmond, Charlene and husband, Jeremiah Shriver, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.There...
Earl Bryan Pillow, Jr. (Buddy)
Jul 11, 2020
Earl Bryan Pillow, Jr. (Buddy), 76, of Lynchburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 11, 2020. He fought a courageous battle against kidney cancer and passed away peacefully at his home.He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Davis Jennings Pillow and Earl Bryan Pillow; sister, Catherine Bell and brother, Marshall Jennings.He is survived...
Addison Edwards Morgan
Jul 11, 2020
Addison Edwards Morgan, 8, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 11, 2020 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Addison was born on March 1, 2012, to parents Laura Harris Morgan and John Blackmore Morgan III.A feisty, determined child, Addison was known by her family and friends to be smart, brave and ready for anything. With...
David E. Snyder, Jr.
Jul 11, 2020
David E. “Dave” Snyder, Jr., 62, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020.He was born in Roanoke, Va. David graduated from Brookville High School in 1976 before serving in the U.S. Navy. David was widowed by his wife, Teresa Snyder, who he married in the Philippines while in the service.He is survived by two sons, David E....
Ruby Nuckles Coleman
Jul 10, 2020
Ruby Nuckles Coleman, 92, of Rustburg died Friday, July 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.Born April 16, 1928 in Amherst County, Ruby was a daughter of the late John and Mary Campbell Nuckles.In addition to her parents Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Harold Coleman, and 12 siblings.Ruby served the Lord fearlessly...
Melissa A. Drumheller Anderson
Jul 9, 2020
Melissa Anne Drumheller Anderson, 50, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020.Born March 10, 1970, she was the daughter of Patricia Anne Arthur and the late Larry Dale Drumheller. She is survived by her fiancee Todd Nicely.To send online condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
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