Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Richard Russell Pentecost
Oct 11, 2020
On Sunday, October 11, 2020 Richard Russell Pentecost, 80, of Madison Heights, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.“Wimpy” proudly served his nation in the National Guard and retired from the ArcherCreek Foundry as a maintenance supervisor. He loved hunting, fishing, painting, cooking, gardening and bragging on having the first ripe tomato of the season. He...
Harry Carlton Taliaferro
Oct 10, 2020
Harry was born on December 7, 1938, in Norwood, VA, the middle of three sons born to the late Frank Cheatwood Taliaferro, Sr. and Virginia Rose Fortisque Taliaferro. He died on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the age of 81 years old.He was preceded in death by his brother Frank C. Taliaferro, Jr., and his brother-in-law, F. Wayne Caffee.He is...
Stanley Edward Olewnicki
Oct 10, 2020
Stanley Edward Olewnicki, 85, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was the husband of the late Laura Petak Olewnicki.Born Tuesday, February 05, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, Stanley was a son of the late Stanley Thomas Olewnicki and Loretta Golembiski Olewnicki.Stanley is survived by his only child, Samantha Olewnicki Sheffey, of Lynchburg, his grandchildren Savannah Brook Beckham and...
Annie Robinson Rucker
Oct 9, 2020
Annie Robinson Rucker of 507 Orchard Street, Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the residence, she was born in Bedford County on April 21, 1929 to the late John and Murcy Whirley Robinson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Robinson, Mary R. Bruce and Radar R. Poindexter;...
James Preston Farrar, Sr.
Oct 8, 2020
J. Preston Farrar, Sr., 88, of the Summit, died on October 8, 2020 at The Summit, Lynchburg, VA. He was born on May 23, 1932 to the late John and Lillie Farrar. Mr. Farrar was preceded in death by his brother Jack Farrar and his first wife Kathryn “Kitty” Farrar.He is survived by his second wife, Gloria Farrar; two sons...
Michael Lee Booth
Oct 8, 2020
We are sad to announce the untimely passing of Michael Lee Booth December 1, 1978 to October 8, 2020. He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend to countless people.He was a beloved member of the Mason’s at the time of his passing and a lifetime member of the Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department.He leaves behind his wife, Sarah...
Clyde Wesley Beard
Oct 8, 2020
Clyde Wesley Beard, 91, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of the late Hazel Campbell Beard for 65 years.Born August 13, 1929 in Amherst County he was a son of the late Leslie Lee Beard and Winnie Duff Beard. Clyde was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Beard; a great-grandchild, Madison...
Glenn Skellington
Oct 8, 2020
Glenn was a wonderful husband, father, friend and Marine and left us all way too soon. He died in his home after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, April Rosenblum.He was born on January 3, 1951 in Massapequa, Long Island, NY. After visiting Virginia he...
Sarah Sours Reynolds
Oct 7, 2020
Sarah Sours Reynolds, 79, of Forest went home to be with The Lord Wednesday, October 7, 2020.Born August 11, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Gertrude Sours.Sarah enjoyed, cross stitching, quilting, cooking, and tending to her flower gardens. But her greatest joy in life was taking care of her family.In addition to her...
Ernestine Williams Ripley
Oct 7, 2020
On the morning of October 7, 2020, Ernestine “Teeny” Williams Ripley passed away at Bentley Commons. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Bernard F. Ripley, her parents, Jennie and Walker Williams, and brother, Garland Williams.Born in Lynchburg June 15, 1926, she was the daughter of Jennie Alice Tolley and Walker T. Williams. She was a member of...
Shirley Booth
Oct 4, 2020
Shirley Booth passed on Sunday, October 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Addah Kiley; husband, Donald E. Booth; sister; Lorraine Flint; two brothers, Richard and William “Bill” Kiley.Shirley is survived by her son, Frederick R. Booth; her daughter, Donna Perry; grandson, Michael Perry; granddaughter, Jennifer Perry; two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Ben Perry; nieces, nephews,...
Eugene C. Conti
Oct 4, 2020
Dr. Eugene Conti, 72 years old, a resident of Fincastle, VA, was called back to the Lord on October 4th, 2020. He was an Emergency Medicine physician, fighting on the Covid front lines at its onset, and up to his untimely passing.Eugene “Gene” Conti of Queens, NY was born on February 27th, 1948 in Akron, OH, the first child of...
Santos Javier Osorto Villagra
Oct 4, 2020
Santos Javier Osorto Villagra, 39, of Monroe, died Sunday, October 4, 2020.A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, VA. A Celebration of Life will follow at 7:00 p.m.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Sandra Dawn Leidich
Oct 2, 2020
Sandra “Sandy” Leidich passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Beatrice and Lyman Mathews and her sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Lavern Callear.Sandy is survived by her sons Dale Leidich, his wife Heather Brown of Clifton, VA and David Leidich of Bedford, VA; granddaughter, Dana Markham and her husband, LT Markham of...
Kathryn Helen Eustance Kern
Oct 1, 2020
Kathryn Helen Eustance Kern, MD, 89, died peacefully on October 1, 2020, with her family at her bedside, in Bedford, Virginia, from dementia. She was the beloved wife of William A. Kern, Jr., MD for 65 years.Kate was born on March 16, 1931, in Ithaca, NY, a daughter of the late Harry Winfield Eustance and Bernice Keibler Eustance. She grew...
George Clinton Shay
Sep 30, 2020
George Clinton “Clint” Shay, 98, of 115 Retirement Drive, Hardy, VA passed away on September 30, 2020. Born on March 19, 1922 to Ralph C. Shay and May I. Shay in East Orange, NJ. Clint graduated from Madison High School in Madison NJ.Clint had a legendary engineering career. He was educated as a mechanical engineer, BS ’44 Stevens Institute of...
James Anthony Mcnamara
Sep 29, 2020
James A. “Jim” McNamara, 81, of Vinton passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents James A. McNamara, Sr, and Alison McNamara of New Jersey. He belonged to St. Andrews Catholic Church of Roanoke. He was a member of the Knight’s of Columbus in Roanoke. Jim was a good friend of Nancy Martin...
Patsy Elizabeth Bowman Humphries
Sep 29, 2020
Patsy Elizabeth Humphries, 85, of Amherst, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. She was a resident of Amherst County for 21 years.Born on May 23, 1935 in Jekinjones, W. Va., Patsy was the daughter of the late John Andrew Bowman and the late Pansy Dye Bowman.She is survived by a daughter Christi...
Teresa Johnson-Key
Sep 26, 2020
Teresa Marie Johnson-Key, 60, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 9, 1959 to the late Richard Henry Johnson, Sr. and Avis Blankenship Johnson. In addition to her parents, Teresa was preceded in death by a brother, Richard H. Johnson, Jr.Teresa was a cosmetologist for many years before becoming a...
Nora Lou Gibson Murphy
Sep 26, 2020
Nora Lou Gibson Murphy was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 7th, 1944 and from that day forward began her lifelong journey of creating friendships and helping others until her heavenly journey began on September 26th, 2020. Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Floyd and Gladys Hogan Gibson, beloved brother, Wayne Floyd Gibson and cherished granddaughter, Sydney...
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