Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Eugene Bishop, Sr.
Jul 24, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Eugene Bishop, 67, of Roanoke passed away on July 24, 2020. He was born on May 4th, 1953, to Forest and Elizabeth Bishop. Bobby worked as a machinist and mechanic for over 40 years. He was known for his hard work and amazing strength. Bobby spent his free time woodworking, working on cars, enjoying time with family, and...
William Henry Smith
Jul 24, 2020
William (Bradley)Henry Smith departed this life on Friday, July 24,2020 at his residence with his wife at his side.William was born September 2,1937 in Bedford County,Virginia to the late Rosa Smith and Leslie Calloway.He was preceded in death by his youngest son Steven, Brothers Melvin, Leslie and Willie.Sisters Clara Slaughter, Rosalie Thornhill,and Virginia Smith.He was educated in the Bedford County...
Barbara A. Newsome
Jul 24, 2020
Barbara A. Newsome, born October 13, 1952 passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Bass Roach; father, J.J. Roach, Jr.; sister, Catherine; brother, Jimmy Roach and daughter, Robin. Surviving are her daughters, Connie Boley and husband, Clifton, Courtney Childers and husband, Edward; brother, Beverly Roach; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and loving companion...
Tabitha Hunkley
Jul 23, 2020
Tabitha Ann HunkleyOn Thursday July 23, 2020 Tabitha passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother Diane Miles Williams.Tabitha is survived by her loving husband of 18 years Russell Earl Hunkley; father Ted Mayberry(Bonnie); sister Carol Crotzer ; brother-in-law Richard Hunkley and wife, Michelle; daughter Hannah...
James A. Smith
Jul 23, 2020
James A. Smith, 82, of Madison Heights, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1938, in Amherst County, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Smith and Betty Cash Smith; brothers Wyatt, Henry, Elwood and Waylon Smith; sisters Ann Sorocco, Bessie Pannell and Margaret Clingenpeel. He is...
John P. Gruber, Jr.
Jul 22, 2020
John Paul “Jiggs” Gruber Jr. passed away unexpectedly in his home in Huddleston, Virginia on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Formerly of Shippenville, Jiggs was born on October 13, 1931, to John Paul Gruber Sr. and Cornelia Whitehill Gruber.In 1949, Jiggs graduated from Shippenville High School. He then attended Clarion State College and Penn State University.Jiggs married Lois Irene Zarosky on...
Alice Regan Mcgovern
Jul 22, 2020
Alice Marie Rita Regan McGovern passed away from this life to her eternal home on July 22,2020. Alice was born Jan 28, 1926 at Lying In Hospital NY, NY to Michael and Anna {Rheaume} Regan and started out her life in Riverdale, NY.Her early education started in public school in {da} Bronx. She transferred to a private boarding school on...
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...
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