Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Richard Meade Geoghegan
Jun 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Meade Geoghegan announce his passing on June 23, 2020, at the age of 85. He is survived by his son, Richard Meade Geoghegan, Jr and his daughter, Mary Marshall Matzell, a Pharmacist in Richmond, Virginia.Mr. Geoghegan was born in Chase City, Virginia of the late Wayde Marshall Geoghegan and Nancy...
Robert Ray Hunt
Jun 22, 2020
Robert Ray Hunt passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born in Lynchburg on September 20, 1932. He is preceded in death by his wife the former Judith Champaign.Robert graduated from E.C. Glass as an honor student and is a graduate of Lynchburg College. After graduation, he was employed by Babcock and Wilcox from...
Carl Franklin Campbell
Jun 22, 2020
Carl Franklin Campbell, 64, of Roanoke passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke is assisting the family.
Carolyn Marie Lunsford
Jun 22, 2020
Carolyn Marie Lunsford, 64, of Altavista died Monday, June 22, 2020.Carolyn was born June 15, 1956 in Danville, a daughter of the late Jesse Berger Short and Mary Porterfield McCann of Appomattox. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son Larry Wayne Dalton and wife Melissa of Rustburg, two sisters, Mary Frances Short of Evington and Debra...
Eleanore Sheeto Emsley
Jun 20, 2020
Eleanore Sheeto Emsley, 88, of Lynchburg, formerly of Farmville passed away on June 20, 2020.She was the loving wife of the late Louis Stauss Emsley.Eleanore is survived by her 3 daughters and their families, Louanne D’Angelo and her husband, Dominic, Carol Espinosa and her husband, Gustavo A. Espinosa, M.D, and Lynda Pasternack and her husband, David; four grandchildren and nine...
James Michael "Jim" Winfrey
Jun 20, 2020
James Michael “Jim” Winfrey, 59, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, June 20, 2020.According to the family’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service at this time.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, PO Box 937, Verona, VA 24482.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Lowell Hubert Terry
Jun 20, 2020
Always one to have a constant smile on his face, a true gentleman driven to serve his fellow man, a man who was passionate and loving to his family, and caring and honest to his friends, Lowell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday night, June 20, 2020.Lowell was a resident of Forest, VA, but prior to...
Kyle Lee Short, Sr.
Jun 20, 2020
Kyle Lee Short, Sr, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Hill Short. He was predeceased by his parents, Emory Kyle Short, Jr. and Virginia Marie Wade Short.Kyle was a member of Bedford Baptist Church. He was retired from the United States Postal Service and enjoyed working part-time...
Dorothy Allen
Jun 20, 2020
Dorothy Allen, 88, of Forest, died at Runk & Pratt, Forest, on Saturday June 20, 2020. She was the wife of Joe Henry Allen for 70 years.Born on January 1, 1932, in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ossie J. Walker and Beatrice Spangler Walker. She was a member of Fort Avenue Church of Christ for over...
Kathleen Candeo Mee
Jun 20, 2020
Kathleen Canedo Mee, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was the wife of the late James Clair Mee and the daughter of Alfred Canedo and Mary Duffy.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother who took her into her arms as a newborn and raised her; by her brother,...
James Lee Moore
Jun 19, 2020
James “Jimmy” Lee Moore, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with health issues, at his home with his wife by his side. Jimmy was born in Lynchburg, Va. to the late James Thomas “Jim” Moore and Katie Nash Taylor.He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Nancy...
Frank Brooks
Jun 18, 2020
Frank Brooks, 72, of Evington, Virginia passed away on June 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren.A Celebration of Life Picnic honoring both Patricia “Tish” Marie and Frank Brooks will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in Evington, VA. More details available here: facebook.com/events/260997041638312/Frank Brooks was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania to the late...
Carroll Bell Welch
Jun 18, 2020
Carroll Bell Welch, 89, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Joyce Riley Welch for 65 years.He was born on October 6, 1930 in South Hampton, Va. to the late Robert P. Welch and the late Florence Walker Welch.Carroll went to school at Prince Edward public schools then attended at...
David Lee Dawson
Jun 18, 2020
David Lee Dawson 89, of Lynchburg died on Thursday, June 18, 2020 with his family by his side.He was born in Lynchburg on April 14, 1931 a son of the late Roy Dawson and Virgie Woody Dawson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister, a step-daughter Becky Ramsey, close friends, Max...
Crockett Boyd Carr, Jr.
Jun 18, 2020
Crockett Boyd Carr, Jr., 88, of Bedford passed away on June 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 27, 1932 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Crockett Boyd Carr, Sr. and Alice Evelyn Johansen. Boyd was an outstanding athlete in both football and track at Roanoke College and the University of Virginia, graduating from UVA with a...
Dorothy E. Smith
Jun 18, 2020
Dorothy Clementine Everette Smith was born on May 5, 1932 to Viola Hicks and Frank Marshall Everette, both preceding her in death. She gave her life to Christ at an early age as a member of Peaceful Zion Baptist Church. Dorothy graduated from Dunbar High School in 1950 where that same year she reigned as Miss Dunbar.On March 1, 1952,...
David Paul Yoklic
Jun 17, 2020
David Paul Yoklic was called home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 after a brief, aggressive battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.Dave was born on January 7, 1962 in Weirton, West Virginia. He was a good husband, loving father, a hard worker, and a loyal friend. He had a passion for Camaro’s, especially his 67’ that he built. He...
Roseann Stecker
Jun 17, 2020
Roseann Stecker,78, of Amherst, Va., passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was the widow of Richard Stecker who she was married to for over 60 years.She was born on Friday, January 23, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pa. Rose was the daughter of the late Joseph Orbanus and the late Mirnerva Orbanus of Williamstown, N.J. In...
Lillie Mae Daniel Cyrus
Jun 15, 2020
Lillie Mae Daniel Cyrus, 84, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Heartland Health Care Center.She was born in Virginia on February 1, 1936, the daughter of the late John Wesley Daniel and Thelma Hale Daniel. She was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Lynn Cyrus and Donald Leon Cyrus, Jr.Mrs. Cyrus is survived by her daughter, Pamela Cyrus; 10...
Jason Joshua Randoo
Jun 15, 2020
Mr. Jason Joshua Randoo, devoted son and dedicated father, died on June 15, 2020 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born in Lahoquetta Arima, Trinidad and Tobago West Indies to Mrs. Nazmeen Hightower and the late Cyril Randoo. Jason migrated to the United States in 2002 and embraced Lynchburg as his home in 2005.Jason was educated at Arima Presbyterian School, Five...
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