Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Franklin S. Woolard
Nov 26, 2020
Franklin Swindle Woolard, 87, of Forest passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Rebecca Ann Woolard.Born April 24, 1933 in Petersburg, Va., he was a son of the late Albin Thomas Woolard and Ellen Elizabeth Bradley Woolard.In addition to his wife, Franklin is survived by his four sons: Franklin Mark...
Martha Adkins Rice
Nov 24, 2020
Martha Adkins Rice was born on July 23, 1925 to Toy and Margaret Adkins, and passed away on November 24, 2020 at the age of 95 in Roanoke, Virginia. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Thomas Jennings Rice, Sisters Mary Ellen Adkins Dempsey, Leslie Adkins Dean, and Alice Adkins Robinson, sisters-in-law Elizabeth Rice Bowling and Elizabeth...
Donna Cheryl Jackson
Nov 24, 2020
Donna Cheryl Jackson, 61, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late George Isaac Jackson, Jr and Julia James Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Karen Williams and Wanda Davis.Donna worked from being a nursing assistant to a registered nurse at...
Charles F. Walker
Nov 24, 2020
Charles F. Walker, 84, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, November 24, 2020.Born July 19, 1936 he is the last surviving child of Willie and Bessie Walker.Charles was a lifelong member of Forest Road UMC, he retired from G.E.-Ericcson and will be remembered for always helping others.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by all his siblings, W.A. Walker...
Tony Lee Howell
Nov 24, 2020
Tony Lee Howell passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his residence.He was born on June 21, 1971 to the late Arthur G. Howell, and Mildred L. Howell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Barry Howell, Chris Howell; and his wife Frances Howell.Tony is survived by his loving sister, Karen H. Mann, cousins...
Dennis Edward Gilliam
Nov 24, 2020
Dennis Gilliam, 74, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was the husband of Janet Marie Verdinella Gilliam for 51 years.Born Monday, July 15, 1946 in Lynchburg, Dennis was a son of the late Roy Edward Gilliam and the late Ruby Louise Bragg Gilliam.In addition to his wife, Dennis is survived by his children, James Gilliam and his...
Shirley Loujean Underwood Logwood
Nov 23, 2020
Shirley Loujean Underwood Logwood, 83, of Goode, passed away on Monday November 23, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1937 in Pulaski, VA. A daughter of the late Irvin William Underwood and Ivory Obrian Underwood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Della Louise Moore; one brother, James Underwood...
Eleanor Patricia Farrar
Nov 23, 2020
Eleanor Patricia “Pat” Farrar, 80, of 2425 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA passed away on November 23, 2020 at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital.She was born October 13, 1940 to the late George William Farrar and Grace Louise Austin in Appomattox, VA. Eleanor graduated from Appomattox High School and went on to attend Phillips Business School before going on to work...
Dorothy Hall Reynolds
Nov 23, 2020
Dorothy Hall Reynolds, 87, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.Born in April 30, 1933 she was a daughter of the late Evans and Alva Hall.Dorothy was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Reynolds and son, William Glenn Reynolds.Dorothy is survived by her children, Bobby...
Dorothy E. Ross
Nov 23, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy E. Ross, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was the devoted wife of the late Leslie H. Ross, Sr., for over 62 years.Dorothy was born, August 25, 1937, in Campbell County, the daughter of the late Julian C. Banks, Sr. and Corrine Wood Banks.Dorothy was raised in St. James CME Church and after marriage,...
Judith Ann Burley Penny
Nov 22, 2020
Judith Ann Burley Penny, 72 died Sunday, November 22, 2020 with her family by her side. Born on July 4, 1948 in Lynchburg, Va. a daughter of the late James Burley and Gladys Griffin.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Lee Penny, brother, James Edward Penny Jr., and sisters Vickie Burley and Linda...
Wilbur D. Fullbright
Nov 22, 2020
Wilbur D. Fullbright departed this life on November 22nd, the year of our Lord 2020, a resident of Runk & Pratt Pearls of Life Senior Living Community, Lynchburg, Virginia. Born January 19, 1926, near Spearman, Texas, Wilbur grew up on a farm, graduating from Spearman High School in 1942. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. ...
Dolores Elizabeth Robertson Wright
Nov 22, 2020
An angel like no other has passed into heaven. On November 22, 2020, Dolores Robertson Wright, 91, passed away peacefully with her children at her side.She was born to Calvin and Maizie Robertson on July 19, 1929, the third of eight children.She left her job as a “number please” telephone operator to work alongside her husband, “Sonny” Wright, in their...
Shelby Jean Owens
Nov 21, 2020
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, surrounded by her family Shelby Jean Owens, a beloved wife, and mother returned home to her heavenly father. Family and friends mourn the loss of a beautiful, kind, loving mother, sister, nana, and friend. However, all will take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and now in the arms of our savior...
David W. Meade
Nov 21, 2020
David Wesley Meade, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born in Alexandria, VA on February 4, 1953, he was a son of the late Ryland Meade and the late Doris Hall Meade.David attended Amherst County public schools. He started a retail sales career immediately after graduating high school and soon moved into management at several large stores...
Mary Ellen Caldwell Ewers
Nov 21, 2020
Mary Ellen Caldwell Ewers, 79, of Rustburg passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Merwyn Albert Ewers for 28 years.Mary was born on March 8, 1941 in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Samuel Arthur Caldwell and Eunice Franklin Caldwell. Mary was retired as a secretary from General Electric after 41 years...
Nancy Layne Albin
Nov 20, 2020
Nancy Layne Albin, 88, died peacefully on November 20, 2020 having enjoyed a full life as a Navy wife, mother, grandmother and business owner. Nan-Nan, as she was lovingly called, was a gracious Southern lady born in Lynchburg, Virginia to Edward Booker Layne, Sr. and Angelyne Marguerite Dameron Layne. Nancy attended the University of Maryland in College Park, where she...
Randall Lee Dodd
Nov 19, 2020
Randall Lee (Randy) Dodd unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack at Roanoke Memorial on November 19. He was 55 years old.He is survived by his partner, Vicki Bulson, her daughters Ilia Belcher and Amber Meador (Tim) and their children Ava and Jackson. Also surviving are sisters Dena Newt, Linda McCreary and Rhonda Rhea, brother David Dodd and many nieces...
Sky "Yepper" Perez
Nov 19, 2020
Sky “Yepper” Perez, 57, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth D. Perez for 29 years.Sky was born on September 8, 1963 in St. Croix, of the U.S. Virgin Islands. He was the son of the late Louis Perez and Marina Rivera Perez. Sky worked in Logistics...
Juanita Shelton Terry
Nov 18, 2020
Juanita Shelton Terry, 83, left this earthly home for her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late William Maynard and Cora Belle Holley Shelton. She was preceded in death by her husband Linwood Terry; four brothers, Wallace Simpson, Maynard, Edward “ET “and Alvin Shelton; four sisters, Willie Marie Cardwell, Cora Seabury, Barbara Hill...
Make Arrangements Online
Online Pre-Planning
Begin planning now. Online Cremation and Burial Arrangements Available - all details can be arranged from home.
