Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Dana Allen Orlando
Dec 22, 2019
Dana Allen Orlando, 51, of Forest died Sunday, December 22, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Ellen Orlando, paternal grandparents William and Katie Orlando, maternal grandparents Casey and Grace Jones, uncles William Orlando, Jr. and Tony Orlando, and aunt Mary Kinney.He is survived by his father Joe Orlando and stepmother Brenda Orlando; brothers Joseph Paul Orlando...
George H. Posey
Dec 21, 2019
George H. Posey, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Barbara, their son Craig (Lorrie) and three grandchildren – Alexandra Pettyjohn and Carynne and Jonathan Posey. He was predeceased by his daughter Mari Pettyjohn and three sisters (Catherine, Helen and Esther). He also leaves many special nieces and...
Maurice Jefferson Millner
Dec 21, 2019
Maurice Jefferson Millner, 89, of Rustburg, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019.He was born on March 14, 1930 in Bedford County, a son of the late Jefferson Jackson Millner and the late Virgie O. Falls Millner.In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Gladys Wilson Millner; five sisters, Jean Millner Isaacs, Mildred Millner Goff, Lillian Millner, infant...
Robert Daryl Holt
Dec 21, 2019
Robert Daryl Holt, 62, of Forest, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was the husband of Beth Holt for 35 years.He was born on October 22, 1957 to Shirley and Bobby Holt of Phenix. Daryl was preceded in death by his father Bobby Holt; his brother-in-law Daryl Bennett; and his sister-in-law Mitzi Chandler. In...
George Calder Walker, Jr.
Dec 20, 2019
George Calder Walker, Jr. ”Buster” left this world peacefully, Friday, December 20, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne Ramsey Walker; his three sons, George Calder Walker, III and his wife, Shawyna Schweiger Walker, Stewart Ramsey Walker, David Chandler Walker and one grandchild, the apple of his Eye, Madison Elizabeth Walker. He is also...
Steven Owen Winnagle
Dec 20, 2019
Steven Owen Winnagle, 65, of Lynchburg died Friday, December 20, 2019.Born August 31, 1954, in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Raymond Jefferson Winnagle and the late Mary Louise McConville Winnagle.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dolores Helene Feldman
Dec 20, 2019
Dolores Helene Feldman, 89, passed away in her home of 63 years on Friday, December 20, 2019. She was born on March 25, 1930 in New York City, she was the daughter of William Howard Schrank and Edyth Pohs Schrank.Dolores is survived by two children, Leslie F. Brooks (Steven) and Adam Jay Feldman (Jill), two grandchildren Michael Alexander Feldman, and...
Rebecca “Beckie” Crawley Rowland
Dec 19, 2019
Rebecca “Beckie” Crawley Rowland, 96, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. She was the wife of the late Haywood Burton Rowland.Born on May 2, 1923 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Maurice Earley Crawley and the late Minnie Harris Crawley.She was a faithful, life-long member of Fairview Christian Church, the Loyal Sons and Daughters...
Curtis Pollok Harper, Jr.
Dec 19, 2019
Curtis Pollok Harper, Jr., died on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was the son of Curtis and Virginia Morrison Harper, and he was born on February 5, 1929 in Lynchburg, where he grew up with his sister, Mary Morrison, now Mrs. Herbert L. Harris, living in Rydal, PA.He and Betty Jo Hanna, a high school classmate, were married in 1957...
Letty Ann Shearer
Dec 19, 2019
Letty Ann Shearer, 68, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Letty was born on October 8, 1951 in Arlington, the daughter of the late Murphy Shearer and the late Josephine Shearer.Letty was a Prospect Development Analysis for The University of Lynchburg.Letty is survived by her son, Trent Williams; daughter-in-law Danielle Williams; granddaughter Noelle Williams; brother Alan Shearer...
Myrtle Mae Knopp
Dec 18, 2019
Myrtle Mae Knopp, 96, Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was the wife of the late Roland August Knopp for 35 years.She was born in Lynchburg on September 19, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank Williams and the late June Bayne Williams. She lived in Baltimore for a large portion of her life, that’s where she met her...
Doris Richards Pettman
Dec 18, 2019
Doris Lee Richards Pettman 98, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was born in Akron, OH on October 14, 1921. A daughter of the late Harold A. Richards and Deliah Osmer Richards. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard F. Pettman; her son, Daniel “Dan” Pettman; one brother,...
Sharon Elizabeth Wing
Dec 17, 2019
Sharon Elizabeth Wing, born on January 15, 1961 went to her eternal home with Jesus on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.Sharon was born in Virginia Beach, VA, which started her lifelong love for the beach. She started her career as a Medical Transcriptionist, then followed God’s direction on her life to serve on the mission field. She graduated from Piedmont Bible...
Grace Marie Sowers
Dec 16, 2019
Grace Marie Sowers, 93, of Lynchburg died Monday, December 16, 2019.She was born on January 16, 1926 in Gilliam, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Arthur and Emily Sowers. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Edna Sowers, and 9 other siblings.Grace was a charter member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She retired from the Laundry Department of...
William Samuel Gilliam
Dec 15, 2019
William Samuel “Bill” Gilliam was born April 4, 1941 to the late Guthrie and Edna Gilliam. He was born in Lynchburg, VA and was raised most of his childhood in Lexington, VA, which he loved.He was a maintenance worker at the Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, FL. He was a trade carpenter and he and his wife of 56 years,...
Emanuel David Cawthorne
Dec 15, 2019
Emanuel David Cawthorne ,59, of Bedford passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 15,2019.He is survived by his son, William and wife Judy; two brothers, Michael and Tony; two sisters Michele and Shannon; brother-in-law, Kenny and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.In his younger years he was an avid fisherman, loved the lake and mountain streams....
Elliot Schewel
Dec 15, 2019
Elliot Schewel, devoted husband and father, and dedicated public servant, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 15, 2019.Mr. Schewel was a true son of Lynchburg. He was born in Lynchburg and, except during college and World War II, he lived in Lynchburg his entire 95 years. He loved the City of Lynchburg and he served it faithfully and...
Jerry Oliver Galyean
Dec 15, 2019
Jerry Oliver Galyean, 80, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born in McDowell, WV on March 10, 1939 to the late William Andrew Galyean and Annie Crouch Galyean Hutcherson. He was married for 55 years to the late Linda Reed Galyean. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Galyean.He was employed at Limitorque for...
Arvon Dillard Thomas, Jr.
Dec 15, 2019
Arvon Dillard “A.D.” Thomas, Jr. of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Westminster Canterbury. He was born on August 20, 1929, the son of the late Elizabeth Beasley Thomas and Arvon Dillard Thomas, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ethel Lorene Thomas; and his sister, Betty Frances Thomas North.He...
Kimberly Watson Taylor
Dec 14, 2019
Kimberly Leigh Watson Taylor, 44, of Bedford passed away on December 14, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 11, 1975. A daughter of the late Kenny Watson and Sara McCleand.Kimberly loved being a nurse and helping others. She also loved animals of all kinds, especially her four dogs, Katy, Flash, Peanut and Emilie and her...
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