Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Gary Carter Salyers
May 28, 2020
Gary Carter Salyers, 69, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020.Born November 28, 1950 in Abingdon, Virginia, he was the son of the late Willie O’dell Salyers and Bobbye Lee Jessee Salyers.Gary is survived by his son, Jeremy Salyers, his daughter, Kimberly Salyers, and his loving partner Maryjane Drengwitz. Gary left behind many cherished memories of his life full...
Minnie Gilmore Henry
May 28, 2020
Minnie Gilmore Henry, 89, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was the wife of the late Bernard Henry.Minnie was born September 24, 1930 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Mack Daniel Gilmore, Sr. and Frances Roberts Gilmore. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Mack Daniel Gilmore Jr....
Phillip Wayne Johnson
May 27, 2020
It is with sadness that we share that our beloved Phillip Wayne Johnson left this earth and went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2020. Although we’re thankful that he’s not suffering, he will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Edna Carol Geehan Johnson of almost 57 years; daughter Tami Carr; granddaughter Ashley temple and her husband,...
Robert J Meadows
May 27, 2020
Robert “Bob” Joseph Meadows, 87, of Moneta, VA passed away on May 27, 2020. Robert was born November 14, 1932 in Talcott, WV to Omer Lake Meadows and Ella Ball Meadows. Robert retired from Medeco in Roanoke, VA as a tool and die maker. Bob was also a talented fishing lure maker and many of his “Bob’s Baits” have been...
Dexter Maurice Bowling Sr.
May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Dexter Maurice Bowling Sr, “Church Boy”, completed his journey on earth to crossover into the heavenly afterlife.Born November 9, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA Dexter lived everyday as a praiser for Christ.Looking over his life, Dexter spent his child hood in Diamond Hill making a name for himself by standing up for his family and always...
Bruce Wilmer Deist
May 26, 2020
Bruce Wilmer Deist, 79, of Forest, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020.There are very few advantages to be diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer. One of them, however, is the opportunity one is given to write their own obituary. (The other advantages include not having to worry about your weight, your waistline, your cholesterol, or the number of cocktails you’ll have after...
Ellis P. George
May 25, 2020
Ellis P. George Jr, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away at home Monday May 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife Brenda Joy Crane George.Born on March 27, 1953 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, he was a proud graduate of the University of Richmond, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.He made lifelong friends at the U of R; but...
John A. Lightner
May 24, 2020
John A. Lightner, born February 18, 1927, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Pearls of Life Memory Care Center. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Betty, and a beloved son, Daniel.He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rose; daughter Kathy Paris of Warrenton, son James Lightner of Lynchburg, son...
Hayden Fox Kennon
May 23, 2020
God Can Make The Most Beautiful Things Out Of Our Brokenness Hayden Fox Kennon, 21 of Amherst, Virginia died on Saturday, May 23, 2020,Born June 15, 1998 in Lynchburg, Hayden was a son of Hollie Byrd Kennon and Ronnie Duane Kennon.In addition to his parents, Hayden is survived by (Brothers) Hunter Kennon, Shane Kennon, Spencer Kennon, River Kennon, Dylan Tuck...
Doris Moore Cox
May 23, 2020
Doris Moore Cox, 93, of Lynchburg died peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, May 23, 2020.She is survived by her three children, Doris Gaines, Eddie Cox, and Pam Simpson; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.A private graveside will be held.In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting...
William Lee Salmon
May 23, 2020
William Lee Salmon, 55, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, E. Austin Salmon, Jr., his mother, Evelyn F. Harris, and his sisters, Jenny S. Tucker and Robbin S. Viar.William is survived by Dianna Perry Bucchi and her son Thomas Waters Perry, IV, his step...
Glenn Jennings Clingempeel
May 23, 2020
Glenn Jennings Clingempeel, 91, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy S. Clingempeel, Jr.“From a small farm in Halifax Co., Virginia, to the big city of Lynchburg, you lived a life of service and love. Your smiles and laughs were infectious. You truly were my sunshine in life.”- Loving grandson, Rob...
Helen F. Macko
May 23, 2020
Helen F. Macko, 88, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at home with her daughter by her side. Helen was the daughter of the late, Barbara and Andrew Fazekas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; brother, Geza and son Christopher.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, J.D. and Valerie Mitchell; one grandson Justin and nieces...
Maxine Turner
May 22, 2020
Maxine Turner passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 77 years old.She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Roscoe Turner; mother, Rosella Douglas; sister, Juanita Phillips; brother, Alan Douglas; and daughters, Christine Sweeney, Angela Frazier, Nannette Turner, and Leslye Mould; and 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 24, 2020...
Donna Robertson Burechson
May 20, 2020
Donna Marie Robertson Burechson, 75, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1945 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Cletus Robertson and Eugena Dare Callison Robertson.Donna was a faithful member of her church, she loved to work in her garden and flower beds, and she was very much a cat person.Donna is...
Ethel Marie Kramer
May 20, 2020
Ethel Marie Kramer , 65, of Concord, VA, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Sharon L. Yarnell Moore
May 17, 2020
Sharon Lynn Moore, 76, of Goode, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Kenneth Earl Moore.Born on September 9, 1943 in San Jose, California, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Arlene Yarnell. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Cindy Moore.In addition to her husband, Sharon is...
Nancy Douthat Firebaugh
May 17, 2020
Nancy Douthat Firebaugh, of Forest passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020.Born in Giles County, 1934 to the late William and Nannie Douthat.Nancy was the wife of the late Gene Firebaugh.She is survived by her brother, Bill and wife Donna Douthat of California; step daughters, Shonna McIver (Glen) and their sons, Ian and Evan and Krista Jacobs (Bobby); and their son,...
John Gilbert Huffman
May 17, 2020
John Gilbert Huffman 67 went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2020. He is survived by two sons John Michael Huffman, Robert Anthony Sweeney; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four sisters, two brothers, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Services will be private.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Helga Siegfried Mills
May 17, 2020
Helga Siegfried Mills, 71, of Moneta went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on August 31, 1948 in Wiesbaden, Germany she was the daughter of the late Willie Siegfried and Mina Silberesisen Siegfried. Helga was preceded in death by her two sisters.Helga worked for Klopman Mills in Hurt, VA...
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