Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lynn M. Mcmahon
Jan 27, 2018
Lynn Marie McMahon, 59, of Lynchburg, Va., formerly of Unionville, Conn., passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at her residence. She was the loving wife of John Albert McMahon for 44 years.Born in New Britain, Conn. on April 28, 1958, she is the daughter of Helen Agnes Ravagli of Appomattox, Va. and the late Alfred Richard Ravagli. Lynn...
Norman Keith Nicholas
Jan 27, 2018
Norman Keith Nicholas, 73, of Madison Heights, died Saturday, January 27, 2018.Born Thursday, December 14, 1945 in Lynchburg, Norman, a son of the late Virginia Bailey Nicholas and the late Montaque Mason Nicholas, Jr.In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by a sister Gayle Nicholas Brown, and a brother, Danny Lee Nicholas.Norman is survived a daughter, Angela...
Cabell Joseph "Cj" Millner
Jan 26, 2018
Cabell Joseph “CJ” Millner, 78, of Lynchburg died Friday, January 26, 2018. He was the husband of the late Effie Davis Millner.CJ was born in Halifax County, Virginia on May 18, 1939. He was the son of the late Roy Millner and May Eanes Millner. CJ was retired from BWX Technologies, Inc.He is survived by his three sons: Joseph L....
Mary Lou Viar
Jan 25, 2018
Mary Lou Viar, 60, of Evington, died Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Viar.Mary Lou was born March 6, 1957, a daughter of the late James Edward Campbell and Christine Templeton Campbell. Mary Lou was retired from Progress Printing and was a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church.She is survived by her...
Rachel R. Shepherd
Jan 24, 2018
Rachel Renee ShepherdBorn 1/24/18-Left us 1/24/18She left behind her Parents Charles Fuqua Shepherd and Lisa Marie Shepherd, her Great Grandmother Shirley N. Candler, Grandparents Mark and Dora Shepherd, Shery and Rick Foor. As well as many uncles and aunts who will miss her dearly,she was Blessed by Dr. Putt.Cards can be sent to:Lisa and Charles Shepherd1012 Lees Mill Park RdGoode,...
Don C. Steeples
Jan 24, 2018
Don Carmichael Steeples, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.Born on October 23, 1953, in Lynchburg, Don was a son of the late William Edward Steeples, Sr. and the late Aubrey Elisha “Tillie” Steeples.Along with his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Bobby Flynn “Bunny” Steeples and Wilbert Lee “Buzzy” Steeples. Don is survived by a...
Frances Cash Spencer
Jan 23, 2018
Frances Cash Spencer, 83, of Bedford died, Tuesday, January 23, 2018.Frances was born March 16, 1934 in Crewe, Va., a daughter of the late Oscar Littleton Cash and Lottie Stortz Cash. Frances was retired from Delta Star, Inc. after 31 years service and was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church.She is survived by her son, Michael B. Spencer...
Kathleen Dawson Snead
Jan 23, 2018
Kathleen “Kitty” Dawson Snead, 97, of Lynchburg, died January 23, 2018. She was the wife of the late George Murrell Snead, Jr.Kitty was born on November 27, 1920, in Lovingston, Va., daughter of the late Hiram Montgomery Dawson and the late Kathleen Hill Dawson.Kitty grew up in Nelson County, Virginia where she spent many wonderful days at her grandfather’s farm...
Kenneth Hylton Johnston, Sr.
Jan 23, 2018
Kenneth Hylton Johnston, Sr., 86, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was the husband of Rose Adams Johnston for 63 years.Born December 5, 1931, in Henry County, Va., he was a son of the late George Washington Johnston, and the late Grace Fowlkes Johnston.Kenneth served his country in the United States Air Force with the 5th Air Force...
Ada Christine Faulconer
Jan 22, 2018
Ada Christine Faulconer, 90, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. She was the wife of the late Charles Burton Faulconer for 37 years.Born Sunday, May 15, 1927 in Nelson County, Christine was a daughter of the late Estes Aldo Harris and the late Elizabeth Reese Harris.In addition to her husband and parents Christine was preceded in death...
Evelyn Denson North
Jan 21, 2018
Evelyn Denson North, 78, of Forest, died Sunday, January 21, 2018. She was the wife of Franklin Loyd North for 57 years.Born Monday, December 25, 1939 in Campbell County, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Otha William Denson and the late Helen Louise Burnette Denson.In addition to her husband, Evelyn is survived by her only child Steven Loyd North...
Donald Moore Giles
Jan 20, 2018
Donald Moore Giles, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.Born on January 10, 1942, in Lynchburg, Va., he was the son of the late Betsy Moore Giles and William Vernon Giles.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances Jones Giles. He is also survived by his two daughters,...
Mildred R. St Clair
Jan 20, 2018
Mildred R. StClair, 89, passed away on January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil StClair. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Jerry) Helms, Lori (Tim) Taylor; Grandchildren, Angela Helms, Dustin Helms, Brant StClair, Sam Taylor, Luke Taylor (Katlyn Mossor); Great-Grandchildren, Emma and Brynleigh Mossor. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family.
James Robert "Bob" Davenport
Jan 19, 2018
James Robert “Bob” Davenport, 88, of Westminster-Canterbury in Lynchburg, died Friday, January 19, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kitty Wright Davenport of Staunton, Va.; and a daughter, Catherine Bruce Davenport and her husband, James Lewis Davenport, of Richmond, Va. Bob was predeceased by a son, James Robert Davenport, Jr.; and two brothers, Henry Ashby...
Terry Daniel Mangus
Jan 19, 2018
Terry Daniel Mangus, 68, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away in the early morning of Friday, January 19, 2018.Terry is survived by his sister, Norma Mangus of S.C.; a brother, Dallas Mangus of La.; two daughters, Angie Smith and husband, Daniel, of N.C. and Pamela Mangus of Va.; a granddaughter, Daniela Smith of N.C.; and nieces and nephews.A celebration of life...
Gracie Shumate Cash
Jan 17, 2018
Gracie Shumate Cash, 74, of Lynchburg, Va., died Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was the wife of Ralph Cash for 51 years.Gracie was born February 6, 1943 in Drakes Branch, Va., a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Shumate and the late Emma Farris Shumate.Gracie attended Parkview United Methodist Church and retired from GE Ericsson.In addition to her husband, she...
Brenda Gail Cheek
Jan 17, 2018
Brenda Gail Cheek, 55, of Madison Heights passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born in Bedford, VA on December 27, 1962. She was the daughter of Betty Marie Scalf Cheek and the late Carlton Ray Cheek. Brenda is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Ray Cheek, Diane Ashwell and husband, Craig, Richard Cheek and wife, Stephanie,...
Dr. Joseph Kemp Houck
Jan 16, 2018
Dr. Joseph Kemp Houck, 81, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Roanoke after a short illness.Kemp was educated in Lynchburg at Virginia Episcopal School (VES). He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he served as an acolyte and a junior choir member. He received a bachelor degree and master degree in English...
Carrie Agnes Terry Davis
Jan 16, 2018
Carrie Agnes Terry Davis, 83, of Forest, Va., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was a Godly, loving, selfless Mother, Nanny, Great- Nanny, and a sister that will be missed deeply. She was the loving, devoted wife of the late Earl M. Davis, Jr. for 63 years.She was born on August 31, 1934,...
Dennis E. Meador
Jan 16, 2018
Dennis Earl Meador, 64, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. He was born on November 28, 1953 in Bedford County. He is the son of the late Lafayette Meador and survived by his mother Lois Mae Reynolds Meador. In addition to his father Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, Junior Meador.Dennis worked and traveled as...
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