Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Walter Ray Shields
Dec 18, 2017
Walter “Ray” Shields, 84, of Lynchburg, Va. stepped into the presence of his Lord and Savior Monday morning, December 18, 2017.Ray was born on June 7, 1933 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Walter and Ethel Shields. He was preceded in death by Pearl Ault Shields, his wife of 62 years; four sisters: Ival Spiker, Doris Liang, Elaine...
Mary Frances Carter
Dec 18, 2017
Mary Frances “Billie” Carter, 78, of Appomattox, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 18, 2017.Billie was born on July 11, 1939, in Pittsylvania County, Va., a daughter of the late Joseph Henry Moses and the late Mary Louise Leftwich Moses.Billie was a very active member of Grace Hill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She...
Mark Agee
Dec 17, 2017
Mark Steven Agee died tragically in an automotive accident on December 17, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1986 in Bedford, VA. He graduated from Liberty High School and worked alongside his brother, Neal as co-owner of Road Connections in Bedford. Mark was loved by so many; the love of his life, Stephanie Greer; his parents, Gay W. Agee...
Mary Annette Younger Adams
Dec 16, 2017
Mary Annette Younger Adams, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away in her sleep peacefully. Immediate family, friends, and the loving staff who have been selflessly dedicated to her care and comfort over this past two years surrounded her.Annette was the daughter of the late Walker Bowman Younger (Papa) and the late Mary Younger, and was preceded in death by her...
Paul B. Peterson
Dec 16, 2017
Paul Brian Peterson, 51, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 16, 2017.Born in Roanoke, Virginia on October 28, 1966, he was a son of James Jordan Peterson and Joyice Lee Peterson.Paul was a self-employed painter for many years. On behalf of the family, they would like to extend a special thank you to Robert E. Hartless and Powell’s Truck & Equipment...
John Stephen Harris
Dec 14, 2017
John Stephen Harris , 67, of Rustburg, VA, died Thursday, December 14, 2017.Born Saturday, December 17, 1949 in Staunton, VA, John was a son of the Margaret Harris. John proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.John is survived by his fiance, Deirdre Harris.A celebration of John’s life will be conducted at 2:00 PM on...
Dennis Dean Mcmanama
Dec 14, 2017
Dennis Dean McManama, 61, of Roanoke, died Thur., Dec. 14, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Bettie Wright Ross
Dec 14, 2017
Bettie Wright Ross, 89, of Forest passed away at Seven Hills Hospice House on Thursday, December 14, 2017.She was born October 12, 1928 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Grady P. Wright and Lucy F. Wright.Bettie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Henry (Jack) and three sons, Hank and wife, Kay of Pennington Gap, Va., Jeff and wife,...
Warren Benjamin Neighbors, Jr.
Dec 14, 2017
Warren Benjamin Neighbors, Jr., 70 of Lynchburg, Va., died at Seven Hills Hospice House on December 14, 2017. He is now in the company of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, dancing on streets of gold, playing his guitar and entertaining Angels. Warren was preceded in death by his loving wife of exactly 40 years, Jaunett S. Neighbors.Warren was born...
Dorothy Conner
Dec 14, 2017
Dorothy Conner, 88, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017. Dot was preceded in death by her husband CJ; her parents; a brother, Stanley; and sisters, Ester and Elizabeth (Lib).Known to all as “Dot” she was a daughter of Louis and Irene Bugno. She was born in Cannonsburg, Pa., on September 21, 1929. A graduate of Palmyra...
Samuel Jackson St. John
Dec 14, 2017
Samuel Jackson St. John, 66, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, December 14, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Robert Schetrompf
Dec 14, 2017
Robert Earl “Bob” Schetrompf, 78, of Forest died on Thursday, December 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Patricia “Patsy” Durst Schetrompf. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Arlene Schetrompf.Born July 8, 1939, in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Griffith Schetrompf and the late Marie Rose Reader Schetrompf.Bob was...
Carmella V Denty Lee
Dec 14, 2017
Carmella Denty Lee, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Thurs., Dec. 14, 2017 at Friendship Health & Living Community, North Roanoke.Born on Feb. 4, 1946 in Narrows, VA, she was a daughter of the late Bill and Stella Ratcliff Denty.Carmella is survived by: her husband, David E. Lee of Salem; her daughter, Tammy Wheeler of Floyd; her son, David E....
Sylvia Fitzgerald Manley
Dec 13, 2017
Sylvia Fitzgerald Manley, 78, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017.She was born July 9, 1939, in Bedford County, VA, to the late Herby W. Fitzgerald, Sr., and Phoebe H. Fitzgerald. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Manley, a sister, Ellen Leonard, and her brother, Herby (Bud) Fitzgerald.She is survived by...
Helen Degenhardt Pierce
Dec 13, 2017
Helen G. Degenhardt Pierce, 93, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Bedford Hospice House. She was the loving wife of the late Edwin Lee Pierce. Born September 18, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Degenhardt. Helen is survived by her children: Cathy Payne and husband, Keith, Jeanne...
Calvin Nelson Ashwell
Dec 13, 2017
Calvin Nelson Ashwell, 71, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was the husband of Carolyn Whitten Ashwell for 52 years.Born July 21, 1946, Calvin was the son of the late John Edward Ashwell and Edna Millner Ashwell.He was preceded in death by his son, Chadwick (Chad) Vincent Ashwell.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son,...
Patricia Johnson
Dec 12, 2017
Patricia Dearing Johnson, 72, of Lynchburg died Monday, December 11, 2017 she was the wife of Henry O. Johnson for 43 years.Patricia was born June 11, 1945 in West Palm Beach, FL, a daughter of the late William A. Dearing and Mary McFadden Dearing. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.In addition to her husband she is survived...
William Fields Hickson, Jr.
Dec 12, 2017
With the loving support of his family, William Fields Hickson, Jr., peacefully passed from this earth to his Heavenly Home on December 12, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg.Born in Lynchburg on August 17, 1929, Bill was the son of the late William Fields Hickson and Margaret Couch Hickson. He was the devoted husband of Gwen Steagall Hickson. They shared...
Jeffrey Lee Holdren
Dec 12, 2017
Jeffrey Lee Holdren, formerly of Roanoke and Richmond, Virginia, passed away in Lynchburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was 57 years old. Jeff is survived by Sarah Southerland, his significant other, and his two brothers Stephen and Michael Holdren and was predeceased by his parents, Be Bee and Barbara Holdren and his sister, Linda Sullivan.After graduating from Ferrum...
Jeffrey Lee Holdren
Dec 12, 2017
Jeffrey Lee Holdren formerly of Roanoke and Richmond, Virginia, passed away in Lynchburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was 57 years old. Jeff is survived by Sarah Southerland, his significant other, and his two brothers Stephen and Michael Holdren and was predeceased by his parents, Be Bee and Barbara Holdren and his sister, Linda Sullivan.After graduating from Ferrum...
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