Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Randolph Austin, Sr.
May 27, 2017
Randolph “Hunt” Irvin Austin, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Austin; his father, Charles Bailey; sister, Della Mae Briscoe; uncle, Harry T. Austin.Left to cherish Hunt’s memory are his wife of 48 years, Peggy Smith Austin; two sons, Randolph Irvin Austin, Jr. and wife, Karen, and Shawn Brown;...
Richard Shreve Birch, Jr.
May 27, 2017
Richard S. Birch, Jr. , 91, of Lynchburg, Va. died on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg. He was the loving and devoted husband for nearly 71 years to his high school sweetheart Patricia Cooper Birch.Dick was born on May 16, 1926, in Burlington, N.J., and was the son and only child of the late Richard S. Birch,...
Richard Ward Jett
May 26, 2017
Richard Ward Jett, 76, of Lynchburg, Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, May 26, 2017 after being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy in January.Richard was born in Roanoke to the late Thornton Ward Jett and Elva Fisher Jett. He was predeceased by his first wife, Esther ‘Boots’ Jett, and infant twin brother and two infant sisters.Richard...
Raymond L. Beale
May 26, 2017
Raymond L. Beale (aka “Potch” to his grandchildren), Age 79, of Washington, NC, formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, Roanoke, VA, and Lynchburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017.Mr. Beale was born on August 28, 1937, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Norris H and Mildred D. Beale. He graduated from Brookville High School in Lynchburg,...
Rebecca "Becky" Mitchell Bobbitt
May 26, 2017
Rebecca “Becky” Mitchell Bobbitt, died May 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Bobbitt.She was born August 4, 1944, daughter of the late Henry Lewis Mitchell and the late Erma White Mitchell.She is survived by her sister: Robin Tyree and her husband Al from St. Augustine FL; her brother: CW Mitchell from Rustburg; her daughter: Cris...
Shirley Floyd Gowen
May 24, 2017
Shirley Floyd Gowen, of Madison Heights died Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Franklin Gowen for 56 years.Born June 16, 1937, in Amherst County, Shirley was a daughter of the late William Elton Floyd and the late Eunice Jennings Floyd.In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her son, Steve...
Callie Kingery Lohrmann
May 24, 2017
Callie Kingery Lohrmann, 32, of Salem, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in Roanoke.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Gary Mckendree Cheatham
May 24, 2017
Gary McKendree Cheatham, 82, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was a son of the late Thomas “Alec” Alexander Cheatham and Irene Jones Cheatham. Gary proudly served in the United States National Guard. He was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He retired from the Richmond Times Dispatch where...
Frank Clayton Britt
May 23, 2017
Frank Clayton Britt of Lynchburg, Virginia, died unexpectedly at Duke University Hospital early in the morning of May 23, 2017, following successful knee surgery. He died as he lived…enjoying life and reaching out to friends. Frank was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, the second son of the late Sara Tyler Clayton Britt and James Elliott Britt. He was predeceased by...
Mark Davis Bradley
May 22, 2017
Mark Davis Bradley, Age 68 of Forest VA, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Janet Harris Bradley, daughters Kimberly J. Bradley of Lake Worth, FL, and Gina L. Fox (Milton) of Forest VA. Mark is also survived by his brother-in-law, Gary L. Harris...
Desiree Hannon Strader
May 22, 2017
Desiree Elaine Hannon Strader, 46, of Moneta passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late Lonnie Lee Strader.Born in Florida on July 20, 1970 she was a daughter of George Noel Hannon and Karin Dreydoppel Hannon.In addition to her parents, Desiree is survived by her son; Austin Nash Strader and two sisters: Dawn...
James John Myron
May 22, 2017
James John Myron, 80, of Lynchburg, died Monday, May 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Maureen Myles Myron.James is survived by three sons, Donald Myron, Shane Myron, Kean Myron; two grandchildren, Liam and Hayley Myron; two great-grandchildren.A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with...
Joseph George Detamore
May 22, 2017
Joseph George Detamore, 78, of Bedford died Monday, May 22, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of the late D. Joyce Detamore.Born January 20, 1939 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Sally Julia Bradley Detamore. In addition to his wife, Joe is preceded in death by two granddaughters and a great-granddaughter. He...
Jerald Thomas Morris, Sr.
May 21, 2017
Jerald Thomas Morris Sr. was born on June 6, 1940 in Bedford, Va. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.He was a graduate of Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, Va, as well as Central Virginia Community College. Along with his academic achievement he also served one term in the United States Air Force...
Ronald Joseph Dietrich
May 21, 2017
Ronald Joseph Dietrich 77 of Smith Mountain Lake passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was surrounded by loving family and friends in his final days. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Paula Jean Mikula Dietrich; his two sons and their wives, Eric S. Dietrich (Lisa) and Kurt D. Dietrich (Michelle); and...
Norman Edward Isaacs
May 21, 2017
Norman Edward Isaacs passed away peacefully in Lynchburg, Va on Sunday, May 21, 2017.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Isaacs and a son, David Allen Isaacs.He is survived by a son, Kenny Isaacs and wife Wanda; two granddaughters Michelle and Jessica Isaacs.A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Fort Hill...
Alice Kimbley Hicks
May 20, 2017
Alice Kimbley Hicks, 87, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 20, 2017.Born Thursday, February 27, 1930 in Lovettsville, VA, Alice was a daughter of the late Arthur and Sadie Kimbley.Alice is survived by her children, Delisa A. Hicks and Robert Jordon; two grandchildren, Bryan and Derek Engelke; and a sister, Patsy Halfmann.In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death...
Dona Marie Pillow Forehand
May 20, 2017
Dona Marie Pillow Forehand, 67, returned to her heavenly home on May 20, 2017. Her devotion to her family and a firm belief in the Lord supported her through her health struggles and ultimately gave her peace.Dona was born to Rev. Charles Douglas and Mrs. Eleanor Smith Pillow, on September 29, 1949. She was immersed in the civic and Christian...
Nancy Shotwell Haga
May 19, 2017
Nancy Shotwell Haga, 85, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 19, 2017. She was the wife of Harry Vincent Haga.Born November 20, 1931 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Harry Clark Shotwell and the late Pauline Preston Phipps.Nancy was a member of Peakland Baptist Church, graduated from E.C. Glass High School as valedictorian and later attended Wilson College...
Annice Martin Williams
May 18, 2017
Annice Violet Williams, 95, of Forest, died Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was the wife of the late Maurice Andrew Williams Sr. for 54 years.Born Monday, June 20, 1921 in Appomattox County, Annice was a daughter of the late Otho Wesley Martin, Sr. and the late Lula Belle Goodman Martin.In addition to her husband and parents, Annice was preceded in...
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