Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John Woody Wigglesworth, Jr.
Jan 30, 2018
John W. “Woody” Wigglesworth, Jr., 76, of Amherst, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Fairmont Crossing Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 19, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA. Woody was the son of the late John Woodruff Wigglesworth, Sr. and Constance Kephardt Wigglesworth.Woody was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Goode. He was also a member...
Faye Darlene Wertz
Jan 29, 2018
Our love, Faye Darlene Wertz, 66, of Lynchburg, passed away the morning of Monday, January 29, 2018.Faye was born in Salem, Va., and was the daughter of Evelyn Firestone Wertz and Joseph Edward Wertz.She is survived by her brother, Murrell Wertz and his wife, Martha; her nephew, Kevin Slusher and his wife, Shawna; and two adored great-nephews, Kollin and Riley....
William Hodges "Billy" Payne
Jan 29, 2018
William Hodges Payne, “Billy” or “Bill”, age 63, of Lynchburg, died in his sleep on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was born to Mary John Moore Payne and Leonard Kimball Payne, Jr. on December 13, 1954 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg.Billy was a 1973 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1977 graduate of Campbell University with a B.S....
Kerry L. Martin, Sr.
Jan 28, 2018
Kerry Lee Martin, Sr. 47 of Moneta, gained his just reward, and entered into eternal rest surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, January 28, 2018. This “Superman” fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and has been granted a new building, one not made by man’s hand. Kerry’s transition is a manifestation of the promise that he would...
Francis Marion Rhodes
Jan 27, 2018
Francis Marion “Bill” Rhodes of Lynchburg, passed peacefully to Glory on January 27, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1928, in Rutheron, N.M., to the late Grady Leland Rhodes and late Dorothy Jane Cummins Rhodes.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Lee Frazier Rhodes, a brother Grady Roy Rhodes (Sylvia) of Santa Fe;...
Vera Dickens Sackett
Jan 27, 2018
Vera Dickens Sackett, 100, of Lynchburg, affectionately known as “Hoo-Hoo”, died peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Westminster Canterbury. She was the wife of the late Henry Moseley Sackett, Jr.Vera was born March 15, 1917 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Clem Luck Dickens and Vera Taylor Dickens. She graduated from Randolph Macon Woman’s College where she was the...
Irma Lee Hobson Johnson
Jan 27, 2018
Irma Lee Hobson Johnson, 96, of Bedford died on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Carl Johnson. Born June 19, 1921 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Tom Hobson and Carrie Showalter Hobson. Irma is also preceded in death by her nine brothers and sisters. Irma is...
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.
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