Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Phillip Kerr
Dec 20, 2017
Phillip Eugene Kerr, 68, passed away on December 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1949 to the late George and Nancy Kerr.Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Ann Lyles Kerr; daughter Dawn Kerr Stanley, son Phillip Scott Kerr (Haley Bortzer); three grandchildren Paige, Carson, and Lilly; two sisters, one brother,...
Wanda June Collins
Dec 20, 2017
Wanda June Collins, 64, of Dublin, died Wed., Dec. 20, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Bruce Edward Eckert
Dec 19, 2017
Bruce E. Eckert, 57, of Forest passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.He was retired from BWXT with over 30 years of service.He was preceded in death by his father, John P. “Jack” Eckert.He is survived by his wife Dana Cocke Eckert; mother Constance Eckert; daughter Lindsay Eckert Klein and her husband, Matt of Forest, son John Brent Eckert of Fairfax,...
Earl Warren Keffer
Dec 19, 2017
Earl Warren Keffer, 66, of Vinton, died Tues., Dec. 19, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Otis Lee Watkins, Jr.
Dec 19, 2017
Otis Lee Watkins, Jr., 97, of Rustburg, VA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017.Born Saturday, May 1, 1920 in Rustburg, Doc was a son of the late Otis Lee Watkins, Sr., and the late Lula Hawkins Watkins.Doc was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Furlong Watkins; and 2 sisters, Laura Watkins Thompson and Elizabeth Watkins Phillips.Doc is...
Jerald Childers
Dec 19, 2017
Jerald J. Childers peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at his residence in Lynchburg VA. He was born on December 21, 1923 to the late Leonard H. Childers and Ethel M. Childers.In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Carrol Childers, an infant son, daughter Martha...
Joyce Arlena Carr
Dec 18, 2017
Joyce Arlena Carr, 69, of Roanoke, died Mon., Dec. 18, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
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....
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