Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Donnie Tomlin Crawford
Mar 20, 2017
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”— 2 Timothy 4:7 Donnie Tomlin Crawford, 91, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 20, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born September 1, 1925 in Coleman Falls, she was the daughter of the late Linwood W. Tomlin...
Edith H. Callahan
Mar 20, 2017
Edith H. Childers Callahan passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 due to complications from a fall. She was born in Spout Spring on December 21, 1923. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William “Clint” Childers; her second husband, Joseph “Paul” Callahan; her parents, Eugene Watson and Louise Ballowe Harris; and her three brothers Clayton, Robert, and Eugene...
Linda Johnson Porter
Mar 20, 2017
Linda Johnson Porter, 68, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 20, 2017. She was the loving wife of Randy Rhodes for over 30 years.Linda was born June 16, 1948 in Wilmington, North Carolina the daughter of the late John Alexander Johnson, Sr. and Elizabeth White Johnson. She loved the coast and spent her childhood shrimping, fishing, and shelling with her parents...
Barbara Lee Kolberg
Mar 19, 2017
Barbara Lee Kolberg , 67, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, March 19, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Karla Renee Ely Mercy
Mar 18, 2017
Karla Renee Mercy, 51 of Roanoke, Virginia lost her battle with cancer at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father Fredrick F. Ely, Grandmother Deta Hylton and nephew Baby Jackie.She leaves behind her husband Scott Mercy, daughter and Son-In-Law Kristen & Chris Doss, Son’s Justen Pugh & Austin...
Hugh Edward "Eddie" Owen
Mar 18, 2017
Hugh Edward “Eddie” Owen, II, 67 of Forest passed away on March 18, 2017. He was born in Danville, VA on February 27, 1950. He was the son of the late Hugh Edward Owen and Eleanor Tanner Owen.Eddie retired from Hanwha Azdel as a lab technician. He was an avid enthusiast of motorcycles and trains, especially steam engines, and often...
Rev. Patrick James Simon
Mar 18, 2017
Reverend Patrick James Simon, 80, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, March 18, 2017.Born on April 17, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Bernard R. Simon and the late Annamae McDonald Simon.Reverend Simon grew up in the Catholic Church and later served as a Methodist Pastor for the United Methodist Church. He received his Doctorate of Ministry...
William John Parks, Sr.
Mar 17, 2017
William John Parks, Sr. 67, of Thaxton, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy Tavernier Parks.Born March 31, 1949, he was a son of Jessica Suey Parks and the late William Henry Parks.William retired from Rock Dale Quarry, he was a heavy equipment operator.William was the best father in the world....
Betty Jo Brooks
Mar 17, 2017
Betty-Jo Brooks, 73, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. Our beloved sister, mother, grandmother has gone to be with our Lord.She leaves behind a sister Vicky Beeman and husband, Robert; a daughter Stacey Brooks; a son Jeff Brooks; a daughter Kristie Pitts; her grandsons Derek Mudrie, Daniel Mudrie and his girlfriend, Bailey Hillsman, and Daniel Allen; a granddaughter...
Allen Carroll Brooks Sr.
Mar 17, 2017
Allen Carroll “A.C.” Brooks Sr., 68, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away peacefully at his home Friday, March 17, 2017. He was the loving husband and high school sweetheart of Mary Beth (Toby) Brooks.A.C. was born July 14, 1948, in Lynchburg, Va., a son of the late Reva T. Williams and loving stepfather Bill Williams. He was retired from NCR and...
Melvin Gardner Chittum, Jr.
Mar 17, 2017
Melvin Gardner Chittum, Jr., 65, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, March 17, 2017 in Rocky Mount. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
William Mark Elcan
Mar 17, 2017
William Mark Elcan, 57, of Lynchburg, died Friday, March 17, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
David Ray Donovan
Mar 16, 2017
David R. Donovan of Eagle Rock, VA died Thursday, 16MAR2017, at his residence with family at his bedside. He was born 22SEP1946 in Princeton, WV, the son of the late George E. Donovan and Betty B. Donovan. He is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Anne Taylor Donovan; 2 daughters, Missy Donovan Fonseca(Meli, Gaby) of Gastonia, NC, Suzy...
Shirley Brooks Mitchell
Mar 15, 2017
Shirley Brooks Mitchell of Midlothian, Va. departed this life March 15, 2017. She was raised in Lynchburg, Va. and a graduate of E.C. Glass High School. Shirley retired from a forty year career with Barker and Jennings as the administrative assistant to Mr. Barker, himself. She was a devoted member of Memorial Christian Church in Lynchburg and actively participated in...
James Edward Winnagle
Mar 15, 2017
James Edward Winnagle, 79, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was the husband of Betty L. Winnagle for 33 years.Born May 28, 1937, a son of the late Mary Louise and the late Raymond Jefferson Winnagle, Sr. James was predeceased by four brothers, Raymond Winnagle, Jr., Roy Winnagle, Mary Mauney, and David Winnagle; and two sons, James Winnagle,...
Ernestine Southard Moore
Mar 15, 2017
Ernestine Southard Moore, age 79, of Lynchburg, Va. died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Centra Health Hospice House. Born Thursday, May 13, 1937 in Wadesboro, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Ernest Southard and Ruth Karnes.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Walter “Nick” Moore, Jr.; three brothers,...
Mary B. Anderson
Mar 15, 2017
Mary Anderson, a long time Lynchburg resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was 96 years old. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Millard O. Anderson. Mary was a devout Christian and a devoted and beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on November 29, 1920 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, the daughter of Victor...
Melissa Bates Goff
Mar 14, 2017
Melissa Dawn Goff (Missy), 44, of Big Island passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was the loving wife of Allen Arthur Goff (Bones).Born May 13, 1972 in Lynchburg, she is the daughter of Joseph D. Bates of Springfield, Ga. and Evan Joan Bates of Lynchburg.Preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Eddie Lee Rice (Papa), her paternal grandparents: Jimmie...
Edward Wayne Donald
Mar 14, 2017
Edward Wayne Donald, age 70, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born March 31, 1946 in Lynchburg, Edward was a son of the late James Wyatt Donald Sr. and Frances Mae Burns Donald. He retired from Virginia Baptist Hospital and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.In addition to his parents he...
Angela J. O'Brien
Mar 13, 2017
Angela Jennie O’Brien, 50, died peacefully at her home in Monroe, Virginia on March 13, 2017 following a 13-month battle with cancer.Angie was born December 18, 1966 in Glendale, California. She is survived by her mother, Marcie Wheat of Sioux Falls, Iowa; her brother, Paul Smith of Glendale, California; her son Matthew Shayne Wheat of Monroe; and her husband Steven...
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