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Shirley Floyd Gowen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Barbara Lavona Hull

Barbara Lavona Hull

May 18, 2017

Born in Madera, California March 11, 1948, she was a daughter of the late William Rube Warren and Lucy Willhite Warren.She is survived by her two sisters: Pauline K. Chryssikos and Anna Maxane Phillips both of Bedford and numerous nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Tharp Funeral Home Barbara “Pinky” Warren Hull, 69, of Bedford...

Martha Chury Robinette

Martha Chury Robinette

May 17, 2017

Martha Chury Robinette, 92, of Christiansburg, died on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 in Christiansburg. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.

Steven Michael Griner, Sr.

Steven Michael Griner, Sr.

May 17, 2017

Steven Michael Griner, Sr, 63, of Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 in Wytheville. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.

Dedric Shyheim Megginson

Dedric Shyheim Megginson

May 16, 2017

Dedric Shyheim Megginson, 18, of Lynchburg, Va., transitioned Tuesday, May 16, 2017. A Celebration of Dedric’s life will be held at Scott Zion Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017. Interment will be held privately. Dedric will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service and at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, 118...

Edna Royal

Edna Royal

May 16, 2017

Edna Andrews Royal, 83,  of Madison Heights, VA died Tuesday, May 16, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

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