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Leon Dee Peterson

Leon Dee Peterson

Aug 15, 2017

In loving memory of Leon Dee Peterson, who passed away August 15th at age 84. He was survived by his wife Linda, his sons Steve, Jerry, & Leonard Peterson, his daughter Angela McCaskill, and two grown children from a previous marriage, Shane and Karen Peterson of the UK.  He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren in the USA, 2 in the...

Edward Branunsdorf

Edward Branunsdorf

Aug 14, 2017

Edward C. Braunsdorf, 74, of Lynchburg, died Monday, August 14, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Edward C. Braunsdorf

Edward C. Braunsdorf

Aug 14, 2017

Edward C. Braunsdorf, 74, of Lynchburg, died Monday, August 14, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Leland James Toler, Jr.

Leland James Toler, Jr.

Aug 13, 2017

Leland James Toler, Jr., 74, of Mount Olive, NC, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Lynchburg, VA with his daughter Bridget at his side.Leland was born November 27, 1942 in Johnston County, North Carolina, a son of the late Leland James Toler, Sr. and Arabia Mae Langston Toler King. Leland honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the...

Timothy Bryan Lamb

Timothy Bryan Lamb

Aug 13, 2017

Timothy Bryan Lamb, 36, of Covington, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 in Covington. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.

Francis Lee Will

Francis Lee Will

Aug 13, 2017

Francis Lee Will, 86, of Madison Heights, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017.He was born on October 6, 1930 in Quicksburg, Virginia, a son of the late Albert S. Willand Grace F. Will.Francis was preceded in death by three brothers, Roland D. Will and wife Ruth, Fred E. Will and wife Dorothy and Richard A. Will.Francis retired from Norfolk...

Clyde H. Wilkinson

Clyde H. Wilkinson

Aug 11, 2017

Clyde H. Wilkinson, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, August 11, 2017, at home.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Wilkinson.Born in Lynchburg, on June 7, 1932, he was a son of the late E. Clyde Wilkinson and Evelyn Wilkinson. He retired from Wilwyn Inc. as owner/project manager. Clyde enthusiastically participated in dog shows as a judge and exhibitor,...

David Lee Wright

David Lee Wright

Aug 10, 2017

David Lee Wright, 71, of Moneta went to meet with our Lord Thursday, August 10, 2017. He passed peacefully and privately at his home with his loving wife, Gail Wright, his daughter, Missy Clifton and granddaughter Deja Napper by his side. Born November 8, 1945 in Roanoke he was the son of the late Lloyd Wright and Frances Wright Beckner....

Earl Carlton Fisher, Jr.

Earl Carlton Fisher, Jr.

Aug 10, 2017

Earl Carlton Fisher, Jr. 88, of Bedford passed away on August 10, 2017 at Oakwood Manor. He was born on June 23, 1929, the son of the late Earl Carlton Fisher and Rosa Witt Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Arthur Fisher, his sister Lorene F. Smith, and two sons...

Stephen Wayne Mitchell

Stephen Wayne Mitchell

Aug 10, 2017

Stephen Wayne Mitchell, 61, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2017.Born in Roanoke on May 9, 1956, he was the son of Daphne Gray and Roy Edward Mitchell. Stephen is preceded in death by his father, R. Edward Mitchell. He is survived by his mother, Daphne G. Mitchell; brother, Weldon G. Mitchell; sister, Suzanne J....

Calvin Lewis Walton

Calvin Lewis Walton

Aug 8, 2017

Calvin Lewis Walton, 60, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in Guggenheimer Health and Rehab Center. Born on August 22, 1956 in Lynchburg, Calvin was a son of the late Jerry Ronald Walton and the late Mary Ruth Gunter Walton. He was an employee of B & J Electrical and Plumbing for years.In addition to his parents, Calvin was...

Anne Felicity Clarke Grimm

Anne Felicity Clarke Grimm

Aug 8, 2017

Anne Felicity Grimm, 79, of Sweet Briar, Virginia passed away on August 8, 2017.Born January 31, 1938 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Olive Wheeler and Douglas Clarke.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Kenneth Donald Grimm, with whom she corresponded by letter for ten years before finally meeting him in person and...

Joann O'Neill

Joann O'Neill

Aug 8, 2017

JoAnn O’Neill, 79, of Fincastle, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.

Michael Vernon Overstreet

Michael Vernon Overstreet

Aug 8, 2017

Michael Vernon Overstreet, 59, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.He is the son of Ronald and Margaret Overstreet.Michael is preceded in death by one sister and one brother.In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by two sisters: Angie and Sharon; nieces and nephews and his special friend Maureen and close friend; Margaret B.Mike loved his dogs...

Alice Nadine Goff Thorne

Alice Nadine Goff Thorne

Aug 8, 2017

Alice Nadine Goff Thorne, 56, of Buena Vista, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at her home. Born November 17, 1960 in Bedford, she was the daughter of June Campbell Goff and the late William Arthur Goff. She is also preceded in death by her brother: John Edward Goff.In addition to her mother, Nadine is survived by her son...

Alfredia Charmane Johnson

Alfredia Charmane Johnson

Aug 8, 2017

Alfredia Charmane Johnson of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully left this world on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born October 14, 1954 to Ryland and Betty “Joyce” Johnson. At an early age she was baptized and accepted Christ as her personal Savior. She was an employee of H K Porter and then Rock Tenn Co for...

Judy Wade

Judy Wade

Aug 7, 2017

Judy Ann Wade, 68, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, August 7, 2017. In lieu of flowers, the family requests the donations be made to Tharp Funeral Home, Care of Judy Wade Funeral Fund, by stopping by Tharp Funeral Home at 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or 118 Commonwealth Drive, Madison Heights, VA. 24572.In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

Bobby Clay Adams

Bobby Clay Adams

Aug 6, 2017

Bobby Clay Adams, 28, of Lynchburg died Sunday, August 6, 2017.Bobby was born February 8, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii, a son of Richard Clay Adams and Patricia Landry Adams of Lynchburg. Bobby served his country in the U.S. Navy, and worked as a sales associate for many years. He was an avid fan of cars, motorcycles, video games, and anything...

Janice Marie Everton Grove

Janice Marie Everton Grove

Aug 5, 2017

Janice Marie Everton Grove, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was the devoted wife of Orville Lehman Grove, Jr.Janice was born March 11, 1942 in Pocatello, Idaho a daughter of the late Clarence J. Everton and the late Azora Wilde Everton. Janice was a member of the Lynchburg 1st Ward, of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.In addition...

Christine Templeton Campbell

Christine Templeton Campbell

Aug 5, 2017

Christine Templeton Campbell, 89, of Evington, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. Born March 14, 1928, in Bedford County, Christine was a daughter of the late Tommie Loo Templeton and the late Mary Jones Templeton.In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her husband, 57 years, James Edward Campbell, four sisters, and one brother.Christine is survived by a...

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