Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Ferguson
May 30, 2017
William Ferguson, 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Melinda Denise Ramsey
May 30, 2017
Melinda Denise Ramsey, 45, of Lynchburg, passed Tuesday, May 30, 2017.Born Wednesday, February 16, 1972 in Lynchburg, Melinda was a daughter of Bryant E. Ramsey and Joyce Rogers Ramsey, of Madison Heights.Melinda was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Ramsey.In addition to her mom and dad, Melinda is survived by her fiancé, Mike Capps, of Lynchburg; a daughter, Mandy...
Mary Rose Connelly
May 30, 2017
Mary Rose Connelly, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was the widow of the late Thomas Richard Connelly.Mary Rose was born in Elmira, N.Y., on September 26, 1928. She was formerly employed at Western Union Telegraph Company during World War II and had earned her North Carolina Real Estate License in 1979.She is survived by her...
John Raymond Soos
May 28, 2017
John Raymond Soos, 91, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was the husband of the late Nancy Reed Soos.John was born February 14, 1926 in Pocahontas, Va., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Soos. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired as laboratory technician with the...
Dorothy Mae Barbour Stanley
May 28, 2017
On May 28, 2017, Dorothy Mae Barbour Stanley, affectionately known as “Sister Barbour” departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital after a lengthy illness.She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her laugh, her smile, and her quick wit.Dorothy was born August 9, 1935, in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Theodore R. and Gertrude...
Robert B Beger
May 28, 2017
Robert B. Beger, of Daleville, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, after succumbing to pancreatic cancer on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL on Mar. 30, 1947 the son of the late Earl William Beger and the late Inez Maurine Alderman Beger. Bob grew up in Chicago and was drafted into the US...
William Christian Smith
May 28, 2017
William Christian Smith, 87, of Forest, VA and formerly of Grantville, PA and Palm Coast, FL, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 28, 2017.He was the son of the late Homer D. and Blanche K. Smith.He was also predeceased in death by two brothers, Edward and Robert Smith and one son, Gene E. Smith.Mr. Smith is survived by...
Randolph Austin, Sr.
May 27, 2017
Randolph “Hunt” Irvin Austin, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Austin; his father, Charles Bailey; sister, Della Mae Briscoe; uncle, Harry T. Austin.Left to cherish Hunt’s memory are his wife of 48 years, Peggy Smith Austin; two sons, Randolph Irvin Austin, Jr. and wife, Karen, and Shawn Brown;...
Richard Shreve Birch, Jr.
May 27, 2017
Richard S. Birch, Jr. , 91, of Lynchburg, Va. died on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg. He was the loving and devoted husband for nearly 71 years to his high school sweetheart Patricia Cooper Birch.Dick was born on May 16, 1926, in Burlington, N.J., and was the son and only child of the late Richard S. Birch,...
Richard Ward Jett
May 26, 2017
Richard Ward Jett, 76, of Lynchburg, Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, May 26, 2017 after being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy in January.Richard was born in Roanoke to the late Thornton Ward Jett and Elva Fisher Jett. He was predeceased by his first wife, Esther ‘Boots’ Jett, and infant twin brother and two infant sisters.Richard...
Raymond L. Beale
May 26, 2017
Raymond L. Beale (aka “Potch” to his grandchildren), Age 79, of Washington, NC, formerly of Rocky Mount, NC, Roanoke, VA, and Lynchburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017.Mr. Beale was born on August 28, 1937, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Norris H and Mildred D. Beale. He graduated from Brookville High School in Lynchburg,...
Rebecca "Becky" Mitchell Bobbitt
May 26, 2017
Rebecca “Becky” Mitchell Bobbitt, died May 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Bobbitt.She was born August 4, 1944, daughter of the late Henry Lewis Mitchell and the late Erma White Mitchell.She is survived by her sister: Robin Tyree and her husband Al from St. Augustine FL; her brother: CW Mitchell from Rustburg; her daughter: Cris...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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