Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
May 16, 2017
Edna Andrews Royal, 83, of Madison Heights, VA died Tuesday, May 16, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.
Phyllis Herring Caldwell
May 16, 2017
Phyllis Herring Caldwell, 70, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late Archer “Donnie” Donald Caldwell Sr.Phyllis was born Tuesday, May, 6, 1947 in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late Willie B. Herring and the late Edith Mae Herring. Phyllis was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife...
Christine Ryan Ruble
May 14, 2017
Christine Ryan Ruble, 90, of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was the wife of the late Edward Ruble, Jr.Christine was born Friday, March 4, 1927 in Campbell County, Va., a daughter of the late Horatio Madison Ryan and Myrtle Morris Ryan. She was retired from General Electric. She was a member of Forest Road United Methodist Church....
Mari Ann Pettyjohn
May 14, 2017
Mari Ann Posey Pettyjohn, 50, of Buffalo, N.Y., died Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was the wife of Steven Clark Pettyjohn of Lynchburg.Born September 29, 1966 in Fayetteville, N.C., Mari was a daughter of George Harley Posey and Barbara J. Posey, both of Lynchburg.In addition to her husband and parents, she was survived by her daughter Lexi Pettyjohn and her...
Frank Allen Pennix
May 14, 2017
Frank Allen Pennix was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born on July 28, 1973 to Catherine Pennix and Fred Calloway.He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Shakiyah (Peaches) and Kharil (Christian). He is also survived by two brothers, Frederick and James Pennix of Lynchburg, Va.; sisters, Nikki Pennix (Lawrence) of...
Michael Clark Saunders
May 14, 2017
Michael Clark Saunders, 63, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Geraldine Reynolds
May 13, 2017
Geraldine Reynolds, 86, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, May 13, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Louis Joseph Mcnichol, Jr.
May 12, 2017
Louis “Buzz” Joseph McNichol, Jr. passed away in Moneta, VA on May 12, 2017 at the age of 73.Buzz is survived by his loving wife, Cecelia “Terry”, of 51 years. They were married in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1965. They dated for 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days before they got married and were blessed with 3 daughters.Buzz...
Sandra Barnette Worley
May 12, 2017
Sandra Barnette Worley, 74, of Lynchburg, Va., died Friday, May 12, 2017. She was the wife of the late Garland Wayne Worley .She is survived by her daughters, Karen Mayhew, and her husband Barry of Bedford, Va. and Cynthia Worley, and husband Kenny of Bedford ,Va.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Victoria Lynn...
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