Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ellen Hylton
Jan 13, 2016
Ellen Ann Hylton, 72, of Roanoke, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 13, 2016.Ellen was the technical services librarian for the Roanoke County Public library when she retired in 2004. She was also the head librarian at the Vinton branch library at the time of the roof collapse in 1983. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Madison...
Kilia Young
Jan 12, 2016
On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, God called Kilia (KeeKee) LaJuan Young, to come and rest.KeeKee was born in Lynchburg, Va. on August 28, 1981. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Young. KeeKee leaves her parents, Alice and Robert Jones; her sister Ranesha Jones; devoted aunt, Marva Martin; and her loving “Soul Mate,” Reuben Kidd, to cherish her...
Jacqueline Dunford
Jan 12, 2016
Jacqueline Harvey Dunford, 89, of Lynchburg died Tuesday January 12, 2016.The family will receive friends in memory of Jackie from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Willow Lake in Rustburg.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Gary C. Walker
Jan 10, 2016
Gary C. Walker, born in Illinois on July 4, 1944, died on January 10, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Lynchburg, Va. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joan Walker; his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Tom Whitaker; his son, Byron Walker; his daughter and son-in-law, Honoree and John Russell; grandsons, Tanner (and wife Felicia) and...
Robert Eugene Thornton
Jan 9, 2016
Robert “Twoway” Eugene Thornton, 45, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was the husband of Tina Karnes Thornton.Born on February 27, 1970, Robert was a son of the late Jane Thornton Wade and Steve Wade, Sr. He was a heavy equipment operator with Best Grading.In addition to his wife and parents, Robert leaves behind his children,...
Tommie Randall Farthing
Jan 8, 2016
Tommie Randall Farthing, 73, of Forest, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2016 and to wait for his wife of 55 years, Cary Milstead Farthing, to join him.Tommie was born April 10, 1942 in Altavista, Va. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob M. Farthing and Carola Brown Farthing, of Altavista, Va.Tommie served his country from...
Margaret Doering Coleman
Jan 8, 2016
Margaret Doering Coleman died on January 8, 2016. Born in Lynchburg on September 4, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Nell VanRiper Doering and Frank Laverne Doering. Margaret was the widow of Edward Franklin Coleman, her husband of 65 years. She is survived by three children, Edward Franklin Coleman, Jr. and his wife, Angela of Amherst County, Jane...
Paul David Lugar
Jan 8, 2016
Paul David “Peanut” Lugar, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2016 after a long battle with Leukemia. He was 62 years old.Paul was born in Norfolk, Va. on February 24, 1953. He was the fourth and youngest child of Joan and Robert D. Lugar, Sr.During his time with us, Paul touched many lives with his constant acts...
Kenneth L. Joyner
Jan 8, 2016
Kenneth L. Joyner, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016.Born on September 12, 1955, in Rocky Mount, N.C., he was a son of the late Ernest Joyner, Jr. and the late Pattie Bradley Joyner.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby R. Joyner and Carroll L. Joyner.Kenneth is survived by one...
Kathleen "Kit" White Malloy
Jan 7, 2016
Kathleen “Kit” White Molloy, of Florida passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Robbie Gay Carter Edgemon
Jan 6, 2016
Robbie Carter Edgemon, 85, passed away at Fairmont Crossing in Amherst, Va. on January 6, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, whom she took care of for many years: Robert and Ossie Carter; she was also predeceased by a sister, Marie Harris.She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, William Edgemon, Sr.; her son William Edgemon,...
Jane Ann Shakes Lovins
Jan 5, 2016
Jane Ann Shakes Lovins, 67, of Forest, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was the loving wife of Leonard Lovins, Jr.Born on November 30, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Allen Frederick and Reba Hayden Shakes. She worked for seven years at Lynchburg General Hospital as the Oncology Unit Coordinator and was a member of Mountain...
Annie Elizabeth Austin Bennett
Jan 4, 2016
Annie “Ann” Elizabeth Austin Bennett, age 87, of Big Island, died Monday, January 4, 2016.She was the loving wife of Robert Thomas Bennett.A daughter of the late John “Jack” G. Austin and Ruby Johnson Austin, she was born November 10, 1928 in Rockbridge, Va. She was a Sunday School teacher and home maker who enjoyed babysitting, reading, church functions and...
Dora Alberta Callahan Moore
Jan 3, 2016
Dora Alberta Callahan Moore, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016She was the wife of the late William Henry Moore, Sr.Born November 9, 1921 she is the daughter of the late Elijah and Annie Mash Callahan.She is survived by her son, William H. Moore, Jr and wife, Patti.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Tharp...
Kenneth D Witt
Jan 3, 2016
Kenneth D. Witt, Sr., age 69, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 3, 2016.He was the last young man to graduate from New London Academy. He retired after 46 years of service to B & W as a manufacturing engineer. He was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and the London Downs Senior Golf Group.Surviving...
John Martinez Rocha, Sr.
Jan 3, 2016
John Martinez Rocha Sr., 79, of Rustburg, VA, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 03, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Alice Steele Rocha for 55 years.Born Thursday, May 07, 1936 in San Antonio, TX, John was a son of the late Charles Rocha and the late Eleanor Martinez Rocha. He proudly served our country as...
Urban Lyle Joy
Jan 2, 2016
Urban Lyle Joy, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg, passed away January 2, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Patsy Ann Loving Joy for 59 years.Lyle was born January 7, 1931 in Campbell County, Virginia. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years of dedicated service that included duty during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He...
Terry Lee Brooks
Dec 31, 2015
Terry Lee Brooks, 56, of Lynchburg died on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at his home. He was the husband of Mary Ann Conner Brooks.Terry was born in Union, WVA, on December 16, 1959, a son of the late Marshall Brooks and Shirley Cook Brooks.After retiring as a Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army, Terry worked as a vendor for...
Harold Leon "Pastor Rocky" Roberts
Dec 31, 2015
Harold Leon “Pastor Rocky” Roberts passed away from this world and entered into the arms of Jesus on December 31, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Susan McIntosh Roberts and his 7 daughters and their spouses, Deana & Tennyson Cason of Palau, Deborah & David O’Brien of Lynchburg, Virginia, Teresa & Thomas Sweat of Sarasota,...
Randall Scott Rice
Dec 31, 2015
Randall Scott Rice, 44, of Forest, passed away on, Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was the loving husband of Berri Janine Anderson Rice.Born October 2, 1971 in Bedford, he was a son of Rosalita Branch Rice and the late Roger Lee Rice, Sr. Randall is also preceded in death by one brother: Rodney Orlando Rice.Randall was an avid hunter; he...
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