OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Charles Stephen Christian

Charles Stephen Christian

Aug 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Stephen Christian, 68, who departed from this world on August 12, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia at Lynchburg General Hospital. Charles was born on July 18, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to two dedicated loving parents, the late Archie Christian, Jr. and the late Eula Mae Woodruff Christian.

Charles was a...

John Thomas Wilkes, Jr.

John Thomas Wilkes, Jr.

Aug 11, 2024

John Thomas Wilkes, Jr. AKA “Money”, “Man Child”, “Main”, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed peacefully on August 11, 2024.

He was born on November 29, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Wilkes Sr. and the late Annie Davis Wilkes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Deloris (Yody) Wilkes.

He received his education at Dunbar High...

Vickie Lynn Zimmerman

Vickie Lynn Zimmerman

Aug 9, 2024

Vickie Lynn Zimmerman, 60, of Union Hall, Virginia passed away on August 9, 2024. She was the daughter of Mabel and Jimmy Zimmerman of Bedford, Virginia. Vickie graduated from Liberty High School in 1982 and went on to graduate from Roanoke College in 1986. She later attended the College of Health Sciences in Roanoke and obtained a degree as a...

George Kenneth Frey, Sr.

George Kenneth Frey, Sr.

Aug 9, 2024

For His own purpose and His perfect plan, God came into our family and took our precious loved one.

George Kenneth Frey, Sr. 89, affectionately known as daddy, Grandpa George, uncle, cousin, deacon, and friend peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 1,...

Yvonnie Ferguson

Yvonnie Ferguson

Aug 9, 2024

On Friday morning August 9, 2024, Yvonnie Sonja Taylor Ferguson 87 of Lynchburg, VA answered the master's call at her residence. She was born May 9, 1937, to the late John E. McCoy, Sr. and Marian Marie McCoy. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore R. Ferguson Sr.; son, Anthony D. Ferguson Sr.; one great-granddaughter, Leighna Grace Ferguson;...

Ruth Langley Ayers

Ruth Langley Ayers

Aug 9, 2024

Ruth Langley Ayers of Amherst, Virginia passed away one day shy of her 92nd birthday on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Carrie and John Langley, and the wife of Oscar Bland Ayers, Jr.

She was born on August 10, 1932, in Frost, West Virginia. Ruth was a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church. She had...

Paul Stephen Brahler, Sr.

Paul Stephen Brahler, Sr.

Aug 7, 2024

Paul Stephen Brahler, Sr., 89, of Forest, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was the husband of JoAnne McLean Brahler for over 64 years.

Paul was born in Washington D.C. on January 2, 1935, a son of the late John Paul Brahler and Barbara Davis Brahler. Paul was retired from General Electric where he worked as engineer and was a...

Marvin L. Harper

Marvin L. Harper

Aug 7, 2024

Marvin Lane Harper passed away on August 7, 2024. He was born in Louisa County, VA on March 27, 1953, to the late Harvey and Ruth Harper.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gail; two brothers Gary Harper, Norman Harper; and his sister Tina Harper.

A strong work ethic was important to Marvin which was evident throughout his life. When...

Nadine Mowery Gilmore

Nadine Mowery Gilmore

Aug 6, 2024

Nadine Mowery Gilmore, 70, of Lynchburg, VA, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, entered eternal life on August 6, 2024 at the Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 22, 1953, the daughter of Joycie F. Mowery and the late Charles S. Mowery. In addition to her father, she was preceded in...

Samantha Stilwell

Samantha Stilwell

Aug 6, 2024

Samantha Maxine Stilwell, 32 of Madison Heights, Virginia was called home Tuesday August 6th 2024.

 She was employed by Biscuitville in Madison Heights. Samantha was a member of Randolph Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving Daughter, Mother, Sister, Friend and never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand. 

Samantha is survived by her 3 loving Children: Lillian,...

Linda (Middleton) Duff Ray

Linda (Middleton) Duff Ray

Aug 5, 2024

Linda (Middleton) Duff Ray, 83, affectionately known as Granny, departed this Earth on August 5, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1940 in Lynchburg to Paul Edward and Nona Crouch Middleton. 

She was the proud sister of Betty Hudson, Jack Middleton and the late Nancy Ferguson. 

Linda was a dedicated employee of GE (Ericcson) for 30 years where she retired in...

Nancy Lee Price

Nancy Lee Price

Aug 3, 2024

Nancy Price, age 72 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 3rd, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Roach and Ruth Lucille Brown (Roach), and the wife of the late Clarence Price. 

Nancy was born on June 14th, 1952, in Charlotte County, Virginia. She pursued a career in Nutritional Services at Centra Health and retired after 17 years. 

Nancy...

Virginia Cabell Richeson

Virginia Cabell Richeson

Aug 2, 2024

On the morning of August 2, 2024, God called his faithful servant, Virginia Cabell Richeson, from her earthly labor unto Himself, where she will now rest in His presence for all eternity.

Virginia was born on September 20, 1932, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late John Oliver Cabell and Maudie Thompson Cabell. 

After graduating with honors from Madison Heights High School in...

Joseph William McGuirk

Joseph William McGuirk

Aug 2, 2024

Joseph William McGuirk, known as Joe, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 69. Joe was born on June 12, 1955, in Oakland, California. Joe was raised in a Navy family who traveled often but finally resided in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he grew up. He later moved to the Lynchburg area to be...

Adreana Riley Garbee

Adreana Riley Garbee

Aug 2, 2024

Adreana Riley Garbee, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 2, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on April 7, 1931 to Thomas L. Riley and Lillian H. Riley. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of 72 years, Miles Keith Garbee, and her son Phillip Earl Garbee.

Adreana...

Houston(Skip) Gary Haskins

Houston(Skip) Gary Haskins

Aug 2, 2024

Deacon Houston "Skip" G. Haskins, passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home in Lynchburg, Va. Houston was born on August 1, 1955 to the late James B. Haskins, Sr. and Etta Mae Stratton Haskins. In addition to his parents, Houston was preceded in death by his brothers, James B. Haskins, Jr., and...

Adrian Joe Scarbro

Adrian Joe Scarbro

Aug 1, 2024

Adrian Joe Scarbro, 78, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of West Virginia sadly left us on August 1, 2024, due to cancer. He was born October 30, 1945 a son of the late Lester Edwin Scarbro and Guy O’Neal Scarbro, and many other family members. 

Big Joe loved to help others and did so every day. He will be missed greatly by...

Rachel Agosto Rivera

Rachel Agosto Rivera

Jul 31, 2024

Rachel Agosto Rivera, 78, of Forest, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1946, to the late Francisco and Angelina Agosto.

 Rachel is survived by her two sons, Luis Rivera and David Rivera.

 Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Majorie Jean Taliaferro

Majorie Jean Taliaferro

Jul 31, 2024

On New Year's Day, January 1, 1924, Love delivered the gift of a third child to the late Gabriel E. and Lydia Griselda Williams Taliaferro, and they named her Marjorie Jean. After 100 years, seven months of living her life, to the glory of her God Love, Marjorie Jean Taliaferro responded to being called on July 31, 2024, to come...

Leonard Lovins, Jr.

Leonard Lovins, Jr.

Jul 30, 2024

Leonard Lovins Jr., 77 of Forest, VA passed away on July 30, 2024. Leonard was born May 1, 1947 in Huntington, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Gladys Lovins and by his wife Jane Lovins.

Leonard is survived by one son, Colonel Bruce Lovins MD, U.S. Army (Ret) and wife Karrie of Robertsdale, AL; one daughter,...

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