Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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