Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Dr. Salvatore Dominic Barranco, of Forest, Virginia, passed on while surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Lynchburg General Oncology Center following a long struggle with cancer.Dr. Barranco was a resident of Blacksburg, Virginia, but was always a New Yorker at heart.  As a young boy he attended the Augustinian Academy, Staten Island, NY, earning both academic...

Alison Diane Baker, 48, died on Wednesday morning, June 20, 2012, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Alison was a person who laughed easily, adored her children, spouse, and grandchildren, and showered the people around her with love.Alison is survived by her husband, Curt Baker, and daughter, Phoebe Baker, both of Lynchburg, Virginia and daughters Chelsea and Morgan Duval of Brandon, Florida....

Rose Marie Arthur Fisher, 84, of Bedford passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010. She was born on January 28, 1926 in Bedford County, the daughter of the late Charlie Kent Arthur and Pearl Susan Moran Arthur. In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond, Robert, Dean and James Arthur; and two sisters, Christine A....

James Wesley \"Jim\" Anderson, 81, of Moneta died on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at the Veterans Medical Center, Salem. He was born in Racine Wisconsin March 27, 1929 a son of the late Anton Anderson and Margaret Looker Anderson.Jim was a member of Chamblissburg Baptist Church, a retired employee of United Airlines , an Army Veteran of World War II...

Surrounded by loved ones, Louise passed peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital on  Monday, December 6, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Charles Allen Gardner. She was fondly known to everyone as Grandma Louise.Louise was born May 29, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, VA, a daughter of the late Jesse Ephraim Woodson and Nannie Bailess Woodson.She is survived by her...

 Myrtle Beatrice (\"Bea\") Wright Torr, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away on April 22, 2012.  She was the daughter of the late Luther Carden and the late Alva Wooten Carden.She is survived by her daughter, Linda Wright Trent of Lynchburg; a son, Doyle Wright (Yung) of Greensboro, NC; a granddaughter, Wendy Pribble (Rhonda Eubank) of Lynchburg; a great-grandson, Jacob Pribble of...

Geraldine M. (Gerrie) Scott, 79, of Moneta, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Medical Care Center. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer, now her pains are gone and she has peace.Born December 16, 1930, she was raised and educated in Toledo, Ohio.She was predeceased by her parents Elvin C. and Mae C. Myers and a brother, Elvin...

Jeffrey \"Jeff\" Glenn Spitzer, 58, of Concord departed this life on January 25, 2013. He was the husband of Kathy B. Spitzer for 35 years. Born December 10, 1954, in Harrisonburg, VA, Jeff was the son of Glenn Spitzer and the late Helen G. Spitzer. In addition to his wife and father, Jeff is survived by his daughter Lisa Spitzer...

Florence Georgiana Wetzel, 97, formerly of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, January 13, 2011.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family, 434-929-0055.

Vincent LeRoy Scott, 59, of Lynchburg went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 13, 2013.Vincent was born January 6, 1954 in Lynchburg he was the son of the late Hilliary Scott, Sr. and the late Maggie C. Scott. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He...

Bessie W. Gallagher of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Gallagher.She is survived by her daughter, Sandi Castellanos of Lynchburg and a sister, Mrs. Louise Underwoood of Rocky Mount. She was a former member of Timberlake Methodist Church.Graveside services were held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Fort...

Lucille Mae Toler, 36, of Madison Heights died Sunday, June 24, 2012.Lucille was born August 6, 1975 in Lynchburg, the daughter of David Lee Toler, Sr. and Step-daughter of Shirley R. Toler.She is survived by four brothers: David Toler, Jr. (Jennifer), Timothy Toler (Bridget), Robert Toler and John Toler (Jennifer): two sisters; Patricia Toler and Drema Toler; six nieces and...

Macon Ezra Burford, 92, of Goode, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 5, 2011. Born on September 26, 1918, he was the son of the late Esther Abbott Burford and Ezra Fleming Burford. In addition to his parents, Macon was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde, Rucker, and Landon Burford; and grandson-in-law, Rodney...

William Gerald \"Jerry\" Mackey, 82, of Moneta, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his residence. Born in Columbus, Ohio on November 17, 1928, a son of the late Terrance Mackey and Frieda Flannagan Mackey. In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death by a brother, John Mackey; and a sister, Mercedes Perez.Jerry served our country in the...

Berkley Merritte Dunkley, 81 of Lynchburg, Virginia died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Frank Merritte and Ida Belle Dunkley.Berkley is survived by three sisters; Cecil R. Mathias of Norfolk; Annie Dunkley, and Patty Jennings all of Lynchburg; two brothers, Duvall Dunkley and Danny Dunkley of Lynchburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.Berkley has a...

Stella Angela Succo Gatchell, 85, of Forest, VA, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, after a long illness.  She and her deceased husband, Stewart had resided with Adam and Joni Cox in Forest since 2006.Born Wednesday, December 9, 1925 in Fort Lupton, CO, Stella was the daughter of the late Frank Succo and Cecilia Scioldo Succo.Stella is survived by her children;...

Nancy Elizabeth Wacker, 57, of Lynchburg died Tuesday July 5, 2011. She was the loving wife of Donald Richard Wacker. Nancy was born October 7, 1953 in Norfolk the only daughter of the late Paul Harold Pietsch and Suzanne White Pietsch of Melbourne, FL. She honorably served her country in the U.S. Air Force and was once a systems engineer....

Ruth Harless Carson, 96, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2012. Born Friday, September 10, 1915 in Craig County, VA, Ruth was the daughter of the late Lula Hypes Harless and the late Daniel Jackson Harless. She was the wife of the late Royal William Carson. In addition to her husband and...

Deborah Rhyne Bertalan, 56, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011.Ms. Bertalan was born Saturday, January 1, 1955, in Charlotte, NC, a daughter of Joyce Danner Rhyne of Lynchburg and the late Robert Lineberger Rhyne, Sr.In addition to her mother, she is survived by a brother, Bobby Rhyne and wife, Wanda, her nieces and nephews, Krissy, Robert Rhyne III and...

Frances Woodfin Averett Marshall, 97, of Lynchburg, died peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013 at Westminster-Canterbury.A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St. Paul\"™s Episcopal Church, with Rev. Todd M. Vie officiating. Inurnment will take place in Spring Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul\"™s Episcopal Church, Gentle Shepherd Hospice, or...