Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John Dahl Cooke, Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
John Dahl Cooke, Jr., 62, of Roanoke, Virginia, originally from Virginia Beach, passed away on
Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was the son of the late John Dahl Cooke, Sr., and Julianne
Etheridge Cooke.
He was born on January 14, 1962, in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from Kellam High School,
then pursued his B.S. degree in Education at Atlantic Christian College.
John enjoyed working out...
Jeraldine J. "Jeri" Johnston Ingleton
Jan 30, 2024
Jeraldine J. “Jeri" Johnston Ingleton, age 93, formerly of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away on January 30, 2024. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on February 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Donald R. "Don" and Naomi B. Fullbright Thompson. In addition to her parents, Jeri was preceded in death by her husbands, Melvin S. “Monty” Johnston and...
Joyce Lorraine St. Aubin
Jan 29, 2024
Joyce Lorraine St. Aubin, 81, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 29, 2024.
At the age of 13 she met the love of her life, Michael F. St. Aubin. They married on December 29, 1961, and were married for 62 wonderful years.
Joyce was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on May 15, 1942, the daughter of the late...
Linda Pribble Womack
Jan 28, 2024
Linda Pribble Womack, 67, of Rustburg, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of Ronnie E. Womack.
Linda was born in Evington, Virginia on June 2, 1956, a daughter of the late Collie Steptoe Pribble and Augusta McKinney Pribble. Linda was retired as a supervisor with Master Brand and was a past member of Evington United Methodist...
Tim Lee Ruggles
Jan 28, 2024
Timothy Lee Ruggles was called home by the stars on January 28, 2024 after a courageous year long battle with glioblastoma. Tim was proceeded in death by his father, PFC Robert “Buster” Ruggles and his In-Laws Sara and Charles Lee.
Tim was devoted to his wife of 31 years, Sheri and sons Robert and Michael. He is also survived by his...
Mario Iván Villasana
Jan 27, 2024
In Loving memory
Mario Iván Villasana
October 31,1996~January 27,2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario Iván Villasana , who departed from this world on January 27, 2024, at the age of 27. Mario was born on October 31, 1996, to his loving parents,...
Consuela Prestina Rucker-Greene
Jan 27, 2024
Consuela Prestina Rucker- Greene 44, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her residence. God took her hand and lead her beautiful soul through the gates of heaven. Consuela was born on October 18, 1979, to Preston W. Scott, Jr. and the late Faye Rucker.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...
Margaret Ann Scott
Jan 26, 2024
Margaret Ann Scott, 77, of Goodview passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 26th, 2024. She was born on April 9,1946 to the late John Everette Alls and Christine Alberta Ellefritz Alls . A native of Virginia she was the wife of the late Mitchell Franklin Scott. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in...
Mary Frances Shuler Johnson
Jan 26, 2024
Mary Frances Shuler Johnson, 95, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the wife of the Reverend Doctor John Willard “Jack” Johnson (1924-2019), Founding Minister of Timberlake Christian Church (1968-1990) and, later, Minister Emeritus. Mary and Jack were Charter Members of TCC.
Mary was a resident of the Brookville-Timberlake area of Campbell County since 1968. A...
Richard Edward Giovanelli
Jan 26, 2024
Richard Edward Giovanelli, 69, of Amherst passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, after struggling with cancer for the past year.
Richard was a police officer with the City of Lynchburg for almost 15 years. He then worked in the transportation industry until retiring three years ago. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and then moved to Wading River, NY when...
Kenneth Ronald "Kenny" Palmer
Jan 26, 2024
Kenneth Ronald “Kenny” Palmer, 55, of Bedford went to be with his Lord and Savior after a very courageous battle with cancer. His strong will and determination to fight the good fight was so evident. Even though he was taken from this earth way too soon, Kenny touched many lives in his 55 years. Born on June 25, 1968, in...
Robert Thomas Bennett
Jan 25, 2024
Robert Thomas Bennett, 90, of Big Island, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born in Caldwell, WV on January 2, 1934. A son of the late Wallace and Irene Honaker Bennett. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Elizabeth “Ann” Austin Bennett.
Robert was retired from Georgia Pacific Paper Mill...
James Leonard Johnson
Jan 24, 2024
J. Leonard Johnson, 88, died peacefully January 24, 2024. He was born at home in Roseland, VA, on October 7, 1935, to the late Julian Dement and Glenn Anne Tice Johnson. He was married to the late Bland Massie Johnson for sixty-two years. He is predeceased by his siblings Shirley Johnson Queja, Julian Ernest Johnson, and Barbara Johnson Ponton.
He is...
Ruth Brenig
Jan 23, 2024
Ruth Brenig, 94, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1929, in Zurich, Switzerland to the late Rudolph and Trudy Gossweiler.
In 1949, while waiting for a streetcar with a pretty smile on her face, a young student, Theo (now Ted), who was also waiting there, began talking to her. They...
Eleanor Lee Mills Weaver
Jan 22, 2024
Eleanor Lee Mills, 95, formerly of Moneta, VA and Richwood, WV passed away on January 22, 2024. While living in the Moneta area, she attended Radford Baptist Church, Moneta, VA and Living Word Baptist Church, Forest, VA with her children. She grew up and lived many years in Richwood, WV where she taught Kindergarten at Richwood Grade School and Cherry...
Mary Williams Elder
Jan 22, 2024
Mary Williams Elder, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. She fought a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease for over 8 years. She was the wife of the late Horace Bernier Elder. She was preceded in death by her son Gregory Bernier Elder and her sister Doris W. Locke.
Mary was born on March 3, 1940, in Charlotte...
James Morse
Jan 22, 2024
Life’s Race Well Run; Life’s Work, Well done;
Life’s Crown Well Won; Now He is At Rest
“No matter how deeply we are grieving and wonder how we can go on; we are promised a brighter tomorrow, when the darkness gives way to the dawn.”
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. On January 22, 2024 at 4:18 am Jesus held James's hand...
Edward Lewis "Eddy" Padgett
Jan 22, 2024
Edward Lewis “Eddy” Padgett, 63, of Bedford passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at The Carrington Place of Wytheville. He was born in Bedford, VA on February 13, 1960. A son of the late Landon Lowry Padgett, Sr. and Joanne Hargis Padgett. In addition to his parents Eddy was preceded in death by his brother, Landon Lowry “Bo” Padgett...
Joseph William Bryant
Jan 22, 2024
Joseph William Bryant was born on October 4th, 1932. He was born the first and only son of Joseph Bland Bryant and Margaret Brent Bryant of Roseland, Va. He graduated from Fleetwood High School in Nelson County. After his graduation, Joe proudly served his country as part of the US Navy during the Korean War from 1950 till 1965. Upon...
Michael Wayne Reams
Jan 22, 2024
Michael Wayne Reams, 75, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg at 1:00 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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