Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ret. Lt. Col. George Franklin Mohrmann
Jan 12, 2024
George Franklin Mohrmann of Forest, VA passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2024. George was born on March 2, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to George and Charlotte Mohrmann.
He retired after 21 years of service in the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. His service included two tours in Vietnam where he earned a purple...
Ora Lillie Jackson Elliott
Jan 11, 2024
On the early morning of January 11, 2024, God called our loved one home to rest. Ora LillyJackson Elliott was born on January 17, 1930. She was the youngest child born to the lateAndrew T. and Carrie Hamlett Jackson. In addition to her late parents, she was preceded indeath by her husband Carroll J. Elliott, brothers Bernard K. Jackson, Kelly...
Ronald Rucker
Jan 10, 2024
Ronald Rucker passed away on January 10, 2024.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights at 2p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Kathie Lou Childers
Jan 9, 2024
Kathie Lou Childers, 78, of Bedford, VA, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Clem Albert Childers, Jr., and Cathryn Conrad Terry Childers. She was born on August 28, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the youngest of three daughters.
Kathie grew up in Raleigh, NC, and attended Ravenscroft School, an Episcopal day school, and...
James Edward Hargis
Jan 9, 2024
James “Eddie” Hargis, 71, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was the son of the late, James Odie Hargis, and Merle Olivia Hargis (McLane), the husband of the late Donna Faye Hargis (Staton) of 45 years, and two brother-in-laws, the late Larry Parrish and the late James "Bubbles" Hughes.
Eddie was born on January,...
Jean Alice Parrish Thomas
Jan 9, 2024
Jean Parrish Thomas, 65, of 146 Oakview Drive, Monroe, VA departed this life on January 9, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born on April 15, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Mary “Liz” Parrish and John A. Parrish.
Jean leaves to cherish her memories her only child, Brandon O’Neil Thomas: “The Light of her Life”.
Surviving...
Domonique Ann Mills
Jan 8, 2024
Domonique Ann Mills, 34, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1989 to Valerie Mills Britton and Marvin Clark Sr.
Domonique loved being a mom, taking care of others, being a caretaker, collecting a major shoe collection, and being a big sister. She was a highly intelligent woman who educated herself...
Helen Jeannette Irvine Callands
Jan 8, 2024
Helen Jeannette Callands, 91, peacefully entered eternal rest at her home on Monday January 8, 2024. She was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on September 21, 1932, to the late John A. Irvine and Mary Clayborn Irvine.
Jeannette was preceded in death by four of her five children: Delores Dolsey, Frank Callands Jr., Cynthia Mabry and Brenda...
William Dabney “Bill” Woods
Jan 8, 2024
William Dabney “Bill” Woods, 89, of Pedlar Mills, Virginia passed away on January 8, 2024. He was the son of Edward Ashby Woods, Sr., and Gladys Hooten Woods.
Bill was born on May 14, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Madison Heights High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg College. He then continued to pursue...
Myrtice Driskill Michael
Jan 7, 2024
Myrtice Driskill Michael passed away January 7, 2024. Myrtice was born July 5, 1927, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Ruth Driskill and Buford Driskill.
She was survived by her daughter, Karen Michael and a brother, Bill Driskill. She was predeceased by her son, Ken Michael, her brother, Bo Driskill and her parents.
Myrtice spent her entire 96 years in...
Winfield Edison Douglas
Jan 7, 2024
Winfield E. Douglas, 84, of Amherst, VA also known as "King Douglas", "Winnie" passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was the son of the late James Brown and Audrey Douglas Sales. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Barry Leo Douglas Sr.; three brothers, Robert "Buddy" Douglas, George Sales, and Andrew Sales;...
Edward Trent
Jan 7, 2024
Edward Merrill Trent, age 85, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
He was the retired owner of Eds New and Used Work Clothing. He is survived by his son, David Trent; his daughter, Audrey Lee; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde D. Trent, Jr., Robert Trent; and a sister, Annette Eisenberg. He was preceded in death by...
Rosalia Brimm Morris
Jan 7, 2024
Rosalia Brimm Morris "Sukie", 66, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, January 7, 2024.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg. The family will receive friends and family anytime at the home of the daughter, Ryan Hubbard, 508 Harrison Street.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Tami Coleman
Jan 6, 2024
Tami Coleman was born on September 5, 1968 in Maryland to the late Clara Froneberger and James Coleman
Tami received her formal education in various public schools in Prince Georges County Maryland and graduated Class of 1987.
Tami was loving and caring. She loved her family most of all and she would do whatever she could to make them...
Doris Baker Gallagher
Jan 3, 2024
Doris Baker Gallagher, 81, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, surrounded by her three sons and loving husband.
She was born on June 28, 1942, in Roanoke, VA and raised in Bristol, Va. She was a graduate of the Bristol, Va. Public Schools, Bristol Virginia High School, Virginia Intermont College, and the University of Tennessee.
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Francisca De Paiva
Jan 2, 2024
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15. Francisca Paiva passed into the arms of Jesus on January 2, 2024, in Lynchburg, VA. She was one month away from her 82nd birthday.
Francisca married the love of her life, Jose Paiva. They were married for 52 years. Francisca was devoted to her husband and family.
Francisca...
Ferrelle Wayne Doss
Jan 1, 2024
Ferrelle Wayne “Pete” Doss, of Evington, Virginia, passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on May 17, 1924, in Appomattox, VA.
Pete proudly served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Denver. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and enjoyed a 65-year marriage with Lorene Miles Doss. He spent the...
Peyton Winfree Baber
Dec 31, 2023
Peyton Winfree Baber died peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on Sunday December 31, 2023, at age 85. She had a multifaceted personality with a quick wit and dry sense of humor. She was an accomplished artist, craftsperson, mathematician, and duplicate bridge player, who enjoyed surprising friends with blunt, humorous statements. She was also an avid University of Virginia basketball fan and...
Nellie Ann Firetto Riggs
Dec 30, 2023
Nellie Ann Firetto Riggs, 84, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born in Birmingham, AL on March 6, 1939. A daughter of the late Joseph Firetto and Carmel Mitchelli Firetto. In addition to her parents Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, John Virgil Riggs, Jr, and two siblings, Leanora Fox and Jackie Firetto.
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Rev. Donald Garfield Wayne, Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
Rev. Donald Garfield Wayne, Sr. 66, of Madison Heights, Va. died Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Donald Garfield Wayne Sr. was born to the late Theio and Odell Reaves Wayne.
He attended the Scott Zion Baptist Church and received Christ as his Savior as...
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