Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kenneth B. Fisher
Feb 15, 2024
Kenneth B. Fisher, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 15, 2024.
He was the son of Bert H. Fisher and Rita M. Fisher (nee Smith). Kenny was born on January 27, 1947 in Yonkers, New York. He attended Manhattan College engineering program, then later joined the Navy becoming a Quartermaster on the Destroyer...
James Gary Barger
Feb 14, 2024
James Gary Barger, 70, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was the son of the late Emory Thomas Barger Sr. and Hazel Virginia Meador Barger.
He was born on May 21, 1953, in Roanoke, Virginia. He attended school at William Byrd High School and for most of his adult life owned his own business.
Gary is...
Clemmie Smith
Feb 14, 2024
Clemmie Smith, 79, of Thaxton, VA, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Ralph Ervin Steele
Feb 13, 2024
Ralph Ervin Steele, aged 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Moneta, VA on February 13, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1942, in Wise, VA to the late Clarence (Sleepy) Steele and Lillie Hamilton Steele. He attended Welch High School and went on to work in the coal mines, retiring after 27 years. Ralph loved the Lord...
Melinda Cannaday Martin
Feb 12, 2024
Melinda Cannaday Martin, 66, of Lynchburg passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Alleghany Health and Rehab. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on May 18, 1957. A daughter of the late Howard Berkley Cannaday and Shirley Ann McFadden Cannaday. In addition to her parents Melinda was preceded in death by her late husband, Michael Ray Martin and two...
Rodney Golden Bowling
Feb 12, 2024
Rodney Golden Bowling, 68, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12th, 2024. He was the son of the late Yvonne Bowling.
He is survived by his best friend and sister, Maggie Marie "ReRe" Bowling. In addition to his sister, he is survived by a brother, Allen Bowling, and an uncle, Harold Linkenhoker.
Rodney was born on...
Guy Newton "Newt" Thacker
Feb 11, 2024
Guy Newton “Newt” Thacker, III, 67, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Bedford on December 12, 1956, to the late Guy Newton Thacker, Jr. and Virginia Krantz Thacker.
He is survived by his siblings, Sara Shackelford and husband, Ron and Jim Thacker and wife, Jeanne; step-sisters, Gay Agee and Karen Tuttle...
Jimmy Lee Bobbitt
Feb 11, 2024
Jimmy Lee Bobbitt, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford to the late Ampsie Thomas Bobbitt and Bessie Lee Bobbitt.
Jimmy worked for 40 years at Rubatex as a Maintenance Mechanic. He had a love for Bluegrass music and loved to play the banjo. Jimmy’s favorite place to go...
Gary Robert Cooper, Sr.
Feb 10, 2024
Gary Robert Cooper, Sr. completed his earthly journey on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at home in Forest, VA. Gary was born in Pulaski, VA on March 24, 1944 to Merit Jordan Cooper and Peggy Howell Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Merit Jordan Cooper, Jr. and his sisters Marie Cooper Craig, Jaquita...
Harvey Leon Wright
Feb 10, 2024
Harvey Leon Wright (Biff), 81, of Lynchburg, Va, went home with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was the son of the late Clarence Lawhorne and Blanche Aileen Wright Ashworth.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anita Mallory Wright, and daughter Venessa Wright Burton.
He was survived by two daughters, Sherry Wright and Audrey Dunn;...
Carroll F. Mack
Feb 9, 2024
Carroll F. Mack, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was the son of Elvine Mack Beasley Hewitt of Lynchburg.
Carroll was born on August 30, 1961, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was a product of the Lynchburg City School System, where he graduated from Heritage High School in 1979. He then joined the United States Marine...
Richard Alan Alto
Feb 7, 2024
Richard Alan Alto, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was the husband of the late Nancy Pearson Alto, a devoted husband, father, and Far-Far.
Richard was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1932, a son of the late William Richard Alto and Eva England Alto. Richard honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, was...
Timothy Alphonso Younger
Feb 7, 2024
Timothy Alphonso Younger also known as T.Y., 68, departed this earthly life on February 7, 2024, peacefully in the comfort of his home located in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born April 9, 1955, in Lynchburg. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine Preston Younger and Thomas Younger, as well as his sister Norma Jean Younger. He is survived...
Ronald Edwin Giles
Feb 6, 2024
Ronald Edwin Giles, 72, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family.
Robin Lewis Coker
Feb 6, 2024
Robin Lewis Coker (aka Dave Lewis), of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Robin was preceded in death by his father Sherry Coker and sister Lori Coker Short. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Kelly, his mother, Luanne Coker; his sisters, Sherry Coker and Cindy Coker Martin; and brother,...
Arnold Gray Hackworth Jr
Feb 5, 2024
Arnold Gray Hackworth Jr. age 66, of Gladys, VA, passed away on February 5th 2024. He was the son of Arnold Gray Hackworth Sr and Ethel Gowen Hackworth.
Arnold was born on September 22nd 1957 in Lynchburg VA. He attended Altavista High School.
Arnold was a member of Tree of Life Ministries and enjoyed collecting antiques, Nascar cars Eagles etc.
Arnold is survived...
Robert Francis Young
Feb 5, 2024
Robert Francis Young, 56, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, February 5, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
William Underwood
Feb 5, 2024
William Norman Underwood
January 1, 1954 - February 5, 2024
Born in Massachusetts to the late William Allen and the late Norma Lee Underwood on January 1, 1954, Bill was brought to Virginia, kicking and screaming in 1968. He grew up in Lynchburg and it was there that Bill met his beloved wife of 48 years, Jody. They raised three children, Rebecca,...
Ralph Warren Coleman Sr.
Feb 4, 2024
Ralph Warren Coleman Sr., 88, of Wilmington, NC died Sunday February 4, 2024.
He was the son of the late Otis Martin Coleman and Lucile Ragland Coleman.
Ralph was born on May 27, 1935, in Lynchburg, Va. He attended school at E. C. Glass High School. He spent six years serving our country as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy and then...
Walter Calvin Wynn
Feb 4, 2024
Walter “Jack” Calvin Wynn 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was the son of the late Calvin W. Wynn and Delia L. Wynn, and the husband of DeMonna Mack-Wynn.
He was born on March 5, 1951, in Canton, MS. He attended school at an American High School in Vicenza, Italy. Walter joined the United States...
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