Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Walter Shelley III
Dec 28, 2023
William Walter Shelley III, 72, of, Lynchburg , died Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Cheryl Raye Moorman
Dec 28, 2023
Cheryl Raye Moorman, 61, of Concord, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Cheryl was born June 24, 1962, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a daughter of the late Alan Banks and Lucille Moorman. She is survived by a sister Sophia Ferguson of Lynchburg, a special niece Terry Mosley of Concord, a nephew (who she raised like a son) Deshawn Moorman, and a...
Annie C. Kirby
Dec 28, 2023
Annie C. Kirby, transitioned on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Arlington Virginia Hospital Center.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
David “Pete” Eugene Fisher
Dec 27, 2023
David “Pete” Eugene Fisher, 76, of Madison Heights passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Pete was born December 22, 1947, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Lewis Campbell and Helen Campbell. Pete retired from the city of Lynchburg as an equipment operator.
He is survived by his niece Christina Campbell of Madison Heights, his sister Mary...
Roger William Buckner
Dec 27, 2023
Roger William Buckner, 61 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on December 27, 2023.
Roger was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and moved to Mars Hill, North Carolina at a young age.
He graduated from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, North Carolina and pursued a career in manufacturing. Roger was a very skilled tool and die maker until his...
Robert William McKinney
Dec 26, 2023
Robert William “Bob” McKinney, 73, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1949, in Bedford, Virginia to the late William Edward McKinney and Nannie Belle Webster McKinney.
He loved working on cars, traveling the parkway, and taking trips. Bob would be classified as a gearhead; he loved his job as he worked...
Terrie Edward Henderson
Dec 26, 2023
Terrie Edward Henderson, 66, of Amherst, Virginia died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Robert William McKinney
Dec 26, 2023
Robert William “Bob” McKinney, 73, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1949, in Bedford, Virginia to the late William Edward McKinney and Nannie Belle Webster McKinney.
He loved working on cars, traveling the parkway, and taking trips. Bob would be classified as a gearhead; he loved his job as he...
James Butler "Jimmy" Forehand, Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
James “Jimmy” (Butler) Forehand, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 26, 2023. His passing leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends.
Jimmy’s legacy can be matched by few. He was born in Lynchburg, VA the only son of James Butler Forehand, Sr., and Ethel Ford on August 25, 1930. He...
Roosevelt Lee Miller
Dec 25, 2023
Roosevelt Lee Miller, lovingly referred to as "Paul" or "Pete" by those nearest to him, was a beloved resident of Madison Heights, Virginia. He peacefully departed this life on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on May 29, 1933, in Amherst County to the late William Nathaniel Miller, Sr., and the late Clara Miller Douglass. Roosevelt was...
Anne Carolyn Hamm Taurus
Dec 24, 2023
Anne Carolyn Hamm Taurus, 95, of Cheyenne, Wyoming formerly of Montvale, VA went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. She was born December 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Eli and Olie Mae Hamm. Anne was also preceded in death by sister, Billie Jean.
Carolyn graduated from Montvale High School in 1946. She was...
Joseph Quinn Gordon
Dec 24, 2023
Joseph Quinn Gordon, 60, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Mary Boitnott
Dec 24, 2023
Mary Boitnott, 77, of Thaxton, Virginia where God took Mary home on the special day of, Sunday December 24, 2023, where she met her beloved pets, Ladybug and Miss Bubba.
Mary was a nurse, picture framer, wonderful mama, and loving wife.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories: husband, James Boitnott; their son, Noah Boitnott; a very special grandson, CW Mason...
Dollie Switzer Henderson
Dec 24, 2023
Dollie Switzer Henderson, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born in Craig County, Va, on July 21, 1934, a daughter of the late Leslie Atkins Switzer and Virginia Meador Switzer. She was a great mom and grandmother to her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a loving husband of...
Edwina Mae Harsley
Dec 24, 2023
On December 24, 2023, God opened the gates of heaven and welcomed Edwina Mae Thomas Harsley into eternal rest.
Edwina was born on January 13, 1951, to the late Nancy Younger Thomas Robinson and Nathan Thomas. In addition to her mother and father she was preceded in death by her two brothers; Glasgow “Allen” Robinson and William “Blue” Thomas...
Mary Alice Mays
Dec 24, 2023
Mary Alice Mays, 83, of Forest, Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Ted “Billy” Mays. Mary was born on December 28, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Roscoe Sheets and Vee Ola Sheets.
She was a member of Brookhill Wesleyan Church and worked at Strothers Drug company for 17...
Robert Shepperd
Dec 23, 2023
Robert Frederick Shepperd, 70, of Evington, VA passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Barbara Tucker Keeling
Dec 23, 2023
Barbara Tucker Keeling passed away peacefully, on December 23, 2023. She was 87 years old.
She is survived by three children, Jeffery Michael Keeling, Pamela K Feigenbaum, and Barbara Keeling Andrieu, and their spouses, as well as 5 grandchildren. Mrs. Keeling was born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri area, and shortly after graduating from high school, moved...
Helen Brooks Boteler
Dec 23, 2023
Helen Brooks Boteler, 70, transitioned to the next life on December 23, 2023. She was the daughter of John Lawson Brooks, Jr. and Margaret Newman Brooks of Gladys, VA.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Peggy Woodall of Spout Spring, VA and Nancy Milton of Lynchburg, VA. Helen is survived by her husband...
Mary Ann Paljug
Dec 22, 2023
Mary Ann Paljug passed through the wall of death into the loving hands of her lord and savior Jesus Christ on December 22, 2023 at the age of 69. She was at home in peaceful sleep.
Mary Ann was born on December 9, 1954 in Beckley, WV. She was involved in many kinds of activities and sports. She moved to...
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