Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Roger Dale Wilson, Sr.
Jul 11, 2023
Roger Dale Wilson, Sr. of Lynchburg, age 87 passed away on Tuesday, July 11,2023.He was born on November 8,1935 in Lynchburg Va., the son of Oscar Reginald Wilson and Frances Virginia Creasy Wilson. He was twice widowed, Celine Joubert Wilson whom he always referred to as the love of his life, and Emily Winter Wilson. Also preceding him in death...
George E. Taylor
Jul 11, 2023
..George E. Taylor transitioned on July 11, 2023, at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Monday December 29, 1958, the son of the late George Washington Taylor and Annie Louise Jefferson Taylor.Deacon George E. Taylor was a devoted member of Altha Grove Baptist Church until his health failed and he was a longtime employee of Griffin Pipe.He...
Franklin Long Loftin
Jul 11, 2023
Franklin Long Loftin, 88, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Frank was born in Fallstown Township, NC to the late Clate and Nora Lee Loftin. He was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Johnny Loftin and three sisters, Hazel Burrell, Eloise Meadows and Azile McLaurin.Frank served his country in the United States Air Force....
Douglas Lee Walton
Jul 11, 2023
Douglas Lee Walton, 57, of Big Island, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was the loving husband of Georgianne Dawson Walton.Douglas was born on July 27, 1965, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Herbert Augustus Walton and Frances Goff Walton. Douglas attended Thomas Road Baptist Church and worked at the Lynchburg Candle Factory. In addition to his...
Rhonda Gail Fitzgerald
Jul 10, 2023
Rhonda Gail Fitzgerald, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on July 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Odell Fitzgerald, Sr. and Sylvia Fitzgerald.Rhonda was born on November 6, 1961 in Virginia. She attended Liberty High School. She became a personal caregiver later in life, including caring for her mother during her last years of life and other...
James “Jimmy” Robert Peterson
Jul 10, 2023
James “Jimmy” Robert Peterson, 57, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was the son of the late George Edward and Sandrel Chisom Carter. James was born on May 7, 1966, in Roanoke, Virginia. He was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. Jimmy loved music and playing the Spoons. He enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming,...
Carla Ann Dixon Arrington
Jul 10, 2023
Carla Ann Dixon Arrington, 66, of Bedford passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Oakwood Manor Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 21, 1956, to the late Bowie O’Neil Dixon, Sr. and Eleanor Marie Ortman Dixon.She is survived by her children, Eric Dixon, Tiffany Mires and Carl Arrington, III (Rebecca); siblings, Delores Marie Haynes, Bowie Dixon, Jr....
Morgan Olivia Porter
Jul 9, 2023
Morgan Olivia Porter, a radiant girl of nearly 15, passed peacefully to heaven, July 9th, 2023 after battling lymphoma, holding her parents’ hands. She leaves an inestimable legacy of bravery, kindness, grace, and empathy. Morgan joined us as a special soul on August 24th, 2008 and from the beginning of life she was a bright light with the most beautiful...
David Dunaway
Jul 9, 2023
David Dunaway , 73, of Forest, VA, died Sunday, July 9, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Richard Lee Carr, Sr.
Jul 8, 2023
Richard Lee Carr, Sr., 86, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was the son of the late William Harper Carr and Laura Madge Wingfield CarrRichard was born on June 19, 1937, in Roanoke, Virginia. He proudly served in the United States Navy and retired from Penske/Row Furniture. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist...
Deborah Jean Viar Hubbard
Jul 7, 2023
Deborah Jean Viar Hubbard, 57, of Madison Heights, Virginia died on July 7, 2023, after a long illness.Debbie served her country in many aspects; she was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where she has many decorations and was currently with the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. She believed in hard work and spent as much time...
Fumiko Radile
Jul 7, 2023
Fumiko Radile, 86, of Madison Heights, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at her home, after a short period dealing with cancer. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on November 14, 1936. Fumiko’s parents, now deceased, were Susumu and Noriko Yamaguchi.Fumiko had three missions in life: to raise her sons to be good people, to teach Japanese language as...
Ruby Twilene Parsons
Jul 7, 2023
Ruby Twilene Parsons, 90, of Bedford, VA, died Friday, July 7, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Stephen R. Hubbard
Jul 5, 2023
Stephen R. Hubbard , 71, of Keysville, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Shirley P Winn
Jul 4, 2023
Shirley Diane (Law) Patterson Winn entered this life on November 23, 1942, as the youngest of ten children to the late Arthur Law and Marjorie Lee Law. At age two, Shirley was adopted by two loving parents, Othelia Jones Patterson and Oscar Patrick Patterson of Roanoke, VA. She graduated from Lucy Addison High School in 1961 and attended St. Paul’s...
Kenneth Paul Mcbride
Jul 4, 2023
Kenneth Paul McBride , 80, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Anne Wrzos
Jul 4, 2023
Anne Wrzos , 96, of Madison Heights, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Valerie Edith Wilson
Jul 3, 2023
Valerie E. Wilson aka Grandma Dynamite, 88, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, and great-grandmother has passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023.Born on January 18, 1935 in Budapest, Hungary, she came to America New Years Day 1956, she resided in New Jersey for most of her adult life and most recently resided in Lynchburg, VA with family...
Tonya Perisa Dooley
Jul 3, 2023
Tonya Minnick Dooley, 59, of Blue Ridge passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Roanoke, VA on March 22, 1964. A daughter of Carolyn Smith Minnick and the late Albert T. Minnick.Tonya enjoyed spending time outdoors while hunting and going fishing. She drove a truck for many years hauling oil and...
Mary Diane Mcneill (Mills)
Jul 2, 2023
Mary Diane McNeill (Mills), 81, of Vinton, formerly from Montvale, VA passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Mary was born May 14, 1942, in Starkey, Roanoke County, VA. She was the daughter of the late John Jefferson Mills and Susie Elizabeth Atkins.Mary attended Parkway Wesleyan Church and enjoyed collecting Longaberger wicker baskets, Barbie dolls, and Boyds bears. Her biggest...
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