Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Gary Vanardo Brown
Feb 18, 2024
Gary Vanardo Brown, 67, of Concord, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024.
He was born on September 11, 1956, to the late Walter Brown and Florence Brown.
In addition to his parents Gary is preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Elliott, and Dexter Brown, one sister, Joyce Horsley and a nephew, Harold Parker, Jr.
Gary is survived by his wife,...
Robert Taylor Bryant, Jr.
Feb 18, 2024
Robert Taylor Bryant, Jr, 81, of Hardy, VA passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, VA on May 21, 1942, A son of the late Robert Taylor Bryant, Sr, and Edith Virginia Estill Bryant. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Gale.
Robert is survived by...
Shirley “Sue” Ames Russell
Feb 18, 2024
Shirley Russell, 88, of Bedford, died Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Gerald L. Russell for over 50 years.
Sue was born July 4, 1935, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard N. Ames and the late Kathryn S. Ames. Before her retirement she was a secretary’s aide at B&W.
In addition to her...
Annette "Joanne" Burford
Feb 17, 2024
Annette Laverna Johnson Burford, affectionately known as Joanne Mays, 62, of Lynchburg, VA entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Joanne was born in Richmond, VA to the late Claudette W. Brown and William A. Johnson. She was raised in love by the late Ulysses (Jabo) and Rosa Mays, of Madison Heights, VA. She was...
Walter Vest Mahone
Feb 17, 2024
Walter Vest Mahone, age 74 of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away February 17, 2024. He was the son of the late Virginia & Walter W. Mahone, and in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick O’Conner Mahone.
Walter is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Mahone– the love of his life, as he would say, that...
Richard G. Ubele
Feb 16, 2024
Richard G. Ubele, 75, of Appomattox, Virginia, formerly of Franklinville, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was the son of the late Harry C. Ubele and Jean M. Smith.
Richard was born on August 14, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended school at Mastbaum Vocational High School.
He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg,...
Everette Lee Mason, Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
Everette Lee Mason Sr., 81, of Forest, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024, from severe injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.
Everette was born September 12, 1942, in Lynchburg, Virginia, son of the late Glendon Everette Mason and the late Rosa Lee Ragland Mason. Everette loved his country and proudly served in...
Phyllis Harper Parker Burchette
Feb 16, 2024
Phyllis Harper Parker Burchette, 82, of Lynchburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in South Carolina on November 6, 1941, she was a daughter of Johnnie Andrew Harper and Marie Wright Harper. She was twice married, first to Robert (Bobby) Parker and later to Ronald (Ronnie) Burchette for 41...
Everett Lee Mason
Feb 16, 2024
Everette Lee Mason , 81, of Forest, VA, died Friday, February 16, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Robert Lee "Bob" Edwards
Feb 16, 2024
Robert Lee “Bob” Edwards of 501 VES Road, Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, after a heroic battle with cancer.
Bob was born on April 29, 1935, in Eden, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 56 years, Patricia, his parents, William and Laura Edwards and his siblings, Rebecca Moore, and Harold Edwards....
Phyllis Dodson Stafford Hart
Feb 16, 2024
Phyllis Dodson Stafford Hart, age 90, of Forest, VA, passed away at home on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Audrey Hughes Dodson of Pineville, WV.
Born in Pineville, WV, on October 20, 1933, Mrs. Hart was a former resident of Leesburg, VA, where she was an active member of the Leesburg United...
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...
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