Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Patricia Frances Koch Meyers
May 19, 2023
Patricia “Patty” Frances Koch Meyers, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Frank Scott Meyers. Patricia was born on October 21, 1958, in North Babylon, New York. She was an active member at Bedford Presbyterian Church, The Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors (RVAR), and Boy Scouts Troop #183. She enjoyed...
William Harvey Cooper Jr.
May 19, 2023
William Harvey Cooper, Jr. of Lynchburg died on May 19, 2023, at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anne Helms Cooper.Billy was born in 1946 in Lynchburg, the son of William Harvey Cooper and Lois Sale Cooper Thompson of Amherst County. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, William...
Bruce C. Nash
May 19, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Bruce C. Nash, 55, of Lynchburg, born in Pennsylvania, a son of the late Theresa Brown Nash.Bruce loved to fish, was a talented carpenter and loved his dog Tebo. He never met a stranger; he could talk to anyone. He was one of God’s children, may he rest in eternal peace.He is...
Bonnie Gibboney
May 16, 2023
Bonnie L. Gibboney, 82, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Lynchburg, Va.She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Floyd A. and Leona B. (Prough) Honstine. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Delores Crownover. She was a 1959 graduate of Altoona High School. She enjoyed tennis, gardening, drawing and was...
Marion Maxwell Fitzgerald
May 15, 2023
Marion Maxwell Fitzgerald, also known as Fitz, Mern, Daddy, and Papa, was born on July 28, 1935 at UVA hospital in Charlottesville to Willis Ruggles Fitzgerald Sr. and Pearl Minnie Moyer. He, along with his two older siblings, Shirley “Kat” and Willis grew up in Nelson county. As a teen, Fitz moved to Lynchburg and worked at mead Corporation, later...
Carolyn Gail Vajgrt
May 15, 2023
Carolyn Gail Vajgrt, 76, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She was the loving wife of the late Allen Blair Dalton.Carolyn was born September 9, 1946, in Amherst, Virginia, a daughter of the late Morris Campbell and Maxine Cash Campbell. Carolyn was retired from working as a certified nurses aide.She is survived...
Angela Moore Fleming
May 15, 2023
Angela Moore Fleming, age 60, died May 15, 2023 in Lynchburg, VA. Angie was born inRaleigh, NC on March 17, 1963 to parents Janice Joyner Fleming and the late William Harrison Fleming.Angie spent her early childhood years in North Carolina, with her family moving to Roanoke, VA when she was in elementary school. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School...
Bobby Ray Karnes
May 14, 2023
Bobby Ray Karnes, 52, of Thaxton, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bedford on May 18, 1970, the son of Ray S. Karnes and Paula Amos Karnes.Bobby is a member of Suck Spring Baptist Church. He worked for his family’s business at North Side Supply and worked in the printing...
Mary Tomlin
May 12, 2023
Mary “Lois” Tomlin, age 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1932 to the late Robert Merle Sterne and Lorene Hattie Conway.Lois leaves behind one son, Michael Tomlin (Melissa); sister, Jean Crickenberger; brother, Robert Sterne (Georgia); former daughter-in-law and caregiver, Rhonda Tomlin; daughter-in-law, Sallie Tomlin; numerous nieces...
Grace Ward Bagby
May 11, 2023
Grace Ward Bagby, 79, of Madison Heights, formerly of Concord, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Appomattox Health and Rehab. She was the wife of the late GC Bagby, Jr.She loved to cook for anyone and everyone. She was famous for her Banana Pudding and Chocolate pies. She also loved to spend time with her family, crochet, play games...
Jeffrey David Demers
May 11, 2023
Jeffrey David Demers, 68, passed away on May 11, 2023, following a long illness. He is survived by his wife (Burgess), siblings Don Demers (Marcia), Barbara Okes (Luke), Janet Shrauger (Kevin) and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen Demers, brother Ronald Demers (Marilea), nephew Andre Demers and great-nephew Brandon...
Rodney O'Shawn Spinner
May 11, 2023
Rodney O’Shawn Spinner, 45, of Lynchburg, VA left his earthly home on May ll, 2023. He was the son of Margaret Moorman and the late Earl Rodney Brown.Rodney was born September 19, 1977 in Lynchburg, VA to Earl Brown and Margaret Moorman. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Stacy Spinner, his sons Jordan Anderson, Rodney Spinner II,...
Helen Stokes Brown
May 10, 2023
Helen Stokes Brown, 93, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Runk and Pratt Forest. She was the wife of the late Carl “Rudy” Brown.She was born in New Boston, OH on July 30, 1929 she was a daughter of the late Aquilla Stokes and Rose Stokes. She was a member of Sandusky Baptist Church.In addition to her...
Mark Queensberry
May 10, 2023
Mark Queensberry, 74, of Amherst, VA died Wednesday, May 10, 2023Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights is assisting the family
Charles Keith Tolley
May 9, 2023
Charles Keith Tolley, 62, of Rustburg, VA, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Jeffrey Ingber
May 9, 2023
Jeffrey Inger, 79, of Amherst, VA, died on Tuesday May 9, 2023Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family
Shirley J. Ulman
May 8, 2023
Shirley J. Ulman, 91 years old, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on May 8, 2023. She was born April 9, 1932 in Crocker, MO. Shirley attended Drury College, then pursued her Masters Degree, and was a school teacher in Kansas City, MO for 35 yrs. She leaves behind her daughter, Robin Rowden, of Lynchburg; son, Todd Rowden of Kansas...
Baby Jamari Laray Hall
May 8, 2023
Baby Jamari LaRay Hall of Appomatox, Va. passed away on May 8, 2023 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.Baby Jamari leaves behind his parents, Rachel Merillo and Jatarrio Hall; and siblings, Layla, Laiken, My’Air, and Aniyah.Although Baby Jamari’s life was short, his memory will forever be in his family’s heart.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Msg. Danny Lee Grimes
May 8, 2023
Danny Lee Grimes, 70, of Forest, Virginia passed away on May 8, 2023, after his long and courageous fight with cancer.Danny was born on May 23, 1952, in Columbus, Indiana, the son of the late Norman Grimes and Wanda Johnson (George).Danny proudly served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He then worked for...
Dr. Leroy Stanwood Roemer, Dvm
May 7, 2023
Dr. LeRoy Stanwood Roemer, DVM, passed peacefully in his sleep in the Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA. on May 7, 2023. He lived at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia with his wife, Ellie.Lee was born in Montclair, New Jersey on August 21, 1936. He was 86 years old.He was pre deceased by his parents Stanwood O. Roemer and Elsie Roemer (Anderson).He...
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