Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Deacon Aubrey Lee (Aka) “Chub” Barbour, Sr.
Apr 16, 2023
Deacon Aubrey Lee (AKA) “Chub” Barbour, Sr. departed his life on Sunday night April 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife Helen and son Aubrey, Jr.Aubrey was born on March 9, 1938, to the late Elder Theodore Roosevelt Barbour and Gertrude Elliott Barbour. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Overton “Buster” Barbour, Theodore “Junior” Roosevelt Barbour, Jr.,...
Kaya Mae Atkins
Apr 16, 2023
Kaya Mae Atkins, 20, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on October 15, 2002.Kaya graduated from Brookville High School in 2021. She had a love for animals and was very artistic. She also enjoyed music and spending time with family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew...
Beverley Liggon
Apr 16, 2023
Beverley Liggon transitioned on Sunday April 16, 2023, at Heritage Green Assisted Living Facility. She was born on December 7, 1947, to the late Marcellus and Christine Liggon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Kevin Liggon; brother, Alfred Liggon; sisters, Brenda Gibson and Elnora Dayne.Beverley is survived by her foster sister, Tiffany Irving,...
Rufus Knight, Jr.
Apr 16, 2023
Rufus Knight, Jr. was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia on November 8, 1944 to the late Rufus and Bertha Knight. He was baptized at an early age and joined Union Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He married Loretta Swindell Knight on August 4, 1973. God blessed their union with a loving son, Rufus Oscar Knight, a devoted daughter-in-law, Laura Trovato...
Barbara Lee Ward
Apr 16, 2023
Barbara Lee Ward, 76, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Covington, VA, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023. Barbara, more commonly known as “Bobbie,” was a beloved member of the Lynchburg community, an active member of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church and a devoted friend to all who knew her. Friends, family, and neighbors will miss her avid love for baking...
Alexander Dermet (Roo) Mcconnell
Apr 16, 2023
Alexander Dermet (Roo) McConnell, 77, died after a short illness following surgery on April 16, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Alex (Roo) is survived by his brother-in-law Bill Moore, of Panama City, Fl., adopted sister Jae Clebourne, Lynchburg, Va, nephew(s) Bill, III (Luc) of Nazelles-Negron, France, Jerale Clebourne, Lynchburg, Va, great nieces Kirstin (Sprout) and Xoe (Duck) Clebourne, also of Lynchburg,...
Baby Khayr Izaya Franklin
Apr 15, 2023
Khayr Izaya Franklin, 3 months old of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 15, 2023. He was the son of Jayquan K. Franklin and Kayla S. Wade.In addition to his parents, Khayr is survived by his grandparents Davie Wade Jr., Tiffany Reaves, Fletcher Reaves and Wathetta Rice. His great grandparents, Louise Daniels, Constance Ware, Nancy Wade, Jacqueline Llewelyn and Richard...
Hazel Estelle Nicholson Bostic
Apr 15, 2023
Hazel Estelle Nicholson Bostic, 90, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison County, VA on June 27, 1932. She had a love for the outdoors, especially her flowers and gardening.She is survived by her children, Bonnie Sue Hawkins, Shirley Ann Bostic, Patsy Blackwell, Gerald Wayne Nicholson, Lee Jordan; four...
Nolan Squier
Apr 15, 2023
Nolan Squier passed from this life to glory on April 15 at age 82 after his courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born December 14, 1940 in Wichita Falls, Texas and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He served in ROTC throughout high school and college and is a Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Army, the U.S....
Diana Woodson Rauh
Apr 14, 2023
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Diana Grey Rauh, lovingly known as Di by the three generations of family who love and miss her. Di departed this world for Heaven on April 14, 2023, to dance with the angels and her beloved husband Bill, and to be again with her brother, parents, and the many cousins and friends...
Frances Gallaher Lewis
Apr 13, 2023
Frances Anne Gallaher Lewis, of Lynchburg, passed away on April 13, 2023. She was born in Forest, Virginia to the late Hubert Clifton Gallaher and Louise Thomas Gallaher. Frances was a graduate of Boonsboro High School and attended Lynchburg College where she continued her education throughout her banking career. Before entering the banking industry Frances worked for the Pentagon for...
Sharon Lynn Shelor Callahan
Apr 13, 2023
Sharon Lynn Callahan, 67, of Roanoke, gained her wings on April 13, 2023. Born in San Diego, CA, Sharon was the daughter of the late Louis and Helen Shelor. Her husband William ‘Bill’ Callahan, sisters Karen Kay Harrison and Edna Rae Allen, brother Henry “Hank” Shelor and nephew, Anthony Paul Allen, also precede her in death.Those left to uphold, enjoy,...
Vivian Rankin Carter
Apr 13, 2023
Vivian Ann Rankin Carter, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Vivian was born October 10, 1945, in Warrenton, Virginia, to Ellis and Ruth Rankin, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by younger sister, Nancy Campbell.Vivian was a graduate of Osborn High School in Manassas, Virginia, Class of 1965....
Gary Wayne Miller
Apr 12, 2023
Gary Wayne Miller of Rustburg, Va., went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was the husband of Mildred “Milly” Flickinger Miller.He was born on July 24, 1936, the son of the late Anson and Hazel Miller of Schellsburg, Pa. Later the family moved to Adams County, Pa. when Gary was in the 9th grade and graduated...
Wilma “Billie” Harper
Apr 12, 2023
Wilma “Billie” Harper, 93, of Lynchburg died Wednesday April 12, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Carroll Harper. Wilma was born May 30, 1929, in Watsonville, CA, a daughter of the late Ira Leland Harris and Violet Gale Harris. She retired as a Material Control Clerk from General Electric/Ericsson. She is survived by a son Richard...
Susan Fauber Sihlanick
Apr 10, 2023
Susan Fauber Sihlanick, age 72, passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on April 10, just short of her 73rd birthday. Born in Lynchburg to John and Shirley Fauber, she is survived by her sister Sallie Thompson (Al), nephew Todd Thompson (Michelle and son Logan), husband Mark Sihlanick, and their children Kirsten (Andrew Snyder) and Kevin. Her light in the world...
Laura Briggs
Apr 10, 2023
Laura Briggs , 70, of Amherst, VA, died Monday, April 10, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Dwayne Alphonso Davis
Apr 10, 2023
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce that Dwayne Alphonso Davis, of Roanoke, Va. earned his heavenly wings. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was also a passionate chef.He is preceded in death by his grandparents Booker Thomas and Ella Iretha Davis; and his aunt Sadie Leftwich.He will forever be missed by his parents, Prince and...
Mary Ann Platt
Apr 9, 2023
Mary Ann Platt, 78, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, April 9, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Susan Sockriter
Apr 8, 2023
Susan J. Sockriter, 68, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully April 8th, 2023, but her larger-than-life persona and trademark laughter will never be forgotten.She was born in Lewes, Delaware to James (Jim) and Frances McIntyre on October 31st, 1954.Affectionately known as “Mom”, “Mom Mom”, and “Grandma Squsan” by her family, Susan was loved deeply by her three children Charles (Chuck)...
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