Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ferrelle Wayne Doss
Jan 1, 2024
Ferrelle Wayne “Pete” Doss, of Evington, Virginia, passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on May 17, 1924, in Appomattox, VA.
Pete proudly served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Denver. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and enjoyed a 65-year marriage with Lorene Miles Doss. He spent the...
Peyton Winfree Baber
Dec 31, 2023
Peyton Winfree Baber died peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on Sunday December 31, 2023, at age 85. She had a multifaceted personality with a quick wit and dry sense of humor. She was an accomplished artist, craftsperson, mathematician, and duplicate bridge player, who enjoyed surprising friends with blunt, humorous statements. She was also an avid University of Virginia basketball fan and...
Nellie Ann Firetto Riggs
Dec 30, 2023
Nellie Ann Firetto Riggs, 84, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born in Birmingham, AL on March 6, 1939. A daughter of the late Joseph Firetto and Carmel Mitchelli Firetto. In addition to her parents Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, John Virgil Riggs, Jr, and two siblings, Leanora Fox and Jackie Firetto.
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Rev. Donald Garfield Wayne, Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
Rev. Donald Garfield Wayne, Sr. 66, of Madison Heights, Va. died Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Donald Garfield Wayne Sr. was born to the late Theio and Odell Reaves Wayne.
He attended the Scott Zion Baptist Church and received Christ as his Savior as...
Shelly Elizabeth Austin Caudill
Dec 30, 2023
Shelly Elizabeth Austin Caudill, 46, of Forest, VA passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Born January 1, 1978, Shelly is the daughter of Melva Creasy Walker and Sayford (Pete) Walker, Robert Austin and his fiancé Nancy Poindexter, Stepmother Diane Austin Dodson and husband Thomas.
She is survived by her husband Steven Glenn...
Joseph Charles Klimczyk
Dec 29, 2023
Joseph Charles Klimczyk, born June 1st, 1955, of Roanoke, VA, formerly Warren, OH, was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and Christ Jesus on December 29th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Thaddeus and Anne Klimczyk and his two siblings Vicki Swartz and Ted Klimczyk. He is survived in death by his three siblings...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Mays
Dec 29, 2023
Anthony Wayne Mays (Tony), 67, passed away in his residence in Rustburg on December 29, 2023.
Tony was born on September 9, 1956 to the late Sidney and Nettie Mays.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Fred Mays and Vernon Mays, and his best friend, his dog, Jack.
He is...
Paula Celeste "PC" Lewis
Dec 29, 2023
Paula Celeste “PC” Lewis of Madison Heights, VA., left this world and gained rest and peace with her Heavenly Father on December 29, 2023. She was born on January 27, 1955, to the late Harry Byrd and Willie Mae Christian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Cedric Taylor Jr.; her brother, William...
Diane Marie Campbell
Dec 28, 2023
Diane Marie Campbell , 78, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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...
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