Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Cynthia Carter Harris
Jul 2, 2023
Cynthia Carter Harris (Cyndi) of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned from labor to reward on July 2, 2023 after her second battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her children as she went to be with her Lord and Savior.Cyndi was born on January 26, 1956 to the late Genevieve Christian Carter. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her...
Naomi Ruth Cole
Jul 1, 2023
Naomi Ruth Cole, 76 of Lynchburg, VA entered eternal rest on July 1, 2023, at her residence.Naomi was the widow of James Otis Cole. She was predeceased by her parents, three sisters, one brother and her husband, James.She is survived by her two remaining sisters, three daughters, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Her eldest Daughter Deborah...
Walter (Walt) Anthony Zmudzinski
Jun 30, 2023
Walter (Walt) Anthony Zmudzinski, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness surrounded by his family on June 30, 2023. He was the son of the late Walter J. Zmudzinski and Mary Clara Zmudzinski.06-05-1941Walt was born on June 5, 1941, in Erie, PA. He graduated from East High School in Erie, PA. He was married...
Teresa Jane Grant
Jun 30, 2023
Teresa Jane Grant, 63, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford, VA on February 13, 1960. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Eugene Grant.Teresa had a heart of gold, willing to help anyone in need. She had a love for animals and was known to take...
Jeffrey Scott Floyd
Jun 30, 2023
Jeffrey Scott Floyd, 62, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on June 30, 2023. He was the son of Preston and Peggy Cofflin Floyd. Jeffrey was born on December 30, 1960, in Lynchburg, Virginia.Jeffrey was a franchise owner in the pizza industry. He devoted his career and time to food service, and equally loved eating pizza as it quickly became...
James Howerton
Jun 29, 2023
James Howerton, 83, of Rustburg, Virginia passed away on June 29, 2023 He was the son of the late Floyd and Turner Howerton.Jimmy was born on January 25th, 1940 in Charlotte County, Virginia. He attended school at Randolph Henry High School, graduating in 1959. He attended his high school reunions year after year. After graduating, Jimmy went to work at...
Lawrence 'Larry' Samuel Lindsey, Jr.
Jun 29, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” Samuel Lindsey, Jr., age 60, of Forest, VA, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was the loving husband of Penny Price Lindsey for over 37 years.Larry was born in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of Lawrence Samuel Lindsey, Sr., and the late Barbara Wright Lindsey. He was a member of Immanuel Christian Church and worked for...
Clarence “Cj” Lee Jackson
Jun 29, 2023
Clarence “CJ” Lee Jackson, 64, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry “Dick” and Geraldine Jackson; wife, Deborah Jackson; brothers, JR, Dexter, Randy, Carleton, and Henry Lewis Jackson. Along with his loving son Michael “Mickey Jackson.He is survived by his brother, Ted (Linda) Jackson; sister,...
Nomesio Tavares Faria
Jun 29, 2023
Nomesio “Norm” Tavares Faria of Goode, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, June 29, at the age of 87 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Anne Faria for 65 years. He was born December 22, 1935 and was one of seven children born to the late Manuel Faria and Alzira Faria.Norm was born...
Angela Ann Palladino Smith
Jun 28, 2023
Angela Ann Palladino Smith (82) passed away on June 28, 2023. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on January 7, 1941, to Pasquale and Nina Gasparri Pennachietti. Angela was married to Eugene Palladino for 46 years, and after his death, to Donald Smith. She loved her family dearly, was a talented cook and generous hostess, and was involved...
William Gordon Maas
Jun 28, 2023
William Gordon Maas, “Bill” (64), of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Wednesday June 28th, 2023.Bill was born on September 22nd 1958, in Martinsville, Virginia.Bill enjoyed having family over for weekend cook outs by the pool. Bill loved traveling the world with his best friend and wife of 42 years, and enjoyed showing his children the places they had discovered together....
Kenneth L. Smith
Jun 27, 2023
Kenneth L. Smith, born on October 25, 1945, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of service and devotion. He made rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in the Vietnam war. After the Army, Kenneth transitioned to a new chapter of his life and attended Liberty Baptist College. After...
Mary Lois Carter Kessler
Jun 26, 2023
Mary Lois Kessler, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 26th. She was the wife of Kenneth Kabler Kessler for 72 years. Lois was born on March 3rd, 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late James Harry Carter and Nannie McCullough Carter. She is also preceded in death by six brothers, one sister, and a grandchild- Sarah McKenzie...
Doreathea “Dobie” Crews Johnson
Jun 26, 2023
Doreathea “Dobie” Crews Johnson, 68, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord Monday, June 26, 2023 when she was received in the arms of our Heavenly Father. She was the wife of the late Stephen Johnson. She was born on September 26, 1954 in Lynchburg and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Willie M. Crews, Sr....
Katherine Walker Thomas Sasser
Jun 26, 2023
Katherine Walker Thomas Sasser, 94, was born on May 24, 1929, and died on June 26, 2023.She was predeceased by her parents, Robert F. and Minnie Clendenen Walker, husbands George H. Thomas and Douglas Reid Sasser, and four sisters, Georgia W. Russell, Jewel W. Teffeteller, Bobbie W. King, and Sue Bell.She is survived by daughter, Teresa Thomas Brinkley (Edwin), stepdaughters,...
Carl Winston Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
Carl Winston Jr., of Lynchburg VA , passed away June 26, 2023.To make donations towards the services please click hereTharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Rose Marie Anderson
Jun 25, 2023
Rose Marie Anderson transitioned on Sunday June 25, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1937 to the late St. Clair Anderson Sr. and Lois Ward Anderson.A celebration of life will be held on 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will...
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