Jon Wade Owens
May 31, 2017
Jon Wade Owens, 53, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Charles Thomas Miles Sr.
May 31, 2017
Charles Thomas Miles, Sr. passed away on May 31, 2017. He was born May 27, 1938 of the late Nelson and Connie Miles of Evington, Virginia.Charles operated the Rustburg Esso, later becoming Rustburg Auto. The station remained a corner institution of talk, tall tales, drink, gas and mechanics for over 40 years. Charles lived his life full throttle and always...
William Ferguson
May 30, 2017
William Ferguson, 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Melinda Denise Ramsey
May 30, 2017
Melinda Denise Ramsey, 45, of Lynchburg, passed Tuesday, May 30, 2017.Born Wednesday, February 16, 1972 in Lynchburg, Melinda was a daughter of Bryant E. Ramsey and Joyce Rogers Ramsey, of Madison Heights.Melinda was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Ramsey.In addition to her mom and dad, Melinda is survived by her fiancé, Mike Capps, of Lynchburg; a daughter, Mandy...
Mary Rose Connelly
May 30, 2017
Mary Rose Connelly, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was the widow of the late Thomas Richard Connelly.Mary Rose was born in Elmira, N.Y., on September 26, 1928. She was formerly employed at Western Union Telegraph Company during World War II and had earned her North Carolina Real Estate License in 1979.She is survived by her...
John Raymond Soos
May 28, 2017
John Raymond Soos, 91, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was the husband of the late Nancy Reed Soos.John was born February 14, 1926 in Pocahontas, Va., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Soos. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired as laboratory technician with the...
Dorothy Mae Barbour Stanley
May 28, 2017
On May 28, 2017, Dorothy Mae Barbour Stanley, affectionately known as “Sister Barbour” departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital after a lengthy illness.She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her laugh, her smile, and her quick wit.Dorothy was born August 9, 1935, in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Theodore R. and Gertrude...
Robert B Beger
May 28, 2017
Robert B. Beger, of Daleville, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, after succumbing to pancreatic cancer on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL on Mar. 30, 1947 the son of the late Earl William Beger and the late Inez Maurine Alderman Beger. Bob grew up in Chicago and was drafted into the US...
William Christian Smith
May 28, 2017
William Christian Smith, 87, of Forest, VA and formerly of Grantville, PA and Palm Coast, FL, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 28, 2017.He was the son of the late Homer D. and Blanche K. Smith.He was also predeceased in death by two brothers, Edward and Robert Smith and one son, Gene E. Smith.Mr. Smith is survived by...
Randolph Austin, Sr.
May 27, 2017
Randolph “Hunt” Irvin Austin, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Austin; his father, Charles Bailey; sister, Della Mae Briscoe; uncle, Harry T. Austin.Left to cherish Hunt’s memory are his wife of 48 years, Peggy Smith Austin; two sons, Randolph Irvin Austin, Jr. and wife, Karen, and Shawn Brown;...