William David Meier

Apr 1, 2017

William David Meier, 78, of Roxboro, NC died Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.

Esther Agnes Licht

Mar 30, 2017

Esther Thomas Licht, 98, of Forest, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017.Born November 27, 1918 in Deshler, Neb., Esther was the daughter of the late John Unbehaun and Amanda Eitzman Unbehaun.  In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husbands, Elwood B. Thomas and Carl E. Licht.Esther is survived by her son, Charles...

Fred Dennis Thornhill, Sr.

Mar 30, 2017

Fred Dennis Thornhill, Sr. departed this life on March 30, 2017. He was born October 15, 1936 in Fincastle, Va. to the late Fred Johnson Thornhill and Dollie Ann Gusler Thornhill.Fred was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, son, and granddaughter. He was a longtime employee at Appalachian Power Company in Lynchburg and Scottsville, Va.Fred was a devoted father,...

Raymond Charles Wood

Mar 27, 2017

Raymond Charles Wood, 17, of Lynchburg, Va., died Monday, March 27, 2017.Raymond was born Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in Lynchburg, Va. He was a senior at Heritage High School. He enjoyed listening to and writing music while spending time with his older brother. He also enjoyed traveling and visiting his family.Raymond is survived by his parents, Michael Pierce Wood, Marjorie...

Philip Earl Gleason

Mar 27, 2017

Philip Earl Gleason, 68, of Stephen City, passed away on Monday, March 27th, 2017. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.

Mary Caroline Dubarry

Mar 27, 2017

Mary Caroline DuBarry, 93, of Amherst, died Monday, March 27, 2017. She was the widow of George Arthur DuBarry, Sr.Mary was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.Surviving her are a daughter, Barbara Van Fossen; four grandchildren: Elizabeth DuBarry, Rebecca DuBarry, Jennifer DuBarry, and Russell Van Fossen; and four great grandchildren.An entombment service will be held at St. Thomas...

Philip James Garbarini, Jr.

Mar 27, 2017

Philip James Garbarini, Jr., 90 of Bedford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born on October 22, 1926 in New York City to Della and Philip Garbarini.  He grew up on Staten Island, attended public school and St. Peter’s High School, and graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in business. After...

Betty Seay Bryant

Mar 26, 2017

Betty Seay Bryant, 74, of Madison Heights went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was the loving wife of Robert A. Bryant for 49 years.Betty was born June 1, 1942 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late John Daniel Seay and Evelyn Robertson Seay. Betty was retired as a hairdresser and was an active member of...

Callie Margaret Parish Newton

Mar 26, 2017

Callie Margaret Parish Newton died peacefully while holding her son’s hand in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg, Virginia at the age of 89 years after a protracted illness.She joins her loving husband, Arlindar Cleveland Newton; their first son, Dr. Cleveland Dave Newton; her parents, and all of her beloved sisters and brothers.She...

Robert Eugene Burgman

Mar 23, 2017

Robert Eugene Burgman, 53, of Rustburg, died Thursday, March 23, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.