The Reverend Dr. Richard Taylor Harbison
Dec 9, 2023
The Reverend Dr. Richard Taylor Harbison died on December 9, 2023, at the age of 91.
“Dick”, as he was known to all, was born in 1932 and raised in Greenville, Mississippi where he attended the Greenville public schools. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA; attended the University of...
Wanda Scott
Dec 8, 2023
Wanda Renee Scott, born on January 7, 1965, in Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on December 8, 2023, at the age of 58. Her early years were marked by a strong connection to her faith, which guided her throughout her life's journey.
Wanda is preceded in death by her father, Howard Scott Jr. She is lovingly remembered and...
Ms. Parthenia Hancock Davis
Dec 7, 2023
Ms. Parthenia Hancock Davis, 88, of Lynchburg Virginia transitioned from this earthly life on December 7, 2023, at Lynchburg, General Hospital to her eternal home.
Parthenia was born in Prince Edward County to the late Wiley and Cammie Mitchell Hancock. She attended Charlotte County High School. She was baptized and joined White Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She worked...
Phyllis Watson Smith LaBrie
Dec 7, 2023
Phyllis Watson Smith LaBrie, 84, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 7, 2023. Twice widowed, she was the wife of her first late husband, Henry Lloyd Smith and her second late husband, Lewis Richard LaBrie.
Phyllis was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on March 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Edward Purcell...
Howard Wayne Burford
Dec 7, 2023
Howard Wayne "Buckeye" Burford entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2023. Born on October 29, 1950 to the late Carroll Burford and Lois Burford.
Howard is preceded in death by his brothers Ronnie Burford and Aubrey Burford, a son Tonya's twin Detrick Burford, a brother in law William Osborne and a great nephew DaRon Smith.
Those...
Carole Ann Earick
Dec 6, 2023
Carole Ann Walter Earick, 86, of Moneta, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. She was born in Carey, OH on April 1, 1937. A daughter of the late, David A. Walter and Vedna Marshall Walter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children’s father, Ronald Gerald Earick; three sisters, Jane...
Bettye Mae Boothe
Dec 6, 2023
Bettye Mae Boothe, 78, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family.
Kevin B. Wagemaker
Dec 6, 2023
Kevin B. Wagemaker, beloved husband, father, and grandfather left this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Above all, he was honest, generous, and kind.
Kevin spent his work life as a laboratory chemist, environmental engineer, and plant engineer at Jones Chemicals, The William Carter Company, and Dan River, Inc. to provide for his family.
Kevin’s passing will be...
Luther Lawrence Newton III
Dec 5, 2023
Luther Lawrence Newton III, 59, of Madison Heights, VA, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joseph McCray Slaughter
Dec 5, 2023
Joseph McCray Slaughter departed this life Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born November 24, 1956 to the late Ludie Slaughter and Guy Slaughter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers Phillip, Louis, Michael, and Kenneth Slaughter.
Joseph effectually called Joe was employed by Price Masonry where he worked...