Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Amy Elizabeth Martin Wilson
Nov 7, 2020
Amy Elizabeth Martin Wilson died peacefully at home on November 7, 2020, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born August 25, 1936 in Amherst County, grew up in Madison Heights, and lived in Lynchburg and Bedford County most of her life, moving to Charlottesville in 2014. Amy was the only child of the late William Loving Martin and Virginia Ferguson Martin.She...
Juanita Sears Marshall Parker
Nov 6, 2020
Juanita “Nita” passed into the spiritual world, in the afternoon of Friday, November 6, 2020.Nita was born in Appomattox County, Virginia, in 1936. She moved to South Boston, and then to Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1955. She married William Edward Parker in July of the same year. They were members of the Fort Hill...
Barney Elliott Sackett
Nov 6, 2020
Louise Barnwell Elliott Sackett, 92, of Lynchburg, VA, affectionately nicknamed “Barney,” died peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020, surrounded by her three children. She was born on July 12,1928, in Columbia, SC, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Sackett.Barney was raised by her parents in Columbia, SC and Jacksonville, FL, and moved to Boston, MA after...
Minnie E. Stevens
Nov 5, 2020
Minnie E. Stevens, 80, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away unexpectedly at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the widow of Ralph Stevens.Born in Lynchburg, VA., she was the daughter of Massie and Eola Hensen. She worked as a clerk many years with her husband at Pearson, Ambriar Pharmacy, and Jackson’s Drug Store. She enjoyed playing the gaming machines with her...
Ronald E. Debacco
Nov 5, 2020
Ronald Edward DeBacco, 83, passed away November 5th, 2020, in his home at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ellen Moore DeBacco.Born July 9th, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Anntoinette Tarantelli DeBacco. He is also predeceased by his siblings Carmen (wife Dorothy), Bill (wife Johanna), and Vivian...
Erma Lee Miear Coleman
Nov 4, 2020
Erma Lee Miear Coleman, 78, of Goode, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born in Campbell County on April 18, 1942 to the late Hammond Miear and Lennis Marsh Miear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Tyree, Geneva Maddox, Eula Mae Witt, Dorothy Miear; and...
Thomas Dale Smedley
Nov 4, 2020
Thomas Dale Smedley, of Bedford County, Virginia, died quietly on Wednesday, November 4th. Born in Baden, PA on September 15, 1927, one of five children to Lauretta Swain Smedley and Carl Smedley, Tom had a love of the outdoors and farming. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seaman First Class and helmsman on the...
Elizabeth Hanna Viar
Nov 1, 2020
Elizabeth Viar, 72, of Evington, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was the wife of Clarence “Ronnie” Viar for 51 years.She was born on February 24, 1949 in West Virginia a daughter of the late Ted and Nita Hanna.Elizabeth’s love for people was apparent in her work at the Williams Home and as a hair stylist.In addition to...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Ore
Nov 1, 2020
Charles Douglas “Doug” Ore, 65, of Rustburg, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl Ore.Doug worked for many years at Century Equipment.He is survived by his three sons Daniel Matthew Ore, Joshua Douglas and Charles Henry Ore; two daughters, Carrie Elizabeth Ore and Jolene Daniele Dalton; two sisters and two brothers.Services...
Michael David Esch
Nov 1, 2020
Mike Esch of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Doylestown, PA, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Westminster Canterbury at the age of 82. Born April 23, 1938, in Beaver Falls, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Nelle Esch and his former wife, Dorothy L. Esch.Mike is survived by his wife Betsy, his sons and their wives,...
Joseph “Ryan” Nichoas Willoughby
Nov 1, 2020
Joseph “Ryan” Nichoas Willoughby, 34, of Madison Heights passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 1, 2020.Born July 8, 1986 he was the son of Nicholas Willoughby and Tracy Coles Willoughby.Ryan had a passion for music and for producing. He was a dedicated father, son, brother, and uncle. He was an excellent cook, and had many friends that enjoyed his fun and...
Jeffrey Allen Cecil
Nov 1, 2020
Jeffrey Allen Cecil, 45, of Catawba, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born on October 7, 1975 in Roanoke, Virginia. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Allen Cecil.Jeffrey loved life. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He loved to laugh and have a good time dancing,...
Norma St. John Staples
Oct 31, 2020
Norma St. John Staples, 83, of Forest passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Milton “Sonny” Hayes Staples.Norma was born January 27, 1937 in Charlotte County, a daughter of the late John F. St. John and Oshie Vaughn St. John. Norma owned and operated St. John’s Nursing Home until her retirement and was...
Jack Daniel Hurd
Oct 31, 2020
Jack Dan Hurd passed away October 31. He was a front end worker at Tanglewood Kroger for over 25 years. Dan was loyal, hardworking and always ready to help the customers and was loved by many.He is preceded in death by father Jack HurdHe is survived by mother Nadine Hurd, sister Yvonne Stroud and husband Erid, nephews Derrick, Jeff, Kevin...
Jack Daniel Hurd
Oct 31, 2020
Jack Dan Hurd passed away October 31. He was a front end worker at Tanglewood Kroger for over 25 years. Dan was loyal, hardworking and always ready to help the customers and was loved by many.He is preceded in death by father Jack HurdHe is survived by mother Nadine Hurd, sister Yvonne Stroud and husband Erid, nephews Derrick, Jeff, Kevin...
Joyce Smith Ballowe
Oct 31, 2020
Joyce Smith Ballowe, 91, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was the wife of Sydney Rice Ballowe, Jr. for 32 years.Born in Lynchburg on February 12, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Samuel T. Smith and the late Nellie W. Smith. Joyce was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School. She was a long-time employee...
Katherine Neverline Pastors
Oct 30, 2020
Katherine Irene Neverline Pastors, 101, of Salem, Va, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Richfield Recovery and Care Center.She was born on September 2, 1919 to the late George Neverline and Catherine Schmidt Neverline. In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Henry Pastors; grandson, Grant R. Plaskon; son-in-law, Frank Chancio; sisters,...
Charles Ford
Oct 30, 2020
Charles Crawford Ford, 94, of Bedford passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at English Meadows.Born January 11, 1926 in Richmond, Virginia, he was a son of the late Bertram Clements Ford, Sr. and Louise Clark Ford. He is also preceded in death by his sister: Mary Louise Ford and a brother: Bertram C. Ford, Jr.Charles was a veteran of...
Rudolph N. Poe
Oct 29, 2020
Rudolph N. “Rudy” Poe died on October 29, 2020. He was a son of Madeline Riley Poe and John Robert Poe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Robert Poe, Jr., and his sister, Joyce Cyrus.He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Crumpacker Poe; two sons, Rudolph N. Poe, Jr. (Carol) and Jonathan...
David Lee Parfitt
Oct 29, 2020
David Lee Parfitt, 77, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1942 in Cleveland, OH. He was a son of the late, Arthur J. Parfitt and Ida Soper Parfitt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Constance Sarver Parfitt; a daughter, Staci Rickman and a...
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