Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Woodrow Franklin "Frank" Gibson
Nov 26, 2019
Woodrow Franklin “Frank” Gibson, 66, of Coleman Falls, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Gibson and Maggie Verlene Evans Gibson and Ella “Joanne” Millner.Woodrow is survived by two sisters, Jane Gibson Harold and Rowelder Evans; one brother, George Gibson; two nephews, Chris Harold and David Neighbors, Jr. He loved driving country...
Mary R. Linn
Nov 26, 2019
Mary R. Linn of Amherst, Virginia died November 26, 2019.Mary was born and raised in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Helen D. and Charles S. Linn and her older brother was Charles F. (Chuck).Mary was born and raised in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Helen D. and Charles S. Linn and her older brother was Charles F. (Chuck).Ms. Linn graduated...
Lydia W. Pounders Cooper
Nov 25, 2019
Lydia W. Pounders Cooper, 88, of Thaxton passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1931 in Red Bay, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Durwood Pounders and Hattie McDuffie Pounders.Lydia was a kind and caring woman. She loved spending time doing puzzles, crocheting and listening to Southern Gospel...
Lucille D. Blum
Nov 24, 2019
Lucille D. Blum, 90, of Rustburg, Va. passed away on November 24, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.Lucille was born in Independence, Va. in March 1929 and her family moved to Sparta, N.C. when she was a child. She had 11 brothers and sisters all of whom lived till adulthood. Lucille was the widow of John...
Frieda Evans Norton
Nov 23, 2019
On November 23, 2019, Heaven was blessed with the arrival of Frieda Evans Norton. She was the loving wife of David Norton for 33 years.Frieda was born on March 27, 1955, in Baltimore, Md., a daughter of the late George W. Evans and the late Nancy M. Evans. She was a member of Amazing Grace Ministries and had worked at...
James "Jimmy" Allen Perdue
Nov 22, 2019
James Allen Perdue, 75, of Roanoke, VA went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019. He was born in Roanoke, July 4, 1944 to the late Wilford and Sadie Perdue. He is also preceded in death by his Uncle and Aunt; who raised him, Carl and Ruth “Pete” Allen; along with his son, Darren E. Perdue.Jimmy ...
Ladonna L. Beard Truskolaski
Nov 21, 2019
LaDonna Louise Beard Truskolaski, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
Jean Martin Gowen
Nov 21, 2019
Jean Martin Gowen, 71, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, November 21, 2019.Born Thursday, January 15, 1948 in Washington, DC, Jean was a daughter of the late George Martin Sr. and the late Annie Belle Maddox Martin.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother George “Bill” Martin and a sister, June Marie Martin.Jean is survived by...
Theodore C. Engelder
Nov 20, 2019
Theodore Carl Engelder, 92, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita and one brother, Conrad J. Engelder.Mr. Engelder was born 31 August, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the Rev. and Mrs. Conrad J. Engelder. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he sang in the...
Jessie Robert Alexander, Jr.
Nov 20, 2019
Jessie Robert “Nut” Alexander, Jr., 53, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father Jessie Alexander, Sr.Jessie is survived by his loving mother Doris Bruce Alexander; son Andrew Easton; daughter Jasmine Goggin; three grandchildren James, Ahriyah, Harmony; two sisters Patricia Alexander and Sheila Alexander; nieces Regina Alexander and her...
Donna S Wooldrige Phelps
Nov 19, 2019
Donna Sue Wooldrige Phelps, 74, of Huddleston, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born in Bedford, VA on August 24, 1945. A daughter of the late Horace Walker Wooldrige Sr. and Ollie Lee Cundiff Wooldrige. In addition to her parents Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Phelps.Donna was a huge New York Yankees...
Brenda Dillon Fastabend
Nov 19, 2019
Brenda Dillon Fastabend, 80, died on November 19, 2019. She was born in Leaksville, N.C. (now Eden) but grew up in Martinsville, Va. Brenda was the daughter of Herbert Phelps Dillon and Hellen Janulis Dillon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Phelps Dillon.She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William “Bill”...
Harold Fayne Kramer
Nov 18, 2019
Harold Fayne Kramer,98, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Marie Kramer of 67 and one half years.Harold is survived by six children Dianne (Norris), Scott, Sr. (Sandy), Michael (Missie deceased), Billy (Connie), Kevin (Suzanne), and Zane (Janet). He is survived by ten grandchildren, eight...
Arline Barksdale
Nov 18, 2019
Arline S. Barksdale, 93, of Lynchburg passed Monday, November 18, 2019.Arline is survived by her sister Nancy Bizde of Chesterfield as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Paul Dakin officiating. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting...
Raiden Winchester Hess
Nov 18, 2019
Raiden Winchester Hess, 4 months old, of Bedford passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence. Raiden was born on June 29, 2019 to Bradley Dean Hess and Rosie Jeanetta Osborne in Bedford, Va.In addition to his parents, Raiden is survived by his siblings, Sebastian, Dixie, Americus, and Brandon; maternal grandparents, Lois and David Osborne; paternal grandparents, Jesse...
Aaron William Floge
Nov 17, 2019
Aaron William Floge, 39, of Forest, went home to be with his personal Lord and Savior on November 18th, 2019, at Lynchburg General Hospital, after being stricken ill at home.He was born March 4,1980, in Cheverly, Maryland, to his loving parents Samuel D. and Jonell M. (Healey) Floge of Forest. Aaron is survived by his loving wife of 19 years,...
Patricia Candler Carwile
Nov 17, 2019
Patricia Candler Carwile, 82, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, November 17, 2019.She was born at home on Christmas Eve, 1936, thereby ruining Christmas for her brother and sister and setting herself up to be deprived of a birthday party for the rest of her life.Pat grew up in Fairview Heights in Lynchburg. She learned to drive at the age of 12,...
Maygen Laynet Gray
Nov 16, 2019
Maygen Laynet Gray, 25, of Forest went to be with her Lord Saturday, November 16, 2019.Maygen was born in Los Angeles, on August 28, 1994 a daughter of Corwin G. Waller and Tajuana Waller both of Forest. Maygen was a business analyst with Liberty University and a member of the Ramp Church International in Lynchburg.In addition to her parents, she...
Edward Jackson Robertson
Nov 15, 2019
Edward Jackson “Jack” Robertson, 56, of Lynchburg, died Friday, September 15, 2019.Jack was born in Lynchburg on September 8, 1963, the son of Bonnie Powell Robertson and the late Edgar Robertson.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two sisters, Sandra Griffith and husband Sam and Carol Moneymaker; two nieces and three nephews.A memorial service will be held...
Marcha Rose
Nov 14, 2019
Marcha Karen Rose, 58, of Madison Heights died Thursday, November 14, 2019.Born January 8, 1961 she was a daughter of the late Albert Rose and Patricia Morris.Marcha was truly a great example to family, friends, and strangers on how to walk and talk the Christian life. Over the years, her constant and consistent work for the Lord was evidenced by...
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