Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Dr. Norman Stuart Harris
Dec 12, 2018
Dr. Norman S. Harris, 85, died peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home, Geddes, in Amherst County, Virginia on December 12, 2018.Norm was born on July 18, 1933 in Lynchburg, Va. He was the youngest son of Richard Adams Harris and Martha Norman Latham. As an 18 month-old infant, Norm lost his left eye to retinoblastoma. He never...
Joseph E. Crawford
Dec 11, 2018
Joseph E. “Teady” Crawford, 91, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord on December 11, 2018. Born February 1, 1927 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Frank S. Crawford, Sr. and Dora Shiflett Crawford. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Donnie Tomlin Crawford; a brother, Frank S. Crawford, Jr. and sisters,...
Robert Trout
Dec 10, 2018
Robert D. Trout, 85, of Orlando FL passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Florida. He was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on May 20, 1933. A son of the late Roland Odell Trout and Mary Matilda Trout. He retired from the United States Air Force.Robert is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Luck Trout; son, Barry Trout; brother,...
James Val Staples, Jr.
Dec 9, 2018
James Val Staples, Jr., 80, of Madison Heights, died at Lynchburg General Hospital on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was the husband of Eleanor Bowling Staples for 52 years.J.V. was born April 21, 1938 in Clifford, Virginia a son of the late James Val Staples, Sr. and Burksie Harvey Staples. J.V. was retired from B & W Technologies and Central...
Louise "Nanny" Goodman
Dec 9, 2018
God called one of his angels home on Sunday, December 9, 2018, Louise “Nanny” Goodman, 97, of Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late Cornelius “Nookie” Goodman.Born Sunday, March 20, 1921 in Campbell County, she was one of eleven children born to the late Richard Phelps and the late Mary Phelps. She retired from Duti-Duds. Her hobbies included playing...
Andrea Richards Hall
Dec 8, 2018
Andrea Richards Hall, 50, of Lynchburg died Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was the wife of David Lee Hall, Jr.Andrea was born October 26, 1968 in Winchester, Virginia a daughter of the late Arthur Richards and Angela Richards. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Zachary Gage Hall.In...
Thomas Edward "Tom" Epperly
Dec 8, 2018
Thomas Edward “Tom” Epperly, 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia died on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.Born September 7, 1938, in Fayetteville, West Virginia he was a son of the late Albert Lee Epperly and the late Georgia Etta Pennington Epperly.Tom’s life was dedicated to others though his service as a Military Policeman in the...
Edna "Sis" Stephens Amparan
Dec 7, 2018
Edna “Sis” Amparan, 77, of Lynchburg and Formally of Bedford, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fredericksburg, VA on May 1, 1941. A daughter of the late, Roland and Lorraine Stephens. Sis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her...
Elmer E. Hatcher
Dec 7, 2018
Elmer Elisha Hatcher, age 80 of Big Island, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 7, 2018.He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Jeanine Goff Hatcher; his son, Glenn Hatcher (Penny); daughter, Rhonda Hatcher and special friend (Calvin); grandson, Chris Hatcher (Maggie); great-grandson, Gabe Hatcher; brother, Wayne Hatcher (Orpha Lee) also numerous...
Dr. Harvey M. Olin, Jr.
Dec 5, 2018
Dr. Harvey M. Olin, Jr., 88, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born on May 21, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to the late Harvey M. Olin Sr. and Evelyn Fakler Olin.He started violin training at the age of 12; at 18 he attended Buffalo State University, Oberlin College and received a Bachelor of Music from Wheaton College,...
Julia Taylor Howerton
Dec 5, 2018
Julia “Judy” Taylor Howerton of Lynchburg passed away on December 5, 2018. She was born in Lynchburg on March 19, 1940, to the late Robert Glenn Taylor, Jr. and Margaret Winfree Taylor.In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Vernon C. Howerton, her sister Douglass T. Ford, and her brother Robin G....
Hubert Ollie Wills
Dec 4, 2018
Hubert O. Wills, 93, of Roanoke passed away at Raleigh Court Health & Rehab on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born in Bedford County on March 20, 1925, he was the son of the late Charlie and Bertha Wills. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Irene Eckart and brother, George Wills. Hubert retired from...
Gerald Floyd Dudley
Dec 4, 2018
Gerald Floyd Dudley, 85, of Evington, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Thomas Dudley and Lillian Pribble Dudley; wife Rachel Dudley; children, Gary Dudley and Michael Dudley; four brothers, Melvin Dudley, Grady Dudley, Frank Rice and Eddie Rice; two sisters, Frances Norvell and Mary Dudley.Gerald is survived by his sister Marie Mason,...
Ruth Reeves Snyder
Nov 29, 2018
Mrs. Ruth Reeves Snyder, born in Alexandria, Virginia on June 7, 1935, entered peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior surrounded by her family in Goode, Virginia, on November 29, 2018, at the age of 83. A loving wife to Rev. Carroll “Chuck” Snyder for 64 years, Ruthie was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who passionately served...
Michael Edward Miller
Nov 28, 2018
Michael Edward Miller, age 76, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley Miller who he was happily married to for 51 years.Michael was born in Seattle, WA, on February 6, 1942. He was the son of the late John Edward Miller and the late Helen...
Ralph Gerald Powers
Nov 27, 2018
Ralph Gerald Powers, 83, of Forest passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018Born in Lynchburg on July 19, 1935, he was a son of the late Marvin and Ora Powers.Ralph was a Mechanical Engineer who specialized in Aerospace, graduated from Virginia Tech and was devoted to his family and expressed that love in numerous ways.He is survived by his wife of...
Philip A. Woods, Sr.
Nov 27, 2018
Philip Algernon Woods, Sr., 77 of Big Island passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was born on March 9, 1941 in Roanoke Co., VA. A son of the late Ralph Woods and Mildred Wright Woods. In addition to his parents Philip was preceded in death by an infant child Robert Woods. Philip served his country in the United...
Henry “Hank” Hobson Smith
Nov 27, 2018
Henry “Hank” Hobson Smith, 88, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was the husband of the late Florence “Flo” Pittman Smith for 62 years.Henry was born July 26, 1930 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Theron N. Smith and Ora Preas Smith. Henry honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He owned...
Frederick Oneil Carter
Nov 27, 2018
Fred Carter of Lynchburg, went home to the Lord on Tuesday.He was the only son of the late Fred June Carter and Ruby Moore Carter of Madison Heights.He is survived by Susan Carter, their sons, Brent and Philip, daughter-in-law Jennifer, and his grandsons, Ian and Neil. He is also survived by his cousins, Betty, Raeford and Barbara.A funeral service will...
Donald E. Lozier
Nov 26, 2018
Donald E. Lozier, 86, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was the husband of Sharon Neily Lozier for 63 years, both originally from Apalachin, N.Y.Donald was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on December 28, 1931, the son of Byron and Grace Lozier. He graduated from Vestal High School and Clarkson University with a degree in...
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