Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Patricia Higginbotham
Nov 14, 2018
Patricia Higginbotham, 69, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was the wife of the late Allen Cecil Higginbotham.She was born in Lynchburg on February 22, 1949 a daughter of the late, Edgar Sorrell and Joyce Crawford Sorrell.She is survived by her children: Robert Ragland and his wife Maria of WA, Joseph Tony Carderelli and his wife Amy of...
Jo Lana Byrum
Nov 13, 2018
Jo Lana Byrum, 51, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018.Jo Lana was born in California on March 8, 1967, a daughter of Joel Byrum and Dorothy Brunner.She is survived by her children, Tara McGinn (Chris), Ryan McGinn (LaKira), Anthony Shadwick, Paula Bjorgo (Justin) and Dana Jo Wheeler; grandchildren, Chance, Joseph Erik, Amelia; best friend, Kerry Brooks; nephews, Ben Wagner,...
George Charles Spinner
Nov 13, 2018
George Charles Spinner, 73, of Big Island passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was the loving husband of Vonda Goff Spinner.Born October 10, 1945 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Adell Scott Spinner. George is also preceded in death by brothers: Russell, Gilbert Jr., Addie and Curl Spinner; and sister: Martha Johnson.In...
Karl Richard Wuttke
Nov 12, 2018
Karl Richard Wuttke, 91, of Lynchburg, died Monday, November 12, 2018. He was the husband of Bonny Lou Wuttke for 67 years. He was devoted to his family and friends; he will be deeply missed.Karl was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 21, 1927, a son of the late, Arthur Willy Wuttke and the late Charlotte Bashelier Wuttke. He...
Della Wilson
Nov 11, 2018
Della Marie Adkins Wilson, 87, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was the wife of the late George Andrew Wilson, Sr. for over 68 years.Della was born on April 7, 1931 in Bishop, Va. a daughter of the late Dave Adkins and Allie Nichols Adkins. Della was retired from General Electric and was a member of Boonsboro United...
Nancy Ann Figel
Nov 11, 2018
Nancy Ann Figel, 84, a resident of the Summit Community in Lynchburg, passed away on November 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her former husband, William “Bill” Figel.Born in Chicago on November 15, 1933, Nancy is survived by four daughters, Lyn Marie Figel, Sheri Tratnack and her husband, Dan, Merilee Phelps and her husband, Richard, and Lissa Grierson;...
Lorene Vickers Clower
Nov 11, 2018
Lorene Vickers Clower passed away peacefully on November 11, 2018 at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Va. She was affectionately nicknamed “Rene” by her husband on their first date and that name was forever hers. She was a long time member of the Millen Georgia United Methodist Church. After moving to Lynchburg, Va, she became a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal...
Terese Katherine Linton
Nov 10, 2018
Terese Katherine Linton, 79, of Amherst, Va. passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018.Terrie was born in New York City, N.Y. on June 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Joseph Vokral and Alma Vokral. She graduated with a B.A. from William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Terrie was a true artist starting at an early age and found...
William Thomas Rowe
Nov 10, 2018
William “Tommy” Rowe, 69, of Amherst died on November 10, 2018.A Celebration of his Life will take place today, Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Monroe Ruritan Club.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Richard Dean Schneider
Nov 10, 2018
View Tribute VideoRichard “Dick” Dean Schneider, 90, of Lynchburg, VA passed away at home on November 10, 2018. Dick faced death as he lived his life: with grace, fortitude and kindness. During his last weeks, he never once complained, routinely exhibited humble gratitude, and often entertained his family, friends and residential staff with continued good humor and witticisms.Richard was born...
Erik Kennedy Frank
Nov 8, 2018
Erik Kennedy Frank, 58, of Forest, VA, died Thursday, November 08, 2018. He was the husband of Lorri Lee Frank.Born Friday, December 04, 1959 in Syracuse, NY, Erik was a son of the late Dr. Thomas Stolley Frank and Elizabeth Kennedy Frank. Erik graduated with honors from Chittenango High School and went onto get his Bachelor’s Degree in computer science...
Donna Rita Juza
Nov 8, 2018
Donna Rita Juza, 77, of Hardy, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Runk and Pratt surrounded by family. She was born June 19, 1941 in Wisconsin. She was the loving wife of Robert “Bob” John Juza for 57 years.Donna is also survived by her children, Barbara McCord (Robert) and David Juza (Tammy); grandchildren,...
Jacoba Laneve
Nov 7, 2018
Jacoba Ann Young Laneve, 83, passed away on November 7, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John F. Laneve, and her parents, Fred and Elizabeth Young.She is survived by five children, and six grandchildren; son, John of Lynchburg, Va., daughter, Mary (Tom) Doyle and their children, Kellie, Casey, and Tommy of Richmond, Va., daughters, Natalie and Michele of...
Charlotte Walker Dracousis
Nov 7, 2018
Charlotte Walker Dracousis, 95, of, Lynchburg, died Wednesday, November 07, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Laurie Craig Overstreet
Nov 6, 2018
Laurie Anne Craig Overstreet, 37, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was the wife of Jason Thomas Overstreet.Born in Bedford, on October 25, 1981, she was the daughter of Ernest Titus and Pansy Sue Carter Craig.Laurie is also survived by her brother: Michael Ernest Craig and Crystal; and grandmother: Betty Jacobs Carter; mother and father in...
James "Ted" Crawley
Nov 6, 2018
Ted Crawley, 74, peacefully passed away at his home in Lynchburg on November 6, 2018 surrounded by his favorite girls – wife of 44 years Judy Crawley, and daughters Joni Crawley Zimmerman and Christina Crawley. He was a doting grandfather to his only grandchild, Bryce Zimmerman, and his many grand-dogs and grand-cats. He is also survived by his many friends...
Hubert Ivan Riley, Jr.
Nov 5, 2018
Hubert Ivan Riley, Jr., 76, of Lynchburg, departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Jeannie Riley for 34 years.Born Tuesday, February 10, 1942 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Hubert I. Riley, Sr. and the late Mary Powell Riley.Hubert retired from Flowserve after 42 years...
John Sherwood Pollard Sr.,
Nov 5, 2018
John Sherwood Pollard Sr., was born on September 15, 1926 in Nelson County to the late Emanuel Pollard Sr., and Nettie Keys-Pollard. He quietly departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, of 69 years, Kimmie Catherine Pollard and his son, John S....
Janice Rhodes Burdette
Nov 4, 2018
On November 4, 2018 our Father in His infinite wisdom called home our loving mother Janice Rhodes Burdette. She was born January 26, 1656 to Betty L. Rhodes and the late Alex P. Rhodes.She was preceded in death by her brother Clifton A. Rhodes Sr. and daughter Tiffany S. Burdette.Janice was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister and daughter....
Jananie Arlease Roberts
Nov 4, 2018
Jananie Arlease Roberts, age 94, born May 29, 1924, died faithfully as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 4, 2018.She is preceded in death by her parents Owen Henry Price and Mary George Briggs Price; Her brothers Albert (Genevieve) Price, Roscoe (Geneva) Price; and Willard Price; Her daughters Patricia Jean Roberts and Lesa Sharon Roberts.She is survived by her 4...
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