Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Evelyn Crouch Roades
Nov 4, 2018
Evelyn Marlene Crouch Roades, 81, of Wirtz, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018. She was the wife of the late Marshall Preston Roades.Born on March 14, 1937 in Bedford she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ethel Trout Crouch. She is also preceded in death by brothers: Danny, Charles and Bobby Crouch and great granddaughter: Lexi Bridgen.Marlene...
Evelyn "Dawn" Brooks Hicks Frye
Nov 3, 2018
Evelyn “Dawn” Brooks Hicks Frye, 62, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the loving wife of Rodney Dale Frye for 32 years.Born in Lynchburg on March 2, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Emmett Clinton Brooks and Elizabeth Virginia Brooks. She is also preceded in death by sister: Sandra...
John Reid Sigmon
Nov 2, 2018
John Reid (Toppy) Sigmon, 79, of Madison Heights VA, died Friday, November 2, 2018.Born in Amherst County, VA, February 4, 1939, he was the son of the late John Reed Sigmon and Elsie Watts Sigmon.He was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Sigmon and sisters, Lois Proffitt and Elsie Higginbotham.John proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines, he...
Theresa Eileen Philben
Nov 2, 2018
Theresa Eileen Philben, 98, of Lynchburg, died November 2, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Jon Gregory Staten
Nov 1, 2018
Jon Gregory Staten, 47, of Thaxton passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Florence Marie Anderson Staten.Born February 15, 1971 in Ohio, Jon was the son of Gregory Otis Staten and Candace Dianne Suter Etter.Jon is also survived by his brother: Mike Staten.Jon loved his wife, his friends and his pets. He...
Susan Springer Detweiler
Nov 1, 2018
Susan Springer Detweiler, 63, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, November 01, 2018. She was the wife of Alan Boyd Detweiler, for 38 years.Born Friday, June 10, 1955 in Peoria, IL, Susan was a daughter of the late Vernon Springer and Joan Schmidt Springer.In addition to her husband and mother, Susan is survived by her children, Patricia Cooner (Justin), Timothy Detweiler (Brittney),...
Marian Ruth Barnard
Oct 31, 2018
Marian Ruth Barnard, 84, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was the wife of the late James Noell Barnard.Born January 10, 1934 in Campbell County, Marian a daughter of the late William Payne Phillips and the late Florence Arthur PhillipsIn addition to her husband and parents, Marian was preceded in death by her first husband, Marion Thomas...
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