Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John Paul Karl, Iii
Apr 11, 2018
John Paul “Scruffy” Karl, III, 64, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, April 11, 2018.John was born April 1, 1954 in Maryland, a son of the late John Paul Karl, Jr. and Dorothy Orr Karl. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.He is survived by his brother Douglas Earl Karl, Sr. and his wife Linda of Lynchburg,a nephew Douglas...
Melvin L. Stinnett
Apr 11, 2018
Melvin Loving Stinnett, 82, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, he was preceded in death by his parents Elderidge L. Stinnett and Blanch Mays Stinnett; brother, Roger Stinnett; sisters, Annie Campbell, Arlean Ness, and one great great-grandchild, Clinton Hayes. He was a devoted member of Tree of Life Church.Survivors include his loving wife...
Ray Allen Snead
Apr 10, 2018
Ray Allen Snead, 69 of Lynchburg Virginia entered into eternal rest at the Salem VA Medical Center. He was born in Campbell County on September 9, 1948 to the late Vera Royal Snead and the Late Charles Edward Snead. He was baptized on January 28, 2018 and was married 27 years to his loving wife Lauretta Dillard Snead (Bernice). He...
Gene "Cricket" Stevens
Apr 9, 2018
Gene Stevens (Cricket), 59, of Thaxton, passed away on April 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clettie and Jessie Stevens, and a brother, Junior Stevens. Surviving are his children, Jessica Nute (Jacob) of Vinton, Amy Stevens (Brian) of Roanoke, Devin Stevens (Katie) of Roanoke; sister, Debbie Layne (Tommy) of Bedford, Kenneth Stevens (Theresa) of Troutville, Jackie...
Lynn E. Blomquist
Apr 9, 2018
Lynn E. Blomquist, 47, of Forest, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018.A loving and beloved wife, daughter, and sister, Lynn’s unique and precious soul will be missed every day.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Star City Greyhound Adoptions, 2907 Mount Pleasant Blvd, Roanoke VA 24014.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dr. John Millard Gilkey
Apr 9, 2018
Dr. John Millard Gilkey died peacefully on, Monday, April 9, 2018 at home surrounded by his Family.Born on March 17, 1946, in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late John Millard Gilkey, Sr., and Margueritte Bodie Gilkey. He grew up in Marion, N.C. He then attended the University of NC at Chapel Hill for both undergraduate and medical...
Delores Reed Brogan
Apr 9, 2018
Delores Reed Brogan, 76, of Roanoke, VA and Amelia Island, FL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 9, 2018 after a long and most courageous battle with cancer.Born in Roanoke, she was the only child and daughter of the late Clifford Ellis Reed and Edna Maxey Reed.She is survived by her husband and best friend of 58 years,...
Mark D. Leftwich
Apr 8, 2018
Mark Donald Leftwich, 57, of Hardy, passed away on Sunday April 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Salem, VA on December 26, 1960. A son of the late Franklin Donald Leftwich and Doris Elizabeth Nelson Leftwich.Mark loved spending time outdoors, gardening, listening to classic rock music. He also enjoyed going for walks, working on computers and spending...
Shelvy W. Roberts
Apr 8, 2018
Shelvy Wright Roberts, 79 of Lynchburg formerly of Maple Drive in Madison Heights passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Shelvy was preceded in death by her parents, Alex M Wright and Annie Blunt Wright. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Harold Bell Wright and Winston Wright.Shelvy was married to Melvin Roberts, who...
Clarence Swanson Almond, Jr.
Apr 8, 2018
Clarence Swanson “Bea” Almond, Jr., 69, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was the husband of the late Sandra Horsley Almond.Born Thursday, December 30, 1948 in Lynchburg, Clarence was the son of the late Clarence Swanson Almond, Sr. and the late Mary Irene Martin Almond.In addition to his wife and parents, Clarence was preceded in death by his...
Fred Thurmond Kidd
Apr 7, 2018
Fred Thurmond Kidd, 100, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Westminster-Canterbury, Lynchburg.Born at home on Dutch Creek in Nelson County, Va., he was a graduate of Nelson County High School and Phillips Business College. In 1937 he began his 56-year career with Imperial Colliery Company, where he served as treasurer until his retirement in 1992. Two...
Glenn A. Shean
Apr 6, 2018
Glenn A. Shean, 84, died April 6, 2018, at his home in Forest, Va., after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born December 7, 1933, son of Arthur and Leona Stein Shean in Spearville, Ks. and was a graduate of Spearville High School and Ft. Hays State University.He retired as a Financial District Manager after 32 years...
Gretel Glover Doswell
Apr 5, 2018
Gretel Doswell of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on Thursday April 5, 2018. She was born March 1, 1925 in Lynchburg, VA.She was preceded in death by her late husband Edgar Allen Doswell. She was the daughter of the late John and Eva Glover, also preceding her in death are her brothers: William, Herman, and Henry Glover, also three sisters:...
Vera Kardash Suit
Apr 5, 2018
Vera K. Suit, 85, of Forest, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 05, 2018. She was the wife of the late Ross Frisbee Suit, Jr., to whom she was married for 20 short years.Vera was born on October 01, 1932 in Garfield, New Jersey and was the youngest child of the late Kondrat Kardash and Evelyn Senio Kardash.In addition to...
Frank Anthony Russell
Apr 3, 2018
Frank Anthony Russell, age 81, of Bedford, VA, peacefully passed on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 17, 1936, Frank graduated from Central Catholic High School. He later enlisted and proudly served in the United States Air Force, training as an Air Traffic Controller. This sparked a lifelong love of aviation and he continued his career at...
Janet Wyant
Apr 3, 2018
Janet Elizabeth Wyant went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 3, 2018.An angel here on earth is now free of the body and can be with us all in our hearts forever. Our beloved sister dedicated her time to caring for the elderly and those less fortunate, and always being there for family and friends in times...
Lina Hale Ore
Apr 3, 2018
Lina Hale Ore, age 98, passed peacefully from this life on April 3, 2018, at McKendree Village Health Center in Nashville, Tennessee.Born November 27, 1919, in Long Island, Va., she attended Virginia State College for Teachers and graduated from Longwood College. Her teaching career spanned over 40 years in Campbell County, Virginia, retiring from Yellow Branch Elementary. A lifetime resident...
Irene Dodd Clark
Apr 1, 2018
Irene Dodd Clark, 90, formerly of Amherst County, entered Heaven on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Runk and Pratt, Forest, VA. Her husband, Wallace M. Clark preceded her in death.Irene was born on December 26, 1927, in Charlotte County, Virginia; she was a daughter of Claude S. Dodd and Fannie Conner Dodd.Irene will always be remembered for her giving...
Howard Eugune Stinnett
Mar 31, 2018
Howard Eugene Stinnett, 85, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, March 31, 2018.Born on December 16, 1932, Howard was born in Lynchburg to the late Charles Noel Stinnett and Viola Harper Stinnett.He is survived by his daughters, Yvonne Dorr (Randy Hailey) of Lynchburg and Wanda Strickland (Curtis) of Georgia; his grandchildren Roy Bowling, Jr. and Bandie Baird; and his companion, Juanita Bateman.Howard...
Madeline Hutcherson Thompson
Mar 31, 2018
Madeline Hutcherson Thompson, 88, of Lynchburg, died peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was the wife of the late Jackson Barkwell Thompson.Madeline was born on September 22, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, Va., to the late John David Hutcherson and the late Mamie Moon Hutcherson.She was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church and was retired from John Stewart Walker,...
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