Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John Henry Smith
Jun 17, 2018
John Henry Smith, Jr. 87, of Moneta, passed away at home surrounded by family after a long illness on June 17, 2018.John was born May 3, 1931, a son of the late John Henry Smith, Sr. and Elsie Rohwider Smith. John devoted his time to his time to his family and his career as a millwright. John proudly served his...
Joan E. Bedford
Jun 17, 2018
Joan Ellen Bedford, 86, of Evington, died, Sunday, June 17, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Catherine Delores Errickson
Jun 17, 2018
Catherine Delores Errickson of Bedford, Va., age 83, passed away on June 17, 2018. She was the widow of Harold Errickson. Delores was a retired correctional officer in Trenton, NJ. She leaves behind loving family and dear friends.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
James Oscar Williams, Sr.
Jun 15, 2018
James Oscar Williams, Sr., 81, of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2018.He was preceded in death by a son, James O. Williams, Jr., his parents and four brothers. Oscar was a charter member of Lakewood Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday school teacher.Surviving are his wife of 62...
Kaedyn Jayce Haynes
Jun 14, 2018
Kaedyn Jayce “KJ” Haynes was born on June 14, 2018, in Lynchburg, Virginia to his parents Nichole Coleman and Travis Haynes.In addition to his parents, Kaedyn is survived by his three sisters, Katie Coleman, Kinsleigh Coleman and Mackenzie Haynes; brother, Logan Haynes; grandparents, Lisa Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Venessa Haynes and James Sandidge; and great-grandparents, Betty Adkins and Ray Adkins ....
Lois Yvonne Elder
Jun 14, 2018
Lois Yvonne Elder, 81, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, June 14, 2018.Born Saturday, January 30, 1937 in Lunenburg County, Lois was a daughter of the late Edith and Monroe Crenshaw.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Gaynell McCormick and two brothers, Calvin Crenshaw and Phillip “Jerry” Crenshaw.Lois is survived by her children, David Elder...
Gloria W. Hobson
Jun 13, 2018
Gloria Jean Wright Hobson, 64, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford on May 4, 1954. A daughter of the late Rawlince Wright and Katie Marie Jones Wright. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Yolanda...
Laurel Ann Secord
Jun 13, 2018
Laurel Ann Secord, a lover of life and laughter and the Washington Redskins, was born on November 19, 1947, to Harold and Mary Frances Secord. She passed away on June 13, 2018, at Bedford County Nursing Home, Bedford, Virginia, with her brother, Harold, beside her.Laurel spent her childhood moving with her family from Vermont to Gloucester, Prince George, Roanoke, and...
Peggy A. Hoskins
Jun 13, 2018
Peggy Ann Hoskins, born, June 21, 1938, and left this world, June 13, 2018.Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Richard S Hoskins; daughter Laura Griffin Joslin, three sons; Buddy Ray Griffin Jr, Michael Hoskins and Robert Hoskins; four grandchildren: Thomas Griffin, Arrie Griffin, Cheyne Joslin and Matthew Joslin. She also leaves behind a sister, Sally Evers; two brothers: James...
Everett R. Tomlin, Jr.
Jun 12, 2018
Everett Roosevelt “Johnny” Tomlin, Jr., 73, of Bedford left his temporary home and entered into his eternal home on June 12, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family, while at Oakwood Manor health and rehab. He was born on July 17, 1944 in Bedford, VA in the John Russell Hospital. He was the son of the late Everett Roosevelt Tomlin,...
Erlene James Keene
Jun 11, 2018
Erlene James Keene, 88, of Union Hall, VA passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was born on February 9, 1930. She is the daughter of the late Earle Roy Saeger and Irene Sherrod Downs. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her first husband, D.Clayton James.Erlene was a member of Christ Community Church in...
Shirley North Smith
Jun 11, 2018
Shirley Jean North Smith, 91, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late Donald H. Meyers and the late Emory R. Smith. Born March 26, 1927 in Selinsgrove, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn Gemberling North. Shirley was a faithful member of...
James Edward Sines, Jr.
Jun 10, 2018
James Edward Sines, Jr. 58 of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1959 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late James Edward Sines, Sr. and Annie Isabel Overstreet Sines. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James E. “Shorty” Sines, III.James was...
Izella Kaye Hurst Laidman
Jun 9, 2018
Ms. Izella Kaye Hurst Laidman, age 74 of Roanoke, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 9th, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kaye, to those who knew her, was born October 28, 1943 to Christie “Ted” Hurst and Izella Marjorie Smith Hurst in Pulaski, Va. Kaye grew up in Pulaski, graduating Pulaski High School class of 1962. While...
Jennifer L. Downey Vasser
Jun 9, 2018
Jennifer Downey Vasser, 53, of Big Island, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born in Big Island, VA on July 31, 1964. She is the daughter of James Edward Downey, Jr. and Patricia Ramsey Downey.Jennifer was a very loving and compassionate woman. She loved the outdoors, especially gardening, planting flowers, camping, playing music and spending time with...
Dustin Owen Mcfaden
Jun 7, 2018
Dustin Owen McFaden, 40 of Goode, found peace in the merciful arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born in Bedford, Co. on March 8, 1978. He is the son of Wanda Garraghty Morris and husband, Wayne and Bev McFaden and wife, Beverly.Dustin loved the outdoors and God’s creation, from Hunting, Fishing, driving fast cars especially Mustang’s....
Benjamin Andrew James
Jun 7, 2018
Benjamin Andrew James, 33, of Lynchburg died Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was the husband to Shaina James.Ben was born in Remseck, Germany on a U.S. military installation on August 25, 1984 a son of Rafael Rivera James and Susan James both of Fayetteville, NC. He served his country in the U.S. Army, having served tours in both Iraq and...
James V. Hyler
Jun 7, 2018
James V. “Bo” Hyler, 85, of Lynchburg was called to his Heavenly Home on June 7, 2018.Mr. Hyler is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda Mann Hyler, a daughter Donna Hyler, a son James Michael Hyler, both of the Atlanta, Georgia area; three grandchildren, Stephanie Michelle Ross, Kristen Nicole Hyler, and Lindsey Jordan Hyler also from the...
Leonard Erick Norberg, Iii
Jun 6, 2018
Leonard Erick Norberg, III, 74, of Lynchburg passed away at Guggenheimer Hospice on June 6, 2018. He was the husband of 48 years to Mary Ellen Goff Norberg.He was born on November 30, 1943 to the late Leonard Erick Norberg and Madeline McLane Norberg. Erick was preceded in death by two sisters Joan L. Norberg and Linda N. Collins.Erick retired...
Allen Carr
Jun 6, 2018
Allen Wayne Carr, 68, passed away on June 6, 2018, in Lynchburg.Services will be held at Altavista Memorial Park in Altavista, VA, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.He retired from Heiners Bakery and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.Allen is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Carr; his mother, Helen King Carr; a sister, Linda...
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