Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Peggy Marie Hartless
Dec 27, 2017
Peggy Marie Hartless, age 83, entered into eternal peace on December 27, 2017, at her lifetime home in Amherst County, Virginia. Peggy was born in Green County, Virginia on June 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Raymond Clyde Raines and Beulah Banford Raines Hudson.The loving wife of 64 years to the late Blaine Stratton Hartless, Peggy is also preceded...
Sandra Allietta Cross
Dec 26, 2017
Our beloved Sandra Allietta Peters Cross, 70, of Amherst took her last earthly breath Tuesday, December 26, 2017, surrounded by her family and friends. Being God’s child, she is now in the arms of her Savior Jesus, breathing the very breath of her Heavenly Father.Born August 30, 1947, Sandra was the daughter of Frances Dinkins Peters and the late Ralph...
Jacqueline O. Turpin
Dec 26, 2017
Jacqueline Oliver Turpin, 80, of Big Island, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017.Jackie was born March 27, 1937 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Cedric Oliver and Frances Anthony Oliver. Jackie worked for many years at the gift shop at the Peaks of Otter, was also a founding member of the Riverside Garden Club in Big Island and a member...
Phyllis G. Hull
Dec 26, 2017
Phyllis Gayle Hull, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford on October 14, 1955. Phyllis was preceded in death by her father, William Frederick Hull.Phyllis loved animals of all kinds especially horses and her favorite dog, Wendy. She always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....
James Hammack
Dec 25, 2017
James A. Hammack died December 25, 2017 at the Carriage Hill Retirement Home in Bedford. Mr. Hammack was born on June 7, 1936 in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Mr. Hammack was a retired Chief Petty Officer from the Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran.He is survived by his wife Joyce, children Vickie Fujita, Steven Davis, Sherry Johnson, William Kim Davis,...
Terry Kristy Hall
Dec 25, 2017
Terry Kristy Hall passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, in Forest, Virginia, surrounded by loving family members. Terry was born on May 13, 1955, to Henry and Mary Lou Kristy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Terry attended Westminster College and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. After a 10 year career in Human Resources with Westinghouse...
Robert Fredric Eggimann
Dec 25, 2017
Robert Fredric Eggimann, 83, of Goode, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Christmas morning, at his home. Bob was born July 2, 1934, in Belmar, New Jersey, to Fredric Craig Eggimann and his wife Kathryn (Thompson). He graduated from Manasquan High School, enlisted in the army, and used the G.I. Bill to go to Monmouth Junior College,...
James Parker Snow, Sr.
Dec 24, 2017
James Parker Snow, Sr., 87, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Roanoke. He was a life-long member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.He was preceded in death by: his parents, Lucy and Elmo Snow; and brothers, Philip and Curtis Snow.He is survived by: his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Mary Walker Snow; 11 children; 31 grandchildren;...
Russell Martin Breeden
Dec 24, 2017
Russell Martin Breeden of Rustburg, Va. departed this life on December 24, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1924 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Wesley and Nannie Bruffy Breeden. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Ruth Breeden Scott; stepfather, John Scott; his two brothers, Wesley and Odell Breeden; his first wife of 51 years, Betty Turner...
Doris Marie (Ree) Rose Cutshaw
Dec 22, 2017
Doris Marie (Ree) Rose Cutshaw, age 76, of Bedford, VA, transitioned to her heavenly home Friday, December 22, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. She was pre-deceased by her first husband, Lewis Paschal Rose and her second husband, Billy Joe Cutshaw.Doris was born July 29, 1941 in Bedford, Va., a daughter of the late Lonzi Overstreet and Gracie...
John R. Scudder
Dec 22, 2017
John R. Scudder, III, 59, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2017. He was the son of John R. Scudder, Jr. and the late Mary Clayton Scudder.In addition to his father, John is survived by two sisters, Cindy Scudder Freeman and Cathy Scudder Burke and her husband, David.A celebration of John’s life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday,...
Aulenia B Mcclure Scott
Dec 21, 2017
Aulenia McClure Scott, 79, of Roanoke, died Thurs., Dec. 21, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Lois T. Kendrick
Dec 20, 2017
Lois T. Kendrick, 92, of Bedford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Cardinal Senior Living. Lois was a loving mother and wife, and a wonderful grandmother. She enjoyed dancing, singing and being with her family.Lois was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Albert R. Kendrick, better known as Sam; her parents, Albert and Maggie Tuck; three sisters,...
Phillip Kerr
Dec 20, 2017
Phillip Eugene Kerr, 68, passed away on December 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1949 to the late George and Nancy Kerr.Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Ann Lyles Kerr; daughter Dawn Kerr Stanley, son Phillip Scott Kerr (Haley Bortzer); three grandchildren Paige, Carson, and Lilly; two sisters, one brother,...
Wanda June Collins
Dec 20, 2017
Wanda June Collins, 64, of Dublin, died Wed., Dec. 20, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Bruce Edward Eckert
Dec 19, 2017
Bruce E. Eckert, 57, of Forest passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.He was retired from BWXT with over 30 years of service.He was preceded in death by his father, John P. “Jack” Eckert.He is survived by his wife Dana Cocke Eckert; mother Constance Eckert; daughter Lindsay Eckert Klein and her husband, Matt of Forest, son John Brent Eckert of Fairfax,...
Earl Warren Keffer
Dec 19, 2017
Earl Warren Keffer, 66, of Vinton, died Tues., Dec. 19, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Otis Lee Watkins, Jr.
Dec 19, 2017
Otis Lee Watkins, Jr., 97, of Rustburg, VA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017.Born Saturday, May 1, 1920 in Rustburg, Doc was a son of the late Otis Lee Watkins, Sr., and the late Lula Hawkins Watkins.Doc was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Furlong Watkins; and 2 sisters, Laura Watkins Thompson and Elizabeth Watkins Phillips.Doc is...
Jerald Childers
Dec 19, 2017
Jerald J. Childers peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at his residence in Lynchburg VA. He was born on December 21, 1923 to the late Leonard H. Childers and Ethel M. Childers.In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Carrol Childers, an infant son, daughter Martha...
Joyce Arlena Carr
Dec 18, 2017
Joyce Arlena Carr, 69, of Roanoke, died Mon., Dec. 18, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
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