Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Wilson David Roberts
Nov 24, 2017
Wilson David Roberts, 91, was called to his eternal home on Friday, November 24, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. Locally known as “Dee” but also as “Pat” in the Norfolk/Va. Beach area, the youngest of 12 children, was born February 27, 1926, in Norfolk, Virginia to John and Lucy Roberts. Surrounded by a family that cherished music,...
James Frankliln Coles Sr.
Nov 24, 2017
James F. Coles Sr. of Bedford passed away on November 24, 2017 after a brief stay at Lynchburg General Hospital. Jim and his family moved to Bedford from Lebanon, Va. in 1968 when he was transferred by VDOT to become the resident engineer for Bedford County, serving in that role through 1982. Born in Chatham, Va. in 1923 to William...
Martin Brian Hildenberger
Nov 24, 2017
Martin Brian Hildenberger, 57, died peacefully at his home in Lynchburg, on Friday, November 24, 2017.He was the son of Eileen Lyle Hildenberger and the late Martin Joseph Hildenberger Jr.Martin was born on September 2, 1960, in Lynchburg. He graduated from the Special Education program at Sheffield School in 1982. After retiring from eighteen years of meaningful employment at Lynchburg...
Geneva Ruth Norris
Nov 23, 2017
Geneva Ruth Norris, 78, of Amherst, died Thursday, November 23, 2017.Geneva was preceded in death by her companion of 41 years, Mary Blanks.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Nellie F. Thompson
Nov 22, 2017
Nellie F. Thompson, 76 of Bedford, Va. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.Born Monday, March 24, 1941 in Rockbridge County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Thompson and the late Ula Thompson. Nellie is the last surviving of her family.Her sister-in-law and guardian, Margaret Thompson would like to thank the staff of...
Augusta Angela Raap
Nov 22, 2017
Augusta Angela “Gussie” Raap, 103, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born August 23, 1914, to Cyril and Emerance Ryckeghem in St. Charles, IL. In 1941 she married Julius Lievrouw. He died in 1959. In 1970 she married John Raap. He died in 1989.Mrs. Raap is survived by her daughter, Donna (Nathan) McClure; three granddaughters,...
Anna Sophia Tesh
Nov 21, 2017
Anna Sophia Tesh (Born Alan Jonathan Tesh) of Forest, Va. died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Dorothy Tesh of Harrisonburg, Va. and her aunt Erica Prestrude of Forest.Born March 29, 1992, she was a child of Mark and Cassandra Tesh of Forest, Va.Anna was a sweet, kind, smart, and talented young person...
Lt. Col. Usaf (Ret.) John Martin
Nov 20, 2017
Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) John “Jack” Alexander Martin, 92, of Moneta passed away at his home on Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born on June 20, 1925 in Mt. Vernon, NY. He was the son of the late Dr. James Joseph Martin and Marian Stone Martin. In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by his loving...
Jere Sue Smallwood Grubbs
Nov 20, 2017
Jere “Sue” Grubbs, 79, of Roanoke, died Mon., Nov. 20, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Dana Carson Ray
Nov 18, 2017
Dana Carson Ray, 47, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her brother David Anderson Ray; her grandparents, Crantford V. Anderson, Sr. and Ossie Anderson, and Bernice A. and Mary D. Ray.Born on October 14, 1970, she was a daughter of Terry and Diana Ray of Forest. Dana...
Elizabeth R. Reichelderfer
Nov 18, 2017
Elizabeth B. Reichelderfer, Betty, of Moneta, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was the widow of Bruce A. Reichelderfer.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne M. Bourbonnais and J. Patrick Doran and by her step children, Bruce A. Reichelderfer, Jr. and Kathryn R. Merlene.Her final resting place will be next to her husband, Bruce, at...
John Arvid Hedman
Nov 18, 2017
John Arvid Hedman died on November 18, 2017 of pancreatic cancer. His family was by his side. He was born on July 6, 1959, the seventh of eight children of Russell O. and Cornelia K. Hedman of Roseland, New Jersey.John attended West Essex High School. In 1979, he married Jeanne Stewart, and together they had three wonderful children, Sarah Pannone...
Franklin C. Berryman
Nov 18, 2017
Franklin C. Berryman, 65, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Danville.Franklin was born August 20, 1952 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Thomas Cosby Berryman and Virginia Hall Berryman. Franklin was retired and worked as a machinist for many years at Delta Star.He is survived by his brother Thomas C. Berryman and his wife Judy of Lynchburg,...
Mattie Pennix
Nov 15, 2017
Mrs. Mattie Pennix, 95, transitioned on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 12 noon at Tharp Funeral Home Chapel, Lynchburg, Va. with Rev. Dr. Carl B. Hutcherson officiating. Interment will be in the Humbles-Pennix Family Cemetery in Appomattox.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family....
Charles Lee Hayes
Nov 15, 2017
Charles Lee Hayes, 62, of Danville, died Weds., Nov. 15, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Frances Wright Mauldin
Nov 14, 2017
Frances Wright Mauldin, 88, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Frances was born Oct 15 1929 in Lynchburg. She was daughter of James Daniel Wright and Georgia Louise Wright and the sister of James Daniel Wright, Jr.She was originally married to Clarence Manual “Buck” Campbell and later to John Mac Mauldin. Frances is survived by her children, James Christopher...
Betty Jean Higgins Erickson
Nov 13, 2017
Betty Jean Higgins Erickson, 67 of Coleman Falls, Va., departed this life Monday, November 13, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital, with her family by her side.Betty was born February 10, 1950 in Rockbridge County, Va., a daughter of the late Flossie and Morris Rice.She is survived by her husband, Arthur George Erickson; children, Michael Thomas, Melissa Erickson and Charlie; two...
Jozy Lee Aldous
Nov 13, 2017
Jozy Lee Aldous, 31, of Charlotte County, died Monday, November 13, 2017.Born in Lynchburg on November 7, 1986, Jozy was a son of Alan Robert Aldous and his wife Vicky and Theresa Gail Moon and her husband Dan.In addition to his parents, Jozy is survived by his (separated) wife, Jessica Aldous and their son, Hunter Wayne Aldous, his girlfriend, Rebecca...
Betty Zeigler Jones
Nov 13, 2017
Betty Zeigler Jones, 84, of Forest, died Monday, November 13, 2017. She was the wife of Melvin “Spike” Delmer Jones for 60 years.Betty was born April 30, 1933 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Otha Zeigler and Flossie Young Zeigler. Betty was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family and was a member of Timberlake...
William Earle
Nov 13, 2017
William “Bill” deBlois Earle, 83, of Huddleston, VA went to his eternal heavenly home on Monday, November 13, 2017. He was the loving husband of Marilee Rose McCoy Earle.Born in New York, NY on June 22, 1934, he was the son of the late William Pitt Stryker Earle, Jr. and Florence Madlyn Mountaine Earle. Bill is also preceded in death...
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