Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Lowrell Campbell Bryant
Oct 30, 2018
Lowrell Campbell Bryant, 83, of Lynchburg stepped into Eternity, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 completely whole and healed in the presence of her Heavenly Father.Born November 22, 1934 in Amherst County, a daughter of the late Edward Campbell and Zula Massie.Lowrell will be remembered for her love for her Lord, family, and others. Her “rainbow blankets” covered hundreds of children around...
Violet Marie Robertson
Oct 28, 2018
It is with great sadness that the caregivers and family of Violet Marie Robertson announce her passing on October 28, 2018, at age 84. She was born on February 20, 1934, the 5th of eight children to Calvin and Maizie Robertson of Lynchburg.In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by four sisters; Juanita Wilson, Inez Foster, Betty...
Arthur L. Snodgrass
Oct 28, 2018
Arthur Leroy Snodgrass , 92, of Forest, died Sunday, October 28, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Betty Sue Greene Womack
Oct 27, 2018
Betty “Sue” Green Womack, 67, of Forest, went to be with her daughter and brother in the Lord on October 27, 2018 after a short bout with pneumonia.She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on March 1, 1951, to parents Joe Franklin and Isabelle Price Green of Forest, Virginia.Sue and Steven Gaines Womack married over 50 years of marriage “Who said...
Norman Louis Snidow
Oct 27, 2018
Norman L. Snidow, a kind man with a strong intellect, a beautiful baritone voice, a remarkable memory and a humorous wit, died on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his Westminster Canterbury home. “I’ve had a wonderful life; I am so lucky”, a phrase often repeated the last months of his life.Born at Virginia Baptist Hospital on June 25, 1928, Norm...
Audrey C. Tyree
Oct 27, 2018
Audrey Tyree, 79, of Lynchburg died October 27, 2018.Audrey was a 1959 honor roll graduate of E. C. Glass High School and was in the top 10% of her class. She was a graduate of National Trust School at Northwestern University. She worked for First Colony Life Insurance, Fidelity National Bank, Crestar Bank, First American Bank and Suntrust. She was...
John E. (Jack) Gorski
Oct 27, 2018
John E. (Jack) Gorski, 91, died peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, October 27, 2018. He had been living at Runk and Pratt Assisted Living Community in Hardy, VA for the past two years, where he was able to be closer to his son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Janet Gorski.Prior to moving to Runk and Pratt, Jack had lived...
Gary S. Walker
Oct 26, 2018
Gary S. Walker, of Lynchburg, Va., passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 26, 2018. He was the loving Husband of Wendy L. Walker for 42 years.Gary was born on March 3, 1953 in Savannah, Ga., a son of Everett and Elizabeth Walker. He served four years in the United States Air Force (USAF). He and...
Samuel Cook
Oct 26, 2018
Mr. Samuel Cook died peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Lynchburg, Va. at the age of 88.Sam is survived by his sons, Eric Cook and Alan Cook; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of Lynchburg, Va. He is preceded in death by Arliss M. Wilson, of Lynchburg, Va.Sam was born on August 31, 1930 in Lynchburg, Va....
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