Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Marie M. Mainelli Yudowitch
Sep 4, 2017
Marie M. Yudowitch, 96, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was born in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of the late Howard F. Mainelli, Sr. and Anna M. Mainelli. She was a graduate of Florida State University. She was also retired from the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. She enjoyed the arts, theater, swimming, and hiking....
Vanessa Renee Ward
Sep 3, 2017
Vanessa Renee Ward, 52, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was the loving wife of David Ward, Jr.Renee was born on June 22, 1965, in Lynchburg, Va., the daughter of the late Doris Jean Sorrels.She was a very kind and caring person, always ready to help whenever needed. The main thing she liked to do was read to...
Sandra Davis Arrington
Sep 2, 2017
Sandra Davis Arrington, 58, of Goode, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 2, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lynwood E. Arrington.Born June 7, 1959, a daughter of George W. and Carol W. Davis of Goode.Sandra is also survived by two sons: David and wife, Kelli, Kevin and wife, Stephanie both of...
Gale Hardy Mitchell
Aug 31, 2017
Gale Hardy Mitchell, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2017 after many complications following surgery in May.Gale was born Wednesday, August 11, 1948 in Pittsylvania, County, Va., the daughter of the late VA State Trooper William David Hardy and Nancy Hall Hardy. Gale had many different job positions during her lifetime all relating to the public and healthcare...
Ella Corinne Mcfadden Slater
Aug 31, 2017
Ella Corrine McFadden Slater, 84, of Roanoke, VA passed away Thursday evening, August 31, 2017, at the Lewis Gale Medical Center surrounded by her family.Born December 17, 1932 in Gladstone, VA, she was a daughter of the late James and Gladys McFadden.She was the loving wife of Billy Earl Slater and he preceded her in death in 2005, after 54...
Timothy Stephen Lloyd
Aug 30, 2017
Timothy Stephen Lloyd, 54, of Stanton, died Weds., Aug. 30, 2017 in Stanton. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Grace Robinson
Aug 30, 2017
Grace Robinson, 89, of Lynchburg, departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.Grace was born Friday, June 8, 1928, a daughter of the late Haywood Robinson, Sr. and Lucille Robinson. She was baptized at an early age and attended Lynchburg Public Schools.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Brian “Butch” Robinson, Samuel “Skippy” Jones,...
David Thomas Nichols
Aug 30, 2017
David Thomas Nichols, Sr. 83, of Goode, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1934 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late Early Nichols and Minnie Jenkins Nichols. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two children, Bonnie Hull and...
Karen Lucado Haynes
Aug 29, 2017
Karen Lucado Haynes, 63, of Lynchburg, unexpectedly passed at her home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.Born December 11, 1953 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of Eunice Godsey Lucado and the late Edwin Earl Lucado.She was a Data Entry clerk for Central Virginia Family Physicians for nearly 30 years.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter Amy...
Loretta Crismond
Aug 28, 2017
Loretta Noonkester Crismond, 88, of Bedford passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born on February 19. 1929 in Grant, VA. She was a daughter of the late Reggie Lee Noonkester and Arcie Katherine Parks Noonkester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death her son, Rev. William Gary Crismond, also by two...
V. Clay Johnston
Aug 28, 2017
Clay Johnston, 74, of Bedford passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on June 22, 1943. He was a son of the late Charlie E. Johnston and Mary W. Johnston. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra L. Johnston.Clay was a member...
Linda Barbara Lambert
Aug 28, 2017
Linda Barbara Lambert, 70, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 28, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Oveda Jean Kendrick
Aug 27, 2017
Oveda Jean Kendrick, of Moneta, VA passed away on August 27, 2017. Born on June 2, 1937 in Lake Wales Fla. Jean was the daughter of the late Oveda Cumbee and James Marcus Barnett. In addition, Jean is predeceased by her sister Jerri Harrell, and brothers Roger Barnett and James Barnett.Jean is also predeceased by her husband of 54 years,...
Roland Ralph Hovis
Aug 27, 2017
Roland “Ron” Ralph Hovis, 75, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was a retired manager, working with several different companies. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Ron was very active in his community.He is survived by his...
Eleanor Ruth Wesson
Aug 27, 2017
Eleanor Ruth Wesson, 97, of Elliston, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Elliston. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Lacey E. Putney
Aug 26, 2017
Lacey Edward Putney died peacefully at his home in Goode, Virginia, on August 26, 2017.He was on born on June 27, 1928, in Big Island, Virginia, to the late William Kemper and Mabyl Turner Putney. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Laura Mason Putney and three brothers, W. K. Putney, Jr., Paul P. Putney and...
Richard Wayne Tomlinson
Aug 26, 2017
Richard Wayne Tomlinson, 69, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was the loving husband and best friend of Kristine Tomlinson, for 26 years.Born Monday, March 15, 1948 in Lynchburg, Richard was a son of the late Houston Wesley Tomlinson and the late Alice Martin Tomlinson.In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a step daughter...
Joyce S. Caplinger
Aug 26, 2017
Joyce Sylvia Caplinger, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was the wife of the late Allen Blaine Caplinger for 57 years.Born on May 9, 1925, in Kettering, England, she was the daughter of the late Horace James Brampton and Ethel Smart Brampton Johnson. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Inge B. Schneider
Aug 26, 2017
Ingeborg “Inge” Baeker Schneider, 82, Beloved Mother, Grandmother and FriendInge was born on December 19, 1934 in Berlin, Germany and departed life on August 26, 2017 from cancer at her home in Locust Grove, Virginia after a long illness. As a young nurse, Inge immigrated to Toronto, Canada where she met and married her husband Otto. Inge then came to...
Mila Swain
Aug 25, 2017
Mila Swain, 66, transitioned this life on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Leon Swain, Sr. Mila was a daughter of the late Rev. Herbert Hoover White, Sr. and Mary E. Austin White.In addition to her mother, she is survived by two children, Conswella Swain and Leon Swain, Jr. (Chantia); three...
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