Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Valerie May Castell
Jun 8, 2017
Valerie May Castell, 61, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, June 8, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Teresa Brewer Breedlove
Jun 7, 2017
Teresa Brewer Breedlove, 59, of Martinsville, died Wednesday June 7, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Walter "Pete" Peterson
Jun 6, 2017
Walter Bates “Pete” Peterson, 82, of Hardy passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1935 in Lakewood, OH, a son of the late Walter E. Peterson and Anita Durbeck Bates. Walter worked and retired from Burlington Industries as a quality control supervisor. He served his country in the United States Army....
Wyatt Renfrew Pruitt
Jun 4, 2017
Wyatt Renfrew Pruitt, 73, of Madison Heights, VA, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was the loving husband of Wanda Banton Pruitt, for 47 years.Born Sunday, August 22, 1943 in Halifax County, Wyatt was a son of the late William Hector Pruitt and the late Alice Hill Pruitt.In addition to his wife, Wyatt is survived by his daughter, Anne...
Jesse E. Vanaman, Jr.
Jun 4, 2017
Jesse E. Vanaman, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg died Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was the devoted husband of Margaret “Peggy” L. Vanaman.Jesse was born January 30, 1933 in Lynchburg a son of the late Jesse E. Vanaman, Sr. and Marcella Thomas Vanaman. Jesse honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was retired as...
Mary Hartwell Epting
Jun 2, 2017
Mary Ellen Epting, age 87, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, June 2, 2017. Mary Ellen Hartwell was born in Danville, KY to Troy Kern and Mary Routledge Hartwell. The family moved to Marion, IL, where she completed high school before going off to Washington University in St. Louis. In 1952 she received a degree...
Gordon Preston Thomas
Jun 2, 2017
Gordon Preston Thomas, 90, of Salem, died Friday, June 2, 2017 in Salem. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Martha Jane Johnson Widgeon
Jun 1, 2017
Jane Widgeon, 72, of Goode, went to be with Jesus, Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was the wife of the late David Jennings Widgeon, Jr.Jane was born in Harrisonburg on April 24, 1945 a daughter of the late Benjamin Wesley Johnson and Jane Steel Johnson. Jane worked as a Librarian with the Lynchburg City School system, was an active member...
Rachel Marston Rice
Jun 1, 2017
Rachel Marston Rice of Lynchburg passed away June 1, 2017, at the Elms of Lynchburg, Virginia, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Jesse Otis Rice. Rachel was born in Charlotte County, April 19, 1924, a daughter of the late L. Watt Marston and Mary E. Marston. Rachel was a member of Mead Memorial United Methodist...
Wendall Roger Noaker
Jun 1, 2017
Wendell Roger Noaker, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, June 01, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Anthony Davis Leeman
May 31, 2017
Anthony (Tony) Davis Leeman, 58, of Forest, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.Born Saturday, July 12, 1958 in Greenville, S.C., Tony was a son of the late George Wendel Leeman, Jr. and Frances Lucille Davis Leeman.In addition to his mother, Tony is survived by his five beautiful children, Steven, Ryan, Michael, Gianna, and Jessica Leeman; the mother of his children, Diane;...
Jon Wade Owens
May 31, 2017
Jon Wade Owens, 53, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Charles Thomas Miles Sr.
May 31, 2017
Charles Thomas Miles, Sr. passed away on May 31, 2017. He was born May 27, 1938 of the late Nelson and Connie Miles of Evington, Virginia.Charles operated the Rustburg Esso, later becoming Rustburg Auto. The station remained a corner institution of talk, tall tales, drink, gas and mechanics for over 40 years. Charles lived his life full throttle and always...
William Ferguson
May 30, 2017
William Ferguson, 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Melinda Denise Ramsey
May 30, 2017
Melinda Denise Ramsey, 45, of Lynchburg, passed Tuesday, May 30, 2017.Born Wednesday, February 16, 1972 in Lynchburg, Melinda was a daughter of Bryant E. Ramsey and Joyce Rogers Ramsey, of Madison Heights.Melinda was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Ramsey.In addition to her mom and dad, Melinda is survived by her fiancé, Mike Capps, of Lynchburg; a daughter, Mandy...
Mary Rose Connelly
May 30, 2017
Mary Rose Connelly, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was the widow of the late Thomas Richard Connelly.Mary Rose was born in Elmira, N.Y., on September 26, 1928. She was formerly employed at Western Union Telegraph Company during World War II and had earned her North Carolina Real Estate License in 1979.She is survived by her...
John Raymond Soos
May 28, 2017
John Raymond Soos, 91, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was the husband of the late Nancy Reed Soos.John was born February 14, 1926 in Pocahontas, Va., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Soos. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired as laboratory technician with the...
Dorothy Mae Barbour Stanley
May 28, 2017
On May 28, 2017, Dorothy Mae Barbour Stanley, affectionately known as “Sister Barbour” departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital after a lengthy illness.She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her laugh, her smile, and her quick wit.Dorothy was born August 9, 1935, in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Theodore R. and Gertrude...
Robert B Beger
May 28, 2017
Robert B. Beger, of Daleville, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, after succumbing to pancreatic cancer on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL on Mar. 30, 1947 the son of the late Earl William Beger and the late Inez Maurine Alderman Beger. Bob grew up in Chicago and was drafted into the US...
William Christian Smith
May 28, 2017
William Christian Smith, 87, of Forest, VA and formerly of Grantville, PA and Palm Coast, FL, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 28, 2017.He was the son of the late Homer D. and Blanche K. Smith.He was also predeceased in death by two brothers, Edward and Robert Smith and one son, Gene E. Smith.Mr. Smith is survived by...
Make Arrangements Online
Online Pre-Planning
Begin planning now. Online Cremation and Burial Arrangements Available - all details can be arranged from home.
