Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Everett R. Tomlin, Jr.
Jun 12, 2018
Everett Roosevelt “Johnny” Tomlin, Jr., 73, of Bedford left his temporary home and entered into his eternal home on June 12, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family, while at Oakwood Manor health and rehab. He was born on July 17, 1944 in Bedford, VA in the John Russell Hospital. He was the son of the late Everett Roosevelt Tomlin,...
Erlene James Keene
Jun 11, 2018
Erlene James Keene, 88, of Union Hall, VA passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was born on February 9, 1930. She is the daughter of the late Earle Roy Saeger and Irene Sherrod Downs. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her first husband, D.Clayton James.Erlene was a member of Christ Community Church in...
Shirley North Smith
Jun 11, 2018
Shirley Jean North Smith, 91, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late Donald H. Meyers and the late Emory R. Smith. Born March 26, 1927 in Selinsgrove, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn Gemberling North. Shirley was a faithful member of...
James Edward Sines, Jr.
Jun 10, 2018
James Edward Sines, Jr. 58 of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1959 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late James Edward Sines, Sr. and Annie Isabel Overstreet Sines. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James E. “Shorty” Sines, III.James was...
Izella Kaye Hurst Laidman
Jun 9, 2018
Ms. Izella Kaye Hurst Laidman, age 74 of Roanoke, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 9th, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kaye, to those who knew her, was born October 28, 1943 to Christie “Ted” Hurst and Izella Marjorie Smith Hurst in Pulaski, Va. Kaye grew up in Pulaski, graduating Pulaski High School class of 1962. While...
Jennifer L. Downey Vasser
Jun 9, 2018
Jennifer Downey Vasser, 53, of Big Island, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born in Big Island, VA on July 31, 1964. She is the daughter of James Edward Downey, Jr. and Patricia Ramsey Downey.Jennifer was a very loving and compassionate woman. She loved the outdoors, especially gardening, planting flowers, camping, playing music and spending time with...
Dustin Owen Mcfaden
Jun 7, 2018
Dustin Owen McFaden, 40 of Goode, found peace in the merciful arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born in Bedford, Co. on March 8, 1978. He is the son of Wanda Garraghty Morris and husband, Wayne and Bev McFaden and wife, Beverly.Dustin loved the outdoors and God’s creation, from Hunting, Fishing, driving fast cars especially Mustang’s....
Benjamin Andrew James
Jun 7, 2018
Benjamin Andrew James, 33, of Lynchburg died Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was the husband to Shaina James.Ben was born in Remseck, Germany on a U.S. military installation on August 25, 1984 a son of Rafael Rivera James and Susan James both of Fayetteville, NC. He served his country in the U.S. Army, having served tours in both Iraq and...
James V. Hyler
Jun 7, 2018
James V. “Bo” Hyler, 85, of Lynchburg was called to his Heavenly Home on June 7, 2018.Mr. Hyler is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda Mann Hyler, a daughter Donna Hyler, a son James Michael Hyler, both of the Atlanta, Georgia area; three grandchildren, Stephanie Michelle Ross, Kristen Nicole Hyler, and Lindsey Jordan Hyler also from the...
Leonard Erick Norberg, Iii
Jun 6, 2018
Leonard Erick Norberg, III, 74, of Lynchburg passed away at Guggenheimer Hospice on June 6, 2018. He was the husband of 48 years to Mary Ellen Goff Norberg.He was born on November 30, 1943 to the late Leonard Erick Norberg and Madeline McLane Norberg. Erick was preceded in death by two sisters Joan L. Norberg and Linda N. Collins.Erick retired...
Allen Carr
Jun 6, 2018
Allen Wayne Carr, 68, passed away on June 6, 2018, in Lynchburg.Services will be held at Altavista Memorial Park in Altavista, VA, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.He retired from Heiners Bakery and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.Allen is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Carr; his mother, Helen King Carr; a sister, Linda...
Jillian Jones
Jun 5, 2018
Jillian Cody Jones, “Jill”, 75, of Lynchburg, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.Born in Flushing, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Francoise Cody. The eldest of five siblings, she was raised primarily in Connecticut and had most fond memories of summers spent in Cape Cod, sailing and traveling New England with...
Harloe B. Lambert
Jun 5, 2018
Harloe Bailey (Bill) Lambert, 85, of Amherst, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Heartland of Lynchburg. He was the loving husband of the late Helen Bane Lambert.Born March 5, 1933 in Burkes Garden, Tazewell Co. VA, he is survived by his daughters Patricia (Daniel) Trout of Amherst and Sally (Doug) Turner of Naola. He is also survived by his sister...
Melvin Lee Markham
Jun 4, 2018
Melvin Lee Markham, 81 of Goode Virginia passed away on June 4, 2018 after a long struggle with lung cancer.Melvin was husband to his wife of 54 years, Hilda Wilmoth Craft, who went to the lord in 2014. He is survived by Larry Markham, Wade & Peggy Markham, three grandchildren, Heather, Nicholas, and Robert as well as two brothers Elbert...
Heather L. Finley Chrisman
Jun 4, 2018
Heather Lanea Finley Chrisman, 42, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born in Danville, KY on June 15, 1975. A daughter of Bonnie Gail McCarty Finley and Jerry Wayne Finley, Heather loved her Lord Jesus Christ and enjoyed living a devoted life with her husband and nine children. She...
Michael Wayne Christley
Jun 3, 2018
Michael Wayne Christley, 58, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.Born January 18, 1960 in Roanoke, he was the son of the late Kenneth Booth and Pauline Helms Christley. He is also preceded in death by a sister: Carolyn Evans.Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter: Heather Paige Christley; his two sons: Bradley and Jeremy Christley; sisters:...
Bert H. Seacrist, Jr.
Jun 1, 2018
Bert H. Seacrist, Jr. of Rustburg died on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Linda Dalton Seacrist for almost 50 years.Bert was born July 20, 1950 to Joyce Wood Seacrist and the late Bert H. Seacrist, Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister Deanna Smith.He leaves to cherish his memory his two sisters Pat...
Norma Joyce Hammack
Jun 1, 2018
Norma Joyce Hammack, 83, of Pleasant View, Amherst County died Friday, June 1, 2018. She was the wife of the late James Alonzo Hammack.Joyce was born July 14, 1934 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, a daughter of the late William Elmer Wilkerson and Leona Blakely Wilkerson. Joyce was retired as a bank teller and a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.She is...
Bessie Taylor Moss
May 31, 2018
Bessie Taylor Moss, 95, of Madison Heights, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital following a short illness.Bessie was the oldest member of Elon Baptist Church. Born on October 17, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna Watts Taylor.She was preceded in death by her...
Christopher Billings
May 30, 2018
Christopher Billings, 80, of Lynchburg, died on May 30, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital while surrounded by family.Born on February 27, 1938, in Cambridge, MA, Chris was the eldest son of the late James Billings and the late Marion Bridgman.In addition to his parents, Chris was preceded in death by his youngest brother, Robert Bryant Billings.Chris is survived by his...
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