Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Talmage Franklin Radford
Apr 2, 2017
Talmage Franklin Radford, 54, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Chesapeake, VA, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Betsy Moses Davidson
Apr 1, 2017
Betsy Moses Davidson, 67, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017.Born in Lynchburg on May 20, 1949, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Moses, Sr. and the late Betty Ann Tramell Moses.Betsy is survived by her daughter, Melissa Staggs (Paul); two sisters, Jane Campbell (Melvin), Bonnie Moses Bryant (Barry); brother, James...
Robert William Taylor
Apr 1, 2017
Robert William Taylor, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 1, 2017 after an extended illness.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM at Timberlake Baptist Church on April 7, 2017. Pastor Larry Brodie of Timberlake Baptist Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on April 7, 2017 at Timberlake Baptist Church. Burial will...
William David Meier
Apr 1, 2017
William David Meier, 78, of Roxboro, NC died Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Esther Agnes Licht
Mar 30, 2017
Esther Thomas Licht, 98, of Forest, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017.Born November 27, 1918 in Deshler, Neb., Esther was the daughter of the late John Unbehaun and Amanda Eitzman Unbehaun. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husbands, Elwood B. Thomas and Carl E. Licht.Esther is survived by her son, Charles...
Fred Dennis Thornhill, Sr.
Mar 30, 2017
Fred Dennis Thornhill, Sr. departed this life on March 30, 2017. He was born October 15, 1936 in Fincastle, Va. to the late Fred Johnson Thornhill and Dollie Ann Gusler Thornhill.Fred was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, son, and granddaughter. He was a longtime employee at Appalachian Power Company in Lynchburg and Scottsville, Va.Fred was a devoted father,...
Raymond Charles Wood
Mar 27, 2017
Raymond Charles Wood, 17, of Lynchburg, Va., died Monday, March 27, 2017.Raymond was born Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in Lynchburg, Va. He was a senior at Heritage High School. He enjoyed listening to and writing music while spending time with his older brother. He also enjoyed traveling and visiting his family.Raymond is survived by his parents, Michael Pierce Wood, Marjorie...
Philip Earl Gleason
Mar 27, 2017
Philip Earl Gleason, 68, of Stephen City, passed away on Monday, March 27th, 2017. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Mary Caroline Dubarry
Mar 27, 2017
Mary Caroline DuBarry, 93, of Amherst, died Monday, March 27, 2017. She was the widow of George Arthur DuBarry, Sr.Mary was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.Surviving her are a daughter, Barbara Van Fossen; four grandchildren: Elizabeth DuBarry, Rebecca DuBarry, Jennifer DuBarry, and Russell Van Fossen; and four great grandchildren.An entombment service will be held at St. Thomas...
Philip James Garbarini, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
Philip James Garbarini, Jr., 90 of Bedford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born on October 22, 1926 in New York City to Della and Philip Garbarini. He grew up on Staten Island, attended public school and St. Peter’s High School, and graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in business. After...
Betty Seay Bryant
Mar 26, 2017
Betty Seay Bryant, 74, of Madison Heights went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was the loving wife of Robert A. Bryant for 49 years.Betty was born June 1, 1942 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late John Daniel Seay and Evelyn Robertson Seay. Betty was retired as a hairdresser and was an active member of...
Callie Margaret Parish Newton
Mar 26, 2017
Callie Margaret Parish Newton died peacefully while holding her son’s hand in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg, Virginia at the age of 89 years after a protracted illness.She joins her loving husband, Arlindar Cleveland Newton; their first son, Dr. Cleveland Dave Newton; her parents, and all of her beloved sisters and brothers.She...
Robert Eugene Burgman
Mar 23, 2017
Robert Eugene Burgman, 53, of Rustburg, died Thursday, March 23, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Elizabeth W. Roberts
Mar 22, 2017
Elizabeth Whitten Roberts, 95, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Bedford County Nursing Home. She was born on March 17, 1922 in Montvale, VA. She was a daughter of the late Samuel E. Whitten and Annie Garrett Whitten. Liz was quite patriotic and proud to have worked at the Radford Arsenal and the U. S. Post...
Ralphine Coffey Overstreet
Mar 22, 2017
Ralphine Coffey Overstreet passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at her home in Forest, Virginia, at the age of 101. Born April 20, 1915, in Bedford County, she was the last survivor of the nine children of Hugh Davis Coffey and Lillian Cox Coffey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Maurice Gank Overstreet; her...
Edward Benton Pullen, Jr.
Mar 22, 2017
Edward Benton Pullen Jr., 62, of Gloucester, Va., died Wednesday, March 22, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Edith Lucille Mannon
Mar 20, 2017
Edith Lucille Mannon, 81, of Gladys, VA. passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John Wesley and Georgia Massengill Smith. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Lee Mannon; sons, William “Bill” Oakley and his wife Lynn, John Mannon, Michael Oakley and his wife Kathy; and five grandchildren: William, Scarlett, Brandon, Helen, and Sara. Also, she...
Donnie Tomlin Crawford
Mar 20, 2017
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”— 2 Timothy 4:7 Donnie Tomlin Crawford, 91, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 20, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born September 1, 1925 in Coleman Falls, she was the daughter of the late Linwood W. Tomlin...
Edith H. Callahan
Mar 20, 2017
Edith H. Childers Callahan passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 due to complications from a fall. She was born in Spout Spring on December 21, 1923. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William “Clint” Childers; her second husband, Joseph “Paul” Callahan; her parents, Eugene Watson and Louise Ballowe Harris; and her three brothers Clayton, Robert, and Eugene...
Linda Johnson Porter
Mar 20, 2017
Linda Johnson Porter, 68, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 20, 2017. She was the loving wife of Randy Rhodes for over 30 years.Linda was born June 16, 1948 in Wilmington, North Carolina the daughter of the late John Alexander Johnson, Sr. and Elizabeth White Johnson. She loved the coast and spent her childhood shrimping, fishing, and shelling with her parents...
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