Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Everett Gabathuler
Apr 16, 2017
Everett Gabathuler, son of Andrea and Philipp Gabathuler, went to be with the angels in heaven on April 16, 2017. Though his time on earth was short, he showed those that loved him what it means to love unconditionally. Everett was a gift from God to reveal the goodness of His blessings.To cherish his memory, he leaves his mother, Andrea;...
Thomas Ray Andrews
Apr 15, 2017
Thomas Ray Andrews, 45 of Blue Ridge, VA passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Roanoke on July 2, 1971. He is the son of the late Paul Ronald Andrews and Virginia Carol Martin Andrews. Tommy was a wonderful carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time at his home place.Tommy was survived...
Jeanne Marie Clubb
Apr 15, 2017
Jeanne Marie Clubb, 89, of Lynchburg, Va., died Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late William Anthony Clubb for 55 years.Jeanne was born Wednesday, December 28, 1927 in Syracuse, N.Y., a daughter of the late Jerry Vollmer and Bessie Vollmer. Jeanne was a warm and kind woman who dedicated much of her time to her...
Gail Gorelick Boyda
Apr 14, 2017
Gail Barbara Gorelick Boyda, 73, of Moneta passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017. She was the loving wife of 35 years to John Peter Boyda.Born on September 6, 1943 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Alice Maloney Gorelick.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons: Robert and Henry...
Bruce A. Arrington
Apr 12, 2017
Bruce Anthony Arrington, 52, of Bedford passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017.Born on March 24, 1965 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Shirley McKinney Arrington and the late Carl Vaughan Arrington.In addition to his mother, Bruce is also survived by his two brothers: C. V. Arrington, Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, Barry Ray Arrington; and two sisters: Janet A....
Shirley Ann Whitlow
Apr 12, 2017
Shirley Ann Whitlow, 71, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Hattie Branham Hamilton
Apr 12, 2017
Hattie Branham Hamilton, 90, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born on April 13, 1926 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edith Branham.In addition to her parents, Hattie was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Branham; three sisters, Mary Frances Bryant, Annie Branham, and Katherine...
Alta Mae Simpson
Apr 12, 2017
Alta Simpson, 78, of Gladys, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late Walter Eugene Simpson Jr. Mrs. Simpson worked in banking most of her life. She ran the Leavells Branch of Union Bank and Trust in Spotsylvania, Va. for many years, and before retiring went to work with Verzion....
Laurie C. Agnew
Apr 12, 2017
Laurie C. Agnew, 46, of Bedford, Va., passed away at her residence Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Laurie was born Thursday, April 8, 1971 in Lynchburg, Va., a daughter of Norman Clark and Donna Clark. She was a caring and devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.In addition to her parents, Laurie...
Katherine Amelia Markley
Apr 11, 2017
Katherine Amelia MarkleyApril 3, 1977 – April 11, 2017Katherine Amelia Markley of Roanoke was taken too soon from this world on Tuesday, April 11th.Katte loved spelling her name with two T’s and being unique in lots of ways. She loved her family, friends, and especially her Dachshund Toby and beloved Bulldog Maggie. She will be greatly missed and always remembered...
Clifton E. Wolford, Jr.
Apr 11, 2017
Clifton Eugene Wolford, Jr. 52, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.Born September 30, 1964 in Bedford he was the son of Clifton Eugene Wolford, Sr. and the late Marsha Elizabeth Roberts Wolford. He is also preceded in death by one sister: Tina Marie Wolford-Cole.In addition to his father, Clifton is survived by his four children: Christopher Wolford...
Carole Butenhoff
Apr 9, 2017
Carole Sue Frei Butenhoff, of Moneta died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the age of 81. She was the wife of Clarence Harold Butenhoff.Born December 8, 1935, Carole was the daughter of the late John Frei and Linda Einert Frei Gauger. She was a member of Trinity Ecumenical Parish.Carole is survived by her husband, three children: Peggy Criswell and husband...
Grace Mae Spurgeon Helmer
Apr 8, 2017
Grace Mae Spurgeon Helmer a longtime resident of Roanoke, passed on Saturday, April 8 at the age of 72.Grace is survived by her daughter, Delta, son, Chris, and three grandchildren, Maddie, Jessica and Alex. She is also survived by her sister Virginia, and brothers Van and Al. She was preceded in death by her husband David George Helmer, her sister...
Kenneth David Hill
Apr 8, 2017
Kenneth David Hill, 50, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Joyce Ann Crawley
Apr 7, 2017
Joyce Ann Crawley, 63, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at her residence.She was preceded in death by her parents William Henry “Bama” Crawley and Julia Fields Crawley.Joyce is survived by a niece Shantara Shanel Booker-Coleman and her wife, Tami Coleman; a great niece Quadesia Booker; two great nephews Shyheim Booker and Jeremiah Booker; and also her...
James Edward Staton, Iii
Apr 7, 2017
James Edward Staton, III, 64, of Hardy died Friday, April 7, 2017 in Hardy. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Kahertine Sophia Armentrout
Apr 6, 2017
Katherine Sophia Armentrout, 50, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, April 6, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Susie Gillespie Weiss
Apr 6, 2017
Susie Gillespie Weiss, 93, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Bedford Co. Nursing Home. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Ada, WV. A daughter of the late James M. Gillespie and Sallie Robertson Gillespie. In addition to her parents Susie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Garlin Weiss; two brothers and...
Bobby Landon Spence
Apr 6, 2017
Bobby Landon Spence, 84, of Big Island, Va., died Thursday, April 6, 2017. He and his wife, June Spence, shared 64 years of marriage.Bobby was born Wednesday, November 23, 1932 in Bastrop, LA, a son of the late William (Bill) Lewis Spence and Hallie Burks Spence. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gene Spence and sister, Faye...
Sanford M. Bower, Sr.
Apr 6, 2017
Sanford Morgan Bower, Sr. 79, of Montvale, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 6, 2017.Born on February 2, 1938 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Fred Morgan Bower and Elva Black Bower.Sanford is survived by his son: Sanford Bower, Jr.; sister: Madeline Blankenship and her husband, Dennis; and Bob the Beagle.Graveside service will be held...
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