Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sharlie Lou Kerr
Jan 14, 2017
Sharlie Lou (Hess) Kerr, 83, of Lynchburg, entered into her eternal reward in Heaven on January 14, 2017, at Runk & Pratt Liberty Village, Lynchburg, Virginia.She was born October 2, 1933, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to the late Amos Samuel Hess and Alta Minta (Thompson) Hess. Sharlie, along with her late husband Robert George Kerr, raised her family in Mentor, Ohio. ...
Jeffrey Wilmoth
Jan 14, 2017
Jeffrey Duane Wilmoth, 52, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Devera Quarles Wilmoth. Born April 14, 1964, he was the son of Frances Waldron Wilmoth and the late Buddy MacArthur Wilmoth.Jeff is also survived by his son, Joshua David Wilmoth and his wife, Carol. Jeff was a...
Redmond Lindsey Sharp
Jan 14, 2017
Redmond Lindsey Sharp, 83, of Roanoke, VA, a former resident of Redmond, WA, for over 48 years, passed away on January 14, 2017. Born August 17, 1933, in Boise, Idaho, he was the youngest child of Lacy Lawrence and Emma Elizabeth Campbell Sharp.After a childhood spent in Boise, La Junta, Colorado, and Vancouver, Washington, Red attended Clark College, and graduated...
Leonard Stanley France
Jan 13, 2017
Leonard Stanley France, 83, of Madison Heights, died on Friday, January 13, 2017 with family by his side. He was the husband of Leah Hawkins France for 61 years.Born Wednesday, March 15, 1933, in Springwood, Virginia, he was the son of the late Wilton France and the late Mazie Huffman France.He retired as a Master Sergeant after 22 years of...
Eva Christine Dudley
Jan 13, 2017
Eva P. Dudley, of Goode, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was a resident of Oakwood Health and Rehab for over four years. She was surrounded by those that loved her when she passed away from this life. She was born on February 26, 1920, in Bedford County. She was the last surviving child of the late George Wallie...
Margaret (Marge) Bowman
Jan 12, 2017
Margaret (Marge) Bowman, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was the wife of the late Nathaniel Robert Bowman.Born November 11, 1926 in Madisonville, VA, Margaret was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ella Eulalie “Eula” Gibson CarsonIn addition to her husband and parents Margaret was preceded in death by five brothers: Cecil Carson and...
Hobart Carter
Jan 12, 2017
Hobart Selma Carter, 88, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Fulton Carter and his second wife, Vada Omega Creasy Carter. Born September 7, 1928 in Bedford, he was a son of the late John Alvin Carter and Lucy Beadie Carter. Hobart is also preceded in death by...
Ruby (Mopsy) Esteppe
Jan 11, 2017
Ruby (Mopsy) Hosey Esteppe went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury surrounded by those who loved her most. She was the devoted wife of the late Lon Jackson (Jack) Esteppe.Born on March 19, 1925, in Sutton, WV, she was the daughter of Hanson and Ida Hosey who preceded her in death, as well...
Charles Ray Smith
Jan 11, 2017
Charles Ray Smith, 68, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Roanoke. The Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Charles Edward Green Iii
Jan 10, 2017
Charles Edward “Ted” Green, III, 76, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, 30 years after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Lynchburg, VA., son of the late Ann Caldwell Green and Charles E. Green, Jr.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jennifer “Jenny” Wilson Green, their three children, Ann Green Ball...
Walter Douglas Jenkins
Jan 9, 2017
Walter Douglas Jenkins, 89, passed peacefully on January 9, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Rupert & Pauline Jenkins, his loving wife of 63 years Elizabeth (Betty) Scott Jenkins, and a number of siblings.Walter is survived by daughter Sandra Jenkins Bowen of Roanoke, son Stephen Jenkins (Teresa) of Garner,...
Louise Agee Millner
Jan 9, 2017
Louise Agee Millner, 87, of Goode passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jessie Thomas Millner. Born on March 16, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John Taylor Agee, Sr. and Laura Epperly Agee. In addition to her parents Louise was preceded in death by four sisters:...
Sherman Burnley
Jan 9, 2017
Sherman Daniel (Dan) Burnley, 83, of Forest, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on May 31, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Lelia Burnley of Amherst. He was preceded in death by Martha Neal Burnley, his dearly beloved wife of 42 years.Dan is survived by his sister, Lucille Lawhorne of...
Ronald E. Wade Sr.
Jan 8, 2017
Ronald Earl Wade Sr., took that journey to be with the love of his life, Arlene Brooks Wade on Sunday, January 8, 2016. Ronnie was born on October 24, 1934, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Mary Creasy Wade and Ernest Alvin Wade. Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Arlene Brooks Wade. In addition, he...
Mary Frances Nichols Rhodes
Jan 8, 2017
Mary Frances Nichols Rhodes, 84, of Big Island, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem. She was born on July 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles Jackson Nichols and Eula Florence Goff Nichols. In addition to her parents Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Ermon Wayne Rhodes.Frances was a member...
Beverly Jean Harmon
Jan 7, 2017
Beverly Jean Harmon, 72, of Rustburg, died on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son Douglas Harmon, and her sister Newnna Gentsch.Born Thursday, February 10, 1944, in Herminie, Pa., she was a daughter of the late William R. Gentsch and Geraldine Farlow Gentsch.She is survived by her three children and their...
Lucy Belle Massie Pinion
Jan 6, 2017
Lucy Belle Massie Pinion (age 101) of Bedford, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at Oakwood Manor. Born in Bedford County on February 6, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Herman Massie and Annie Layne Massie. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband. Dallas Haywood Pinion; two sisters, Homie Keesee and Nellie...
Sharon Elaine Mielewski
Jan 6, 2017
Sharon Elaine Mielewski, of Lynchburg, age 56, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 6, 2017, after a long and brave fight with cancer. She was born in Richmond on November 22, 1960, the daughter of Earl and Dorothy Louise Barton.Sharon graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor’s degree in English and went on to...
Gail Mciver
Jan 5, 2017
Gail Ann McIver, of Bedford, Virginia, died January 5, 2017. Born October 6, 1958, she was the daughter of Nell Snead McIver. She was preceded in death by her father, George McIver, Jr.Gail is survived by her brothers, Glen McIver and his wife, Shonna of Lynchburg, Dave McIver of Roanoke, Gary McIver of Bedford, niece, Abby McIver and nephews, Ian...
James Aquin Farrell
Jan 5, 2017
James Aquin Farrell, 66, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Roanoke. The Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
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