Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Anna Kathleen White
Jun 30, 2017
Anna was a beautiful young woman. She was born in Lynchburg on May 29, 1986. She died unexpectedly on June 30, 2017. She left us suddenly, but will be missed forever. She loved her family and her four cats, taking long walks on Blackwater Creek Trail and at Percival’s Island, painting her beautiful nails, all things zombie, and watching VanossGaming...
Col. George Wilmer Dooley, Jr.
Jun 30, 2017
Colonel George Wilmer Dooley, Jr. (ret.) passed away in his home on June 30, 2017, surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Wilmer Dooley, Sr. and Lillian Harvey Dooley, and by his wife of 61 years, Jane Baker Dooley. Born and raised on Diamond Hill in Lynchburg, VA, his childhood dream was to fly fighter...
Sharon Wells Cheek
Jun 29, 2017
Sharon Wells Cheek, 54, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was the wife of the late Eddie Willard Cheek, Jr.Sharon was born May 19, 1963 in Lewiston, Maine, a daughter of Lawrence Osborne Wells of Forest and the late Marion Kirk Wells. Sharon worked at the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services as a case worker and attended Heritage...
Charles Elmer Crummett, Jr.
Jun 29, 2017
Charles Elmer Crummett, Jr, 69, of Millboro, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his residence. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
James “Fritz” Frederick Munns
Jun 29, 2017
James “Fritz” Frederick Munns, 54, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017.Fritz was born Saturday, September 1, 1962 in Painesville, Ohio, a son of the late Harold Eugene Munns and Adrienne Eileen Munns. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George Munns.He is survived...
Bonnye Cotman Newton
Jun 28, 2017
Bonnye Cotman Newton, 70, of Lynchburg, passed, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in the presence of her family.Bonnye, nothing short of an extraordinary woman, suffered from a rare disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, reuniting her with her beloved husband, Orson Benjamin Newton III.Bonnye was born November 17, 1946 in Richmond, VA, daughter of the late Linwood Cotman and Jane Cotman. Bonnye...
Helen Alice Guerra
Jun 28, 2017
Helen Alice Guerra, 97, of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Vincent John Guerra.Helen was born Thursday, May 27, 1920 in Newburg, N.Y., a daughter of the late James Ruggiero and the late Anna Ruggiero.Helen is survived by her daughters,...
Dr. Reed Allen Ness
Jun 28, 2017
Dr. Reed Allen Ness, 60, of Amherst, passed away on June 28, 2017. He was the husband of Cindy Joann Ness for 40 years.Born Sunday, November 11, 1956, in York, PA, Reed was a son of Norma Dedrick Ness and the late Paul Ness.In addition to his wife and mother Reed is survived by his children, Reed A. Ness, II,...
Betty Lloyd Callahan
Jun 27, 2017
Betty Lloyd Callahan, 70, of Forest, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her home.Betty was born September 14, 1946 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Arthur Bateman, Jr., and Estelle Camden Bateman of Lynchburg. In addition to her mother she is survived by her step father, Ray Franz of Lynchburg; 2 sisters-in-law, Dianne Bateman of Stuart, Florida and Becky...
Edna Motley
Jun 27, 2017
Edna Inez Campbell Motley, 89, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her residence.Born July 16, 1927 in Concord, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Bessie Clairindia Campbell. She is also preceded in death by her son; Nelson Eugene Motley, Jr., and son-in-law Edward Proctor.Edna was a member of the Central VA...
Murl Lynion Wright
Jun 24, 2017
Murl Lynion Wright, 85, of Forest, died Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was the husband of Phyllis Schmincke Wright for 61 years.Born December 24, 1931 in Lynchburg, Murl was a son of the late Julius Emmett Wright and the late Pocahontas Scruggs Wright.Along with his wife, Murl is survived by his daughters, Pamela Clarkson and husband, Barry, of Lynchburg, Vicki...
Ronald Raney Clary
Jun 24, 2017
Ronald Raney Clary, “Coach Clary” passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 after an inspirational and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born July 5, 1957, to Timothy & Lorene Clary deceased of Hillsville, VA. Ron was also a part of the special brotherhood of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Delia Quijada-Clary, and their children Soledad,...
Timothy Cree
Jun 24, 2017
Timothy Cree, of Forest, died during his second bout with cancer on June 24th at the age of 70.He was born in Elizabeth, NJ. He worked as a computer analyst and retired from Harris Corporation. He devoted much of his time to supporting his children, coaching recreation league sports teams and supporting the high school marching band by being an...
Kimmie Catherine Hill Pollard
Jun 23, 2017
Kimmie Catherine Hill Pollard was born on Friday, March 7, 1930, in Nelson County to the late Tom Hill, Sr. and Famie Chilton Hill. She quietly departed this life on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Guggenheimer Rehabilitation Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Tom, Jr., Roland, and Raymond Hill; and two sisters,...
Patience Taliaferro Caldwell Richeson
Jun 23, 2017
“My art is an expression of the way I feel about the things that mean the most to me: watercolor dawns and sunsets, the laughter and sound of my grandson’s running feet, the vulnerability and questioning wonder in a child’s face, the sassiness and crazy comfort in the steady gaze of a cat’s eye, the strength, tenderness, and vulnerability of...
Clarence "Pop" Wiley Caldwell
Jun 22, 2017
Clarence “Pop” Wiley Caldwell, 77, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2017, dying suddenly. He was the loving husband of Iris Woodson Caldwell. Clarence was born August 11, 1939, the youngest son of the late William Madison Caldwell and the late Grace Callaham Caldwell.In addition to his wife, Clarence is survived by his loving...
Margaret Nance Watson
Jun 22, 2017
Margaret Nance Watson, 92, of Moneta, peacefully died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 7, 1925 in Youngstown, OH to the late Kathryn McDaniel Nance and the late Rosser Burton Nance. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, William Daniel “Dan” Watson; and a sister, Ann Dinwiddie.Margaret is survived...
Milton Earl Oakley
Jun 22, 2017
Milton Earl Oakley, of Bedford, passed away June 22, 2017. He was born February 4, 1946 in Richmond, to Glenn Austin Oakley and Estelle Robison.He was known for his friendly personality, sensitive and caring disposition and generous heart. He symbolized his dedication to Jehovah by water baptism in 1957. In 1964 he volunteered for full time service at Bethel. On...
Thomas Daniel Goodman
Jun 21, 2017
Thomas Daniel Goodman, also known as Roc or Buckethead, age 40, of Gladys, passed on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Treva Mays Goodman.Born on July 27, 1976 in Man, W. Va., Thomas was the son of Thomas Earl Goodman and Helen Cantrell Goodman. He graduated from Appomattox High School in 1995, where he...
Hazel O. Carter
Jun 20, 2017
Hazel Virginia Orange Carter, 88 of Thaxton, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on May 21, 1929. She was a daughter of the late Sonnie Melvin Orange and Nannie Alice Nester Orange. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Luther Carter;...
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