Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Alice Vess Nichols
Oct 14, 2017
On Saturday morning, October 14, 2017, the Lord swept Alice Vess Nichols, 79, of Big Island, the dearly loved matriarch of our family, to Heaven.She was born, January 18, 1938, a daughter of the late Emory and Louise Vess.She was married to her true life partner, Richard Elmer Nichols for 63 years, was a member of Big Island Baptist Church...
William "Gene" Litchford
Oct 13, 2017
Mr. William “Gene” Litchford, of Rustburg, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on October 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Husie and Sally Burnette Litchford.He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara Litchford; his children Shane Litchford (Jessica) and Samantha Litchford; and granddaughters, Jolene and Harper Litchford....
Terry Joan Steer
Oct 13, 2017
Terry Joan Steer – March 26, 1948 – October 13, 2017Terry Joan Steer made her transition into light on October 13, 2017, after a struggle with pancreatic cancer. Encouraged by peacemaking parents, her passion was supporting liberal ideals such as peace, justice, and understanding. She worked especially diligently for better communication among different faiths, by serving on the Planning Committee...
Moir Earl Eanes
Oct 12, 2017
Colonel (Retired) USA M. Earl Eanes, 89, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, October 12, 2017. He was the husband of Barbara Lundy Eanes for 40 years.Earl was born February 02, 1928 in Fieldale, Va. He was the son of the late Bob Lee Eanes and Lucy Haynes Eanes of Pleasant Grove, Va.. In addition to his wife, Earl is survived by...
James Alfred Blencowe
Oct 11, 2017
James “Jimmy” Alfred Blencowe, 78, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was the husband of Jo Anne Martin Blencowe, for nearly 60 years.Born Monday, February 27, 1939 in Lynchburg, James was a son of the late Wallace Timothy Blencowe and the late Mary Louise Brown Blencowe.In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a brother,...
Margaret Ruth Cash Goff
Oct 11, 2017
Margaret Ruth Cash Goff, 79, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Buchanan, VA on March 21, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Frank Lee and Mary Magdelene Goff Cash.Margaret is also preceded in death by five brothers, Richard, Frank Jr., Robert, Clarence, Aubrey Cash; and a...
Myrtle Anderson Alexander
Oct 10, 2017
Myrtle Anderson Alexander passed away on October 10, 2017 at the Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 8, 1924 to the late Joseph Anderson and Emma Brown Anderson. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Alexander, and a daughter, Valerie Alexander.Myrtle is survived by her children, one daughter,...
Frederick Carlos Scarletto
Oct 9, 2017
Frederick Carlos Scarletto, 66, of Forest, died Monday, October 9, 2017. He was the husband of Anne Therese Dubs Scarletto for 45 years.He was born on February 14, 1951 in Canton, Ohio, a son of Fred Michael and Mary Rose Marletto Scarletto.Fred was proud to serve his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War. “Deacon Fred” faithfully...
Edith Mae Slater Moss
Oct 8, 2017
Edith S. Moss joined a great Heavenly Reunion Sunday, October 8, 2017 from Bedford County Nursing Home with her loved ones around her. She was born December 4, 1923 in West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband Brown Moss; her parents, Wilber (Bob) Slater and Rosie Canter Slater; sister, Mary S. Miller; brothers, Sam Slater, Dariel (Curly)...
Anthony Cecil Wood
Oct 8, 2017
Anthony Cecil Wood, 38 of Bedford, died Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was the husband of Jennifer Marie Wood for 17 years.Anthony was born June 18, 1979 in Lynchburg, the son of Cecil Wood (Debbie Bersch) and Linda Wood (Danny Spradlin). He was a devoted husband and a loving father. Being full of life, Anthony shared his love of cooking,...
Jacqueline S. Sommer
Oct 8, 2017
Jacqueline Savard Sommer claimed the Promise of the Resurrection on October 8, 2017. God anointed her with generosity, kindness and love for her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all her relatives and friends. She was born in West Hartford, Conn. in 1925. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents William and Pauline Savard, her beloved husband Ernest F. Sommer,...
Winnifred A. Thoren
Oct 8, 2017
Winnifred A. “Winn” Thoren, 86, died at her residence and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017 after a long and valiant 13 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Rockingham, Vt. on January 28, 1931, she was the only daughter of the late Harry L. and Florence M. Simonds. In addition to her parents, she...
Pamela Woodward
Oct 6, 2017
Pamela Chappell Woodward, 56, of Moneta, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 6, 2017. She was the loving wife of Rex A. Woodward. Born on December 3, 1960, she was the daughter of Patsy Foreman and the late Gordan Chappell. Pamela is also survived by two sons: Josh and Jason; one daughter: Jara; grandchildren Jeremiah, Jxon, and Jalyn;...
Charles J. Getter, Iii
Oct 6, 2017
Charles J. Getter, 75 passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017. The son of the late Charles and Helen Getter. Married to Susan Getter until 2001, a devoted friend to the end. Surviving are his daughter Catherine Helen Selmer, and husband Kenneth, grandchildren Kaitlyn, Emily, Johnathan and Daniel of Forest, VA. Also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Carole and...
Joseph Jerome Zahn
Oct 6, 2017
Joseph Jerome Zahn, 76, of Moneta, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 with his wife of 54 years, Dolores Ann DeSiena Zahn by his side.Born November 11, 1940 in Port Washington, New York, he was a son of the late Charles William Zahn and Agnes Logan Zahn.In addition to Dolores, Joseph is survived by his two sons: Joseph Jerome Zahn,...
Thomas Luther Ayers
Oct 6, 2017
Thomas L. Ayers passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Elks Home/English Meadows in Bedford.He was born in Bedford County on October 1, 1926 and was the son of the late Everett Ayers and Oakie M. Ayers. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virgie Mayhew Ayers.He is survived by a very special Nephew, Jeffrey...
Patricia Farley Edwards
Oct 5, 2017
Patricia Farley Edwards, of 501 VES Rd., Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2017, after a long battle with dementia. One of twelve children, Pat graduated from Mary Mount School in Richmond, Va., where she was part of the first graduating class. She retired from Bank of America after 22 years of service. She served St. John’s Episcopal...
Freda Stevens Johnson
Oct 5, 2017
Freda Stevens Johnson, 88, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, October 5, 2017, in Lynchburg after a short illness. She was predeceased by her late husband of 58 years, John “Johnny” Rosser Johnson in 2007. Freda was born March 29, 1929 in Lynchburg, the only child of the late Richard Houston Stevens and Emma Farmer Stevens. She is survived by her son,...
Lewis Merl Jackson, Sr.
Oct 4, 2017
Lewis Merl Jackson, Sr., 80, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was the husband of Lollas Hutcherson Jackson.Lewis was born May 20, 1937 in Gladys, a son of the late Henry Clay Jackson and Della Eye Jackson. Lewis honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy, was a professional truck driver with ConAgra, and a parishioner of Holy...
Nelton Otis Cumbie
Oct 4, 2017
Nelton Otis Cumbie, 91, of Monroe, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was the husband of Mary Carter Cumbie for 64 years.Nelton was born in Lynchburg, on September 25, 1926 a son of the late David Wesley Cumbie and Pearlie Green Dudley Cumbie. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe. He proudly served his country in the...
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