Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Phyllis Herring Caldwell
May 16, 2017
Phyllis Herring Caldwell, 70, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late Archer “Donnie” Donald Caldwell Sr.Phyllis was born Tuesday, May, 6, 1947 in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late Willie B. Herring and the late Edith Mae Herring. Phyllis was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife...
Christine Ryan Ruble
May 14, 2017
Christine Ryan Ruble, 90, of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was the wife of the late Edward Ruble, Jr.Christine was born Friday, March 4, 1927 in Campbell County, Va., a daughter of the late Horatio Madison Ryan and Myrtle Morris Ryan. She was retired from General Electric. She was a member of Forest Road United Methodist Church....
Mari Ann Pettyjohn
May 14, 2017
Mari Ann Posey Pettyjohn, 50, of Buffalo, N.Y., died Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was the wife of Steven Clark Pettyjohn of Lynchburg.Born September 29, 1966 in Fayetteville, N.C., Mari was a daughter of George Harley Posey and Barbara J. Posey, both of Lynchburg.In addition to her husband and parents, she was survived by her daughter Lexi Pettyjohn and her...
Frank Allen Pennix
May 14, 2017
Frank Allen Pennix was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born on July 28, 1973 to Catherine Pennix and Fred Calloway.He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Shakiyah (Peaches) and Kharil (Christian). He is also survived by two brothers, Frederick and James Pennix of Lynchburg, Va.; sisters, Nikki Pennix (Lawrence) of...
Michael Clark Saunders
May 14, 2017
Michael Clark Saunders, 63, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Geraldine Reynolds
May 13, 2017
Geraldine Reynolds, 86, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, May 13, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Louis Joseph Mcnichol, Jr.
May 12, 2017
Louis “Buzz” Joseph McNichol, Jr. passed away in Moneta, VA on May 12, 2017 at the age of 73.Buzz is survived by his loving wife, Cecelia “Terry”, of 51 years. They were married in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1965. They dated for 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days before they got married and were blessed with 3 daughters.Buzz...
Sandra Barnette Worley
May 12, 2017
Sandra Barnette Worley, 74, of Lynchburg, Va., died Friday, May 12, 2017. She was the wife of the late Garland Wayne Worley .She is survived by her daughters, Karen Mayhew, and her husband Barry of Bedford, Va. and Cynthia Worley, and husband Kenny of Bedford ,Va.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Victoria Lynn...
Dora Elia Miranda
May 11, 2017
Dora Elia Miranda, 61, of Roanoke, died on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Marilyn Jean Elliott
May 11, 2017
Marilyn Jean Elliott, 78, of Forest, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was the wife of Andrew (Andy) W. Elliott for 30 years.Marilyn was born in Aurora Ill., on Sunday, May 15, 1938 a daughter of the late Mr. Harvey Reeve and Mrs. Mable Reeve.She was a bookkeeper at Holiday Inn for several years. Before her retirement, she worked at...
Scott J. Slaughter
May 11, 2017
Scott J. Slaughter, 70, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Scott, also affectionately known as “Joe” by family and friends, was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He owned and operated an excavation business after retiring from Big Island Paper Mill. Joe loved spending time with his granddaughters,...
Arthur Spalding
May 11, 2017
Arthur William Spalding, age 84, of Amherst, VA, died Thursday, May 11, 2017.He is survived by his wife; Joan Spalding.Tharp Funeral Home – Madison Heights, 118 Commonwealth Drive, Madison Heights, VA has assisted the family. To send condolences, visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
James Andrew Martin
May 11, 2017
James Andrew Martin, 98, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, May 11, 2017. He was the husband of the late Louise Cofer Martin.Mr. Martin was born Sunday, February 16, 1919 in Amherst County, Va., a son of the late Eugene W. Martin and Hattie Martin. He was a proud Bronze Star Veteran of 13 years in the U.S. Army and served...
Mary Lester Taylor
May 11, 2017
Mary Ione Lester Taylor, 63, of Bedford, passed away at home on Thursday, May 11, 2017 with her husband David Alan Taylor by her side.Born August 23.1953 in Spokane, Washington she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bea Goetz Lester. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn LesterMary was proud to serve her country as Chief Petty Officer...
Janet Noell Cox
May 10, 2017
Janet Ann Noell Cox, 82, of Goode, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was the wife of the late Owen Talmadge Cox for 50 years.Born Thursday, October 25, 1934 in Cifax, Janet was the daughter of the late Carey A. Noell and the late Georgia Viola Brown Noell.In addition to her husband and parents, Janet was preceded in death by...
Michael Herrmann
May 9, 2017
Michael Herrmann, 50, of Forest, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He is the husband of Donna Marie Herrmann.Michael was born march 1, 1967 in Germany, a son of the late Gunter Herrmann and Gisela Graf Richardson of AZ. Michael was a district manager with Kroger and attended Heritage Baptist Church.In addition to his wife and...
Barbara Lee Brown
May 9, 2017
Barbara Lee Brown, 81, of Lynch Station, VA departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Bertrum Oglesby Taurman, Jr.
May 9, 2017
Bertram Oglesby Taurman, Jr. of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his residence, following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Bertram O. and Thelma Watts Taurman.Born January 23, 1931, in Richmond, Va., he graduated from the old John Marshall High School in 1948. In 1952, he earned a B.S. Degree from V.P.I., and immediately...
Heather Michelle Jouget
May 6, 2017
Heather Michelle Jouget, 47, of Salem, departed this life on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Roanoke. She was born inHopewell on March 17, 1970. She proudly served her country for 12 years in the US Air Force as a security policeofficer. She served during the 1st Gulf War in Saudi Arabia and was stationed overseas. She had been employed asa...
Leslie Howard Jones
May 6, 2017
Leslie Howard Jones 73 of Lynchburg, VA. , went to be with the lord on Saturday , May 6, 2017 He was the loving husband of Jaqueline Harvey Jones .Leslie was born Sunday, July 4, 1943 in Lynchburg, VA., a son of the late James and MaeElla Jones. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the...
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