Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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;...
Robert Kenneth Nein
Jun 20, 2017
Robert Kenneth Nein, 92, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was the loving husband of Myrna Pichon Nein. Robert was born August 31, 1924, a son of the late Robert L. Nein and the late Emma Fischer Nein in Reading, Penn.In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his son, David...
Florine Wells Arthur
Jun 20, 2017
Florine Wells Arthur, 96, of Lynchburg, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Runk and Pratt.She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Arthur, six brothers and three sisters.Born July 3, 1920, in Cabell County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Sun Wells and the late Nannie Roach Wells.Florine attended St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.Florine is survived by...
Willis P. Lawrie
Jun 19, 2017
Willis “Bill” Patten Lawrie of Moneta, Virginia was born January 11, 1953 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He went home to his heavenly Father June 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of steadfast Christian faith. Brilliant but humble, loving, gentle and hard-working, he will be greatly missed by many. Bill loved science and wanted to contribute to...
Ronald Lee Custer
Jun 18, 2017
Retired GySgt Ronald Lee Custer, age 74, died on June 18th at his home in Madison Heights, VA. He was the husband of the late Susan L. Custer of Madison Heights and the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Bill Custer of Hagerstown, MD. Mr. Custer is survived by two children and their spouses, along with four grandchildren: Brian...
Mary (Sis) Eades Karnes
Jun 18, 2017
Mary (Sis) Eades Karnes, age 72, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 18, 2017. She was the widow of Bill Karnes and also preceded in death by her grandson Jacob Harris.Surviving are 3 daughters, Carol Karnes Layne (Wendel) of Madison Heights, Donna Karnes Poe (Stephen) of Lynchburg and Tina Karnes Thornton of Lynchburg; 3 grandchildren:...
Lois Wood Mcwane
Jun 17, 2017
Lois Wood McWane passed away peacefully Saturday, June 17, 2017, in her home at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born November 13, 1933, in Appomattox, she was the daughter of the late Holcomb Thornhill Wood and Vara Mitchell Wood. Lois is survived by her sisters, C. Faye Wood, Kitty Vaughan Hickman (Butch); her brother, H.T. Wood; her sons, Abram Craddock...
Hilda Fields Smith
Jun 16, 2017
Hilda May Fields Smith of Wilmington, North Carolina, died on Friday June 16, 2017. Mrs. Smith was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on July 2, 1928, to the late Della Stanley Fields and the late Robert William Fields. She is predeceased by her husband Frank Lee Smith, with whom she lived many happy years in Bedford, VA. She is predeceased by...
Faye Williams Bryant
Jun 16, 2017
Faye Williams Bryant, 78, of Rustburg, was called to join her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late Howard Lee Bryant for 54 years, who preceded her in death.Born Friday, May 19, 1939 in Chase City, Va., she was a daughter of the late Clarence W. Williams and the late Vola Icefean...
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