Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Patricia Carlton Pruitt
May 1, 2017
Patricia “Trish” Ann Carlton Pruitt, 69, of Lynchburg, Va. passed peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, May 1, 2017.She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Clara Lee and Rommie Lee Daniel; her father, Raymond William Carlton.She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James C. Pruitt; step-mother, Irene Carlton; daughters, Angela Andrews...
Barbara Holdren
Apr 30, 2017
Barbara Holdren, 85, of Forest, died Sunday, April 30, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Russell Brown Miear
Apr 30, 2017
Russell Brown Miear, 79, husband of 60 years to Dorothy “Peggy” Lawrence Miear, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 surrounded by his family.Russell as born October 10, 1937 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Carlton and Margaret Miear. He dedicated his life to his wife, his family, and most importantly, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He always wore a...
Berlin Thexter Umberger, Jr.
Apr 29, 2017
Berlin T. Umberger, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, April 29, 2017.Born November 12, 1929 in Richlands, VA, Berlin was a son of the late B. T. Umberger and the late Pearl Nipper Umberger.In addition to his parents, Berlin was preceded in death by his sister, Jean U. Critz, his brother, William M. Umberger and his sister in-law, Rose...
John Carrington Walker
Apr 29, 2017
John Carrington “Pete” Walker, 88, of Forest died Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was the husband of the late Evelyn P. “Winkie” Walker for 62 years.Pete was born in Lynchburg on September 24, 1928 a son of the late Willie Ambrous Walker and Bessie Williams Walker. In Pete’s youth, he was especially proud of having played minor league baseball for...
Robert (Bobby) Rosser
Apr 28, 2017
Robert “Bobby” B. Rosser born June 15, 1947 in Tampa, FL passed away April 28, 2017 at his home in Huddleston. He was preceded in death by his sons, Kevin W. St. Clair and Dustin B. Rosser.He is survived by his wife, Marion; daughter, Melissa Thomas (Kenny); grandson, Damien Thomas (Meredith), daughter-in-law, Cindy Baldridge Rosser, grand-daughter, Summer; grandsons; Dakota, Tyler...
Gordon Marshall
Apr 28, 2017
Gordon Marshall, 46, of Lynchburg, died Friday, April 28, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Virginia Scott
Apr 28, 2017
Virginia Marion Goodwin Scott, 94, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Cardinal Senior Community. She was the wife of the late Robert Archibald Scott, Jr.Born March 20, 1923 in New Britain, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Allie Jesse Goodwin, and Marion Williams Goodwin.Virginia had a great appreciation for music. She was a...
Esther Mae Almond Foster
Apr 27, 2017
Esther Mae Almond Foster, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, entered into her eternal reward Thursday, April 27, 2017.The second child of the late Eddie M. and Mary Anderson Almond, she was born May 21, 1925 in Greenbrier County, WV. A 1942 graduate of Brookville High School, she worked at the Pentagon during World War II. She was employed at Craddock-Terry Shoe...
Anne M. Fleshman
Apr 26, 2017
“Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 Anne M. Fleshman, 81, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was the wife of the late Roy Arlen Fleshman for 58 yearsBorn Saturday, November 09, 1935 in Cullen, VA, Anne a daughter of the late James and Vola Metcalf.Anne is survived by...
Thomas Mallory Tucker, Sr.
Apr 26, 2017
Mr. Thomas Mallory Tucker, Sr., 89, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Mountain View, the family home in Lowesville. He was born December 17, 1927, also at Mountain View, to the late Walter Lowrie and Janice Thomas Tucker. He returned to Mountain View in 1981 and appreciated being able to care for the home in which he spent his formative...
Donald Lee Hindman
Apr 26, 2017
Donald Lee Hindman, 71, of Forest, VA, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the loving husband of 49 years to Janice Elaine McCall Hindman.Donald was born Friday, June 15, 1945 in Seneca, South Carolina to the late William Stone Hindman and Frances Mays Hindman. He attended high school in Walhalla, South Carolina followed by Clemson...
Bertha Mae Wood
Apr 25, 2017
Bertha Mae Wood, 88, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Mackenzie Lee Sousa
Apr 24, 2017
Mackenzie Lee Sousa, 39, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 24, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Pauline Rada
Apr 24, 2017
Pauline A. Rada, 74, of Huddleston, VA. formally of Lincroft, N.J. passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at home with her loving husband, Joseph F. Rada, Jr. holding her hand as he always did.Born in NYC and given to parents Arthur and Mary Luhman, Pauline was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother and future great grandmother. She lived most of...
George Alfred Arthur, Jr.
Apr 21, 2017
George “Buck” Alfred Arthur, Jr. 93, of Forest, VA, died Friday, April 21, 2017. He was the husband of the late Jane Croft Arthur.Buck was born Thursday, August 2, 1923, in Bedford County, VA, son of the late George A. Arthur, Sr. and Maude Beatrice Arthur.He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the...
Thomas Edward Morgan
Apr 21, 2017
Thomas Edward Morgan, also known as “Eddie” was called to his heavenly home quietly and peacefully on April 21, 2017.Born on December 30, 1923, Thomas was a son of the late James & Thalia Green Morgan.He was preceded in death by three sisters, Otelia Rainer, Thelma Daniel, Lerester Russell; and three brothers, Jack, Wallace, and Alexander Morgan.Thomas is survived by...
Catherine June Powell
Apr 21, 2017
Catherine June Powell, 66, of Forest, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was the loving wife of George Washington Powell for 36 years.Catherine was born Wednesday, January 17, 1951 in Lynchburg, VA. She was retired from Flowserve and Limitorque where she worked for many years.In addition to her husband, she is survived by...
De'Suan Johnson
Apr 20, 2017
De’Suan Steven Johnson, age 33, of Madison Heights, passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 20, 2017.A celebration of De’Suan’s life will be held at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Madison Heights on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 6 p.m. with Rev. Ernest Scott officiating.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Michael Stephen Gross
Apr 20, 2017
Michael Stephen Gross, 27 of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in Roanoke on October 9, 1989. Michael loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking, reading and spending time with his family and friends.Michael is survived by his mom, Laura Saunders Hubschmitt and her husband, Doug of Vinton; father, William “Bill” Gross and wife, Kelly of...
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