Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Catherine "Cathey" Donnelly Wilson
Apr 19, 2017
Catherine “Cathey” D. Wilson, 67, of Lynchburg, Va., died Wednesday, April 19, 2017.Cathey was born Saturday, May 14, 1949 in Lowell, Mass., a daughter of the late Robert Donnelly and Diane Dadley. Cathey was retired and an active member of Blue Ridge Community Church and especially enjoyed the Journey Senior’s Group. She was also a dedicated volunteer at Lynchburg Pulmonary...
Michael Gerald Hoffman
Apr 19, 2017
Michael Gerald Hoffman, 67, of Salem, died Weds., April 19, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home& Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Charles "Brady" Brantley
Apr 17, 2017
Charles Edmond “Brady” Brantley, 69, of Lynchburg, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at his home in Lynchburg.Born September 27, 1947, Brady was a son of the late Willy and Marie Brantley.Brady is survived by his wife, JoAnn Thompson Brantley, his three children, C. Dean Thompson, of Lynchburg, Tony Brantley, of Forest, and Michelle Turner and her husband, Robert, of Forest,...
Rodney Kent Pelletier
Apr 16, 2017
Rodney Kent Pelletier, 76, of Forest, VA (formerly of Kankakee, Illinois) died Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was the husband of Sandra Rae Pelletier.Rodney was born November 15, 1940 in Kankakee, Illinois a son of the late Ralph Pelletier and Isabelle Shipley Pelletier, and brother of the late Ralph Pelletier, Jr. Rodney retired from Armstrong World Industries in 2000 after...
Norine S. Smith
Apr 16, 2017
Norine Smith, 83, died on Sunday, April, 16 at her home in Lynchburg, VA.She was born on December 27, 1934 in Augusta County, VA the daughter of James Armond and Ernestine (Riley) Shuey of Swoope, VA.Preceding her in death were her three brothers, James William, Fred Lewis and Billy Harris Shuey.She is survived by her son Michael Bruce Smith, a...
Noah Jaxon Fuller
Apr 16, 2017
Noah Jaxon Fuller, age 3, of Madison Heights, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017.Noah is survived by his parents Timothy Jacob Fuller and Hayley Elizabeth Privette; his brother Damien Winstead; his grandparents Herbert and Melissa Salmon Privette, Donna Coffee, and Timothy and Angie Fuller; his great grandparents Janice Privette, Linda T. Salmon, and William and Carolyn Fuller; and also a...
Matthew Davis Farmer
Apr 16, 2017
Matthew Davis Farmer 18, of Forest passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Richmond, VA on October 1, 1998. He is the son of Stacy C. Minter and David L. Farmer. Matthew loved the outdoors and enjoyed running, fishing and playing softball. He was a senior at Jefferson Forest High School. He also...
Everett Gabathuler
Apr 16, 2017
Everett Gabathuler, son of Andrea and Philipp Gabathuler, went to be with the angels in heaven on April 16, 2017. Though his time on earth was short, he showed those that loved him what it means to love unconditionally. Everett was a gift from God to reveal the goodness of His blessings.To cherish his memory, he leaves his mother, Andrea;...
Thomas Ray Andrews
Apr 15, 2017
Thomas Ray Andrews, 45 of Blue Ridge, VA passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Roanoke on July 2, 1971. He is the son of the late Paul Ronald Andrews and Virginia Carol Martin Andrews. Tommy was a wonderful carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time at his home place.Tommy was survived...
Jeanne Marie Clubb
Apr 15, 2017
Jeanne Marie Clubb, 89, of Lynchburg, Va., died Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late William Anthony Clubb for 55 years.Jeanne was born Wednesday, December 28, 1927 in Syracuse, N.Y., a daughter of the late Jerry Vollmer and Bessie Vollmer. Jeanne was a warm and kind woman who dedicated much of her time to her...
Gail Gorelick Boyda
Apr 14, 2017
Gail Barbara Gorelick Boyda, 73, of Moneta passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017. She was the loving wife of 35 years to John Peter Boyda.Born on September 6, 1943 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Alice Maloney Gorelick.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons: Robert and Henry...
Bruce A. Arrington
Apr 12, 2017
Bruce Anthony Arrington, 52, of Bedford passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017.Born on March 24, 1965 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Shirley McKinney Arrington and the late Carl Vaughan Arrington.In addition to his mother, Bruce is also survived by his two brothers: C. V. Arrington, Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, Barry Ray Arrington; and two sisters: Janet A....
Shirley Ann Whitlow
Apr 12, 2017
Shirley Ann Whitlow, 71, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Hattie Branham Hamilton
Apr 12, 2017
Hattie Branham Hamilton, 90, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born on April 13, 1926 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edith Branham.In addition to her parents, Hattie was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Branham; three sisters, Mary Frances Bryant, Annie Branham, and Katherine...
Alta Mae Simpson
Apr 12, 2017
Alta Simpson, 78, of Gladys, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late Walter Eugene Simpson Jr. Mrs. Simpson worked in banking most of her life. She ran the Leavells Branch of Union Bank and Trust in Spotsylvania, Va. for many years, and before retiring went to work with Verzion....
Laurie C. Agnew
Apr 12, 2017
Laurie C. Agnew, 46, of Bedford, Va., passed away at her residence Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Laurie was born Thursday, April 8, 1971 in Lynchburg, Va., a daughter of Norman Clark and Donna Clark. She was a caring and devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.In addition to her parents, Laurie...
Katherine Amelia Markley
Apr 11, 2017
Katherine Amelia MarkleyApril 3, 1977 – April 11, 2017Katherine Amelia Markley of Roanoke was taken too soon from this world on Tuesday, April 11th.Katte loved spelling her name with two T’s and being unique in lots of ways. She loved her family, friends, and especially her Dachshund Toby and beloved Bulldog Maggie. She will be greatly missed and always remembered...
Clifton E. Wolford, Jr.
Apr 11, 2017
Clifton Eugene Wolford, Jr. 52, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.Born September 30, 1964 in Bedford he was the son of Clifton Eugene Wolford, Sr. and the late Marsha Elizabeth Roberts Wolford. He is also preceded in death by one sister: Tina Marie Wolford-Cole.In addition to his father, Clifton is survived by his four children: Christopher Wolford...
Carole Butenhoff
Apr 9, 2017
Carole Sue Frei Butenhoff, of Moneta died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the age of 81. She was the wife of Clarence Harold Butenhoff.Born December 8, 1935, Carole was the daughter of the late John Frei and Linda Einert Frei Gauger. She was a member of Trinity Ecumenical Parish.Carole is survived by her husband, three children: Peggy Criswell and husband...
Grace Mae Spurgeon Helmer
Apr 8, 2017
Grace Mae Spurgeon Helmer a longtime resident of Roanoke, passed on Saturday, April 8 at the age of 72.Grace is survived by her daughter, Delta, son, Chris, and three grandchildren, Maddie, Jessica and Alex. She is also survived by her sister Virginia, and brothers Van and Al. She was preceded in death by her husband David George Helmer, her sister...
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