Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kenneth David Hill
Apr 8, 2017
Kenneth David Hill, 50, of Roanoke, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Joyce Ann Crawley
Apr 7, 2017
Joyce Ann Crawley, 63, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at her residence.She was preceded in death by her parents William Henry “Bama” Crawley and Julia Fields Crawley.Joyce is survived by a niece Shantara Shanel Booker-Coleman and her wife, Tami Coleman; a great niece Quadesia Booker; two great nephews Shyheim Booker and Jeremiah Booker; and also her...
James Edward Staton, Iii
Apr 7, 2017
James Edward Staton, III, 64, of Hardy died Friday, April 7, 2017 in Hardy. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Kahertine Sophia Armentrout
Apr 6, 2017
Katherine Sophia Armentrout, 50, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, April 6, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Susie Gillespie Weiss
Apr 6, 2017
Susie Gillespie Weiss, 93, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Bedford Co. Nursing Home. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Ada, WV. A daughter of the late James M. Gillespie and Sallie Robertson Gillespie. In addition to her parents Susie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Garlin Weiss; two brothers and...
Bobby Landon Spence
Apr 6, 2017
Bobby Landon Spence, 84, of Big Island, Va., died Thursday, April 6, 2017. He and his wife, June Spence, shared 64 years of marriage.Bobby was born Wednesday, November 23, 1932 in Bastrop, LA, a son of the late William (Bill) Lewis Spence and Hallie Burks Spence. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gene Spence and sister, Faye...
Sanford M. Bower, Sr.
Apr 6, 2017
Sanford Morgan Bower, Sr. 79, of Montvale, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 6, 2017.Born on February 2, 1938 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Fred Morgan Bower and Elva Black Bower.Sanford is survived by his son: Sanford Bower, Jr.; sister: Madeline Blankenship and her husband, Dennis; and Bob the Beagle.Graveside service will be held...
Kaz Danial Weaver
Apr 5, 2017
Kaz Danial Weaver, 29, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.Kaz was born in Fairbanks, AK to his parents Phil and Sherry on Monday, December 14, 1987. He along with his wife, Ashley, resides in Evington.Kaz is survived by his wife, Ashley, and their dog, Harper, along with his parents Sherry and John...
Virginia Carol Tanner Muskera
Apr 3, 2017
Virginia Carol Tanner Muskera, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, April 3rd, 2017 in Roanoke.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Eileen Hofmann Hawkins
Apr 2, 2017
Eileen Hofmann Hawkins died peacefully in the presence of family and friends on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Runk and Pratt Forest Community where she received compassionate and dignified care.Eileen was born July 2, 1924 in Syracuse, New York the eldest daughter of the late Leroy M. Schneider and Gertrude Nicholson Schneider. Eileen was twice widowed: her first marriage...
Talmage Franklin Radford
Apr 2, 2017
Talmage Franklin Radford, 54, of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Chesapeake, VA, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Betsy Moses Davidson
Apr 1, 2017
Betsy Moses Davidson, 67, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017.Born in Lynchburg on May 20, 1949, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Moses, Sr. and the late Betty Ann Tramell Moses.Betsy is survived by her daughter, Melissa Staggs (Paul); two sisters, Jane Campbell (Melvin), Bonnie Moses Bryant (Barry); brother, James...
Robert William Taylor
Apr 1, 2017
Robert William Taylor, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 1, 2017 after an extended illness.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM at Timberlake Baptist Church on April 7, 2017. Pastor Larry Brodie of Timberlake Baptist Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on April 7, 2017 at Timberlake Baptist Church. Burial will...
William David Meier
Apr 1, 2017
William David Meier, 78, of Roxboro, NC died Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Esther Agnes Licht
Mar 30, 2017
Esther Thomas Licht, 98, of Forest, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017.Born November 27, 1918 in Deshler, Neb., Esther was the daughter of the late John Unbehaun and Amanda Eitzman Unbehaun. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husbands, Elwood B. Thomas and Carl E. Licht.Esther is survived by her son, Charles...
Fred Dennis Thornhill, Sr.
Mar 30, 2017
Fred Dennis Thornhill, Sr. departed this life on March 30, 2017. He was born October 15, 1936 in Fincastle, Va. to the late Fred Johnson Thornhill and Dollie Ann Gusler Thornhill.Fred was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, son, and granddaughter. He was a longtime employee at Appalachian Power Company in Lynchburg and Scottsville, Va.Fred was a devoted father,...
Raymond Charles Wood
Mar 27, 2017
Raymond Charles Wood, 17, of Lynchburg, Va., died Monday, March 27, 2017.Raymond was born Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in Lynchburg, Va. He was a senior at Heritage High School. He enjoyed listening to and writing music while spending time with his older brother. He also enjoyed traveling and visiting his family.Raymond is survived by his parents, Michael Pierce Wood, Marjorie...
Philip Earl Gleason
Mar 27, 2017
Philip Earl Gleason, 68, of Stephen City, passed away on Monday, March 27th, 2017. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Mary Caroline Dubarry
Mar 27, 2017
Mary Caroline DuBarry, 93, of Amherst, died Monday, March 27, 2017. She was the widow of George Arthur DuBarry, Sr.Mary was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.Surviving her are a daughter, Barbara Van Fossen; four grandchildren: Elizabeth DuBarry, Rebecca DuBarry, Jennifer DuBarry, and Russell Van Fossen; and four great grandchildren.An entombment service will be held at St. Thomas...
Philip James Garbarini, Jr.
Mar 27, 2017
Philip James Garbarini, Jr., 90 of Bedford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born on October 22, 1926 in New York City to Della and Philip Garbarini. He grew up on Staten Island, attended public school and St. Peter’s High School, and graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in business. After...
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