Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Jane Ann Crowley
Jan 18, 2017
Jane Ann Bowman Crowley, 90, of Bedford passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory Bedford, is assisting the family.
James Conrad Rodenberg
Jan 18, 2017
James Rodenberg was born in Halstead, Kansas on June 7, 1936, to parents, Fritz and Emma Rodenberg, and passed away on January 18, 2017, at 80 years of age.In 1958, Jim graduated from Kansas University with a degree in Political Science and as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. During his twenty-three year career in the USAF...
Melissa Sue Frymier Ayers
Jan 17, 2017
Melissa Sue Frymier Ayers, 48, of Moneta passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at her residence.Born on January 8, 1969, she was a daughter of Carolyn Goff Harrison and the late Richard Harrison. She is also preceded in death by two brothers: Anthony and Jeffrey Frymier.Melissa is also survived by her husband, James Frye Ayers, sons: James Richard Wagoner,...
Fannie Lucile Almond
Jan 17, 2017
Fannie Lucile Almond, 96, of Lynchburg, died peacefully, Monday, January 16, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51years, Jack Finley Almond, Sr.Born September 20, 1920, in Columbus, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late John Otto Perkins and the late Hattie Lou Cockerham Perkins.Lucile was a member of...
James Marvin Barley
Jan 17, 2017
James Marvin Barley, 74, of Hurt, passed away suddenly at Lynchburg General Hospital on January 18, 2017.Born June 10, 1942 in Altavista, James was a son of James Wilson Barley and Parker King Barley.James is survived by his wife, Judy Brooks Parks, a son Keith Barley, and two sisters, Jean Barley Chaka Trapasso and Eva Barley Hall, and six nieces...
Kenneth Maddox
Jan 17, 2017
Kenneth “Ken” Emory Maddox, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away quietly on January 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and following a brief illness.Ken was born in Lynchburg to the late Emory Hatcher Maddox and Kathryn (Alese) Coleman Maddox. His brother, James Emory Maddox, preceded him in death.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Thompson ...
Leonard Lee Wood
Jan 16, 2017
Leonard Lee Wood, 83, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Oakwood Manor Health & Rehab. He was born on August 21, 1933 in Bedford County, VA. He was the son of the late Charles Ira Wood and Ruby Virginia Rice Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara...
Kenneth David Harless
Jan 16, 2017
Kenneth David Harless, 64, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 16, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Lloyd Earl Phillips
Jan 16, 2017
Lloyd Earl Phillips, 82, of Coleman Falls died Monday, January 16, 2017. He was the devoted husband of Janet Schafer Phillips for over 57 years.Lloyd was born November 4, 1934 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Earl Lester Phillips and Eranee Sligh Phillips. Lloyd honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from Georgia Pacific. He...
Doris Juanita Reynolds Wilford
Jan 15, 2017
Doris Juanita Reynolds Wilford, 89, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born in Bedford Co., VA on October 9, 1927. She was a daughter of the late Roy Maynard Reynolds and Willie Scott Key Reynolds. In addition to her parents Doris was preceded in death by her husband, James Ballard “J.B.” Wilford; four brothers, Robert...
Tashi Paljor
Jan 15, 2017
Tashi Paljor, 50, of Natural Bridge, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Natural Bridge. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Margaret "Margie" Irene Swartz
Jan 14, 2017
Margaret “Margie” Irene Swartz, eternally 45, of Boones Mill, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Salem. The Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Sharlie Lou Kerr
Jan 14, 2017
Sharlie Lou (Hess) Kerr, 83, of Lynchburg, entered into her eternal reward in Heaven on January 14, 2017, at Runk & Pratt Liberty Village, Lynchburg, Virginia.She was born October 2, 1933, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to the late Amos Samuel Hess and Alta Minta (Thompson) Hess. Sharlie, along with her late husband Robert George Kerr, raised her family in Mentor, Ohio. ...
Jeffrey Wilmoth
Jan 14, 2017
Jeffrey Duane Wilmoth, 52, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Devera Quarles Wilmoth. Born April 14, 1964, he was the son of Frances Waldron Wilmoth and the late Buddy MacArthur Wilmoth.Jeff is also survived by his son, Joshua David Wilmoth and his wife, Carol. Jeff was a...
Redmond Lindsey Sharp
Jan 14, 2017
Redmond Lindsey Sharp, 83, of Roanoke, VA, a former resident of Redmond, WA, for over 48 years, passed away on January 14, 2017. Born August 17, 1933, in Boise, Idaho, he was the youngest child of Lacy Lawrence and Emma Elizabeth Campbell Sharp.After a childhood spent in Boise, La Junta, Colorado, and Vancouver, Washington, Red attended Clark College, and graduated...
Leonard Stanley France
Jan 13, 2017
Leonard Stanley France, 83, of Madison Heights, died on Friday, January 13, 2017 with family by his side. He was the husband of Leah Hawkins France for 61 years.Born Wednesday, March 15, 1933, in Springwood, Virginia, he was the son of the late Wilton France and the late Mazie Huffman France.He retired as a Master Sergeant after 22 years of...
Eva Christine Dudley
Jan 13, 2017
Eva P. Dudley, of Goode, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was a resident of Oakwood Health and Rehab for over four years. She was surrounded by those that loved her when she passed away from this life. She was born on February 26, 1920, in Bedford County. She was the last surviving child of the late George Wallie...
Margaret (Marge) Bowman
Jan 12, 2017
Margaret (Marge) Bowman, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was the wife of the late Nathaniel Robert Bowman.Born November 11, 1926 in Madisonville, VA, Margaret was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ella Eulalie “Eula” Gibson CarsonIn addition to her husband and parents Margaret was preceded in death by five brothers: Cecil Carson and...
Hobart Carter
Jan 12, 2017
Hobart Selma Carter, 88, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Fulton Carter and his second wife, Vada Omega Creasy Carter. Born September 7, 1928 in Bedford, he was a son of the late John Alvin Carter and Lucy Beadie Carter. Hobart is also preceded in death by...
Ruby (Mopsy) Esteppe
Jan 11, 2017
Ruby (Mopsy) Hosey Esteppe went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury surrounded by those who loved her most. She was the devoted wife of the late Lon Jackson (Jack) Esteppe.Born on March 19, 1925, in Sutton, WV, she was the daughter of Hanson and Ida Hosey who preceded her in death, as well...
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