Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Charles Ray Smith
Jan 11, 2017
Charles Ray Smith, 68, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Roanoke. The Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Charles Edward Green Iii
Jan 10, 2017
Charles Edward “Ted” Green, III, 76, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, 30 years after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Lynchburg, VA., son of the late Ann Caldwell Green and Charles E. Green, Jr.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jennifer “Jenny” Wilson Green, their three children, Ann Green Ball...
Walter Douglas Jenkins
Jan 9, 2017
Walter Douglas Jenkins, 89, passed peacefully on January 9, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Rupert & Pauline Jenkins, his loving wife of 63 years Elizabeth (Betty) Scott Jenkins, and a number of siblings.Walter is survived by daughter Sandra Jenkins Bowen of Roanoke, son Stephen Jenkins (Teresa) of Garner,...
Louise Agee Millner
Jan 9, 2017
Louise Agee Millner, 87, of Goode passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jessie Thomas Millner. Born on March 16, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John Taylor Agee, Sr. and Laura Epperly Agee. In addition to her parents Louise was preceded in death by four sisters:...
Sherman Burnley
Jan 9, 2017
Sherman Daniel (Dan) Burnley, 83, of Forest, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on May 31, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Lelia Burnley of Amherst. He was preceded in death by Martha Neal Burnley, his dearly beloved wife of 42 years.Dan is survived by his sister, Lucille Lawhorne of...
Ronald E. Wade Sr.
Jan 8, 2017
Ronald Earl Wade Sr., took that journey to be with the love of his life, Arlene Brooks Wade on Sunday, January 8, 2016. Ronnie was born on October 24, 1934, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Mary Creasy Wade and Ernest Alvin Wade. Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Arlene Brooks Wade. In addition, he...
Mary Frances Nichols Rhodes
Jan 8, 2017
Mary Frances Nichols Rhodes, 84, of Big Island, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem. She was born on July 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles Jackson Nichols and Eula Florence Goff Nichols. In addition to her parents Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Ermon Wayne Rhodes.Frances was a member...
Beverly Jean Harmon
Jan 7, 2017
Beverly Jean Harmon, 72, of Rustburg, died on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son Douglas Harmon, and her sister Newnna Gentsch.Born Thursday, February 10, 1944, in Herminie, Pa., she was a daughter of the late William R. Gentsch and Geraldine Farlow Gentsch.She is survived by her three children and their...
Lucy Belle Massie Pinion
Jan 6, 2017
Lucy Belle Massie Pinion (age 101) of Bedford, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at Oakwood Manor. Born in Bedford County on February 6, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Herman Massie and Annie Layne Massie. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband. Dallas Haywood Pinion; two sisters, Homie Keesee and Nellie...
Sharon Elaine Mielewski
Jan 6, 2017
Sharon Elaine Mielewski, of Lynchburg, age 56, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 6, 2017, after a long and brave fight with cancer. She was born in Richmond on November 22, 1960, the daughter of Earl and Dorothy Louise Barton.Sharon graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor’s degree in English and went on to...
Gail Mciver
Jan 5, 2017
Gail Ann McIver, of Bedford, Virginia, died January 5, 2017. Born October 6, 1958, she was the daughter of Nell Snead McIver. She was preceded in death by her father, George McIver, Jr.Gail is survived by her brothers, Glen McIver and his wife, Shonna of Lynchburg, Dave McIver of Roanoke, Gary McIver of Bedford, niece, Abby McIver and nephews, Ian...
James Aquin Farrell
Jan 5, 2017
James Aquin Farrell, 66, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Roanoke. The Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Mary A. Bryant
Jan 5, 2017
Mary Anderson Bryant, of Forest, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was the loving wife of Fred L. Bryant.She was born March 16, 1930, in Nathalie, the daughter of Claudie and Elsie Anderson; she was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, C.W. Anderson.She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her...
Jean Tandy Cook
Jan 4, 2017
Jean Cook, beloved friend, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 4, 2017, with family by her side.Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on May 19, 1931, Jean was the daughter of the late Ruth Reynolds and Oscar Garrott Tandy. She graduated from Lee Edwards High School in Asheville, N.C., and she attended Woman’s...
John Paul Barnard
Jan 3, 2017
John Paul Barnard, 53, of Altavista, died Tuesday, January 03, 2017. He was the husband of Lori Davis Barnard for 29 years.Born Tuesday, September 17, 1963 in Lynchburg, John was a son of the late John Baptist Barnard and the late Lillie Witt Barnard.In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Barnard.In addition to...
Jane Ann Wheby
Jan 2, 2017
Jane Ann Wheby, 62 of Roanoke, died Monday, January 2, 2017 in Roanoke. The Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Wayne Butler
Jan 2, 2017
Mr. Wayne D.G. Butler of Bedford, VA passed away at home unexpectedly on Monday, January 2nd, 2017. Wayne was born to parents Owen and Teresa (Gray) Butler on January 15th, 1952, in Houlton, ME. Wayne was raised in Maine and Virginia, and made his home in Western Virginia since the early 1970’s. He was a businessman, community activist, and inveterate...
George Joseph Higgs
Jan 2, 2017
George Joseph Higgs , 64, of Lynchburg, Va. died Monday, January 2, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Matilda Rendenbach Barberis
Jan 2, 2017
Matilda Rendenbach Barberis, 100, of Melbourne, Fl., and previously of Bedford, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit in Merritt Island, FL. She was the loving wife of 70 years, to the late Louis Emelio Barberis.Born December 26, 1916 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late, Theodore and Susan Rendenbach. She is...
Richard Ruby Henty
Jan 1, 2017
Richard Ruby Henty, 92, of Moneta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1924 in Oneida, NY. He was a son of the late Ralph Henry Henty and Olive Ruby Henty. In addition to his parents Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
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