Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lillie Gibson Spain
Jun 10, 2016
Lillie Gibson Spain, 78, of Lynchburg, died Friday, June 10, 2016. She was the wife of Simmons Stephen Spain, Sr. for 53 years.Lillie was born in Pekin, N.C. on September 11, 1937 to the late Will James Gibson and the late Della Mae Chamberlain Gibson. At a young age, her family relocated to Georgetown, S.C., which became her hometown. Lillie...
William "Bill" Barney Duval
Jun 9, 2016
William Barney “Bill” Duval, Jr. 90, of Forest, VA passed away June 9, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Gertrude Virginia Simpson Duval for 67 years and 11 months.Bill was born in Forest April 10, 1926 the son of the late William B. Duval, Sr., and Mabel S. Duval. He was a former co-owner of Duval...
Roman Lipp
Jun 7, 2016
Roman Lipp , 84, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, June 7, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joseph W. Puckette
Jun 5, 2016
Joseph West Puckette, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Altavista, on March 16, 1946. Joe loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He was a Brick Mason for many years. He also loved all sports but was a huge fan of Virginia Tech, Miami Dolphins, and NASCAR.Joe is survived...
Joe Allen Arrowood
Jun 5, 2016
Joe Allen Arrowood, 84, adored by all who loved him, was born on April 13, 1932, in Hitchins, Kentucky and died on June 5th, 2016 in Lynchburg, Virginia. The second of thirteen children, he was born to Benjamin Franklin Arrowood and Muriel (Mearl) Duvall, Joe had vivid memories of a loving childhood, and he passed that love on every day...
William “Bill” Edward Barr, Jr.
Jun 5, 2016
William “Bill” Edward Barr Jr., 86, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was the husband of the late Helen Marie Mansfield Barr.Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on July 20, 1929; William was the son of the late William Edward Barr, Sr. and Gertrude Gaffney Barr. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy-Kings Point as an Officer, served...
Kevin Allen Angus
Jun 4, 2016
Kevin Allen Angus, 30, of Alton, VA, formerly of Gladstone was called home by our heavenly father Saturday evening June 4, 2016.Born Thursday, June 13, 1985 in Sanford, FL, Kevin was a son of Shannon Wayne Angus and Michele Elswick Angus.In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his son, Ashton Allen Angus, of Lynchburg, a brother, Shannon M....
Jean Ann Schowe
Jun 4, 2016
Jean Ann Longnecker Schowe of Two Church Lane in Forest, Virginia died, at home, on June 4, 2016.She was born on September 23, 1946, to the late Roy A. and Jeannette R. Longnecker of Lancaster, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Longnecker and her sister, Mary Carol Sims.Jean is survived by her husband of 45 years,...
Jane Hargrave Johnson
May 30, 2016
Jane Hargrave Johnson, 98, passed away peacefully at home May 30, 2016.Born December 19, 1917 in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Jane met her husband Vassar (Cy) Johnson while both worked at The New York Hospital in New York City. Married fifty-six years, Vassar predeceased her in 1998.Jane is survived by her loving children: four sons, and one daughter, Frank and Zelda...
Margaret P. Gaines
May 29, 2016
Margaret P. Gaines, 60, of Gladys, passed away Sunday May 29, 2016.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dorothy Sylling Richards
May 29, 2016
Dorothy Sylling Richards died Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was born September 18, 1934 in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Oberlin James Sylling and Julia Qualey Sylling, both of whom preceded her in death. The second of two children, she is survived by her brother Ronald O. Sylling and family of Denver, Colorado. Spring Grove is still a small village in...
Robert Noel Power
May 28, 2016
Robert Noel Power passed away on May 28, 2016. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of the late Sam Will and Elizabeth Power.As a faithful, active member of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, he served as an Elder and on the Session Committee. Bob retired after 30 years’ service with the Virginia Department of Transportation...
James Finley
May 28, 2016
James Walter Finley, 90, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord, at his calling on Saturday, May 28, 2016 after a long illness. He died at Roanoke Memorial Hospital with his faithful wife, Connie Brown Finley, of 27 years by his bedside. They were only six days away from celebrating 28 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Filbert, West...
James “Ernie” Creasy
May 27, 2016
James “Ernie” Creasy, 54, of Bedford, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at his residence.Born May 21, 1962 in Bedford, he was the son of Delores Scalf Keatts and the late Ernest Morton Creasy, Jr.Ernie is survived by his daughter, Belinda Creasy and Michael Wilson; son: James“ Jymmy” E. Creasy, II. and Elicia Dickson; grandchildren: Mariah Williams, Miranda Wilson, Michael Wilson,...
Carolyn Van Wagoner
May 27, 2016
Carolyn Van Wagoner, 76, of Bedford, Va. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 27, 2016.Born Tuesday, December 26, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Bryce Wagoner and the late Frances Williams Wagoner. Left to cherish Carolyn’s memories are her loving husband, Donald Woods; son, Jack Mann and wife, Lisa;...
Addison Davis Dodd
May 26, 2016
Addison Davis Dodd, 45, died on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the UVA Medical Center. Addison was born in Lynchburg, Va. on February 28, 1971, to parents Leighton B. Dodd and Mary Ann Davis Dodd.He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1989, and then attended the University of Virginia where he graduated in 1993 with Bachelor of Arts degrees...
Judith Elaine Hamilton
May 26, 2016
Judith Elaine Hamilton, 74, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at The Summit.Born on July 20, 1941, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Edward Harvey Hamilton and Ruby Doris Rice Hamilton who predeceased her, along with her niece, Wendy Faith Hamilton.Anyone that knew Judith also knew she truly loved the Lord!She is...
Victor Murrell Oppleman
May 25, 2016
Victor Murrell Oppleman, age 88, of Lynchburg, passed surrounded by family on May 25, 2016. He was born in Lynchburg on April 18, 1928, to the late Joseph Oppleman and the late Ida Schewel Oppleman.In 1945, after he graduated high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served in China during the Second World War. Following his...
Percy C. Johnson
May 25, 2016
Percy Cyrillus Johnson, 76, of Spout Spring, died Wednesday May 25, 2016.Percy was born on the island of Saba, part of the Netherlands Antilles on January 5, 1940. He was the son of the late Lambert J. Johnson and Verena J. Johnson. Percy was retired as a skilled electrician.He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Johnson and his wife, Valerie,...
Richard Lane Wommack
May 24, 2016
“Uncle Richard”, as he so often was called, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2016. His passing was quick and with little discomfort with his son, Tim, by his bedside speaking words of encouragement, hope, and love.Time nor words would do justice to the heart, compassion, support, laughter, strength, song, and effort he put into the lives of countless individuals. He...
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