Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Bernice Rucker Pearson
Nov 28, 2014
Bernice Rucker Pearson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2014, at her home with her devoted son by her side.Bernice was born May 5, 1934, in Lynchburg; she was a daughter of the late Houston M. Rucker and Eva May Pillow Rucker.She is survived by her son, Rick Pearson; her sisters: Irene Rucker Russell (Donald) and Nellie Rucker...
Delbert Glen Nicely
Nov 28, 2014
Delbert Glen Nicely, 79, of Forest, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014. Born July 6, 1935 in Clifton Forge; he was a son of the late Wilbur Nicely and Ida Connor Nicely.In addition to his parents, Delbert was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Myra Gardner Nicely; his son, Miles Glen Nicely; siblings, Alvin Nicely, Ashby Nicely,...
David Cole Wann
Nov 27, 2014
David Cole Wann, 70, of Evington died Thursday, November 27, 2014.Born March 5, 1944 he was a son of the late David Thomas Wann and Martha Beheler Wann.David is lovingly survived by one daughter; Charmin W. Britt (Laurence) of Alexandria, two sons; Joseph Wann of Evington, and David T. Wann (Judy) of Evington, siblings; Patsy Hinson (Harold) of Silver City...
Roy Clifford Seal
Nov 26, 2014
Roy Seal, 68, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. Condolences may be sent online at www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.
Carolyn Alexander Eggimann
Nov 25, 2014
Carolyn Alexander Eggimann, 77, of Goode, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1937 in Groton Connecticut, a daughter of the late, Clifford Alexander and his wife Catherine.Raised as an Army Brat, Carolyn lived in many states and in Germany following WWII. However Nashville,...
Robert Allen Kellerhall
Nov 25, 2014
Robert Allen Kellerhall, 71, of Lynchburg passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was the husband of Bonnie Kellerhall.Robert was born August 31, 1943. He was the son of the late Thomas Jesse Kellerhall and Vera Lorene Kellerhall.He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean Kellerhall of 45 years, and their son Brian Kellerhall.In addition to his...
Jean C. Evans
Nov 24, 2014
Jean C. Evans, 80, of Lynchburg and formerly of Fort Worth, TX, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014.She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Shafer and her husband, Joseph; two granddaughters: Kristal Hayes and Suzanne McCabe; three great-granddaughters: Hailee Woods, Jessica Johnson, and Lacie Johnson; a great-great-grandson, Austin; and Evelyn and Geoffrey Chapman, whom she loved very much.Private services...
Margaret Buffardi
Nov 24, 2014
Margaret Buffardi, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, November 24, 2014. She was the wife of the late Rocco Buffardi.Margaret was born in Newark, New Jersey; she was the daughter of the late Tom Mariannino and the late Frances Russo Mariannino.She was employed by Kelly Services and a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.She is survived by her daughters and...
Matthew Aaron Grant
Nov 24, 2014
Matthew Aaron Grant, infant son of Joshua and Emmylou Grant, of Lynchburg, died Monday, November 24, 2014. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Marie Hale Karnes
Nov 23, 2014
Dorothy Marie Hale Karnes, 93, of Bedford, died Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Oakwood Health & Rehab Center. She was born March 28, 1921 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late William Carey Hale and Nannie Driskoll Witt Hale.For many years, she worked at Craddock & Terry Shoe Factory in Lynchburg, the Silk Mill in Bedford, and later to...
James Steven Yeatts, Jr.
Nov 23, 2014
James “Steve” Steven Yeatts, Jr., 54, of Afton, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was the son of James “Jimmy” Yeatts, Sr. and Hollis Yeatts of Goode.Born on August 19, 1960, Steve worked in medical transport for the Mayo Clinic.In addition to his parents, Steve is survived by his two sons, James Steven “Stevie” Yeatts, III and Peyton...
Raymond Earl Crawley
Nov 23, 2014
Raymond Early Crawley, 83, died at home Sunday November 23, 2014. He was the loving husband of Joyce Elder Crawley for 57 years.Raymond was born October 10, 1931 in Lynchburg a son of the late Millard R. Crawley and Alice Doss Crawley. Raymond honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of...
Mary Eliza Neighbors
Nov 23, 2014
Mary Eliza Neighbors, 55, of Lynchburg, went home Sunday, November 23, 2014, on the arm of her heavenly father.Liza was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas W. Neighbors and Mary Jane Burks Neighbors. Liza was always a child at heart; she loved her music, especially country music artist, Keith Urban, and the rock group, The Works.Surviving Liza are her...
Michael Allen Bartasavich
Nov 22, 2014
Michael Allen Bartasavich, 64, of Lynchburg, formerly of Dubois, PA died Saturday November 22, 2014.Michael was born February 15, 1950 a son of the late Allen Bartasavich and the late Maxine Yorko Bartasavich. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. Michael later retired as a professional meat cutter and was currently employed at Fresh Market. He was...
Aubrey Kenneth Creger
Nov 21, 2014
Aubrey Kenneth Creger, 84, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, November 21st, 2014, at his home with family at his side, after a short battle with cancer. Kenneth was born in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Thomas Jackson Creger, Sr. and Lillian Estelle Cline Creger on October 27th, 1930.He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Rita Mae...
Katherine Hill Vaden
Nov 21, 2014
Katharine Hill Vaden, a devoted wife and mother, and talented artist, died on Friday, November 21, 2014, after suffering a stroke on March 2.Katie was born on March 11, 1950, in Roanoke, Virginia to Emily Blake Hill and the late Ogden Halsey Hill. She graduated Randolph Macon Woman’s College in 1972, and moved to St. Paul, Minn. On December 29,...
Claradene Otis Wood Toms
Nov 20, 2014
Claradene Otis Wood Toms, 103, of Bedford died Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was the wife of the late Oliver Arrington Toms. She is also preceded in death by two daughters, Yvonne E. Thomas and Shirley Toms Dubuque; and one grandson, Steve Dubuque.Born February 28, 1911, Clara was the daughter of the late Frank Edward Wood and Mary Emma Vaughn...
Lorene Frances Doss
Nov 20, 2014
Lorene Frances Miles Doss went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born February 23, 1931 in Campbell County; she was a daughter of the late Roy Terrell and Minnie Odell Tweedy Miles.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, James Lee Miles, Doris Miles Singleton, and Odell Miles Isaacs. She is...
Russell Martin Ball
Nov 19, 2014
Russell Martin Ball, 87, died on November 19th at Lynchburg General Hospital following a brief illness.Born in Chicago, he began his studies in journalism at the University of Illinois, but after service in the army at the end of World War II he returned to earn a degree in Physics. He later trained at the Oak Ridge School of Reactor...
Trula May Thorn
Nov 18, 2014
Trula Thorn, 94, of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.A private family graveside service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Baltimore Maryland, Saturday, November 22, 2014.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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