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Hugh Turman Henderson

Hugh Turman Henderson

Dec 2, 2014

Hugh Turman Henderson, 84, of Rustburg, VA passed away on December 2, 2014, with his family by his side.Born in Montgomery County, May 13, 1930, Hugh was a son of the late Frank and Ida Henderson, of Blacksburg, VA.Hugh was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved working in his flower and vegetable gardens.  He was a beloved husband...

Charles Leslie Selander, Jr.

Charles Leslie Selander, Jr.

Dec 2, 2014

Charles “Chuck” Leslie Selander, Jr., 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, December 2, 2014. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

John Raymond Bohart

John Raymond Bohart

Dec 2, 2014

John Raymond Bohart, 67, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was the loving husband of Cleta S. Bohart for forty-eight years.John was born on February 26, 1947, in Holt County, Missouri to the late Raymond O. Bohart and the late Chrystal S. Bohart. He attended the University of Missouri where he received...

Ruth Curry Crandall

Ruth Curry Crandall

Dec 1, 2014

Ruth Curry Crandell, 90, of Lynchburg, died Monday, December 1, 2014.  She was the wife of the late Theodore Arthur  Crandall for 65 years.Born August 16, 1924, in Rush, New York, Ruth was a daughter of the late Ruth Kellogg Crandall and the late Alexander Patterson Curry.Ruth is survived by a son, James Theodore Crandall of Pace, Florida; her daughter,...

Rodger Thomas Ellis

Rodger Thomas Ellis

Dec 1, 2014

Rodger Thomas Ellis, 72, of Lynchburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2014.  He was the husband of Gwendolyn Jean Metcalfe Ellis.Born on June 11, 1942, Rodger was the son of the late William Thomas Ellis and the late Ruth Middleton Williams Ellis.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sarah Elizabeth Snyder

Sarah Elizabeth Snyder

Dec 1, 2014

Sarah Snyder, of Appomattox, died on Monday, December 1, 2014. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.

Daisy A. Rice

Daisy A. Rice

Dec 1, 2014

Daisy A. Rice, 75, of Big Island, died Monday, December 1, 2014 at her residence.  She was born July 20, 1939 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late George Edward Whorley and Pernie Bell Markham Whorley.Daisy was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church.  She loved traveling especially to the Smokey Mountains.  Daisy loved her family dearly.In addition to...

Mary Louise Long

Mary Louise Long

Nov 30, 2014

Mary Louise Long, 90, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Deborah Jean Reeves

Deborah Jean Reeves

Nov 29, 2014

Deborah Jean “Debi” Reeves, 58, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2014. She died unexpectedly at home.Debi was born on August 10, 1956. She was the daughter of Benjamin Jackson Reeves and the late Jean Woodfin Reeves.Debi was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and Liberty Baptist College. She devoted her life to...

Bernice Rucker Pearson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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