Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Joyce Danner Rhyne, 77, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Joyce was the wife of the late Robert Lineberger Rhyne.Born Saturday, November 16, 1935, in Charlotte, NC Joyce was a daughter of the late Ralph James Danner and the late Margaret Hatfield Danner.  In addition to her husband and parents, Joyce was preceded in death by a son, Gary...

Brian Francis Duffy, 78, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Wilmington, NC. He was the husband of the late Gail Taylor Duffy for 46 years.Born December 4, 1932 in Hoboken, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Weill Duffy.Brian is survived by his children: James Duffy of Lynchburg; Diane Beecham and husband, Jeff, of...

Judy Lynn Brock Bowman, 48, of Huddleston, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011. Born June 17, 1963 in Kenmore, NY; she is a daughter of Joan Sandmann Brock and the late Alan Ernest Brock.She is survived by her husband, James Lee Bowman; a brother, Gary Brock and his friend Tom Moeller; sisters, Mickey Wilkins, Deborah Krauss and husband, Anthony; nieces,...

John Henry Irving III, 64, of Amherst passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 12, 2012. John was born on January 30, 1948, in Richmond, VA to the late John Floyd Irving, and Mary Evelyn Smith Irving.John is survived by his devoted partner, Deborah Faye Frith, his son, William Irving of Colorado Springs, CO and his daughter Mary Jane Irving, of...

Ralph Frederick Doehne, 80, of Thaxton, passed away on February 8, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Kate Steuding Doehne, and his brother Harry A. Doehne. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut on Nov 27, 1930 and attended Hawley High School, Newtown, CT. He was a Veteran of The Korean War, a graduate of Michigan State University...

Judith (Peanut) Ann Bryan White, 56, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Saviour Jesus Christ on April 20, 2011.She was born in Maryland on June 8, 1954 to the late George and Mary Bryan.  For those who knew Judy (Peanut) knew her for her \"Big Heart\" and the ability to always make you laugh.She leaves in memory her son,...

Dr. John F. Laneve, Sr., 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 18, 2012. John was an outgoing, friendly person with a wonderful sense of humor who knew no strangers and touched the lives of many.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joby; five children and six grandchildren; son, James (Leigh Ann)...

Bobby \"Bob\" Emory Moore, Jr. 49 of Lynchburg, VA, went to be with his Lord, on Friday, September, 3, 2010.Bob was born in Lynchburg, March 11, 1961 the son of Bobby E. Moore, Sr. and Barbara Hargis.Bob had an infectious smile, wonderful sense of humor, and loved giving back to his community. He helped with the Concord Fire Department, and...

Audrey Jean Harris, 90, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Harris, Jr., and by her son, Thomas C. Harris III. Born in Harrisburg, PA, to John and Viola Shoop, she was the youngest of three daughters.Jean is survived by her daughter-in-law, Diane Harris, of Midlothian, two granddaughters...

Shirley Virginia Dooley Comer, 75, of Bedford died Friday, December 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Berkley Comer.Born September 30, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Herman Dooley and the late Anna Belle Carter Dooley.Shirley is survived by three sons: Bobby Comer and his wife, Michelle of Norfolk, VA, Rick Comer and his...

Jeannette \"Pat\" Antoinette Bouchard Mason, 87, of Hardy, VA, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born August 1, 1922 in Hoyoke, Massachusetts.Pat will be remembered for many things but mostly the love and strong advocacy she provided to her children and grandchildren throughout their lives.Pat was preceded in death by her dearly departed husband,...

\"Granny\" Ruby Marie Smith, 88 years old, died April 8, 2011 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ralph Steele of Moneta.Born in Wyoming County, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Julie (Green) Lane. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Radford and second husband, Floyd Smith, a daughter...

Michael James Hobbs, 53, of Concord went to be with his Lord Sunday June 12, 2011.He was the loving husband of Deborah Joy Hobbs for 23 years.Michael was born August 7, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois a son of the late James Hobbs and Sarah Olson Hobbs of Bardwell, KY. Michael was the Workforce Director for Areva, Inc. for 22 years....

Roberta Marie Wheeler Sady, 88, of Lynchburg, went to her heavenly home July 11, 2013. Born December 14, 1924, in west Texas, she asked Jesus to forgive her sins and save her at the age of 12. As an adult she shared about that day saying, \"The Lord came into my heart and that weight of sin\"™s conviction was rolled...

Helen Mabel Noble, 85 of Rustburg, died on Monday, July 23, 2012, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Helen was born Friday, November 12, 1926 in Lawrence County, Ohio; she was a daughter of the late James Willis and the late Alice Mitchel Willis. She was retired from Central Virginia Training Center. Surviving are a son, Norman Randall Noble and his wife...

Fred George Van Someren, 84 of Penhook died Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Born June 11, 1927 in Chicago, IL, Van was a son of the late William VanSomeren and the late Claire Diehl VanSomeren. Van was the husband of Ann VanSomeren for 64 years.In addition to his parents Van was preceded in death by two brothers: William and Lawrence VanSomeren,...

William Stohr, Jr, 80, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his residence. Born on August 24, 1932 in Darby, PA, a son of the late William Stohr, Sr. and Mary Lee Stohr. In addition to his parents William was preceded in death by his sister, Molly S. Desmond.William served in the United States Navy during the...

Jackson Fletcher Staples, 78, of Monroe passed away at home on January 12, 2010 with his family by his side.Jackson was born in Coolwell, June 10, 1931 to the late Elwood B. Staples and Dorothy L.  Staples.For the past 4 years he resided with his son, William M. Staples and daughter-in-law Melissa W. Staples, who lovingly cared for him during...

Barbara Hastings Webb of Lynchburg died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Augustus Webb Jr., a brother, Douglas Morgan Hastings, and a half-brother, Robert Wittington Hastings. Barbara was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 1929, the daughter of Emanuel and Anna Margaret Hastings. She graduated from Ashley Hall and Rice Business College...

Sammie Richard Lynch, 69, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his residence. Born March 30, 1940 in Bedford County, a son of the late Edna Saunders Lynch and Orie Lynch.  Sammie was a retiree of Rubatex Corp. with 35 years of service. He was a wonderful husband and father. Family and friends knew...