Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Edward Ruble, Jr., 88, of Forest died peacefully Wednesday May, 9, 2012 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Christine Ryan Ruble for 66 years.Edward was born June 11, 1923 in Bedford, VA., a son of the late Edward Ruble, Sr. and Dorothy Staton. Edward honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was formally employed as...

Raymond Douglas Plymale, at 84, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Lynchburg General Hospital, following a brief illness.He was born October 5, 1929 in Roanoke, but resided most of his young life in Bedford County; the son of the late William B. Plymale and Virginia Johnson Plymale.Ray is survived by his wife, Marilyn Miller Plymale; his son, Douglas Raymond...

Christopher Michael Snowman, 49, of Forest, VA, died Thursday, February 06, 2014.  He was the husband of Judith Ann Brahler Snowman for 23 years.Born Monday, September 07, 1964 in Warwick, RI, Chris was a son of David Snowman and Carol Aponowich Snowman. In addition to his wife and parents, Chris is survived by his children:  Jason Lee Snowman, Jessica Lynn...

Janie Marie Singleton Short departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 09, 2010. She was loving wife of the late Edgar Franklin Short, Jr.Janie was born on December 17, 1932 in Naruna, VA; she was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Janie Dunn Singleton. She was a faithful member of College Hill Baptist Church...

Elzie Cook Goff, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011. She was the wife of the late Vernon Burton Goff.Elzie was born Wednesday, November 14, 1917 in Cleveland, VA, a daughter of the late James Morgan Cook and the late Nannie Katherine Street Cook.   She retired from Goff Electrical Company where she was the Secretary and Bookkeeper. She...

Charles David Nuckles Sr, 73, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Nuckles for 52 years.Mr. Nuckles was born September 6, 1939 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Charles Raymond Nuckles and the late Ruby Greer Nuckles.In addition to his wife he is survived by his son: Charles David...

Lee Roy Irvine, 78, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010.He was a loving Husband, Father, Grand Father & Friend to many!! He was a big man with a heart of Gold!! He always thought of everyone before himself and spent most his time helping others.Roy was born August 25, 1931 in Clifton Forge; he is the son...

Matthew Stewart Hamilton, 26, of Bedford, died Sunday, February 7, 2010. Born March 29, 1983 in Bedford, VA, a son of Ann Lewis Hamilton Pennington of Bedford and the late Marvin Leslie Puckett.In addition to his mother, Matthew is survived by his step-father, Richard Pennington; a daughter, Kylie Hamilton; a son, Elijah Hamilton; his fiancé, Christina Galenas; three brothers, Marvin...

Frederick Fox, 84, of Moneta, VA died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at his residence. Born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 8, 1926, a son of the late Edward and Ruth Teicher Fox, he was the owner and operator of Fox\"™s Garage in Rahway, NJ. As a certified Rolls Royce mechanic he had to be appointed and approved by Rolls Royce...

Jean Blanks Lee Jean Blanks Lee, 85, of Midlothian, Va, formerly of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior June 28, 2012. Born in Lynchburg January 24, 1927, she was the devoted wife of Donald E. Lee for 67 years, the beloved mother of Donald E. Lee, Jr. (and Jackie) of Va Beach, Michael W. Lee (and...

James L. (Jimmy) Ogden, Sr., 68, of Amherst County, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.  He was born in Lynchburg on June 8, 1942, a son of the late Earlie B. and Ruby D. Ogden. Survivors include a son, Jimmy, Jr. (Crystal) of Madison Heights; twin daughters, Shirley Mays (Tony) and Shelby Slate (Scott) of Watertown, NY; a brother,...

Betty June Lynn Yates, 79, of Rustburg, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011.She was born in Lynchburg on August 7, 1932, a daughter of the late William O. Lynn and the late Ressie Lawrence Lynn.Betty worked with the Campbell County Senior Program and was a member of New Chapel Baptist Church.She is survived by her children: Buddy Yates; Betty Marie Turner...

Belle Daulton English, 85, of Bedford passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Elks National Home. She was born in Cumberland County on October 24, 1925, daughter of the late William Lynwood and Mary Brandau Daulton. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Ford English, Sr. Belle was a member of Bedford Baptist Church and Elks Lodge #2844. She...

Howard \"Howie\" Louis Davies, 69, of Roanoke, formerly of Moneta, passed away on, Friday, December 30, 2011 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Rochester, NY on August 28, 1942, he was a son of Mary Wellman and the late Louis Davies.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Schmalzbauer.Howie served his country...

Marian Phillips Wilson, 100, of Goode died Friday, January 1, 2010 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on July 22, 1909 a daughter of the late James Van Phillips and Blanche Hunter Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lenwood Wilson, three sisters, Virgie Owen, Lucille Abbott, Helen Hendrix, six brothers, Odell Phillips,...

Heaven has a new angel. Surrounded by her family, Carrie Martin Hudson, 103, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 13, 2012. She was the wife of the late James Smiley Hudson.Born Friday, December 11, 1908 in Bedford County, VA, Carrie was a daughter of the late Eula Rice Martin, and the late Oscar Robert MartinCarrie...

Maria Wirta Hall, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, died Saturday, November 03, 2012.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.

Tyler Burdick of Lynchburg, Virginia died September 25, 2012 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born September 20, 1922 to the Late Florence West Burdick and Tyler B. Burdick, Sr.He was twice married, first to the late Loretta Callahan Burdick. His surviving wife is Mildred (Millie) Padgett Burdick.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...

Sterling L. Laughlin, of Brookneal, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was the wife of the late Jackie Womack. Born in Brookneal, Sterling was a daughter of Mary Tuck Laughlin and the late Walter Otis Laughlin, Sr.In addition to her mother, Sterling is survived by a daughter: Barbara H. Draper of Annapolis, MD; a granddaughter: Allison G. Draper of...

Lewis Luck Donald, 76, of Evington died at home with his family by his side, Thursday, April 7, 2011.Born in Botetourt County, July 28, 1934 he was a son of the late Mace Henry Donald and Annie Patron Donald.  Lewis was a member of First Assembly Church of God, and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad.He is survived by two daughters,...