Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Mary Mercer Porter Hamblen
Jul 16, 2014
Hamblen, Mary Mercer Porter, 62, passed away on July 16, 2014 after a short illness. Born January 25, 1952 to the late Elizabeth Haile Neal Porter and the late Henry Daniel Porter, Sr., Mary grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia and attended E.C. Glass High School and Winthrop College.Mary is survived by her husband of 36 years James Allen Murdock Hamblen;...
Margieanne Gregory Shuling
Jul 15, 2014
Margieanne Gregory Suhling, 90, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Born June 11, 1924, in Salisbury, NC, she was the daughter of Anne Spencer Gregory and Lee OvermanGregory.Named Margaret Anne Gregory, early in life she embraced her nickname of Margieanne, and in her later years Margieanne was her preferred name even on legal documents.She was preceded in death by her husband...
Rufus Cosby Orange
Jul 14, 2014
Rufus Cosby Orange, 89, of Bedford, died Monday, July 14, 2014 in Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born May 25, 1925 in Bedford County, a son of the late William Benjamin Orange and Ora Whitman Orange. Rufus was an U.S. Army veteran and a retiree of Rubatex Corp with 26 years of service. He loved listening to the Bible...
Lelia Belle Wilson Goff
Jul 13, 2014
Lelia Belle Wilson Goff, 89, of Bedford, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, July 13, 2014. Born January 30, 1925 in Bedford; she was a daughter of the late Jerry Wilson and Ellie Pippins Wilson. A founding member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Lelia was currently a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She kept her Bible by her...
Anita Spain Elcan
Jul 13, 2014
Anita Spain Elcan died July 13, 2014 at Heritage Green in Lynchburg, Virginia.She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 21, 1923, the daughter of Rush Burton Spain and Mattie Carolyn Barton Spain. She attended Tuscaloosa County High School, received a Bachelor of Religious Education degree from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va., and a Master of...
Howelle Rees Hemphill
Jul 12, 2014
Howelle Rees Hemphill, 89, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.
Rudell Harvey Campbell
Jul 10, 2014
Rudell Harvey Campbell, Sr., 80 of Campbell County went to be with the Lord July 10, 2014.He was preceded in death by his son, Rudell Harvey Campbell, Jr. (Rudy), his parents Howard A. Campbell and Nellie Metts Campbell, a brother, Howard A. Campbell, Jr., and a sister, Lois Maddox.He is survived by his daughters: Linda C. Greer, of Midlothian, VA,...
Eula May Driskill
Jul 10, 2014
Eula May Driskill, 93, of Rustburg, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Odd Fellows Home. She was born on October 24, 1920 in Gladys, Va. to the late Wesley C. “T” and the late Eula Carwile Driskill.May is survived by one sister, Louise D. Williams, three brothers, Ed (Janice), Ben (Sarah), Wayne (Carol) Driskill, one brother-in-law, Robert E. Maxey...
Robert Edward Mccormick
Jul 9, 2014
Robert Edward McCormick, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at the Elks Home.Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443.
Earl Raymond Simonin
Jul 7, 2014
Earl Raymond Simonin, Sr., 77, of Amherst passed away at his residence on Monday, July 7, 2014. He was the husband of Theresa Krok Simonin.Born June 25, 1937 in Dallas Texas, he was the son of the late Henry Simonin and the late Evelyn Hyson Simonin Saunders. Earl is also preceded in death by a son; Christopher Simonin.In addition to...
Aubrey Howard Millner
Jul 6, 2014
Aubrey “Howard” Millner, Sr., 78, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. He was the loving husband of Lera Smith Millner for 54 years. Born April 19, 1936; a son of the late Thomas Jefferson Millner and Malvinnia Milton Millner. Howard served in the United States Army and was an active member and sang in the choir for Thomas...
Frank Jose Gonzales
Jul 6, 2014
Frank Jose Gonzales, 81, of Bedford, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1932 in Campbellton, Texas, a son of the late Enies Gonzales and Beatrice Tejeda Gonzales. Frank served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a daughter, Melinda Carrie...
Thomas Edwin Vest
Jul 5, 2014
Thomas Edwin Vest, age 63 of Bedford, VA, formerly of Lashmeet, WV, passed away on July 5, 2014 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, in Roanoke, VA after a brief illness. Tom graduated from Matoka High School in West Virginia. He retired after 20 years of service with the U.S. Airforce. After his retirement, he worked for Lockheed-Martin in Lubbock, TX for...
Dorothy Jeanne Hoffner Parkes
Jul 4, 2014
Dorothy Parkes, 85, of Pittsville, died Friday, July 04, 2014. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, (540) 721-9375.
Beulah Elizabeth "Betty" Mchenry
Jul 4, 2014
B. Elizabeth “Betty” McHenry, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to be with God, on Friday, July 4, 2014. She was the wife of the late Roy Boyd McHenry. Betty was born Friday, June 29, 1923 in New York, a daughter of the late George Leschorn and the late Laura Reiner Leschorn. She was retired from Life of Virginia where...
Mildred Padgett Burdick
Jul 4, 2014
Mildred Padgett Burdick of Lynchburg, died Friday, July 4, 2014. Twice widowed, she was the wife of the late Carl David Padgett and the late Tyler D. Burdick. Millie was born in Bland County, VA, a daughter of the late Hampton Burton Stump and Thelma Dove Stump. She was a retired District Manager for the C & P Telephone Company....
Mabel Lee Andrews Reynolds
Jul 3, 2014
Mabel Lee Andrews Reynolds, 90, of Forest, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Avante.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540) 586-3443.
John Odell Howerton
Jul 2, 2014
John O. Howerton, 69, of Madison Heights died Wednesday July 3, 2014. Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights is serving the family (434) 929-0055.
Ronid June Seiy
Jul 1, 2014
Rondi June Fortier Seiy, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Born December 29, 1943 in Juneau, Alaska; she was the daughter of the late Hank Fortier and Grace Currin Fortier. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and close friends. In addition to her parents, Rondi was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Fortier....
Blanche Doss Roberts
Jun 29, 2014
Blanche Doss Hudnall Davis Roberts, 94, of Madison Heights died Sunday June 29, 2014 at Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of the late Joe Roberts. Blanche was born May 16, 1920; she was the daughter of the late Otis and Annie Doss. Blanche was a member of Madison Heights Methodist Church and Sandy Bottom Christian Church. She...
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