Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

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...

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...