Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Palmer Neal Cardwell, 92, of Forest died on Monday, January 04, 2010.  He was the husband of LoRena Feagan Cardwell.  Palmer was born on September 22, 1917 in Campbell County, a son of the late Sally Kitt Drinkard Cardwell and the late Neal Dixon Cardwell.In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Virginia Cardwell Wilson and her...

Ruth Elizabeth Hart Butler, 94, died Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Halcyon Hospice House in Atlanta, GA. Ruth was born January 12, 1919, in Waycross, GA, the daughter of Leon Eugene Hart, Sr. and Georgia May (Tubbs) Hart.Funeral services for Ruth Hart Butler will be held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 3, 2013 under the direction of Tharp Funeral Home of...

After a brief illness, Earle Westgate Putnam, 84, of Lynchburg, formerly of Fairfax, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Springfield, Vermont on June 27, 1928, the son of the late Lewis Adrian and Edith Milner Putnam. Earle is survived by: Margaret Reed Putnam, his wife of 60 years; his daughter, Eleanor...

Maxine Davis Peters, 79, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was the wife of the late Paul S. Peters.Maxine was born Monday, June 19, 1933 in Reusens, a daughter of the late Thelbert Davis and the lateThelma Norvell Davis.   She was a member of Northside...

Sandra May Saunders, 59, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Harold R. Saunders.Born in Lynchburg, September 20, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Cecil R. Saunders and Eva R. Saunders.In addition to her husband, Sandra is survived by her children, Christopher Saunders and wife, Stacey, Tammy Saunders and...

Arlene Dunn Martin, 81, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, September 23, 2011.  She was the wife of the late Russell Hilman Martin. Arlene was born December 06, 1929, in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Troy Russell Dunn and Hallie Roach Dunn.   She is survived by her sons, Richard (Dick) D. Martin, of Melbourne, FL, and R. Wade Martin...

Amorette Padgett Hawkins, Sept. 11, 1914- March 20 2010, was born in Bedford County, Virginia, the youngest of eleven children. Amorette was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church since her childhood.  She remained an active member there throughout her devoted Christian life.  Amorette was awarded the Declaration of Chivalry, the highest honor one can receive in the Rebekah\"™s.Amorette is...

Michael Andrew Hajduk, 48, of Hardy, died Friday, August 31, 2012. A Memorial service will be conducted 11 AM, Friday, September 14, 2012 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com, 586-3443.

Dr. David Bennett Hill, 85, retired surgeon of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his home with his family at his side.He was born in Rutherfordton, NC on November 26, 1927, the son of William Ross Hill and Frances Justice Hill.Dr. Hill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judith Vaughn Hill and children David Bennett...

Ruby Katherine Dooley Leftwich, 90, of Thaxton, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Born March 12, 1921 in Bedford County; she was a daughter of the late Henry Dooley and Hattie Witt Dooley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Otey Leftwich and her daughter, Judy Leftwich Storz.Ruby was a homemaker and well...

Maxine Harriett Baldwin Trent, 99, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was the wife of the late Dudley R. Trent.Mrs. Trent was born Wednesday, July 8, 1914 in Wadsworth, OH, a daughter of the late Homer Baldwin and Katherine Eastman Baldwin.She was a homemaker, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She attended Timberlake United Methodist Church...

Nathaniel David Michael Carlson, 30, of Huddleston, died Thursday, May 20, 2010. Born in Roanoke, VA on June 15, 1979, a son of Robert and Jean Carlson of Huddleston. Nathaniel loved to read, playing on computers and playing the piano. In addition to his parents Nathaniel is survived by his son Tyler Carlson of Huddleston; a brother Eric Carlson of...

Talmadge Lee Lawhorne, 62, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010.Mr. Lawhorne was born Saturday, April 05, 1947 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Henry Talmadge Lawhorne and Susie Tooley Lawhorne.  He was retired from Radford Foundry where he was a technician.  He loved spending time with his brothers and family.  He enjoyed football and was an avid...

George Henderson McComb, of Westminster/Canterbury Lynchburg, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born May 23, 1919 in Stuarts Draft, VA, the son of Moses H. and Annie S. McComb.  He graduated from William and Mary College in 1940, then enlisted in the US Navy where he rose to the rank of Commander. He...

Lyman Griffith Hailey, 89, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 20, 2011, in Lynchburg.Born March 17, 1922 in Fort Worth, TX, Lyman was the son of the late Reverend Virgil McKnight Hailey and Lois Griffith Hailey.He is survived by Doris, his wife of 63 years, his daughter, Cheryl Jo Hailey, of Charlottesville; his son John Carter Hailey and his wife, Marcia,...

Ralph Monroe Bowyer, 85, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 29, 2010. He is preceded in death by his wife, Daphine Ratcliffe Bowyer of 60 years, a son Gary Bowyer, a brother Albert Vernon Bowyer, and a sister Louise Bowyer. Born October 21, 1924, he is the son of the late Albert and Bertha Bowyer of...

Paul Lylton McCraw, 76, of Moneta, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. Born Friday, May 7, 1937; he was the son of the late Roy Lylton McCraw and Ena Mae Austin McCraw.  With over 22 years of service, Paul proudly served his country and retired as Chief from the United States Navy. He was a proud Vietnam War veteran with...

Marian Shelton \"Mern\" Cocke, of Bedford, VA passed away on April 6, 2012 at the age of 53. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Aaron Shelton.Marian is survived by her husband, Barry Cocke; her mother, Doris Shelton; brothers, Bobby Shelton and wife, Jean Shelton; Kim Shelton and wife, Patty Shelton; brother-in-law, Danny Cocke and wife, Kathy Cocke;...

Jean Ann Powers passed away peacefully at Bedford Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on January 1, 2012. She is survived by her husband Larry Powers; two daughters, Jennifer Hemmerlein and husband Pat Godwin, and Charlotte Saunders and husband Sam; one son, Jon Hemmerlein and wife Kelli; two grandchildren, Abby Hemmerlein and Christopher Hemmerlein; mother, Mrs. Ronnie Urffer; sisters, Barbara, Carol,...

\"To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord\"  Leonard Wayne Ferguson, 75, of Evington, died on Friday, January 20, 2012. He was the husband of Mary Frances Seamster Ferguson. Wayne was born March 11, 1936 in Ringgold, a son of the late Henry Leonard Ferguson and the late Lessie Burgess Ferguson. He was a member...