Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Dr. Pauline Marie Donaldson, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with her Saviour after an extensive illness of Progressive Nuclear Palsy, thereby joining her father and mother from Hillsdale, Michigan, and seeing for the first time our first born Jean Marie\"™s demise of 1962. Pauline\"™s demise was a peaceful passing at home on January 31, 2013. Interment is to...

Ellen Virginia Johnson, 63, of Bedford died unexpectedly Monday, July 25, 2011 at her home. She was born in Roanoke on October 18, 1947, daughter of the late Earl Marvin Johnson and Eula Virginia Musgrove Johnson. She was a retired employee of Hardees of Bedford and a member of Main Street United Methodist Church.She is survived by her brother, Marvin...

June Marie Martin, loving daughter of deceased parents George and Annie Maddox Martin, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 9, 2012 following a long illness.Her numerous family, friends and loved ones will miss this angel and all the joy, love and humor she gave each of us. Only God\"™s mercy and grace can...

Richard Leigh Carwile, 72, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011. He was born in Campbell County on August 29, 1938 the son of the late Harry Gray Carwile and the late Lucille Hudson Carwile.He is survived by his sisters, Phyllis Moody of Lynchburg, Marilyn Clemmons and husband, Carl of Pulaski, Jeanette Scott and husband, Lewis of Brookneal; his...

Kathryn Emma-Jane Ramos, 71, of Lynchburg died Thursday December 13, 2012 she was the loving wife of Luis Ramos.Kathryn was born January 1, 1941 in Cornwall, NY a daughter of the late Odell Gladwell and the late Grace DeSappio Gladwell. Kathryn was a devoted mother, grandmother and homemaker who loved cooking and being with her family. She was a parishioner...

Louise Coston Courtney, 97, of Moneta, VA, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Runk & Pratt, Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village. Born November 18, 1915 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Isaac James Coston and Allena May Holden Coston.Louise enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking.In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by three brothers, William Coston,...

Roland Parker Riddick, Jr. 79, of Moneta, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012. He was born on Virginia\"™s Eastern Shore on April 18, 1932. In addition to Roland\"™s parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Witt. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Freeland Riddick; three sons, Robert W. Riddick and his wife, Ellie of...

Mahlon Admire \"Bill\" Burnette, 94, of Leatherwood Farms, Leesville, Virginia died Friday February 17, 2012 at the Smith Mt. Lake Runk & Pratt Memory Care Residential Facility.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alda Mergler Burnette; a son Mahlon Admire III, his wife Mary and their sons Josh and Brett; a son James Tilson and his wife Sam;...

James Thomas Moore, 90, of Lynchburg, died, Thursday, June 9, 2011.  He was the loving husband of the late Eleanor Woodall Moore.Born in Campbell County, August 23, 1920 he was a son of the late Gordon Fitch Moore and Josie Johnson Moore.  He was a member of Timberlake Christian Church and served in the United States Navy during World War...

Isabel V. Tomlinson, 86, of, Lynchburg died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at the Medical Care Center. She was the husband James A. Tomlinson, for 68 years.Isabel was born Thursday, December 25, 1924 in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Archie Powers and Perle I. Cardwell.In addition to her husband, Isabell is survived by two daughters, Andrea T. Lee, Lynchburg,...

Marjorie Moore Ryan 88, of Lynchburg died peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, May 1, 2011. She was the loving wife of Robert Ryan for 63 wonderful years.Marjorie Ryan was born in Pittsburgh, on May 9, 1922.  She was the daughter of the late Samuel P. Moore and Eleanor H. Moore.In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter,...

Kathy Elaine Martin, 48, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, with her family by her side.  Born January 19, 1966, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Judy Pugh Martin and the late Claude William Martin.   She was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Beatrice Clark Pugh and William Marshall Pugh, Etta Trent and Claude Herman Martin.  Kathy...

Adam Frank Realmuto, 36, of Goodview, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 23, 2013. Born, February 16, 1977 in Smithtown, New York; he was a son of Frank Realmuto and the late Denise Meaney Realmuto.Adam worked as an F & I Manager for Berglund Automotive Group in Roanoke. He enjoyed video games, playing his guitar, golfing, and just being active with...

Nancy Hight Hudson, 86, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Lynchburg, VA, died March 24, 2012. She passed away surrounded by her family members.Mrs. Hudson was born January 13, 1926, in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late John J. and Sallie E. Hight.  She was a graduate of Virginia Baptist School of Nursing.  She was a lifelong member of Chestnut...

June Heptinstall, 89 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013. She was the wife of the late Lt. Colonel Fred B. Heptinstall Sr. Born in Leesville, VA, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. Carter and the late Euphan P. Carter. June was a tax accountant, loving mother and a leader in her community and...

Lawrence Edward Maddox, 78, of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.  He was the loving husband of the late Betty Wilkerson Maddox for 53 years. Lawrence was born on April 16, 1932, in Lynchburg.  He was the son of the late John Henley Maddox and the late Lula Ponton Maddox. He is survived by a son, Michael Lawrence Maddox...

Thelma Knowles Fore, 81, of McLeansville, NC, died Thursday, October 28, 2010. She was the wife of the late Samuel Pax Fore.Born Monday, July 08, 1929 in Lynchburg, VA, a daughter of the late Harry Hobson Knowles and Nannie Francis Knowles.In addition to her husband and her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harry and Bucky.Thelma is...

Elfreda Nietzold Matott, 95, of Moneta, died on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1915 in Kemtau, Saxony, Germany daughter of the late Emil Ernst Nietzold and Elsa Lina Weiss Nietzold.In addition to her parents, Elfreda was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles Arthur Matott.She was a member...

Marvin Junior Puckett, 37 of Bedford, died Thursday, March 24, 2011. Born April 27, 1973; he was a son of Marvin Leslie Puckett and Annie Marie Puckett Bruffy.Marvin was an equipment operator for VDOT. He enjoyed motorcycles and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Marvin was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Matt Hamilton.In addition to...

  Dorothy Adele Robinson Ritter, 93, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, February 09, 2014.  She was the wife of the late Eric Ritter for 54 years.Dorothy is survived by her children: Diane Wilson and her husband, Terry, of Lynchburg, VA, Ronald Ritter and his wife, Barbara, of West Grove, PA, Bruce Ritter and his wife, Betsy, of Frederick, MD, nine grandchildren:...