Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

George William Schulz, age 74, of Forest, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Eleanor Schulz, and his brother, Robert Schulz.George was a veteran of the United States Army; having served in Korea.He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin G. Schulz (Kim L.), John W. Schulz (Christina), and Timothy G....

William (Bill) Lewis Thomas of Runk and Pratt, Gristmill Rd., passed away March 28, 2013. Born in Lynchburg on June 6, 1925, he was the son of the late H.M. Thomas and Beatrice Baxter Thomas. He was the husband of the late Ione Lindsey Thomas for 58 years. Bill was a lifetime member of Euclid Christian Church where he served...

 The Rev. Dr. Earl Martin entered the Life Triumphant on February 22, 2013. Dr. Martin was born on September 21, 1926 at home in Lynchburg, a son of the late Walter Scott Martin, Sr. and the late Myra Higginbotham Martin. He was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School, Lynchburg College, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary (Evanston, Ill.) Northwestern University...

Larry C. Lauder, 58, of Concord died in the loving arms of his family Saturday December 24, 2011. He was the devoted husband of Marlene C. Lauder.Larry was born August 1, 1953 in Tacoma Park, Maryland, a son of Charles and Avis Earley of Front Royal. Gunnery Sgt. Lauder retired honorably after serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Arlene Kirkpatrick Hackett, 81, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Junior Ray Hackett.Arlene was born Monday, January 14, 1929 in Amherst County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kirkpatrick.  She was a member of Old Forest Road United Methodist.  She was the first female in management with Leggett Department Store...

Thomas William Boland, 79, of Bedford, formerly of Unionville and Port Jervis, NY died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at The Elks National Home.  Born February 24, 1931 in Port Jervis, NY he was the son of the late Walter J. Boland and Theresa R. George Boland.  In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife of...

Wilson E. Woodall, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 11:10 a.m. after a long struggle with heart disease. The son of the late Willie and Alice Mayberry Woodall, Mr. Woodall was born in Campbell County on November, 18, 1918. He was a long time member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and an army veteran...

Gabriel Addison Beamer, infant son of Hannah Christine Beamer and Bradley Austin Freeman, was born and passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011.  Although Gabriel did not have a chance to know his earthly family, he was loved and treasured greatly by them. Those left behind to grieve are his father, Bradley Austin Freeman; his mother, Hannah Christine Beamer and...

Winifred \"Wynne\" Hotchkiss Kowalski, 93, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. Wynne was the wife of the late Alvin Frank Kowalski. She was born on December 14, 1918 in Sunfield, Michigan, a daughter of the late Harold Reno Hotchkiss and the late Zella Meyers Hotchkiss.Wynne was a member of First Presbyterian Church...

Shirley Kidd Carter passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at her residence. She was the loving wife of Riley E. Carter for 54 years.She was born July 15, 1938 in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Frank Madison Kidd and the late Carrie Viola Kidd.  She was the former owner of Ralph's Beauty Salon, where she made many lifelong...

Doris Louise Nuckles, 82, of Brookneal, died Saturday July 28, 2012. She was the wife of the late Floyd (Buddy) Nuckles.Born July 24, 1930 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late James Mitchell Blankenship and the late Carrie Brooks Blankenship. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her daughter in-law, Patricia Blankenship.Doris...

Mildred Parsons Ware, 92, of Midlothian, formerly of Lynchburg, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, after a short illness.Born in Amherst County on May 24, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Carrie Wright Parsons. Mildred was retired from Lynchburg College and a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, James T....

Ruth Alberta Walter, 86, of Thaxton, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443.

Helen Marie Cokendolpher, age 87 of Boones Mill, VA died peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2013, at The Haven in Rocky Mount, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.H. Cokendolpher, in April 2010. They were married 65 years.Helen had made reservations with Jesus as a young woman and accepted His Salvation so this life ending here is...

William Anderson \"Bill\" Taylor, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Virginia Baptist Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Irene Wooldridge Taylor for 63 wonderful years.Born September 23, 1916 in Schuyler, VA, he was a son of the late Wesley Allen Taylor and Mary Lou Ragland Taylor.  He was a...

Edith Louise McNeely Martin, 93, of Holcomb Rock, VA, passed peacefully, on Sunday August 22, 2010.  She was the wife of the late William Edward Martin.Edith was born July 14, 1917 in Naola, Amherst County, a daughter of the late Bernard McNeely and Mary Elizabeth  McNeely.Edith is survived by her daughter; Bonnie Martin, and her son; Randy Martin and his...

Charlie William \"C.W.\" Johnson, 80, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, February 3, 2011.  He was the husband of Jerry Beth Harbour Johnson for 56 years.C.W. was born Sunday, January 4, 1931 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late John Cohen Johnson, Sr. and Stella Bowling Johnson.  He grew up on a tobacco farm where he learned remarkable common sense, how...

Catherine Crews Parker, 95, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Burma David Crews, Sr. and Ola Virginia Puckette Crews; her husband, Robert S. Parker, Sr.; five sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by her sister, Cynthia Kendrick of Halifax, VA; and two sons, Robert S. Parker, Jr....

Dr. Jacques E. Botton, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on October 22, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital after complications from surgery. He was preceeded in death by his wife Sandra H. Botton in 2008.He is survived by his sons Charlie, Peter, and Maury and daughter-in-law Rachel Daniell; his stepdaughter, Brooks Morrison Tyree and her husband Hunter; his stepson, John Morrison;...

Joseph Chester Palczynski, 67, of Lynchburg,VA died Tuesday, September 20, 2011.  He was the husband of Marion Bryant Palczynski.He was born Sunday, December 19, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, A son of the late Joseph Frank Palczynski.Joseph was self- employed as a contractor and was of the Catholic faith.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother Kathryn Weber...