Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Leona Martin Haymaker, of Moneta, was called home by the Lord, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 after a long battle with COPD. She was the daughter of the late H. Dewitt Martin and Nellie Lane Martin.In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by her siblings, Norma Epperley, Raymond \"Jack\" Martin, and Harold D. Martin; a brother-in-law, Pat Millehan;...

Van Johnson Daniels, 66, of Forest, VA, passed peacefully Thursday, September 20, 2012, with his wife and family by his side. He was the husband of Janice Branch Daniels for 43 years.Born Thursday, July 18, 1946 in Bedford, VA, Van was a son of the late Ray Daniels and Ethel Mounts Daniels.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Henry \"Buddy\" Dowdy, Jr., 63, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was the husband of Deborah Bryant Dowdy. Henry was born January 17, 1947 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Henry L. Dowdy, Sr. and Blanche Gillespie Dowdy. He was retired from Babcock & Wilcox where he was an auditor. He was a member of Beulah...

Josephine Scott Brown, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Virginia Baptist Hospital, after a period of declining health.Born in Vinton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Otho and Addie Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William Norris Brown.She is survived by three children: Claudia Kay McLaughlin and husband, Edward of...

Cornelia \"Kate\" Stribling Johnson, 95, of Forest, died on Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was the wife of the late Clymoth Nathaniel Johnson. Kate was born in Oak Hill, WV on October 15, 1917, a daughter of the late William Neal Stribling and the late Okey Mae Stover Stribling.Kate is survived by two daughters, Coni L. Dutka and husband, Ted...

Mildred Driskill Pack, 95, of Rustburg, formerly of Radford, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 22, 2013 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Herbert Eustis Pack. She was born in Gladys, VA on June 2, 1918, a daughter of the late Wesley C. \"T\" Driskill and the late Eula Carwile Driskill.Mildred...

Nina Faulkner Knight Wood, 96, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Nina was born on June 1, 1914 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Marian Clark Faulkner and the late John A. Faulkner. She was first married to the late William Scott Knight, Sr. and after his death was married to the late Rossie Wood.She is survived...

Estella Ligon Milton (Stella), 69, of Lynchburg, VA went into Jesus\"™ arms on January 14, 2013.  She was born in Lynchburg, VA on November 3, 1943.  She was the daughter of the late Reverend Leonard Ligon and Dora Ligon. Stella is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth L. Milton.  She is also survived by her three children, Colonel...

Wanda Jo \"Joey\" Swanson Kanode, 72, of Bedford, died Monday, August 19, 2013 at Carriage Hill Retirement Center. She was born February 13, 1941 in Roanoke, VA, a daughter of the late Gordon Garnette Swanson and Lucille Mary Webster Swanson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Kimberly Swanson; nephew, Scott Swanson; niece, Crystal...

Frank entered into heaven at 11:45 PM on Wednesday, July 7, 2010.Frank was born in Altavista, the son of the late Albert Guston Creasy and Nettie Keesee Creasy.  He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry and spent his later years raising tomatoes and working in his yard keeping immaculate hedges.He was predeceased by his wife, Estelle Andrews Creasy, and one sister,...

Audrey Lorraine Fields Burke, 82, of Montvale died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was born in Washington County on December 30, 1927, daughter of the late Walter Fields, Sr. and Mabel Mae McFaddin Fields.She was the widow of Carroll Lee Burke, a member of Faith Life Baptist Church and was a retired Charge Nurse...

Alphonse Stroobants, 78, of Forest, VA, died Thursday, July 1, 2010.Mr. Stroobants was born Wednesday, October 21, 1931 in Chatelineau, Belgium, a son of the late Jean Baptéste Stroobants and Ida Clementine DeWind Stroobants.  He was also preceded in death by a sister.Al graduated with distinction in 1948 from College Technique de Charleroi.  He came to the United States in...

Mary Frances Johnson Kirkland, 64, of Bedford, died Friday, December 31, 2010. Born in Bedford, VA on November 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Paul Johnson and Callie Smith Johnson. Mary is survived by her two children, Brian Kirkland and Cheryl Kirkland and her boyfriend, Dewayne Heck; three grandchildren, Symone Kirkland, Camron Kirkland, and Nathanial Heck; one brother, James...

David Lee Cash, 48, of Moneta, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at his residence. Born Tuesday, January 02, 1962 in Santa Anna, CA, he was a son of Mildred Ann Edwards Cash Browning and the late Kenneth Lee Cash.He was retired from John Hancock Insurance where he was a Telemarketer. David had a passion for rabbit hunting, loved fishing, and...

Juanita \"Nan\" Fallen, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.  She passed peacefully at her home with her family surrounding her.She was born August 30, 1921 in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late Hubert C. and Blanche W. Woodford.  Mrs. Fallen dedicated her life to the care of her family and...

Shirley L Crouch, 81, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, April 04, 2012.  She was the wife of Eddie Crouch.Shirley was born August 09, 1930 in Campbell County, VA; a daughter of the late Albert Thompson and Fannie Miller Thompson. She was retired from Limitorque Corporation where she had worked for thirty-two years.She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs....

Margaret Elizabeth Brown Warren Puckette, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, June 01, 2012. She was the wife of the late J.R. Warren, and the late Robert Leonard Puckette.Born Saturday, February 26, 1921 in Richmond, VA, Margaret was a daughter of the late Margaret Elizabeth Hinton Brown, and the late Rev. William Henry Brown.In addition to her parents, and her...

Beverly Burks Watson Armbruster, 89, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. Born on February 27, 1921 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Dolly Major Watson and Harry Cooper Watson. Beverly was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. She graduated from M. E. Marques High School in Big Island and Lewis Gale...

Ruth Brown Akers, 83, of Amherst went to be with her Lord Friday May 11, 2012. She was the devoted wife of the late Clarence Richard Akers.Ruth was born June 11, 1928 in Clifton Forge a daughter of the late William Connie Brown and Mary Clark Brown. Ruth was a devoted homemaker and Sunday School teacher, she loved the children...

Meghan Maria Rose, 16, of Madison Heights passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010.\"She was the most precious thing that had ever lived.\"Meghan was born June 7, 1993. She was a daughter of Carlton and Lisa Rose of Madison Heights.In addition to her parents she is survived by her sisters, Bonnie Rose of Madison Heights and Katesha Rose Tyler of Roanoke;...