Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Lillie Mae Taylor O\"™Connor, 89, of Big Island, passed Friday, June 11, 2010.  She was the wife of the late Napoleon Bonaparte O\"™Connor.                           .Mrs. O\"™Connor was born January 16, 1921 in Big Island, a daughter of the lateJames Henry Taylor and Serena Anne Taylor.  She was a member Big Island Baptist Church.  She was a former employee of Pearson Drug...

A kind and gentle father and devoted husband, Roy Chester Miles has gone to be with the Lord, in the company of his wife Evelyn, son Robert, his siblings William, Charlotte, Reid and Maude Ethel, and all family who were born before him. On September 12, 2012, he passed away quietly in the home he loved. He is survived by...

Carroll \"Frank\" Trent, 79, passed away April 17, 2013.Frank was born February 28, 1934, a son of the late Clarence Houston Trent and the late Coretha Brooks Trent.Mr. Trent was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Jennifer Michelle Browning and his former wife: Christine Maddox Trent with whom he had five children.He is survived by his children and their spouses:...

Barbara Wieringo Murphy, 63, of Madison Heights, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010.  She was the wife of Horace Kirkpatrick \"Kirk\" Murphy, Jr.Mrs. Murphy was born Tuesday, January 14, 1947 in Lynchburg, a daughter of Lillian Louise Wieringo Higginbotham of Lynchburg and the late Edward Howard Wieringo.  She was employed by Wal-Mart as a grocery assistant.  She was a member of...

 Meribeth Diane Anderson Martin, 53, of Goode, went to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 10, 2011.  She was the loving wife of Daniel (Dan) Martin for 17 years. Born in Lynchburg, June 22, 1957, she was a daughter of Phyllis Ann Anderson and the late Richard Anderson.  Meribeth was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church and a teacher...

Phyllis Osborne Roberts, 77, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010.Phyllis was born Saturday, December 03, 1932 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Minnie and Hampton C. Osborne.  She was a member of Leawood Baptist Church.She is survived by her companion, Albert D. Maxey (Hootie); children, Dawn Schneider and husband, Bill, of Delta, PA, Mike Johnson, of Baltimore, MD,...

Rodney Lee Monroe, 70, of Bedford, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of Alpha Hildren Cumbie Monroe and the late Alfred Carlton Monroe.Rodney served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was also a retiree of Roanoke City Public Schools.In addition to his father, Rodney...

Alfred Walker Davis Jr., 68, of Rustburg, VA, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Al is survived by his loving companion of 22 years, Rebecca Campbell.Born Wednesday, February 02, 1944 in Lynchburg, VA, Al was a son of the late Alfred Walker Davis, Sr. and Dorothy Louise Powell Davis.In addition to Rebecca, Al is survived by his daughter, Victoria Davis Edenfield,...

Roland Monroe Caldwell, 92, of Lynchburg died Friday November 22, 2013. He was thehusband of Doris L. Caldwell for over 66 years.A complete obituary will appear at a later date.

Surrounded by family, friends, and the Reverend Becky Crites, Mrs. Helen Turpin Burks Logwood, born on October 5, 1911, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2012. A resident at Campbell\"™s Rest Home in Bedford, VA, she is preceded in death by her parents, Penn and Ester Turpin; two loving husbands, L. Watson Burks and Hezzie Logwood; five siblings, Pauline Tomlinson,...

Justin Christopher Love, 31, of Huddleston, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011. Born in South Boston, VA on February 24, 1980; a son of Phillip Harold Love and Charlene Love Valenti. Justin\"™s last name \"Love\" was very appropriate as he was loved by so many; and he loved so many in return. The friendships shared with Justin were countless,...

Cody Mac Johnson, 19, of Big Island, died Sunday, February 14, 2010.Cody was born Saturday, August 25, 1990 in Lynchburg, VA, a son of Charles "T.C." Johnson and the late Teresa Duff Johnson.  He was a graduate of Liberty High School and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church.In addition to his father, he is survived by his sister, Nikki...

Dr. Lawrence Max Howard, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg died, April 4, 2010.  He was the loving husband of Ann Campbell Howard.Born January 21, 1923 in Bedford VA he was a son of the late Lawrence Max Howard and the late Mabel Hubbard Howard.Dr. Howard attended VPI, graduated from Medical College of VA (VCU).  He was a member of First Presbyterian...

Larry Allen Jones, 71, of Rustburg, formerly of Chesapeake, died on Friday, October 1, 2010. He was born in Durham, NC on November 24, 1938, a son of the late Jesse Judson Jones and the late Beulah Grissom Jones. Larry is survived by his life partner, Brenda Neighbors, three sons, a daughter, three sisters and a host of other family...

Gary Leland Hoyle Sr., 71, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, February 22, 2013. He was the husband of Joan G. Hoyle for 48 years.Born Saturday, March 29, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, Gary was a son of the late Earl Augustus Hoyle. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. Gary worked for the government as a part of...

Jayleigh Marie Alexander, infant daughter of Germaine and Dicarra Alexander, went to dance with the angels in heaven on Saturday, May 22, 2010.A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 29, 2010 at noon at the Tree of Life church with Minister Ralph Dorsey officiating.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424

Paul Pollard Putney Sr.Paul Pollard Putney Sr., 80, of Big Island, died on Sunday, March 6, 2011. He was the loving husband of Glenna Fifer Putney for 54 years. Paul was born May 14, 1930 in Bedford County, a son of the late Mabyl Turner Putney and the late William K. Putney and his late wife Elizabeth Burch Putney. He...

Joyce Webb Bergman, 84, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. She was the wife of the late William Fletcher Bergman, III for 55 years.Mrs. Bergman was born July 21 1928, in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late Percy Lloyd Webb and the late Una Williamson. She retired from Lynchburg City Schools where she enjoyed educating children. She was...

 Our mother passed away Monday evening, September 13, 2010 peacefully in her sleep.  She was born May 16, 1936, the youngest child of the late William Addison Wood and Flora Bell Henderson Wood.  Our mother had the most gentle spirit and kindest heart.  She always wanted everyone to know that while growing up her family lived a humble life and...

Edward Franklin Coleman, of Lynchburg, died on August 19, 2011.  He was born on March 12, 1921 in Richmond, Virginia, a son of the late Minnie Storey and William Daniel Coleman.  At the untimely death of his mother, he was brought to Lynchburg as an infant and lovingly reared by a cousin, Mary Winston Ivey.He is survived by his wife...