Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

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...

Adele Bruce Kline, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, October 20, 2011.  She was the wife of the late Edward Snyder Kline, for 38 years.Born Tuesday, July 26, 1921 in the Philippine\"™s, Adele was daughter of the late Thomas Bruce and Adeline Ciccione Bruce.   Adele is survived by two daughters; Mary Hill and her husband, Roland, of Lynchburg, VAand Nancy...

  Lyle Douglas Hale, Jr. 67, of Big Island, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014.  He was born September 2, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia.  Doug was a US Navy Veteran, he retired as a self-employed plumber, he enjoyed watching college football and NASCAR.    Doug is survived by his two sons: Joe Hale and wife, Lori, David Hale and wife, Stephanie; daughter:...

George John Schoepf, 91, of Moneta, died Friday, June 29, 2012. Born March 28, 1921, in Brooklyn, NY; he was a son of the late George Fred Schoepf and Gertrude Nauman Schoepf.George was an active member of the Moneta Ruritans for 23 years and he held various positions with Hickory Cove Property Owners Association for over 25 years. He loved...

Yvette M. Fortier Figgins, 86, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, August 08, 2010.

Earl R. Fox passed away on Sunday, his 94th birthday. He was born at Fort Eustis, VA on September 23, 1919 to Nellie Sweet Fox of New Kent County and Lt. Col. Earl Judson Fox, USA. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty-seven years, Reba Booker Fox.Earl graduated from the University of Richmond in 1941 and while there served...

Elizabeth Jane Jennings, 82, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, March 4, 2011.  She was the wife of the late Frank Jennings, Jr.  Elizabeth was born in Floyd County on August 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Louise Edgar and the late Mary Howell Hylton. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Farrar Johnson and her  husband, Joseph of Lynchburg...

James \"Jimmy\" Wayne Williams, 42, of Montvale, died Sunday, June 3, 2012 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born March 13, 1970 in Mobile, AL, a son of Lester Alan Williams of New Hampshire and the late Mary Jo Fleenor Quist.Jimmy enjoyed working on cars and boating.In addition to his mother, Jimmy was preceded in death by...

Doris Muriel Russell went home Wednesday August 11, 2010 to her heavenly father after a long battle with cancer.Doris was born December 4, 1947 in Madison Heights. She was the daughter of the late James Owen Russell and Thalia Morgan Russell of Madison Heights. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Hayward Russell.Doris was blessed with three...

Leslie Thomas Roach Jr., 78, of Madison Heights, died on Thursday, October 14, 2010.He was the husband of Doris Bates Roach for 44 years.  He was born on May 6, 1932 in Charlotte County a son of the late Leslie Thomas Roach Sr. and the late Ida Nash Roach.In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Brenda...

Wayne Clifford Carter, 68, of Thaxton, died Friday, April 8, 2011. Born in Bedford, Virginia on February 4, 1943 a son of the late Floyd Gilmer \"Pete\" Carter and Alice Dooley Carter. In addition to his parents Wayne was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd \"Dick\" Carter, Jr. and Don Davis Carter.Wayne was survived by his wife, Joyce Ann...

Mabel Virginia Anderson Jones, 94, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Oakwood Manor. Born on August 8, 1918, a daughter of the late Robert Melvin Anderson and Octavia Overstreet Anderson. In addition to her parents Mabel was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Cecil Jones; five brothers and five sisters.Mable was a member of...

Parmly Burridge Johnson, Sr., 74, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 30, 2011.Born March 27, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA. He is survived by his wife Jane Montgomery Johnson of 42 years.His parents preceded his death, as well as his sister, Dorothy J. Snyder.He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman.  He was...

Delores Moore Catlett, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was the wife of the late David Lee Clark Catlett.   Delores was born August 19, 1929, in Nashville, TN, the daughter of the late Edward R. Moore and Daisy Rushing Moore. She was a member of Unity of Seven Hills Church.   In addition to her husband and...

Robert M. Hitner, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2014, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.Robert was born on March 31, 1935 in West Conshohocken, PA to the late Harry O. and Lillian M. (Rissell) Hitner.During his lifetime, he served in the U.S. Air Force, was a former fire chief...

David Lawrence (Peck) Tanner, 77, of Rustburg, VA passed away Saturday, October 1, at the UVA Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the son of the late William Thomas and Lizzie Smith Tanner.  David was twice married and preceded in death by his wives, Nellie Dawson Tanner and Mary Maxey Tanner.  He was a faithful member of New...

Ursel Carwile Calhoun passed away Sunday, October 24, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was born in Brookneal, VA to the late Willie Morton Carwile and Sally Smith Carwile. Ursel was the wife of the late James D. Calhoun, the love of her life for sixty nine years. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church and faithfully attended for...

Brandi Kaye Peters-Pannell, 28, of Rustburg died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at her residence.Born May 23, 1985 in Ft. Lewis, Washington, she is the daughter of Rhonda Kaye Evans and step-dad, Jim Jennings, James Lee Peters, and step-mom, Lois.In addition to her parents, Brandi is survived by her finance, Michael Wayne Pannell; her children, Chasity Bonnie\"™Ann Cox, Jessica Dorr, and...