Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Rochet Sydnor Blair, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012. She was the wife of the late Reverend Thom Williamson Blair.Rochet was born September 11, 1923 in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Clement and Rochet Raine Sydnor.She was devoted to her family and was a life time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.In addition to her parents and...

Tracy Remon Graham, 43, of Lynchburg died Sunday July 17, 2011.Tracy was born July 30, 1967 in Lynchburg. She worked with the Lynchburg City School system and was the loving mother of her daughter Tracy R. Graham, II and her son David J. Graham both of Lynchburg, her devoted friends; Darlene McDaniel, Sheri Quinones, and Patricia Dyke all of Lynchburg,...

Barbara Bond Lloyd, 71, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 7, 2010. Barbara was born on February 11, 1938.  She was a faithful servant to her Lord Jesus Christ and on January 7, 2010 her Savior opened His arms to welcome her to her Heavenly home.Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Bond and Nina Bond Barnes.  She also...

Josephine C. Blondi, 91, of Lynchburg died October 25, 2010.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Helen Manley Moore, 80, died Sunday, June 26, 2011.  She was the loving wife of the late Lewis David Moore.Born in Bedford County, April 7, 1931 she was a daughter of the late Elmo Ohio Manley and Mary Elizabeth Booth Manley.  Helen worked at Famous Virginia Foods (The Pickle Factory), Flowers Bakery and AA Roberson (The Peanut Factory). She was...

Kathleen \"Kitty\" Gladys Wheeler Dooley, 78, of Bedford died Saturday, March 27, 2010.  She was born February 24, 1932, in Roanoke County, a daughter of the late John Edward Wheeler and Gladys Callahan Wheeler. Kitty loved to play bingo and played whenever she could and she loved seeing her friends at her many yard sales.  She was a retired employee...

 Gerald David Coleman, 73, of Coleman Falls, died Friday, April 6, 2012. He was the son of the late Robert Coleman and Dessie Martin Coleman. David is survived by two sons: Mike Coleman and his wife, Wanda, of Coleman Falls; Bobby Coleman and his wife, Laurie, of Bedford; a daughter; Pat Bryant of Big Island; four brothers, and four sisters:...

Jewell Wise Davis, 71, of Madison Heights and of St. Cloud, FL died Monday February 6, 2012. She was the devoted wife of Thelbert \"Bert\" Admiral Davis, Jr. for 53 years. Jewell was born June 14, 1940 in Bedford County a daughter of the late Charles Massie Wise and the late Collins Zora Davis Wise. Jewell worked and retired from...

Norman Franklin Ottinger, 81, of Lynchburg, departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2013 to be with his Savior. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 49 years, Helen Marie Carwile Ottinger.Born April 20, 1932 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late David P. (Pop) and Evelyn P. Ottinger. Norman is also preceded in death...

Marvel Betty Kroll, 95, of Lynchburg, was ushered into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on September 16, 2013 at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Rev. Frank M. Kroll for 66 years. Born, April 28, 1918, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. Corbin and the...

David Griffin Brown, 73, of Lynchburg died Wednesday June 26, 2013. He was the loving husband of Loretta B. Brown for 53 years.Dave was born February 20, 1940 in Lynchburg a son of the late Silas D. Brown and the late Eva McLane Brown. Dave graduated from Rustburg High School and then retired from First Colony and Genworth as Vice-President...

Margaret Hull Lacy, 81, of Bedford, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 in the Central Hospice House, Lynchburg. She was born May 20, 1930 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Kitty Ola Moran Hull and Joseph McMahon Hull. For over 43 years, Margaret was the owner and operator of Margaret & Joe\"™s Barber Shop.Margaret was preceded in death by...

Charlotte Struck Caldera of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alberto "Al" Caldera.Mrs. Caldera was born July 29, 1922, in Hamburg, Germany and lived most of her early years in Costa Rica until her marriage to Mr. Caldera. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Erna...

Michael Bryan Carter born May 27, 1960 the son of Leslie and Shirley Carter of Madison Heights went peacefully home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday February 11, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital.In addition to his parents he is survived by two sister\"™s Debbie Ramsey and husband Pete, Melissa Carter and friend B.G. Farlow, one son Bryan...

Mary Burks Dean, 88, of Bedford died Friday, April 8, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford County June 6, 1922, a daughter of the late Frank Wellington Burks and Sallie Wheat Burks. Mrs. Dean was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, a resident of the Elks National Home and was an avid golfer. She...

Marshall Bradley (Brad) Stinnett, 52, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away suddenly Wednesday January 15, 2014, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born September 27, 1961, a son of Linda Scott Stinnett and the late John Marshall Stinnett, preceded in death by brother, Eddie Stinnett. He was a member of Memorial Christian Church and was an avid sportsman.In addition to his mother he is...

Hermione Joy Wommack, 62, of Evington, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was the wife of Timothy R. Wommack.Mrs. Wommack was born Saturday, Aug. 2, 1947, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the daughter of the late Norman Kennard and Daphne Plummer Kennard. She worked for Campbell County schools, where she was a Spanish teacher....

Rose Marie Domek Dennison, 68, of Bedford, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. Born in Boston Massachusetts on July 22, 1941 a daughter of the late Vincent Doyle and Carolyn Francis Lafountain. In addition to her parents Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Rush Dennison. She loved bingo, watching her favorite TV shows...

Lacey Irene Drane Stahl, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Runk and Pratt Assisted Living Facility at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. She was born on November 12, 1929 in Canton, MS to the late Walter Earl Drane and Ruby Belle Waller Drane. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nannie Earl Drane, and a brother,...

Wayne Odis Wilson, 74, of Goode, VA, died suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2011 at his home. Born Saturday, November 14, 1936 in Victoria, TX, he was the son of the late Truman Odis Wilson and the late Lenore Wheeler Wilson.He was a devoted husband of Janet Lynne Wroncy Wilson for 27 years, who loved and adored him. He was...