Clarence William “Bill” Frazier, 86, of Rustburg, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016
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Clarence William "Bill" Frazier
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John Edmond McDowell
John Edmond “Ed” McDowell, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Haymaker McDowell.
He was born on May 1, 1958 in Roanoke, Virginia and is the son of Charles B. McDowell, Jr. and the late Julia Loomis McDowell.
Ed is also survived by his son: John Edmond McDowell, Jr. and his daughter: Kendall Kathleen McDowell; brother: Charles James McDowell; and nephews; Sean Patrick McDowell and Ryan Daniel McDowell.
Ed served the Virginia State Police for over 35 years, holding the positions of Trooper, Special Agent and First Sergeant assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Over the course of his career his duty posts have been Monterey, Roanoke, Lynchburg and Appomattox.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and the many family camping trips they shared.
He grew up in Roanoke, VA, and was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He was a Boy Scout and later Scoutmaster of Troop 8, Roanoke, Virginia until being hired by the Virginia State Police, July 1, 1980. For the past ten years he served as an adult leader and Scoutmaster for Troop 48, Timberlake United Methodist Church, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Ed and his family express their sincere gratitude for the care provided, Dr. Emanuel Cirenza and the staff at the UVA Hope Cancer Center.
A funeral service will be conducted at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018, on Friday, March 18, 2016, at 11 00 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Lehman officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop 48, 21649 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Bernice Mayberry Calhoun
Bernice Mayberry Calhoun, 92, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday , April 6, 2016.
Born in Madison Heights, May 6, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Glenn Mayberry and Myrtle Turner Mayberry. She is survived by her husband of 68 years C. Ray Calhoun.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son C.W. (Bill) Calhoun and his wife Linda, her grandson W. Garth Calhoun and his wife Erin, Great Grandson William Grady Calhoun, a sister Myrtle Mayberry Patterson, her Brother-in-law Lawrence W. Falwell and her sister-in-law Pauline Mayberry, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Essie Bryant, Virginia Clements, Mamie Freeman, Russell Mayberry, Paul Mayberry, Alfred Mayberry, Curtis Mayberry and J.B Mayberry.
She retired from Barker-Jennings Corp. and was a member of Memorial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where she served on numerous committees.
A celebration on Bernice’s life will be held at Memorial Christian Church 615 Perrymont Avenue, Saturday, April 9, 2016 a 1 p.m. with the Rev. Virgil and Sue Knipp officiating. Interment will follow the service at Fort Hill Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or the Alzheimer Association.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Sandra Young
Sandra “Sandy” Persons Young died peacefully at home. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she graduated from Lynchburg College and never left the area. She is survived by her first cousin, Janice Persons Biggers, of Columbus, Georgia. She was predeceased by her parents, Frances Bowden Persons and John Knox Persons, her first cousin, Truman Capote, and dear friend, Elizabeth Bischoff.
Sandy loved many things in life. She loved being a teacher, and touched countless lives at Dearington and Linkhorne Elementary Schools. She loved the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals. She loved fishing at the edge of the ocean. She loved crossword puzzles and good books. She loved people and surrounded herself with friends who became family. She loved her Savior, Jesus Christ, and worked to serve him. She was a member and ordained elder of Rustburg Presbyterian Church. She championed the rights of others, marching in Selma, and befriending death row inmates. She served faithfully with Kairos prison ministry for the last twenty years of her life. She loved generously, accepting each person as a Child of God. She is survived by many who love her. Special friends include Revs. Louann and Roger Moore, Benita and Charles Ripley, Linda and Bob Conley, Ruth Syre, Mary Ann Bischoff and Brian Kuehnapfel, and Paul Bischoff.
A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, officiated by Rev. Louann Moore. Please wear brightly colored clothes. De Colores!
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Kairos of Virginia, PO Box 36053, Richmond, VA 23235, Moore Ministries, P.O. Box 22, Critz, VA 24082, or Rustburg Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 178, Rustburg, VA, 24588.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Elizabeth Liz Gardner
Elizabeth “Liz” Margaret Gardner, 90, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, April 7, 2016.
She was the wife of the late Warren Aulton Gardner.
Born September 20, 1925 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Tippel Sr.,
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her brother John Tippel Jr., sister-in-law, Helen Moore and nephew Edward Tippel.
Elizabeth grew up in Akron, Ohio where she graduated from Garfield High School and worked as an Occupational Secretary for the Freitag Manufacturing Corp. She moved to Lynchburg along with her husband in 1969 when he was transferred with Babcock and Wilcox. It was here in Lynchburg, where Elizabeth became an avid golfer and an active member of the Lynchburg’s Women’s Club and the Timbrook Women’s Club, where she held many offices. She had the ability to make everyone that joined the clubs to feel welcome.
She is survived by her brother Fred and his wife Bonnie Tippel of Snow, Ohio, her three nieces Patricia Mlyner and husband Ron of Monroe Falls, Ohio, Lisa Roeder and husband Mark of New Ulm, Minnesota and Laura Stauss and husband Wayne of New Hampshire, New Hampshire, and a host great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, Monday April 11, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will take place at Virginia Memorial Park’s Mausoleum on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Dorothy Mays Perrow
Dorothy Mays “Dot” Perrow, 89, of Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born on December 17, 1926, in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Paul Eugene Mays and the late Ada Massie Mays.
Dot was a devoted member of Central Baptist Church. She retired from Lynchburg College, where she worked in the Student Health Center for over 25 years. She loved her job and co-workers so much that she worked until she was 80 years old. She had a tremendous love for all animals, but more recently it was for her cats and “grand-dog” Molly Ann.
Dot is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Paul Edward Perrow; her son Doug Bevins and his wife, Janice, of Mechanicsville, VA; her granddaughter, Shauna; her grandson, Brian, and his wife, Kristle; four great-grandchildren, Dustin, Savana, Gavin, and Hayden; her brother, Eugene Paul Mays, and his wife, Helen; and many other caring and loving family members.
In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by her brother, James Edward Mays, and his wife, Peggy Bell Mays.
The family will receive friends at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and at other times at the Perrow residence. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park with her pastor, Rev. Larry Fitzgerald, officiating.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the Centra ICU staff at Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Hospice staff at Virginia Baptist Hospital for their wonderful caring support to Dot and her family.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Mazina Pearl Hannabass Broesamle
Mazina Pearl Hannabass Broesamle, 77, of Bedford, died Friday, April 8, 2016 in Oakwood Health & Rehab. She was the loving wife of Corwin Hazen “Sam” Broesamle.
Born November 27, 1938 in Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Willie Everett Hannabass and Lizzie Blanche.
Pearl is also preceded in death by her son: Edward William “Boo” Broesamle; and her brother: James Everett Hannabass.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter: Elizabeth “Liz” Harmony and her husband, Eddie; and nephew: Ron Hannabass and his wife, Kitty.
During Pearl’s career as a paralegal she worked for Bedford County Circuit Court, she retired from Shrader Engineering & Land Surveying, but also worked for attorneys, Don Rowe, Roy B. Thorp, Frank L. Thomasson, Putney & Putney, Ludlum & Ludlum. While living in Kiserslautern Germany she worked for a Travel agent and Insurance Co.
Pearl enjoyed real estate research, genealogy, painting and travel.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2 00 p.m. in Tharp Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Ephesus United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Tharp Funeral Home Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Student Exchange Fund of the Bedford International Alliance, Bedford, VA. P.O. Box 951, Bedford, VA 24523.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
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Perry Lynn Pendleton
Perry Lynn Pendleton, 58, of Moneta, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his residence. His life was cut short by cancer but cancer was helpless against Perry and his will to live life to the fullest.
Born May 21, 1957 in Bedford, he was preceded in death by his loving mother, Myrtle Lansdown Gibson.
Perry is survived by his two daughters: Kelly Marie Smith and husband, Billy; Brandi Leigh Brown and husband, Greg; nine grandchildren: Tiffany Garman and husband, Ethan, Jake, Zack, Maddie, Aniya, and Karlee Smith, Alivia, Miles, and Cyrus Brown; former wife and friend: Lisa Pendleton Sayers; two brothers: Jimmy Pendleton and Lonnie Pendleton and wife, Margie; two sisters: Donna Aultice and husband, Kenny and Patricia Miller; nephew: Travis Pendleton who he loved like a son, and many other special nieces and nephews; best friends: David Holdren and Laurie Bruggemann and numerous other exceptional friends; and his cherished co-workers and friends at United Parcel Service.
Perry was a loving father and loyal friend. He loved his pets, his John Deere Tractor, The Andy Griffith Show, and most importantly, his friends and family. Everyone looked forward to a visit from “Poppy.” He always had a treat for the kids and the pets. Friends never knew when “P.P.” might drop by but his visits were always welcome.
The family would like to express gratitude to the staff at the Blue Ridge Cancer Center, Good Samaritan Hospice, and the UVA Cancer Center.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m. conducted by Pastor Steven L. Miller.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Lynchburg Humane Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
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Joann Margaret Saari
Joann M. Saari, 86, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents Albino and Susan Gessini, her husband of 29 years Ray J. Saari and her four brothers.
She is survived by her four children Karen and Tanis Smith, Julie and Mark Bedner, Sue and Craig Soss, Michael and Harriet Saari, eight grandchildren – Kristin Smith, Meghan and Gene Mays, Tanis Michael and Nikky Smith, Katie and Allie Soss, Christopher, Alec and Leah Saari and six great-grandchildren
Joann loved to volunteer at Virginia Baptist Hospital and at James River Day School in the library. She was an avid walker. She made many friends along her Boonsboro route who became her Boonsboro Road family. Joann was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. We thank the wonderful folks from Gentle Shepherd Hospice who were loving and supportive to her and her family during her illness.
The family will receive friends from 10:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father James Gallagher officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or to the American Lung Association, 9702 Gayton Road #110, Richmond, VA 23238, in her memory.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.
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Marguerite Williams Gottschall
Marguerite Williams Gottschall, 94, of Madison Heights, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was the wife of the late Willaim Henry Gottschall.
Marguerite was born July 24, 1921, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Frank Williams and June Bayne Williams. Marguerite was a licensed beautician working from her home for many years following her retirement from Baldwin’s Beauty Salon and The Vogue. She was a member of Amelon United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her two sisters, Myrtle Knopp of Concord, and Geri Cousart of Lynchburg; a brother, Tunney E. Williams, Sr. and his wife, Janet of Amherst; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Charles Williams, Frank Williams, Jr., and Benny Williams; one half-sister, Ethel; and three half-brothers, Lawrence, Lawson, and Russell.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg. A Celebration of Marguerite’s Life will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Janet Harris and the staff at the Privette Home for their loving care of Marguerite.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, or to a charity of your choice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Jeanne Delpha Sherburne
Jeanne Delpha Sherburne , 79, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Jeanne was born Tuesday, July 28, 1936 in Rutland, VT, the daughter of the late Robert and Louise Delpha. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Joel Bradford Sherburne; two children: daughter, Leigh Anne Cunningham, and husband, Gary of Manhattan, KS and son, David Joel Sherburne and wife, Kimberly, of Lynchburg; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Delpha and wife, Krystyna, of Camillus, NY.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Richard.
Jeanne and Joel were married on July 2, 1955 in Syracuse, New York, and her career was launched as a “G.E. wife.” She picked out homes, dealt with contractors, paid the bills, and raised her children, all with remarkable success. After her husband’s retirement in 2001, she continued running the household until her “retirement” in 2011, when she relocated from Lake Vista to the Bentley Commons retirement community in Lynchburg, which she greatly enjoyed. A highlight for her was travel, particularly cruises to places she had not before seen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church Friday, April 22, 2016. A service time is still pending.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Roundelay Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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George Allen Robertson
George Allen Robertson, 57, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, April 12, 2016. George was born Tuesday, September 30, 1958 to the late George Lee Robertson and Thelma Jamerson Robertson. He was raised by his devoted grandparents, the late Allen and Mary Jamerson.
He most recently was employed at Richland Hills Exxon as a master technician until his battle with cancer began.
He is survived by his best friend and caregiver, Kimberly Ripley; his children, Faith Justine Robertson, Ian (Kait) Robertson, Mark (Hanh) Abbott; his grandchildren, Jenafer Davis, Summer Robertson, Lillyan Robertson, Elliot Robertson, Liam Robertson, Alexis Abbott, Sophie Elkins, Bailey Elkins, Zachary Abbott, and Madison Abbott; great-grandchildren, Chevelle Davis and Declan Abbott; sisters, Rachel (Bobby) Fleshman and Jane (Chuck) Jordan; nieces, Katie (Ryan) Hockett, Kellie Jordan, Kasey Jordan; ex-wife and good friend, Beth Robertson; friends, Ron (Barbara) Spiggle and Billy Wiley; numerous cousins, family, and friends.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, was predeceased by his niece, Lisa Fleshman.
A memorial service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home’s Lynchburg Chapel Friday, April 15, 2016 at 3 p.m. with Rev. John Boyles officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider monetary gifts to Kim Ripley to help with George’s funeral expenses, 1602 McVeigh Rd Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Robert Edward Ryan
Robert Edward Ryan, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born in Oil City, Pa., February 10, 1919, son of Edward S. and Anna May Ryan. His brother, William J. Ryan, and sister, Betty Ryan Roddy, preceded him in death.
He graduated from University of Pittsburgh after serving in The South Pacific with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during WWII. He was married to Marjorie M. Ryan September 20, 1947, and they enjoyed sixty-two wonderful years together, before her death in 2011. He pursued a career as an industrial engineer in the steel industry, until the 1960s. Thereafter, he went on to work in industrial relations and personnel management and came to Lynchburg in 1970 to work for H.K. Porter (Delta Star) as Director of Personnel Management.
In retirement he was a member of the Planning Commission for the City of Lynchburg, serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals. He served many years on the Central Piedmont Private Industry Council, was a counselor with SCORE, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company.
He will be sorely missed by his only child, Kathleen Clark, her husband Robert; grandchildren: Joseph Clark and his wife, Jessica, Laura Clark Hurdelbrink and her husband, Neil, and Timothy Clark and his wife, Leigh Anne; and seven great-grandchildren, Nathan, Colin, Liam, and Ava Clark, Jaxon and Oliver Hurdelbrink and Lillian Clark.
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Monsignor J. Kenneth Rush, Jr. A private interment will follow for family at Holy Cross Catholic Church Cemetery.
Since he was a cancer survivor, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Harris Talmadge Carroll
Harris Talmadge Carroll , 66, of Evington, Va., died Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was the devoted husband of Patricia Carroll.
Harris was born Monday, September 12, 1949 in Bedford, Va. He worked for the Lynchburg Foundry Company until his retirement. He enjoyed classic antique vehicles and car racing. Harris was a loving man and father who will be sorely missed by his wife, Patricia Carroll; children, James Bronson Carroll, Serena Platner, and Thomas Lee; brother, Arthur Carroll.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Goff Wright; his brother, Robert Lee Carroll.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of Harris' life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home’s Lynchburg Chapel on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Marvin Suitt officiating. Interment will follow in Big Island Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the National Stroke Association http://www.stroke.org/ways-give/donate.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Evelyn Webb Hodges
Evelyn Webb Hodges, 86, of Lynchburg, died on April 14, 2016.
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Susanne L. Mann-Moore
Susanne L. Mann-Moore AKA “W0MAN” died Thursday, April 14, 2016. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.... Continue reading
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Lawrence Stephen Ouellette
Lawrence Stephen “Larry” Ouellette, 74, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the loving and devoted husband of Edna M. Ouellette for 51 years.
Larry was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on October 11, 1941. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1960, serving his country with honor and distinction until his retirement in 1981 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. After his retirement from the Navy he went to work for AREVA until his retirement in 2016. He devoted his life to the service of others by serving on the Board of Directors of New Vistas School as well as the United Way.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Donna M. Coats and her husband, James R. W. Coats, of Oak Harbor, WA, and their son, James R. W. Coats, Jr.; his daughter Ann Arnold and her husband, Gary Arnold, and their children Amanda Arnold, Hannah Arnold, and granddaughter, Lilly A. Brockenbrough, of Lynchburg; his daughter Patricia Ouellette Campbell and her husband, Russell L. Campbell, and their son Russell L. Campbell, Jr., of Amherst; his daughter Lauren Spencer and her husband, Duane Spencer, of Mount Airy, MD and their children William B. Spencer, Elizabeth G. Spencer, Catherine M. Blackburn, and Nicholas A. Spencer; his only son Lawrence Stephen Ouellette II, his ex-wife Jody Ouellette, and their children, Faith Ouellette and Jacob Ouellette of Lynchburg; and his loyal pets Maggie and Max.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, papa, and great-papa that will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 220 Breezewood Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Leon Johnson of Soddy Daisy, TN officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24501 with military honors by American Legion Post 16.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Vistas School, 520 Elden St., Lynchburg, VA 24501 or the Lynchburg Area Food Bank, 501B 12th St., Lynchburg, VA 24504 in Memory of Larry Ouellette.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
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Judi Nardelli King
Judi Nardelli King of Lynchburg, Va. died peacefully and went to be with her Lord in heaven on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Judi was full of life and a true blessing to all who knew her. She gave generously of herself to her multitude of friends and dearest family. She was born on February 25, 1943 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to the late Louis H. and Quinta (Caruso) Nardelli. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1961 and Northern Michigan University in 1965 with a degree in education. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond King, in June of 1965. They celebrated fifty wonderful years together last summer. They lived in Pittsburgh for seven years, where she taught in the Wilkinsburg school district and made many lifelong friends. She reluctantly moved to Lynchburg in 1972, but grew to truly love the area. She spent the next twenty years raising a family. She then began selling real estate and was one of the first four members of Remax 1st Olypmic. She was a top producer known for her honesty and integrity and her desire to do the best for both the buyer and the seller. She was a charter member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where she served as a greeter and usher for forty years. She and Ray taught ballroom dancing for Lynchburg Parks and Rec. for fifteen years and she volunteered at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald.
She is survived by her husband, Ray; her daughter, Jill King and fiancé, Jason Poulsen of Charlotte, N.C.; son, Gregory King and his wife, Malia, of Lynchburg. She leaves to cherish her memory, three beautiful grandchildren: Luke, Liam and Kathleen King, who affectionately call her Nenee. Her many friends, who fondly recall her unforgettable, outgoing personality and straightforward approach to life, will miss the energy she brought by just entering a room.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Michael D. McCarron officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc. (lbda.org/donate) or the American Cancer Society (cancer.org/donate).
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Henry Richard Head
Henry Richard Head, Jr. 68, of Lynchburg died Friday May 6, 2016. He was the devoted husband of the late Constance Katherine Head, whom was waiting for him at the eastern gate.
Henry was born June 23, 1947 in Newport News, a son of the late Henry Richard Head, Sr. and Marion Finerghty Head. Henry honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and a member of the Lynchburg Church of God.
He is survived by his daughters: Rachel C. Nickerson and husband John of Lynchburg, Karen Shirley Boyd of Alexandria, Robin Patterson and her husband Hayward of Alexandria, Kelly Israel and her husband Allen of Flat Rock, NC, Kathy Keys and her husband Paul of Boonsboro, and Debbie Becker and her husband Steve of Mocksville, NC, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one grandson SSG Daniel Becker and a son Danny Galen Penick.
A Celebration of Henry’s Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday May 9, 2016 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg with Pastor Mike Kirby officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home until 7:00 p.m. Military honors will be performed by American Legion Post#16. Interment will be held privately at Fort Hill Memorial Park at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, in memory of Henry at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Debra Gwin Simmons
Debra Gwin Simmons, 60, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at her residence. She leaves behind her husband and lifelong friend of Bill Simmons.
She was born on January 26, 1956 in Bloomington, Illinois; she was the daughter of the late Robert Gwin and Edna Davis Gwin.
Debra leaves to cherish her memory her two sons; Michael A. Simmons and wife, Candy, Billy Simmons and wife, Billi Lynn; grandchildren: Brittny Liskey and husband, Michael, Ashlee, William, Christopher, Josue, Ashlynn and Landon Simmons; three great-grandchildren: Glorianna Simmons, Owen Liskey, Sophia Grace ; brother: Gary Gwin and wife, Kay; and her Chihuahua, her special buddy, Mouse.
Debra enjoyed to crochet and she made blankets for the whole family, she loved the Dallas Cowboys and she enjoyed watching Nascar.
A memorial service will be held for Debra Friday, May 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.in Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, with Rev. Geoff Hubbard officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Debra’s honor to the Blue Ridge Cancer Center.
Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, is assisting the family.
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