Donald “Don” Eugene Haymaker, of Moneta died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Leona Martin Haymaker.
Born in Roanoke, he was a son of the late Marcus A. Haymaker Sr. and Ella Sears Haymaker. He is also preceded in death by his brother; Mark A. Haymaker, Jr.
Donald served in the U.S. Army National Guard for six years. He was the owner of the Haymaker Marine Upholstery Shop in Moneta. He served as Potentate Kazim Temple in 2000.
Donald is survived by his son: David E. Haymaker (Kathy), two grandchildren, Todd Haymaker, Kari Yates and her husband, Billy; two great grandchildren, Natalie and Avery Yates; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, VA.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, 628 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016 or charity of your choice.
To send condolences online please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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John Carlton Smith
John Carlton Smith, age 85 of Bedford, VA. passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Abbott Smith, his daughter Julie Klunk, her husband Dan and their two children, William and Ryan; his son David Smith, his wife Alyson and their four daughters Lilly, Cheyenne, Maiya, and Nina; his sister, Nancy S. Cole of Highland Park, IL; brother-in-law Robert W. Abbott, his wife Betty Ann of Bedford, VA; sister-in-law, Anne Abbott of Richmond; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dachshund, Heidel.
He was an active member of Bedford Baptist Church and Liberty Sunday School Class. John had a strong faith in the God he served.
John was a native of Clintwood, Virginia. He was born in 1931, the son of the late Elmer Carlton and Genoa Damron Smith. He attended Dickenson County Memorial and Industrial High School and East Tennessee State University, graduating in 1954 with a degree in Environmental Health.
John was a Registered Sanitarian for the Virginia Department of Health. In 1997, he retired as an Environmental Health Supervisor after 39 years of service. John worked first in Pittsylvania and Lee Counties prior to coming to Bedford where he spent the majority of his career. He served as a Sea Transportation Specialist in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 in Yokohama Japan and was a proud member of the American Legion Post 54.
John always put others first. He did, however, make time for himself by doing things he loved, such as taking naps, woodworking, being active in the Boy Scouts where he achieved his Order of the Arrow, reading, working outside, and working puzzles. He enjoyed spending time playing with his grandchildren and sharing stories of his life.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Bedford Baptist Church with Dr. David L. Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post #54.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in John Smith’s name be made to either Bedford Baptist Church Memorial Fund 1632 Oakwood Street Bedford, VA 24523 or the American Legion Post 54, 231 West Depot Street Bedford, VA 24523.
To send condolences online please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Margaret Goad Carwile
Margaret Goad Carwile, 95, of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 11, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born August 17, 1922 in Huddleston, Va. a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Edison Goad and the late Artie Scott Goad.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda C. Parker and her husband, Wade of Forest; her son, John Rucker Carwile and his wife, Debra of Madison Heights; one grandson, John Scott Carwile of Forest; three great- grandchildren, Matthew, Amy and Jeffrey Carwile, numerous nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Joyce Shipp of Gordonsville and a special nephew, Wayne Goad of Rustburg, along with other relatives and friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Rucker (Buzz) Thornton Carwile, one sister, Rachel G. Baker and three brothers, Horace Stephen Goad, Marvin Goad and Carl Goad.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, please offer contributions to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or online at www.heart.org.
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Jozy Lee Aldous
Jozy Lee Aldous, 31, of Charlotte County, died Monday, November 13, 2017.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.... Continue reading
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William Earle
William “Bill” deBlois Earle, 83, of Huddleston, VA went to his eternal heavenly home on Monday, November 13, 2017. He was the loving husband of Marilee Rose McCoy Earle.
Born in New York, NY on June 22, 1934, he was the son of the late William Pitt Stryker Earle, Jr. and Florence Madlyn Mountaine Earle. Bill is also preceded in death by his son: William deBlois Earle, Jr. and his sister Julia Earle.
Bill served in the US Air Force from 1953-1957. He worked at Pratt & Whitney in Florida for over 37 years, first as an engineer helping develop and test jet engines including the one that would power the SR-71 “Blackbird,” and then as a Cost Reduction Manager. He also worked as a Realtor for several years, and as the Facilities Manager at Blue Ridge Community Church until he “retired” at the age of 81.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter: Kathy Hawk; granddaughter: Stephanie Ashwell and husband, Dave; grandson: Andrew Brawley and wife, Tabitha; great-granddaughters: Autumn Ashwell and Emma Brawley; great-grandson: Andrew “A. J.” Brawley; Stepchildren: Chad Needham with daughter Ava, and Angela Needham Carroll and her husband, Matthew with sons Micah, Judah, and Isaiah; Brother: Peter Hubschmitt and wife, Kathy; sister: Doreen Mogavero and husband, Arcky; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Blue Ridge Community Church in Lynchburg.
The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to Blue Ridge Community Church to help further the ministry Bill was so very fond of and involved in. The address is: 2361 New London Rd, Forest, VA 24551.
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Betty Jean Higgins Erickson
Betty Jean Higgins Erickson, 67 of Coleman Falls, Va., departed this life Monday, November 13, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital, with her family by her side.
Betty was born February 10, 1950 in Rockbridge County, Va., a daughter of the late Flossie and Morris Rice.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur George Erickson; children, Michael Thomas, Melissa Erickson and Charlie; two granddaughters, Starr Reynolds and Winter Hamilton; a great-granddaughter, Ma’Raya Reynolds; two brothers, Roy Higgins and Jerry Higgins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl “Wayne” Higgins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Tharp Funeral Home, Care of Betty Erickson Funeral Fund, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Betty Zeigler Jones
Betty Zeigler Jones, 84, of Forest, died Monday, November 13, 2017. She was the wife of Melvin “Spike” Delmer Jones for 60 years.
Betty was born April 30, 1933 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Otha Zeigler and Flossie Young Zeigler. Betty was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family and was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Debbie Wood (Gary) and Donna Bennett (Billy) all of Rustburg; one sister, Norma Pagans of Rocky Mount; two granddaughters, Courtney (Jacob) and Kristen; and one great- grandson, Grayson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the church.
A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Timberlake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad McMullen officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Frances Wright Mauldin
Frances Wright Mauldin, 88, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
A memorial and full obituary will be announced at a later date. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.... Continue reading
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Mattie Pennix
Mrs. Mattie Pennix, 95, transitioned on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her residence. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 12 noon at Tharp Funeral Home Chapel, Lynchburg, Va. with Rev. Dr. Carl B. Hutcherson officiating. Interment will be in the Humbles-Pennix Family Cemetery in Appomattox.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Geneva Ruth Norris
Geneva Ruth Norris, 78, of Amherst, died Thursday, November 23, 2017.
Geneva was preceded in death by her companion of 41 years, Mary Blanks.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.... Continue reading
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Martin Brian Hildenberger
Martin Brian Hildenberger, 57, died peacefully at his home in Lynchburg, on Friday, November 24, 2017.
He was the son of Eileen Lyle Hildenberger and the late Martin Joseph Hildenberger Jr.
Martin was born on September 2, 1960, in Lynchburg. He graduated from the Special Education program at Sheffield School in 1982. After retiring from eighteen years of meaningful employment at Lynchburg Sheltered Industries, he was enriched by friendships and activities at DePaul Family Services Day Support Program.
Martin lived from 1991 to 2000 at the Appomattox Group Home and from 2005 to 2017 at Forest Hills Intermediate Care Facility, where he was loved by wonderful housemates and devoted care providers.
Martin is survived by his mother; five sisters, Sr. Mary Frances Hildenberger, DC, Kelsey "Ruth" Zimmerman (Fred), Martha Hubbard (Steve), Claire Ott (Warren), and Eileen "Lee" Lass (Paul); four brothers, John (Denise), Mark (Brenda), Bruce (Kirby Purcell), and Kevin (Susan); one aunt, Sr. Frances Lyle, OSU; and many nieces and nephews.
Martin's unconditional love extended to family, friends, housemates, care providers, fellow parishioners at Holy Cross Catholic Church, and even strangers. His joyful enthusiasm and gentle soul will be greatly missed.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 710 Clay Street, Lynchburg, on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, on Friday, December 1, 2017, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Arc of Central Virginia, 1508 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24504 or at www.ArcOfCVa.org; DePaul Community Resources, 5650 Hollins Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 or at depaulcr.org; or Virginia Society of Human Life, 6767 Forest Hill Avenue, Suite 270, Richmond, VA 23225 or at vshl.org.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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James Frankliln Coles Sr.
James F. Coles Sr. of Bedford passed away on November 24, 2017 after a brief stay at Lynchburg General Hospital. Jim and his family moved to Bedford from Lebanon, Va. in 1968 when he was transferred by VDOT to become the resident engineer for Bedford County, serving in that role through 1982. Born in Chatham, Va. in 1923 to William Patton and Lila Jordan Coles, Jim graduated from Spring Garden High School (Pittsylvania County) in 1941, and entered the U.S. Army the following year. During WWII, he was assigned to the Corps of Engineers and helped build airfields in France and Germany. After the War, Jim worked for A.B. Burton Construction in Lynchburg for several years before he was hired by VDOT as a bridge inspector.
In 1952, Jim married JoAnn Fritz from St. Charles, Va., who was a well-loved teacher in several of the county’s elementary schools. Jim and JoAnn had four sons, all of whom graduated from Liberty High School and were Eagle Scouts in Troop 183, Bedford. Jim retired from VDOT in 1982 (so he could travel with JoAnn to visit places of interest in the western U.S. and Europe.) After the passing of JoAnn in 1984, Jim continued to run the Coles Farm with the help of his son, Charlie.
In addition to JoAnn, Jim was predeceased by his parents, and brothers William Patton Jr., and Josiah Jordan Coles, all of whom were residing in Pittsylvania County.
He is survived by his four sons, Jim Coles (wife, Lucy), Charles Coles (wife, Charlotte), Patton Coles (wife, Mimi), and George Coles (wife Jan.); eleven grandchildren, Joseph (wife Sarah), Natalie (husband Joey), Scott (fiancé Marti), Sarah (husband Ian), James, Willie, Annabelle, Quint, Jimmy, Bethany (husband Matthew), and Cody (wife Brittany); six great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Henry, Isaiah, Jacob, Haley, Grant.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today, Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Wilson David Roberts
Wilson David Roberts, 91, was called to his eternal home on Friday, November 24, 2017, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. Locally known as “Dee” but also as “Pat” in the Norfolk/Va. Beach area, the youngest of 12 children, was born February 27, 1926, in Norfolk, Virginia to John and Lucy Roberts. Surrounded by a family that cherished music, he quickly gravitated toward the piano. He graduated from Norview High School in January of 1944 while also attending the Ewell Conservatory of Music.
By August of ’44, he was drafted and deployed to the European theater of WWII in the 364th infantry replacement division. Shortly upon his arrival, his musical talent was discovered by a captain and he was reassigned to the 117-74 AGF band. He spent the majority of his tour in Italy, playing for many USO shows including the Radio City Rockettes. Once back stateside, he continued to play for many big bands through the years, eventually founding the Dee Roberts Orchestra, fronted by his beloved wife Norma.
In 1952, Dee began a long, entrepreneurial career in the music retail business, opening Roberts Piano Company in Staunton, Charlottesville, and ultimately downtown Lynchburg next to the old Paramount Theater. He quickly established himself as a premier piano player on the East Coast while growing the business into a full-service music brand – servicing all of central and southern Virginia. One of his greatest accomplishments was collaborating with John Bach to create the Lynchburg City Schools String Program. With Rudy Hazuka and Bruce Habitzruther, it grew to be one of the largest string programs on the East Coast. He successfully operated Roberts Piano Company for 52 years until his retirement in 2004. After retirement, he worked as a volunteer at Virginia Baptist Hospital up until a few months before his passing.
A lifelong believer, Dee used his many musical talents to serve the Lord. Devoting countless hours on Sundays, he could be found playing the piano, organ, or singing in the choir. He loved his community and was actively involved on the boards of the Downtown Merchants Association, Lynchburg Fine Arts Center, Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra, and New Covenant School.
Dee is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucy; his eldest son, Wilson David Roberts, Jr.; seven brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Roberts Webb; son and daughter-in-law, Malcolm and Vickie Roberts; daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Stephen Shinn; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Rebecca Carroll; son Michael Carroll; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Kira Roberts; and son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Michaela Roberts; as well as fourteen treasured grandchildren and seven adored great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lynchburg City Schools Strings at the following address: Bedford Hills School, 4330 Morningside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24503 C/O Ginger Paris; or The American Cancer Society, 2050 Langhorne Rd # 201, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Eugene Arthur Payne
Eugene Arthur “Art” Payne, 77, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2017. He was the husband of Cathy Bumgarner Payne for 45 years.
Born on May 10, 1940, in Salem, Va., Eugene was the son of the late Edith Roberts Payne and the late Eugene Blair Payne. He was a faithful member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church where he sang in the choir.
Along with his wife, Eugene is survived by his son, Eugene “Artie”, Jr., and his wife, Heather; five grandchildren: Alexis Martin and her husband, Dustin, Dylan, Abby Rose, Jake, and Elana; two great-grandchildren, Oakley and Riley Martin; one sister, Lorraine “Reena” Payne Dorr; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will hold services for Eugene privately at a later date.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Lucille Carleen Burley (Hudson)
Lucille Carleen Hudson Burley, 95, of Lynchburg, died peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Bernard Alvin “Pete” Burley; her daughter Patricia Williams; a sister, Dorothy Cave; and two brothers, Claude and Frank Hudson.
Lucille was born in Amherst County on Friday, the 13th of October, 1922, a daughter of the late Eslie Sales Hudson and the late Ethel Gertrude Davis Hudson. Lucille was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. She graduated from Amherst County High School and worked at Sweet Briar College. Later she worked in the dry cleaning business at her retirement.
Lucille is survived by her children, James Dallas Burley of Lynchburg, Barbara Hannabass of Bedford, and Bonnie Campbell of Vinton; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by family and many friends. She was certainly a senior saint.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and also from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017, in the mausoleum of Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Daniel Eubank and the Rev. Mark Snowden officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Agnes Carwile Trent
Agnes Carwile Trent, 77, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was the wife of the late Charles Randolph Trent.
Born on November 20, 1940, in Lynchburg, Agnes was the daughter of the late Hugh Elwood Carwile and the late Minnie Rowles Carwile. She attended William Campbell High School and was a 1959 graduate of E. C. Glass High School.
She was employed for many years at Lynchburg Foundry. She was later employed as a beloved staff member at Carl B. Hutcherson Early Learning Center and retired from Lynchburg City Schools. She was an accomplished pianist, and she was a long-time, active member of Beulah Baptist Church where she worked with many music and children's programs.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Allen Trent and his wife, Vicky Croft Trent, of Lynchburg, and Kevin Brian Trent and his wife, Tricia Esenwein Trent, of Glen Allen, Va.; four grandchildren, Skylar Loren Trent, Cameron James “C. J.” Weeks, and Pfieffer Mackenzie Trent, all of Lynchburg, and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Meghan Trent of Glen Allen; a brother-in-law, Clayton Delaware Trent and his wife, Shelby Carson Trent; and sisters-in-law, Rosabelle Trent Tweedy and Nancy Glass Trent, both of Madison Heights, and Jean Trent Childress of Gladys. She is also survived by a cousin who was like her sister, Frances Rowles Lindsay of Forest.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Agnes’ life will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Beulah Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dennis Hollandsworth officiating. Interment will follow the service at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Elevator Fund at Beulah Baptist Church, 528 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Virginia, 5540 Falmouth Street #101, Richmond, VA 23230; Campbell County Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 500, Rustburg, VA 24588; or American Heart Association, 1900 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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John Henry Vail
John H. Vail, age 96, of Evington, VA died Monday, November 27, 2017. He was born November 21, 1921 in Kingsport, TN. To Henry Peery Vail and Edna Mary Elizabeth Ramsey Vail.
His brothers were Willis G. Vail and Harry L. Vail and sisters Helen V. Moon, Mary E. “Bookie” Kelley, and Betty Jo Keith. John was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years: Juanita Critzer Vail and a son: John Richard “Rick” Vail.
Surviving are a daughter, Anita V. Dakermanji and her husband George of Montgomery Village, MD, sister-in-law, Wanda Joan Critzer of Roanoke; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and some very special nieces and nephews.
He served in the U. S. Army in WWII serving in the South Pacific, Philippines and Japan achieving the rank of Captain. His hobbies were fishing, coin collecting, sewing machines, flowers and growing vegetables. He was retired in 1987 as President of Parkway Machine Services, Lafayette, La. John was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Daleville, Va.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Church Building Fund at 19 Cedar Ridge Drive, Daleville, Va. 24083.
At his request, no services will be held.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Anne Thaxton (Stevens)
Anne Stevens Thaxton of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017, surrounded by her family; an especially meaningful day as it was her parents’ anniversary. Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Samuel Stevens and Annie Laurie Carson Stevens Duplin.
Anne graduated from Women’s College of the University of North Carolina (now UNCG) with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She was inducted into the Beta Gamma Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta Honorary Biology Society. She was a member of Court Street United Methodist Church where she was the former Worship Chairman, Treasurer of the United Methodist Women, pianist for the Adult Sunday School class, in addition to serving on other committees of the church. She was the former President of the Lynchburg Junior Woman’s Club, as well as the Ragged Robin Garden Club. Anne retired as the Office Manager for Women’s Health Services of Central Virginia.
Anne is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Charles E. Thaxton of Lynchburg; her son R. Jeffreys Thaxton (Lisa) of Evington; and her daughter Laura T. McCraw (Brent) of Lynchburg; six grandchildren: Kathryn “Katie” A. Thaxton, of Forest; Caroline C. McCraw and Elizabeth “Libba” A. McCraw of Lynchburg; Brian M. McCraw (Becki) of Alexandria, Ashlynn R. Buttram of Harrisonburg and J. Daniel Buttram of Evington; a niece Deborah Stevens Hamilton (Dale) of Christiansburg; a nephew David P. Stevens of Hayesville, NC; a great nephew Damon A. Stevens (Karen) of Arlington and a brother Robert S. Stevens, Jr. (Rosemary) of Hayesville. She was preceded in death by a nephew Robert S. Stevens, III and a great nephew Robert Justin Stevens.
A Celebration of Anne’s life will be conducted at Court Street United Methodist Church at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 with Reverends William Burleigh, C. Douglas Pillow and Patrick Pillow officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
She meant so much to so many and will be missed by all whose life she touched. The family rejoices in Anne’s extraordinary life and the victory from her battle. In her memory, and instead of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Court Street United Methodist Church, 621 Court Street, Lynchburg, Va. 24504 or Meals on Wheels, 605 Clay Street, Lynchburg, Va. 24504, which were both important to her.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Grady Leon Parker
Grady Leon Parker, 87, of Forest, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was the wife of Cecile Ownsby Parker for 62 years
Born Tuesday, January 21, 1930 in Wolf Mountain, NC, Grady was a son of the late William Oscar Parker and the late Amanda Stutts Parker.
A celebration of Grady's life will be conducted at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church at a later date.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Robert L. Foster
Robert Foster, 79, of Montvale, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 29, 2017. He was the loving husband of Sue Williamson Foster.
Robert was born August 16, 1938 in Thaxton, a son of Roy Judson Foster and Pearl Susan Foster. Robert worked as an electric lineman for Davis H. Elliott for over 35 years. He was an Army Veteran, a member and a deacon of Walnut Grove Church, and an avid gardener, who loved his many grandchildren and faithful dogs.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Lee Foster Jr. (Dawn), and Gary William Foster (Crystal) as well as his daughter, Shelley Foster Lyons (Ken), 5 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, siblings including Barbara Taylor, Thelbert Foster (Jean), Patricia Milton (Howard), and Nancy Alphin (Richard).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Roy M. Foster and sister Lucille Foster Renick.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1:30 pm on 12/4/17 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm at Walnut Grove Union Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to either the Central and Western Virginia Alzheimer’s Association or Good Samaritan Hospice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com
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