Charles E. Wiley, 87, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, a son of the late William Edward Wiley and Mary Eades Wiley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Hilda Furst.
Charles was born on February 22, 1931. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and traveling; especially on the Blue Ridge Parkway whether traveling to Blowing Rock, N.C. or a meal at Mabry Mill. Charles was always ready to extend himself to others.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis Wiley, his daughter Terra L. Wiley of Roanoke, his son Vincent C. Wiley of Roanoke (wife Gina) and his adoring grandchildren, Zachary V. Wiley (wife Gabrielle) of Raleigh, N.C, Hannah G. Wiley and Rebekah F. Wiley both of Roanoke.
Visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 2, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., where Charles was a member for 60 years. Interment will follow the service at Sedalia Baptist Church in Big Island, Va.
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Sonya Harper Walker
Sonya Harper Walker, 53, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018.
She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Sylvia Harper. Sonya is survived by her loving husband, Mark Walker.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with a celebration of life immediately following at 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Kingsport, Tenn.
To remember Sonya’s love for autumn, the family requests friends who attend the services to wear fall colors.
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June White (Mason)
Mrs. June Mason White, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of 30 August after a brief illness. Born October 18, 1930, she was the youngest of eight children of the late Herman and Mary Gilliland Mason. She was raised on the family farm in Charlotte County along with her brothers Thornton, Tonchie, Robert (Bob), and Roy Mason and sisters Belle Mason Francis, Effie Mason Blanks, and Esther Mason; all of whom predeceased her.
June was a graduate of Volens High School and a 1952 graduate of the Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She enjoyed and took great pride in providing care for hundreds of patients as a nurse at Virginia Baptist until she retired from nursing.
A deeply devoted and loving wife and mother, June married Alfred White of Lynchburg, Virginia in January of 1955, forming a partnership that lasted for over 63 years. Al and June settled in the Sandusky area of Lynchburg where they diligently gave back to the community in many ways and forged many close and lasting personal relationships with friends and neighbors over the years. June is survived by three warm, wonderful, and successful children. Her eldest son, David, lives in Greensboro, NC with his wife Jeannie. June’s eldest daughter, Jennifer (Ginger) lives in Moneta, VA and her youngest daughter, Meredith White Collins, lives in Williamsburg, VA with her husband, Joe. June’s grandson, Michael White and his wife, Jeans, live in Monroe, VA and are raising June’s two beautiful great grandsons, Matthew and Daniel. June’s youngest grandson, Steven White, lives in Greensboro, NC.
June was happiest when she was helping others. It was second nature to her to look in on a neighbor who was under the weather, bake something special for a friend going through a difficult time, or sit and listen and hold the hand of a patient or friend in decline. She was effervescent and led with her heart; always lighting up at the sight of a child, always worrying over the safety and prosperity of her family, and always a moment away from laughing, playing, and teasing like a giddy schoolchild if the mood hit her. She was all class and sass; a woman who would dress impeccably but not hesitate to stick her tongue out at you just to crack you up. An amazing cook, she delighted in preparing a person’s favorite dishes or treats when they visited and would not stop serving until they were beyond full. She was graceful in entertaining those who deserved her attention and unhesitant in dismissing those who did not. She was a force of nature; an inspirational presence in the homes and hearts and souls of many people in many ways, and we can’t begin to imagine how the void left by her passing will ever be filled.
June was a longtime member of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church and was active in supporting numerous local charities.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory where a visitation will be held Tuesday, September 4th from 10:30 to 11:30 am followed by a graveside service at noon at the Spring Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association at 4217 Park Place Court in Glen Allen , VA 23060-9979, or to a charity of your own choosing.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Sylvia Peak
Sylvia Peak, 79, of Lynchburg died Saturday, September 1, 2018.
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Jerry Wayne Surface
Jerry Wayne Surface, 76, of Bedford, Va. died on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of June Catherine Surface. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Jerry was born in Floyd, Va. a son of Frederick and Ida Surface. Jerry proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. He was a jack of all trades and after the Army, he worked in construction for his family’s business. Though Jerry had a “tough” exterior, anyone who knew him could tell you he was a loving man. Children and animals especially loved him. He was always true to himself, open-minded towards others, and never met a stranger.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by a son, Justin Wade Comer; a grandchild, Willow Fae; and his brothers.
A potluck celebration in memory of Jerry’s life will be held Monday, September 3, 2018 at 5 p.m. at 1123 Comer Lane, Bedford, Va. 24523. The family requests that you bring a chair or blanket to the celebration.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Lenore Pearson Scoville
Lenore Scoville, 88, of Lynchburg died Saturday, September 1, 2018.
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Sonya Kaye Walker
Sonya Kaye Walker, 53, of Lynchburg, VA, went Home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 30, 2018. She was the loving wife of Mark Alan Walker for 21 years.
Born Friday, April 30, 1965 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Sonya was the daughter of the late Glenn Harper and the late Sylvia Jean Johnson Harper. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Debra Jean Harper.
Left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Steven Harper of Gulf Shores, AL, Kenneth Harper and his wife Linda of Lynchburg, Johnny Harper of Rustburg, and Glenn Harper Jr., of Flint MI; sister, Elizabeth (Beth) Harper of Rustburg and lifelong friend, Elizabeth Wilson of Goode.
Sonya attended Brookville High School where she graduated in 1984. She had a calm, quiet, confident relationship with her Savior Jesus Christ. Sonya loved autumn and the fall leaves and said one snowy Christmas Eve that “everyone should stop and enjoy the peaceful”; she loved all sports, especially college and pro football, and loved to cheer for the Clemson Tigers, the Tennessee Volunteers, and the Dallas Cowboys. She loved her family and friends dearly as well as her five cats and was a caring, loving, and patient wife. Sonya enjoyed the mountains, music, movies, Harry Potter books and films as well as Halloween and Christmas movies and she adored all Disney films. She enjoyed the little things in life like good coffee, pasta, chocolate, a good hot dog. Sonya never excluded anyone from her world and will be remembered for her kind and caring personality. She worked in travel, music retail, jewelry retail, and gift retail industries.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 04, 2018 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory. A Celebration of Sonya's life will follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Oak Hill Memorial Park, 800 Truxton Drive, Kingsport TN 37660. To remember Sonya’s love for autumn, the family requests friends who attend the services to wear fall colors.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Lynchburg Humane Society: www.lynchburghumane.org in Sonya’s honor.
The family wants to express their deepest gratitude for the wonderful care that was given to Sonya by, Doctors David Paulus of Lynchburg, and Dr. Madeline Harrison of UVA Neurology Huntington’s Disease Clinic, Centra Home Health, Centra Hospice, and her caregivers, Ashlie Biller, Taylor DeWolf, Lydia Kinzer, and Robin Weigand.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.
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Edna Hall Crunkleton
Edna Hall Crunkleton, 97, of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018. She was the wife of the late Thomas N. Crunkleton. Born October 10, 1920 she was a daughter of the late Landon and Thenie Hopkins Hall. Edna was also preceded in death by 17 siblings and her three children: Ernest and Marvin Crunkleton; Mary Johnson.
She is survived by 10 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Virginia Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Larry Ross. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Norman Sandford Cromwell
Norman Sandford Cromwell, 100, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, September 04, 2018 in his home surrounded by his three loving daughters.
Born in New Jersey on March 17, 1918, Norman was the son of the late Elwood Williams Cromwell and Norma Adelaide Clum Cromwell. He was a graduate of Moravian College and RCA Institute.
He is survived by daughters, Barbara Bloomer of Lexington, Kentucky; Shelley Gibson of Forest, Virginia; and Sandy Moberg of Navarre, Florida; and will be fondly remembered by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and friends.
Norman led a long and fruitful life and had quite the social calendar until the end! He worked for many years in Engineering and Marketing at General Electric.
A Celebration of Norman’s life will be held for friends and family at 12 noon, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Lori’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria, 1208 Perrowville Road, Forest, VA. A favorite place for Norm and friends to gather for lunch!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Albert W. Johnson, Sr.
Albert W. Johnson, Sr. passed peacefully, Friday, September 7, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 5, 1932 in Bedford, Virginia but was raised in Bodycamp, VA. A son of the late Albert D. Johnson and Mary Emma Penn Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years Peggy D. Johnson.
Albert was a member of Washington Street Baptist church where he served as Deacon, sang in the male choir and the senior choir served on the missionary ministry. He served as a security officer for the United States Air Force and Korean Veteran of Foreign War for four years. Albert was a member of 32 degree Prince Hall Mason as well as an Auxiliary Bedford County Deputy Sheriff. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a civil service mail handler with 34 years of service.
Throughout his 55 years of marriage to Peggy they were blessed with six children who survive them, Peggy D. Lee, Albert Warner Johnson, Jr. and wife, Pamela Johnson, Pamela D. Johnson, Col. Anthony W. Johnson and wife, Patricia Johnson, Maryann Johnson and April Ann Johnson; 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
A funeral service and celebration of Albert’s life will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Washington Street Baptist Church with Rev. Alvin Henderson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Bold Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for fellowship one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 pm also at the church. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Aaron Robert Brumfield
Aaron Robert Brumfield, 22, of Forest, VA, died Saturday, September 8, 2018.
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Leonard W. Peverall
Leonard “Pops” Willie Peverall, 96, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Bedford Co. Nursing Home. He was born on September 18, 1921 in Roanoke, VA. A son of the late Arthur Peverall and Nora Tyler Peverall. In addition to his parents Pops was preceded in death by his loving wife, Hazel Daniels Peverall, his only daughter, Sandra Peveral White Hurt and his only son Jerry L. Peveral.
Pops served his country in the United States Navy. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He worked and retired from Norfolk & Southern Railway. He loved gardening, going for a swim and was always ready for a friendly game of checkers.
He is survived by two brothers, Cecil Peverall (Betty) and Raymond Peverall; Also one grandson, Fred “Will” White, Jr. (Donna Slade), two granddaughters, Mary M. Hurt (Rafeal Ramos) and Jessica Peverall Borisch (Tom); seven great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
The family would like to give thanks to the staff of Bedford Co. Nursing Home for taking such good care of “Pops”. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the National D-day Memorial.
A graveside service and celebration of Pop’s life will be conducted at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Greenwood Cemetery in Bedford. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
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Walter Lee Mitchell, Jr.
Walter Lee Mitchell, Jr., 91, of Rustburg, died Monday, September 10, 2018.
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Nancy Elizabeth Royal (Wood)
Celebration of Life services for Nancy Elizabeth Wood Royal will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 5517 Pleasant Valley Road, Lynchburg. Pastor Carlton Jackson, Jr., eulogist; Rev. Alvin Scott, ... Continue reading
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Kathleen R Austin
Kathleen R. Austin, 71, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, September 16, 2018.
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William Douglas Watson
William Douglas Watson, 73, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Born November 10, 1944 in Bedford, he was the son of the late Gilmore Joseph Watson and Katie Cundiff Watson. William proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of Moose Lodge # 1897.
William is survived by his two sons: Terry Douglas Watson, Todd Watson and Amy Overstreet; brother: Gilmore (Chip) Watson and wife, Janet; sister: Helen Lee Watson; grandchild: Raigan Overstreet; and great-grandchild: Kennedi Hamm.
Graveside service will be held Friday, September 21, 2018, 2 pm, at Greenwood Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford at which time the family would like for friends and relatives to share stories with each other.
Memorial contributions can be made in William’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project. P.O.Box 758541 Topeka, KS 66675-854.
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Thomas Francis Foran
Thomas Francis Foran , 88, of Farmville, died Sunday, September 16, 2018.
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Rebecca Bowen (Peebles)
Rebecca Peebles Bowen of Lynchburg, Va., departed this life recently at Westminster Canterbury at age 91. Wife of Dr. Robert R. Bowen, a Lynchburg orthopedic surgeon, she was a Sussex County native. She was raised at “Dunnlora”, graduated from Stony Creek High, and studied merchandizing at Richmond Polytechnic Institute (now VCU).
While Robert pursued his MCV degrees, Rebecca put her keen eye for fashion (…“meet me under the Clock Tower at a quarter to 12:00 in time for the Tea Room fashion show”…) to work as an Assistant Buyer of children’s apparel for the Miller & Rhoads department store. When the Bowens moved to Lynchburg, she continued her retail career; she and two partners opened The Attic, a boutique antique shop. Her customer focus, retail savvy and eye for design, form and color all fostered its success for many years.
Rebecca was brought up in a tradition of community responsibility. She continued this in Lynchburg where she and Dr. Bowen sponsored the Lynchburg Symphony’s annual community concert and fireworks for many years. They created the Bowen Foundation to support local charities and nonprofits. They endowed Lynchburg General Hospital with a modern surgical suite and supported the nursing school.
To her nieces, AB (Aunt Rebecca) was the “fun aunt” who served crab cakes, arranged tennis games, critiqued attire, loaned jewelry, tolerated guitar practice and shared art class ideas. She was a skilled amateur artist and a fiercely competitive tennis player.
Rebecca was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Robert Richardson Bowen, parents William Dunn and Mary Emmerson Dobie Peebles, brother, Thomas Nathaniel Peebles, and sisters, Anne Dobie Peebles and Alice Peebles Lilley. She is survived by nieces, Mary Dunn Conover (Harold) of Stony Creek and Rebecca Anne Lilley (James Thomas) of Carson, grandnieces Laura Lilley Ellis of Montpelier and Mary Alice Crawford (Eric) of Prince George. She is also survived by sister-in-law Peggy Bowen (Leroy) of Goode, niece Susan Bowen Sineath (Charles) of Boca Grande, FL and nephews David L. Bowen (Carole) and William P. Bowen (Kathryn) of Goode, and Paul R. Bowen (Nobuko) of Kitty Hawk, NC and a very special, long-term friend, Rosa B. Braxton of Forest.
Rebecca’s memorial service will be on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Tharp Funeral Home’s Lynchburg Chapel. The visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and the service will start at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to your favorite charity.
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John Monroe Blum, Sr.
John Monroe Blum, Sr., 90, of Rustburg, passed away peacefully with his family around him, on September 19, 2018.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Virginia Memorial Park in Forest. Rev. Dr. Monty J. Fox will be officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 21 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg.
John was born in Sparta, NC in February, 1928. He attended Sparta High School in Sparta, NC, and continued on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Electronics from Danville Technical Institute in Virginia.
John married Lucille D. Blum in November 1947; they were married for 70 years.
John retired in 1987 from General Electric where he worked as a leader in the Calibration Lab for 28 years. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time outdoors in his garden. He accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and was a lifelong Christian. He was a charter member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church where he served as an usher for many years.
John is survived by his wife Lucille D. Blum, his son and daughter-in-law John M. Blum Jr. and Vicky C. Blum, his grandchildren James M. Blum (Angie) of Raleigh, NC, Amy K. Blum of Lynchburg, and John Michael Blum of Rustburg, his great-grandchildren James Ryan Blum and Cameron S. Blum of Raleigh, NC, also Tye Wydner and Olivia Wydner of Forest, his brother Joseph K Blum (Jan) Jr. of Clermont, FL, his brother Jack Blum (Nona) of Sparks, NV, his brother Robert Blum (Pat) of Bessemer City, NC, as well as other family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his father Joseph K. Blum of Sparta, NC, his mother, Merle W. Blum of Sparta, NC, and his sister Adele Blum of Sparta, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. The family of John Monroe Blum Sr. wishes to thank the staff of Autumn Care of Altavista for their support and care in John’s last days.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Paul Trent
Paul Trent, 86, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, September 20, 2018.
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