Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Vivian Rankin Carter
Apr 13, 2023
Vivian Ann Rankin Carter, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Vivian was born October 10, 1945, in Warrenton, Virginia, to Ellis and Ruth Rankin, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by younger sister, Nancy Campbell.Vivian was a graduate of Osborn High School in Manassas, Virginia, Class of 1965....
Gary Wayne Miller
Apr 12, 2023
Gary Wayne Miller of Rustburg, Va., went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was the husband of Mildred “Milly” Flickinger Miller.He was born on July 24, 1936, the son of the late Anson and Hazel Miller of Schellsburg, Pa. Later the family moved to Adams County, Pa. when Gary was in the 9th grade and graduated...
Wilma “Billie” Harper
Apr 12, 2023
Wilma “Billie” Harper, 93, of Lynchburg died Wednesday April 12, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Carroll Harper. Wilma was born May 30, 1929, in Watsonville, CA, a daughter of the late Ira Leland Harris and Violet Gale Harris. She retired as a Material Control Clerk from General Electric/Ericsson. She is survived by a son Richard...
Susan Fauber Sihlanick
Apr 10, 2023
Susan Fauber Sihlanick, age 72, passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on April 10, just short of her 73rd birthday. Born in Lynchburg to John and Shirley Fauber, she is survived by her sister Sallie Thompson (Al), nephew Todd Thompson (Michelle and son Logan), husband Mark Sihlanick, and their children Kirsten (Andrew Snyder) and Kevin. Her light in the world...
Laura Briggs
Apr 10, 2023
Laura Briggs , 70, of Amherst, VA, died Monday, April 10, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Dwayne Alphonso Davis
Apr 10, 2023
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce that Dwayne Alphonso Davis, of Roanoke, Va. earned his heavenly wings. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was also a passionate chef.He is preceded in death by his grandparents Booker Thomas and Ella Iretha Davis; and his aunt Sadie Leftwich.He will forever be missed by his parents, Prince and...
Mary Ann Platt
Apr 9, 2023
Mary Ann Platt, 78, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, April 9, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Susan Sockriter
Apr 8, 2023
Susan J. Sockriter, 68, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully April 8th, 2023, but her larger-than-life persona and trademark laughter will never be forgotten.She was born in Lewes, Delaware to James (Jim) and Frances McIntyre on October 31st, 1954.Affectionately known as “Mom”, “Mom Mom”, and “Grandma Squsan” by her family, Susan was loved deeply by her three children Charles (Chuck)...
Edna Marie Jones Puckett
Apr 8, 2023
Edna Jones Puckette, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 8, 2023. Edna was born on December 12, 1932, in Lynchburg to the late Buster D. and Lottie Arthur Jones of Lynchburg. She lived in Lynchburg her entire life and attended E.C. Glass High School. Edna obtained her one-year certificate in typing from Phillip’s Business College. She worked as a...
Joyce Chafin Smith
Apr 8, 2023
Joyce Chafin Smith, 79, of Gretna, VA passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. While holding hands with her sister Janice Houweling and granddaughter Harley Smith. She was from Delbarton, W.V, to the late Mason and Marie Chafin. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.In addition to her late parents, she was also preceded in death by her...
Lt. Colonel Alexander “Sandy” James Stuart Iii
Apr 8, 2023
Lt. Colonel Alexander “Sandy” James Stuart, III, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Linda Wright Stuart.Sandy was born in Ancon, Panama, part of the U.S. canal zone, on February 17, 1938, a son of the late Colonel Alexander James Stuart, Jr. and Miriam Vannaman Stuart. He graduated from the United States Military...
David Samuel Natysin
Apr 7, 2023
David Samuel Natysin, 73, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. Dave is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy, who loved him deeply. He was also loved by his sons, Brian Natysin (Shannon) and Adam Natysin (Michelle), and daughter Gina Natysin Stratford (Andrew), and his seven grandchildren, Logan and Sydney Natysin; Kiley, Reese, and Paige...
Michiko Maryann Kraft
Apr 7, 2023
On April 7, 2023, Michiko MaryAnn Kraft—our beautiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend—passed away at the age of 62, after a battle with gallbladder cancer. What made MaryAnn happy was bringing other people together and making them happy. She was the light and center of our family. Whatever we did, MaryAnn always wanted to make sure everyone was...
Richard Willis Shirkey
Apr 7, 2023
Richard Willis Shirkey, 81, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Memphis, MI on January 30, 1942. A son of the late Willis Wilborn Shirkey and Barbara Jane Wilson Shirkey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Wayne Dooley Jr. and...
Kori Daniel Burgin
Apr 7, 2023
Kori Daniel Burgin , 33, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, April 7, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Thelma Joyce Ailiff Ratliff
Apr 6, 2023
Thelma Joyce RatliffIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma Joyce Ratliff (Ailiff), of Augusta, WVA, on Thursday, April 6th, 2023, from complications of a stroke. Thelma was comforted by family members, in person and virtually, at the time of her passing. She was 70 years old. Thelma was born December 30,1952, in Louisa, KY to...
Thelma Ratliff
Apr 6, 2023
Thelma Ratliff, 70, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, April 6, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Donald Elton Hatcher
Apr 6, 2023
Donald Elton Hatcher, of Bedford departed this life suddenly on the evening of Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Donald was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on September 2, 1959, to a military family. Above all Donald loved God and was thankful for and enjoyed his bounty. Donald also loved to travel, having seen all 50 states and nine different countries in...
Lafayette John Christian
Apr 5, 2023
Lafayette John Christian, 75, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Rachel Christian.Born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 18, 1948 he was a son of the late John Christian and Thelma Christian.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two daughters, Racquel Davis and Felicia Davis;...
Betty June Ramsey
Apr 4, 2023
Betty June Queen Ramsey of Forest, VA departed this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1932, in Burke County, NC to the late Junie Jameson Queen and Minnie Evans Queen Fleming. Betty received her master’s degree in education from Lynchburg College in Virginia and taught both high school and community college business subjects for...
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