Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Wendi Brooks Daniel
May 25, 2019
Wendi Brooks Daniel, 50, of Lynchburg left her earthly home on Saturday, May 25, 2019.Born in Lynchburg on January 31, 1969 she was the daughter of William “Sambo” Brooks of Lynchburg and Penny of North Carolina.Wendi enjoyed being with her family, friends and her many pets. She especially loved reading, crossword puzzles and going places with her loyal companion Sunshine.Wendi...
Ward W. Tomlin
May 25, 2019
Ward W. Tomlin, 66, of Amherst, passed away at The Carrington Nursing Home on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born on September 16, 1952 in Amherst, Va. he was a son of the late Henry Tomlin and Ethel Tomlin.His survivors include his sisters Lucille Nalls, Susie Martin and Lorine Martin all of Amherst, Helen Potter of Buena Vista, and one brother...
Raymond John Franz
May 25, 2019
Raymond John Franz, of Lynchburg, Va., formerly of Pekin, Il. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge. He would have celebrated his 98th birthday on Monday, May 27.Ray, as most knew him, was born May 27, 1921 in Belleville, Il. He was one of very few World War II veterans still surviving. He served from...
Peggy Roach Peters
May 24, 2019
Peggy Jane Roach Peters, 89, of Brandon Oaks, Roanoke, VA and formerly of Bedford, VA passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born in Hopewell, VA on September 19, 1929 the daughter of Robert Edward Roach and Mary Ethel Jamerson Roach. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Richard “Dick” Peters.Peggy...
John Francis Muniz
May 24, 2019
John Francis Muniz, 96, of Lynchburg, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at The Summit Assisted Living.John was born December 17, 1922 in Union City, N. J. to the late Francis Muniz and the late Ida Catherine Muniz.John was a veteran of World War II and received the Air Medal. He spent his career in the education field as a teacher....
Beulah Grooms Butler
May 24, 2019
Beulah Grooms Butler, 80, entered eternal rest at the Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born to the late James Rufus Grooms and Ruby Massie Grooms on January 23, 1939 in Amherst, Va. She accepted Christ and joined Piney Grove Baptist church at a young age and participated in various ministries...
Kim Ann Webster
May 24, 2019
Kim Ann Webster, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 24, 2019.Loving sister, mother, and grandmother will be deeply missed by her daughter, Lindsay June Somers; and son, Ryan Matthew Somers, his wife, Schuyler Godsey Somers; her beloved grandchildren, Holt, Oscar, Grove, and Fielder. Kim is the daughter of Grove and Beverly Webster. Kim is survived by...
Mary J. Smith
May 23, 2019
Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was the daughter of Shirley Hefner Bucy and the wife to Kenneth L. Smith for 46 years.In addition to...
David Lee Marston
May 23, 2019
Reverend David Marston passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va.David was born on January 14, 1949, in Newport News, Va. He attended E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va., and graduated in 1967. In his twenties he joined the United States Army National Guard and served 6 years. After the Army he...
Mary J. Smith
May 23, 2019
Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
John C. Williams
May 23, 2019
John C. Williams, 69, of Lynchburg received his victory crown after battling a long illness on Thursday May 23, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Born September 22, 1949, in Neenah, Wis., he was the son of the late Robert C. and Margret M. Sensenbrenner Williams.He married Lynne (Cooper) on August 1, 1970 and from that marriage was graced with...
Alda Simmons Berlin
May 23, 2019
Alda Simmons Berlin, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019. She was the wife of the late Jim Berlin.She was born on July 11, 1928 in Pendleton County, W. Va., the daughter of the late William Len Simmons and the late Eva Rader Simmons.Alda attended public schools in Franklin, W.Va., and was a first-generation college graduate from Madison College,...
Richard A. Schley
May 21, 2019
Richard A. Schley, 77, of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, died Tuesday May 21, 2019.Born on April 27, 1942 in Campbell County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence C. Schley and Rosa Hawkins Schley.Survivors include his wife Deborah, his brother Bobby Benard, his children Tami Inks (Jeff), Kevin Schley, Bryan Schley (Ashley), and Angela Breece (Adam); and his grandchildren,...
Violet Maxine Colwell Spotts
May 20, 2019
Violet Maxine Colwell Spotts, 88, of Moneta passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 20, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late Lewis Henry Spotts. Jr.Born in Beloit, Kansas on October 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Rhomlus Rex Colwell and Mabel Mae Bussart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Daniel Chester "Dan" Barto
May 20, 2019
Dan, Daniel Chester Barto, was born on December 2, 1952 to Fred and Donna Barto of Fort Wayne Indiana, who preceded him in death. He had two older siblings, Junior & Linda, who also preceded him in death. As the youngest child, his father called him ‘The Caboose’. Since Dan was born with a wanderlust, his father said he was...
Irene Marie Horsley
May 19, 2019
Irene Marie Horsley, 49, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on May 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born at Lynchburg General Hospital to James Edward Rucker and Lucille Maxine Horsley.She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lakita Marie Horsley and her mother, Lucille Maxine Horsley. Irene “The I” Horsley was loved by many and known for being...
Curtis D. Welch
May 19, 2019
Curtis Dale Welch, 57, of Montvale, went to his heavenly home on May 19, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1961 in Bedford County. A son of William E. Welch and the late Evelyn Dooley Welch. He is also preceded in death by his late brother, Edward Davis Welch, and his grandmother and grandfather, Zaida Welch and William Davis...
Mercy Alexander
May 19, 2019
Mercy Alexander, 83, of Forest went to be with her Christ and Saviour on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was the wife of her late husband Dr. Alexander Varkey.Mercy was born October 24, 1935 in Kerala, India. She was a daughter of the late Chemmanur Ukkur and Kunjani Uthuppu Ukkur. Mercy was an active member of the Forest Alliance Church...
Curtis Barrow Moore, Jr.
May 18, 2019
Curtis Barrow Moore, Jr., 83, of Lynchburg died Saturday, May 18, 2019.He was a lifelong resident of Lynchburg, born on June 8, 1935, he was a son of the late Curtis B. Moore, Sr. and Nellie Brown Moore. Curtis was a member of Providence Methodist Church and a graduate of Lynchburg College.Curtis was preceded in death by his wife, Daphine...
Mildred Louise Willson
May 17, 2019
Mildred Louise Willson, of Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg, died May 17, 2019. She was born September 14, 1922 in Amelia County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Joseph Bragg Willson and Virginia Louise Willson. She was a graduate of Amelia County High School and Longwood University, graduating in the class of 1944. After starting work, she took additional courses at the...
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