Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carolyn S. Davidson
Apr 5, 2019
Carolyn Shelton Davidson, age 73, of Rustburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning April 5, 2019. She was born in Oak Ridge, Tenn. on January 8, 1946.She was a devoted member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Harold Edward “Bugg” Davidson; sister, Betty Joe Sims and a son-in-law,...
Russell Clayton Morris, Iii
Apr 4, 2019
Russell Clayton Morris III, 68, died from cancer on April 4, 2019. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on April 2, 1951. He was preceded in death by parents, Russell Morris, Jr. and Ann Morris, both of Lynchburg. He and his wife of 32 years, Diana Morris, have two children: Russell Morris IV of Richmond, VA and Barbara West of...
Christopher James Waechter
Apr 4, 2019
Christopher James Waechter, 45, of Lynchburg passed on April 4, 2019, after battling cancer, with his wife Crystal G. Waechter, and son, Phillip M. Waechter by his side.Born Monday, November 12, 1973 in, Weehawken NJ, Chris was a son of the late James John Waechter and Patricia Coffari Mayberry and her husband, John.In addition to his wife and mother, Chris...
Nathan Arthur Vullamparthi
Apr 4, 2019
Nathan Arthur Vullamparthi, infant son of Arthur J. Vullamparthi and Suzanne Kephart Vullamparthi passed from this world peacefully in the arms of his family on Thursday, April 04, 2019. He was born at 10:09 a.m. 3 minutes after his twin brother and went to the arms of Jesus at 6:30 p.m. the same day. In addition to his parents Nathan...
Harold Hoskins Coleman
Apr 4, 2019
Harold Hoskins Coleman, 91, of Rustburg died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.Born May 14, 1927 in Lynchburg, Harold was raised by his late grandparents, Matthew N. Coleman and Ella Curry Coleman. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Southeast Asia. Harold was a machinist at Glamorgan Pipe and Foundry until...
Marshall Utt
Apr 3, 2019
Marshall Utt, 61, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
George Richard Kelly
Apr 3, 2019
George Richard Kelly, 101, of Lynchburg died peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was born on November 11, 1917, in Brooklyn, NY, to James J. Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Walters Kelly.He attended Holy Rosary Elementary School and Brooklyn Technical High School. His education at City College of New York City was interrupted by World War II,...
Barry Wayne Nichols
Apr 2, 2019
Barry Wayne Nichols, 72, of Huddleston passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was the loving husband of the late Shelby Jean Perdue Nichols for 35 years.He was born in Campbell County on July 27, 1946 to the late Dewey William Nichols and Virginia Elizabeth Crouch Nichols. He is also preceded in death by a brother: William Nichols. Barry...
Lee Forrest Hartman
Apr 1, 2019
Lee Forrest Hartman, 62, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Lori L. Hartman for 42 years.Lee was born on July 30, 1956 in Wytheville, Virginia a son of the late Earl Hartman and Edith Turner Hartman. Lee honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American...
James Gilbert Davis
Mar 31, 2019
James G. Davis, 77, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 31, 2019 after a three year battle with cancer.He leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Dianne L. Davis and their two children, Kelley Ann Davis of Linden, Va. and Brian Davis of Lynchburg, Va.; a sister Nancy Kudatzky of Medford,...
William Craddock Wilmouth, Jr.
Mar 31, 2019
William Craddock Wilmouth Jr., 79, of Forest, died Sunday, March 31, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Thomas Samluk
Mar 31, 2019
Thomas Samluk, 90, of Lynchburg passed peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Helen Lipowski-Samluk.He was greatly loved by his children: Mary Ruegamer of Hilton Head, SC, Joseph Samluk of Rochester, NY, Teresa Samluk of Lynchburg, Catherine Samluk-Dall of Ronkonkma, NY, Margaret Legnosky of West Islip, NY, Thomas Samluk of Lindenhurst, NY, and Frances Swanburg...
Beatrice Mullins
Mar 30, 2019
Beatrice Mullins, 93, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dickenson Co., VA on December 7, 1925. A daughter of the late Vaudie and Pealie Ann Mullins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Elmer Mullins and a daughter,...
Mary Frances Evans Tweedy
Mar 29, 2019
Mary Frances Evans Tweedy of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday morning, March 29, 2019 at the age of 92. Born in Concord, Virginia on March 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Mary Willie (Mamie) Dickerson Evans and DeWitt Septimus Evans. Mary Frances was the widow of Marvin Cardwell Tweedy, her husband of 68 years.A graduate of...
Wesley Edward Driskill
Mar 29, 2019
Wesley Edward “Ed” Driskill, 90, of Rustburg died peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019. During his last days he was surrounded by love from family and friends. He was born on July 1, 1928, in Gladys, Va. the son of the late Wesley Clarence “T” and the late Eula Mae Carwile Driskill. His sisters, Mildred Pack, May Driskill, Dorothy Davis,...
William A. "Bill" Leftwich, Jr.
Mar 29, 2019
William A. “Bill” Leftwich, Jr., 91, of Madison Heights, died Friday, March 29, 2019. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife Charlotte Gooch Leftwich, his second wife Nancy Gallaher Leftwich and his step-daughter Edith Gallaher.Bill was born in Bedford County, Va. on July 13, 1927 to the late William A. Leftwich, Sr. and the late Mary Elett Leftwich....
Carol Jenks Wilson
Mar 29, 2019
Carol Jenks Wilson, 80, of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was the wife of the late Lyle Samuel Wilson for 30 years.Born May 21, 1938, in Orange County, Carol was a daughter of the late Carroll Jenks, and the late Sue Pruitt Jenks.In addition to Sam, Carol...
Kathleen Kauffman Davenport
Mar 29, 2019
Kathleen Kauffman Davenport, 91, of Salem, died on March 29, 2019. Tharp Funeral Home and crematory Roanoke is assisting the family.
Walter H. Stuven
Mar 28, 2019
Walter Henry Stuven, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 73.He was the loving father of Kerry Stuven Frankfort (Patrick) and Karen Michelle DeGeronimo (Michael) and the cherished grandfather to Asynith Lynn and Lynnie Rae who were the light of his life. Survivors also include his brothers, Henry and Rick; and his sister, Linda.Walter...
Clarence Richard "Dick" Peters
Mar 27, 2019
Clarence Richard “Dick” Peters, 92, of Roanoke, formally of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Brandon Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Pittsburg, PA on August 18, 1926 a son of the late Clarence William Peters and Lila Strait Peters. In addition to his parents Dick was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas...
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