Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Lorraine Mary Bolton
May 15, 2019
After moving to Lynchburg from Summerfield, FL. in January, 2019, Lorraine Mary Bolton, 93, died May 15, 2019Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay Zeff and her husband David, of Lynchburg, Son-in-law, Steve Chicantek, Marietta, GA. and grandchildren, Stacy Wilson (Kevin) Rustburg, Jenny Lockhart (Melvin), Shelby, NC, Matthew Chicantek (Jennifer), Medina, TN, Laura Schuchart (Ron), Apex, NC, Kevin Zeff...
Lorraine Mary Bolton
May 15, 2019
After moving to Lynchburg from Summerfield, FL. in January, 2019, Lorraine Mary Bolton, 93, died May 15, 2019. She was the wife of the late Arthur Wade Bolton for 59 years.Born October 5, 1925 in Taylor Falls, MN, Lorraine was a daughter of the late Albert Amundson and the late Grace Whitehead Amundson.Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay...
Marjorie Anderson Crawley Price
May 14, 2019
Andee Price of Lynchburg departed this life on the morning of May 14, 2019. Born on November 27, 1939, she was the daughter of Kenner Crawley and Marjorie Lawler Crawley who preceded her in death.She is survived by a sister, Kay Stevens of St. Pete Beach, Florida whose birthday is May 14 and who Andee managed to upstage one last...
Kenneth Eugene Kidd
May 13, 2019
Kenneth Eugene Kidd, 57, of Madison Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2019. He was the husband of Myrna Burton Kidd of 18 years.Kenneth was born on April 18, 1962 in Lynchburg to the late Elwood Clayton Kidd and Shannon Crist McChesney.He lived life to the fullest. He loved to explore the Appalachian Mountains,...
Elsie Best Hammond
May 12, 2019
Elsie Best Hammond, 89, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was the wife of the late Gustavus Hammond.Born in Waltham, Mass., on April, 21, 1930, the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Best. She grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.Elsie was the matriarch of her family and loved being a...
The Rev. Dr. William Potter Parrish
May 12, 2019
Rev. Dr. William Potter Parrish Loving father and grandfather . . . gentle soul . . . inquiring mind . . . scientist . . . priest . . . counselor . . . teacher . . . scholar, and servant.He quietly departed this earthly life on May 12, 2019 at Westminster Canterbury, Lynchburg, Virginia.Born October 5, 1925 in Carrolltown,...
Karen Kay Westerhof Wendland
May 12, 2019
Karen Kay Westerhof Wendland, 80, of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord and Savior, May 12, 2019 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s.Karen is survived by her husband, Terry Wendland; children, Coleen, Doreen, Deborah, Christopher and Dean; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.Karen was adopted at an early age by Theodore and Rose Westerhof of Davenport, Iowa, and brought...
Dorothy Hall Wood
May 11, 2019
Dorothy Hall Wood, 88 of Bedford, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was born to James and Lillian Hall on August 27, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and her husband of 31years, Nathan Rucker Wood.She dedicated 40 years of employment to Bedford Weaving Mill where she retired and remained well...
Mary Coleman Bryant
May 10, 2019
Mary Coleman Bryant, 69, of Forest, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was the wife of the late Vincent T. Bryant.Mary was born in Bedford County, Va. on September 2, 1949 to the late John Dewitt Coleman and the late Rachel Leigh Hensley Coleman. She retired from Kwik As A Wink Cleaners after 49 years of service.Along with...
Louis L. Scruggs
May 8, 2019
Louis L. Scruggs, 73, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Pribble Scruggs.In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Zachary Scruggs and Chad Scruggs; two precious grandchildren, Colin and Gabbi Scruggs who brought him great joy. He is also survived by many other relatives...
Delmer Ray Salyer, Sr.
May 7, 2019
Delmer Ray Salyer Sr., 66, of Evington, VA, died Tuesday, May 07, 2019. He was the loving husband of Gail Callahan Salyer for 37 years.Born Monday, April 27, 1953 in Bluefield, WV, Delmer was a son of the late John Keith Salyer and the late Irene Evans Salyer.In addition to his parents, Delmer was preceded in death by a son,...
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