Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kanella “Kiki” Korakis Simopoulos
Oct 6, 2019
Kanella “Kiki” Korakis Simopoulos, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 6, 2019. She was born on May 6, 1934 in Kopanaki, Greece to the late Elias and Demetra Petroulias Korakis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Simopoulos-aka “Ted Sims”.Kiki migrated from her native home in Greece to Toronto, Canada in 1960 along...
Charles Frederick Swepston
Oct 6, 2019
Charles Frederick Swepston, 71, of Lynchburg died Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was the husband of Rosilyn Gunter Swepston for 23 years.In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Suzanne Fetters (husband, Bob), Elijah Swepston, Kayne Foutz (wife, Holly), Nathan Foutz (wife, Tammie), Jesse Foutz (wife, Alyssa), Sara Foutz-Harlor (husband, Brian); grandchildren, Nikki, Jessica, Bobby, Taylor, Maddie,...
Don Michael Powers
Oct 6, 2019
Don Michael Powers a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia since 1998 passed away October 6, 2019 with his dear wife Dorla by his side at Westminster Canterbury where he has recently resided.Don was born on September 1, 1933, in Coeburn, Virginia the son of Geoffery O. Powers and Sylvia (Michael) Powers. Don was predeceased by his parents and his four younger...
Janet M Kurz
Oct 5, 2019
Janet Marie Martin Kurz, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Lakewood, NJ on October 16, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Roland H. Martin and Mary Teresa Britting Martin. In addition to her parents Janet was preceded in death by her son, Jacob “Jake” S. Kurz....
Norma Jean Burford Hawkins
Oct 5, 2019
Norma Jean Burford Hawkins of Goode left this life on Saturday evening, October 5, 2019, to join her Savior and reunite with her brothers, sisters, and many friends and family members. Norma was born in Bedford County on November 9, 1930 and was the daughter of Ezra Fleming Burford and Esther Abbott Burford. In addition to her parents, she was...
Donald E Lavigne, Sr.
Oct 5, 2019
Donald Edwin Lavigne, Sr, 75, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 3, 1944 in Massachusetts. A son of the late Joseph and Mary Lavigne. In addition to his parents Donald was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Minnie Pearl Lavigne. Donald loved...
James Gregory Ayers
Oct 4, 2019
James Gregory Ayers , 50, of Concord, died Thursday, October 4, 2019.A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Thomas Terrace Baptist Church,10660 Richmond Hwy, Lynchburg, VA 24504.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Ethel Imogene Knight Tyree
Oct 3, 2019
Ethel Imogene Knight Tyree, 87, of Madison Heights, died Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Earl Tyree for 55 years.Born Wednesday, February 17, 1932 in McAlester, OK, Ethel was a daughter of the late George Odist Knight and the late Ruth Mae Osborne Knight.In addition to her husband and parents, Ethel was preceded in...
Herman Culbertson
Oct 3, 2019
Herman Carrol Culbertson, age 69, departed this world for a joyful reunion with his eternal family on Thursday October 3. His mother, Kathleen Hampton Culbertson and his father, Amerine B. Culbertson, precede him in death. He is survived by two sons, Ronnie Culbertson and Kevin Culbertson and three daughters Michelle Peters, Tracy Culbertson and Mariah Dailey as well as two...
Arlene Cofer Woodward
Oct 3, 2019
Arlene Cofer Woodward, 100, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, October 3, 2019.She was the wife of the late John Tarpley Woodward. Arlene was born Friday, January 3, 1919 in Forest, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Cofer and the late Helen Hunter Cofer.She was a graduate of New London Academy and enjoyed attending the NLA Alumni Days...
Maria T. Bennice
Oct 3, 2019
Maria Teresa Bennice, 49, of Goodview, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was born in Amsterdam, NY on August 11, 1970. A daughter of the late S. Andrew Bennice and Mary Thacker. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Lee Cleveland. Maria loved her animals and also enjoyed making candles. She...
Johnnie Kinzer, Jr.
Oct 2, 2019
Johnnie McKnight Kinzer Jr., 67, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.Johnnie was born February 5, 1952 in Lynchburg to the late Johnnie Sr. and Dorothy Kinzer.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by Fred and Margaret Kinzer, Bea and Frances Kinzer and Larry Kinzer,He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandy...
Leonard Ray Duff
Oct 2, 2019
Leonard Ray Duff, 83, of Big Island, passed away on October 2, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Doris O’Connor Rice Duff.Born on November 28, 1935, in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Omar and the late Myrtle Duff.Ray worked as a millwright for Taylor Ramsey until his retirement. He was the family’s go to guy,...
Jack Tymchyn
Oct 2, 2019
Jack Tymchyn, 66, of Forest passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.He was a graduate of Bishop Neumann Catholic High School. Jack was retired from Verizon Wireless. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association.He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Brenda Tymchyn; a son and daughter-in-law Chris and Brooke Tymchyn; two...
Peggy Purnell Bowen
Oct 1, 2019
On October 1, 2019, Peggy P. Bowen, of Goode, Va., went to be with her Lord and Maker at the age of 97. She was surrounded by her family.Peggy was born in Kansas City, Mo. in 1922. In 1941 she married Leroy Bowen of Lynchburg, Va. Leroy served as an Army officer in World War II. She followed him throughout...
Christy A. Vincent
Sep 30, 2019
Christy Ann Carnahan Vincent, 77, of Moneta, VA passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 1, 1942. Christy was the daughter of the late Ray Walker Carnahan and Theda Naomi Fox Carnahan.She was the loving wife of the late Roger Luce Vincent whom she met while a nursing...
Veikko "Vic" Uotinen
Sep 30, 2019
Veikko “Vic” Uotinen, 80, of Lynchburg, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 30, 2019. He was the husband of the late Kathryn “Kay” Evans Uotinen for fifty-two years.Vic was born in Helsinki, Finland, on October 6, 1938, the son of the late Rev. William Uotinen and the late Vappu Kortelainen. His family immigrated to the United States...
Dennis Michael Perreault
Sep 30, 2019
Dennis Michael Perreault, 73, of Lynchburg died Monday, September 30, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Maizie Elizabeth Hunter Perreault for over 50 years.Dennis was born June 26, 1946 in Elmhurst, Illinois a son of the late Wilfred Joseph Perreault and Annetta Fritz Perreault. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and...
Jessie Henry Martin, Jr.
Sep 29, 2019
Jessie Henry Martin, Jr., 54, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, September 29, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.TO MAKE A DONATION TO JESSIE MARTIN’S FUNERAL, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Faye Campbell Winston
Sep 28, 2019
Faye Campbell Winston, 61, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Gladwell Campbell and the late Mary Reynolds Campbell.Born on January 13, 1958, in Lynchburg, she graduated from EC Glass High School. She was an avid reader and loved being around her family. Most importantly, she knew and loved God. She will...
Make Arrangements Online
Online Pre-Planning
Begin planning now. Online Cremation and Burial Arrangements Available - all details can be arranged from home.
