Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kathleen Richardson Greene
Apr 12, 2019
Kathleen “Kay” Richardson Greene, 96, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2019, following a brief battle with cancer, at her home at the Summit in Lynchburg, VA, where she resided for more than 15 years and was one of its first residents.She was born on November 22, 1922, in Buna, TX, youngest of the eight daughters and two sons of...
Lois J. Mccartney
Apr 12, 2019
Lois J. McCartney, 84, of Forest, is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lois was born on March 8, 1935 in Painesville, Ohio and lived in the Lynchburg area for 40 years. Lois was a medical technologist for 21 years. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Mrs. McCartney worked at Lake County Hospital in Ohio and...
Nathan William Faidley
Apr 11, 2019
Nathan William Faidley, 28, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. Born Sunday, May 06, 1990 in Bedford, VA, Nathan was the son of David Faidley and Carol Anne Hynes.Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Karl Faidley. He is survived by his parents and four siblings, Anne, Stephen, Laura, and Hannah, and his grandparents, Dorothy Faidley and...
Elizabeth Edna Straehle Stahl
Apr 9, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” Edna Straehle Stahl, 86, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019.A little more than 66 years ago Betty and Ed married and raised eight children in Wilmington, DE. Over the years, she enjoyed camping vacations and traveling around the country with her family. She was a skilled and admired baker who was much loved for her homemade breads,...
Margaret Twark Dudek
Apr 9, 2019
Margaret (Marge) Twark Dudek, age 101, died April 9, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born on November 16, 1917 in Atwater, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Johnny) Adelbert Dudek, Sr., her parents, and her six brothers and sisters.Marge was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Jack, and his...
Joan Berckman Shephard
Apr 8, 2019
Joan Berckman Shephard, 83, of Madison Heights died Monday, April 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 43 years, William Pendleton “Penny” Shephard.Mrs. Shephard was born July 23, 1935, in Guilford County, N.C., a daughter of the late James Hester Berckman and Othalia Bozeman Berckman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Van S....
Rev. Dr. Harry E. Braxton
Apr 8, 2019
Rev. Dr. Harry E. Braxton Jr., former Pastor of Level Run Baptist Church entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his residence.He was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Harry E. and Deaconess Dorothy Braxton.Dr. Braxton leaves to cherish his memories and legacy, his loving and devoted wife, Minister Pearl Braxton. Beloved children; Harry E. Braxton...
Lana Sue Gilbert Estes
Apr 8, 2019
Lana Sue Gilbert Estes, 73, of Lynchburg, died in her sleep on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was the loving wife of William David “Dave” Estes.Lana was born January 25, 1946 in New Castle, Ind., the youngest of five children of the late Dr. Robert Lee Gilbert and Mae Rife Gilbert. She was predeceased by her next older brother, Steve...
Sharon Burks Cox
Apr 7, 2019
Sharon Burks Cox, 68, passed on from this life peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019.She was a loving wife of Benny Cox and a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She lived her life in the Lynchburg area and worked for Centra Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for 45 years. Sharon was loved dearly by those who knew her and...
Frank H. Buhler
Apr 6, 2019
Frank H. Buhler, age 92 died on April 6th after living a long and beautifully lived life. He was adored by his family and had many friends. Frank loved life and life loved him back.Born in Washington D.C. in 1926, he was the son of Charles Buhler and Regina Sandin Buhler. He was married to Jeanne Owen Buhler, the love...
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,...
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