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Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Brenda Allen Hicks

Brenda Allen Hicks

Apr 16, 2019

Brenda Allen Hicks, 69, of Madison Heights died Tuesday, April 16, 2019.Brenda was born April 9, 1950 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late Albert Lewis Allen, Sr. and Helen Fulcher Hamlet. Brenda was retired as a bank teller after 30 years of service with the Bank of America.She is survived by two brothers, Albert Lewis Allen, Jr. and Mark...

David Allen Roberts

David Allen Roberts

Apr 15, 2019

David Allen Roberts, 82, of Lynchburg died Monday, April 15, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Charlotte Ann Roberts for 56 years.Dave was born November 10, 1936 in Christiansburg, a son of the late Howard Taft Roberts and Annie Janelle Roberts. Dave honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was retired as...

Patricia Faye Kilby

Patricia Faye Kilby

Apr 15, 2019

Patricia Faye Kilby, 77, of Lynchburg died Monday, April 15, 2019.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Kim Nathan Hawks

Kim Nathan Hawks

Apr 15, 2019

Kim Nathan Hawks, 60, of Lynchburg died Monday, April 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Nathan W. Hawks and Faye Moore Hawks. He is survived by his two sisters Bonnie Hawks Johnson of Concord and Connie Hawks Hill of Gladys and many relatives and friends.Memorial Service will be held Monday at 2 P.M. on Monday, April...

Ramey Maddox Grim

Ramey Maddox Grim

Apr 14, 2019

Ramey M. Grim, 72, of Moneta, VA passed away at Spring Tree Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, April 14, 2019.Ramey was the daughter of the late Freddy Wells and Lena M. Wells. She is survived by her husband; John Grim, son; Roy Lee Poff, sister; Betty Ray Stewart (David), and Aunt; Fanny McNeil.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, in Bedford, is...

Rufus Julian Trent, Sr.

Rufus Julian Trent, Sr.

Apr 13, 2019

Rufus Julian Trent, Sr., 79, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2019.He was born on December 21, 1939 in Appomattox, Va., a son of the late Almond Julian Trent and the late Naomi Abbott Trent.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carla Womack Trent and his brothers Richard and Jerry...

Kathleen Richardson Greene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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