Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Kenneth Nein
Jun 20, 2017
Robert Kenneth Nein, 92, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was the loving husband of Myrna Pichon Nein. Robert was born August 31, 1924, a son of the late Robert L. Nein and the late Emma Fischer Nein in Reading, Penn.In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his son, David...
Florine Wells Arthur
Jun 20, 2017
Florine Wells Arthur, 96, of Lynchburg, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Runk and Pratt.She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Arthur, six brothers and three sisters.Born July 3, 1920, in Cabell County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Sun Wells and the late Nannie Roach Wells.Florine attended St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.Florine is survived by...
Willis P. Lawrie
Jun 19, 2017
Willis “Bill” Patten Lawrie of Moneta, Virginia was born January 11, 1953 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He went home to his heavenly Father June 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of steadfast Christian faith. Brilliant but humble, loving, gentle and hard-working, he will be greatly missed by many. Bill loved science and wanted to contribute to...
Ronald Lee Custer
Jun 18, 2017
Retired GySgt Ronald Lee Custer, age 74, died on June 18th at his home in Madison Heights, VA. He was the husband of the late Susan L. Custer of Madison Heights and the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Bill Custer of Hagerstown, MD. Mr. Custer is survived by two children and their spouses, along with four grandchildren: Brian...
Mary (Sis) Eades Karnes
Jun 18, 2017
Mary (Sis) Eades Karnes, age 72, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 18, 2017. She was the widow of Bill Karnes and also preceded in death by her grandson Jacob Harris.Surviving are 3 daughters, Carol Karnes Layne (Wendel) of Madison Heights, Donna Karnes Poe (Stephen) of Lynchburg and Tina Karnes Thornton of Lynchburg; 3 grandchildren:...
Lois Wood Mcwane
Jun 17, 2017
Lois Wood McWane passed away peacefully Saturday, June 17, 2017, in her home at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born November 13, 1933, in Appomattox, she was the daughter of the late Holcomb Thornhill Wood and Vara Mitchell Wood. Lois is survived by her sisters, C. Faye Wood, Kitty Vaughan Hickman (Butch); her brother, H.T. Wood; her sons, Abram Craddock...
Hilda Fields Smith
Jun 16, 2017
Hilda May Fields Smith of Wilmington, North Carolina, died on Friday June 16, 2017. Mrs. Smith was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on July 2, 1928, to the late Della Stanley Fields and the late Robert William Fields. She is predeceased by her husband Frank Lee Smith, with whom she lived many happy years in Bedford, VA. She is predeceased by...
Faye Williams Bryant
Jun 16, 2017
Faye Williams Bryant, 78, of Rustburg, was called to join her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late Howard Lee Bryant for 54 years, who preceded her in death.Born Friday, May 19, 1939 in Chase City, Va., she was a daughter of the late Clarence W. Williams and the late Vola Icefean...
Edward Carl Krolikowski
Jun 15, 2017
Edward Carl Krolikowski, 69, of Thaxton, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on June 16, 1947. A son of the late Edmund Krolikowski and Angela Piccola Krolikowski. Predeceased by his son, Edward Krolikowski, Jr. and his brother, Charles Krolikowski.He is survived by his four daughters, Lecia Wild and her husband,...
Paul Joseph Graffeo
Jun 15, 2017
Paul Joseph Graffeo, 70, of Amherst died on Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was the husband of Ginger Graffeo for 24 years. Born December 12, 1946, in Queens, New York, Paul was the son of the late Joseph Graffeo and the late Louise Cerullo Graffeo. He was the father of the late Paulie Graffeo. In addition to his wife, he...
Kenneth Roy Peck
Jun 14, 2017
Kenneth Roy Peck, 68, of Salem, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Salem. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
Jean Lockard Perrow
Jun 13, 2017
Jean Lockard Perrow, 90, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Royal Oaks, The Gardens in Dalton, GA. She was born July 12, 1926, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Harry Glenn Lockard, Sr. and Mattie Dunn Logan Lockard.Jean was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church in Bedford, and taught in the Liberty High School and later was employed...
Donna Lee Johnson
Jun 13, 2017
Donna Lee Johnson, 67, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA on January 13, 1950. A daughter of the late Nelson “Tex” Ray and Winifred Webster Johnson. She is survived by her sister Diane Johnson, Bedford: sister and brother-in-law Dee and Lee Bright, Roanoke; nephew, Chris Bright; and...
Robert Logan Dunlap
Jun 12, 2017
Robert Logan Dunlap, 65, of Lynchburg, died peacefully Monday, June 12, 2017. He lived in Arlington, Va. for thirty years with a career as a mortgage banker before moving to Lynchburg.Born on November 7, 1951 in Lexington, Va., Robert was a son of James McKee Dunlap and Mary Carrington Owen Dunlap.He is survived by his sister Nan Dugger of Lynchburg...
Robert Alexander Delledera Schumacher
Jun 10, 2017
That though the radiance which was once so brightBe now forever taken from my sight.Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower.We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.~William WordsworthRobert Alexander delledera Schumacher left this world on 10 June 2017. He was known by many names, not limited to,...
Valerie May Castell
Jun 8, 2017
Valerie May Castell, 61, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, June 8, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Teresa Brewer Breedlove
Jun 7, 2017
Teresa Brewer Breedlove, 59, of Martinsville, died Wednesday June 7, 2017 in Roanoke. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting.
Walter "Pete" Peterson
Jun 6, 2017
Walter Bates “Pete” Peterson, 82, of Hardy passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1935 in Lakewood, OH, a son of the late Walter E. Peterson and Anita Durbeck Bates. Walter worked and retired from Burlington Industries as a quality control supervisor. He served his country in the United States Army....
Wyatt Renfrew Pruitt
Jun 4, 2017
Wyatt Renfrew Pruitt, 73, of Madison Heights, VA, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was the loving husband of Wanda Banton Pruitt, for 47 years.Born Sunday, August 22, 1943 in Halifax County, Wyatt was a son of the late William Hector Pruitt and the late Alice Hill Pruitt.In addition to his wife, Wyatt is survived by his daughter, Anne...
Jesse E. Vanaman, Jr.
Jun 4, 2017
Jesse E. Vanaman, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg died Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was the devoted husband of Margaret “Peggy” L. Vanaman.Jesse was born January 30, 1933 in Lynchburg a son of the late Jesse E. Vanaman, Sr. and Marcella Thomas Vanaman. Jesse honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was retired as...
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