Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Mary Hartwell Epting
Jun 2, 2017
Mary Ellen Epting, age 87, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, June 2, 2017. Mary Ellen Hartwell was born in Danville, KY to Troy Kern and Mary Routledge Hartwell. The family moved to Marion, IL, where she completed high school before going off to Washington University in St. Louis. In 1952 she received a degree...
Gordon Preston Thomas
Jun 2, 2017
Gordon Preston Thomas, 90, of Salem, died Friday, June 2, 2017 in Salem. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory – Roanoke Chapel is assisting the family.
Martha Jane Johnson Widgeon
Jun 1, 2017
Jane Widgeon, 72, of Goode, went to be with Jesus, Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was the wife of the late David Jennings Widgeon, Jr.Jane was born in Harrisonburg on April 24, 1945 a daughter of the late Benjamin Wesley Johnson and Jane Steel Johnson. Jane worked as a Librarian with the Lynchburg City School system, was an active member...
Rachel Marston Rice
Jun 1, 2017
Rachel Marston Rice of Lynchburg passed away June 1, 2017, at the Elms of Lynchburg, Virginia, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Jesse Otis Rice. Rachel was born in Charlotte County, April 19, 1924, a daughter of the late L. Watt Marston and Mary E. Marston. Rachel was a member of Mead Memorial United Methodist...
Wendall Roger Noaker
Jun 1, 2017
Wendell Roger Noaker, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, June 01, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Anthony Davis Leeman
May 31, 2017
Anthony (Tony) Davis Leeman, 58, of Forest, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.Born Saturday, July 12, 1958 in Greenville, S.C., Tony was a son of the late George Wendel Leeman, Jr. and Frances Lucille Davis Leeman.In addition to his mother, Tony is survived by his five beautiful children, Steven, Ryan, Michael, Gianna, and Jessica Leeman; the mother of his children, Diane;...
Jon Wade Owens
May 31, 2017
Jon Wade Owens, 53, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Charles Thomas Miles Sr.
May 31, 2017
Charles Thomas Miles, Sr. passed away on May 31, 2017. He was born May 27, 1938 of the late Nelson and Connie Miles of Evington, Virginia.Charles operated the Rustburg Esso, later becoming Rustburg Auto. The station remained a corner institution of talk, tall tales, drink, gas and mechanics for over 40 years. Charles lived his life full throttle and always...
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