Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James Robert "Bob" Cole, Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
James Robert “Bob” Cole, Sr. of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was the son of the late Fleming Fleetwood Cole and Ellen Jackson Cole, and the husband of Barbara Martin Cole for 70 years.
Bob was born on September 25, 1931, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a graduate of Furman University and The Southern Baptist...
Curtis Bradshaw
Apr 20, 2024
Curtis Ray Bradshaw (Curt/Bradshaw) was born on February 2, 1949, in Franklin, VA to the late Edward Mills and Martha Clara "Sue Girl" Bradshaw. Curtis was 1 of 9 brothers and 3 sisters. He was an avid fisherman and mechanic. Upon moving to Lynchburg with the Moss Family from Portsmouth, VA. Dad worked as a mechanic at Adams Motor Company...
Norborne Edmund "Chuck" Spottswood III
Apr 19, 2024
Norborne Edmund “Chuck” Spottswood III, 59, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, in his home in Moneta, Virginia. He was born August 23, 1963, in Mobile, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father, Norborne Edmund Spottswood Sr.
He was a faithful employee to Liberty Fire Solutions where he carried out his long-time love for drafting and installing...
Elizabeth "Betsy" (Dow) Gulla
Apr 19, 2024
Elizabeth “Betsy” (Dow) Gulla died at home on April 19, 2024 in Forest, Virginia. She was born on December 13, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Robert Dow and Anna (Hart) Dow.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert Andrew Gulla; her sister Roberta Dow; her sons Christopher Douglas Gulla (daughter-in-law Brenda Marie Cavanaugh), Jonathan Andrew Gulla, and Craig...
Jean Hicks
Apr 19, 2024
Jean Falwell Hicks, 93, of Lynchburg, passed away on April 19th, 2024 at The Summit. She was preceded in death by her loving and faithful husband of 69 years, Mr. Thomas, “Tommy” Hicks. Born August 4th, 1930 she was the daughter of Urbane Falwell and Ruby Lawrence Falwell. Jean is survived by her three children, Phillip Hicks of Lynchburg; Rebekah (Becky)...
Lloyd Jacob Matthes
Apr 18, 2024
Lloyd Jacob Matthes, 86 years old, of Forest, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on April 18, 2024. Born on November 30, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herman Matthes and Alice Mcbride Matthes.
Jake was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Sandra Schmickl Matthes and is survived by his...
Wanda Hawkins
Apr 18, 2024
Wanda Houston Hawkins,62, of Coleman Falls, passed away on April 18, 2024. She was born in Welch, WV, on January 12, 1962, a daughter of the late Melvin Eugene Houston, Sr. and Ruby Tinnell Houston.
After attending E.C. Glass High School, Wanda worked as a cosmetologist for all her adult life. She was the proud owner of Wanda’s Shear Artisan, located...
Michael Simmons
Apr 17, 2024
Michael Alan Simmons, 52, of Bedford, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1972, in Bloomington, Illinois to the late Debra Kay Gwin Simmons and surviving father Willaim Albert Simmons of Bedford, VA.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Candy Simmons of Bedford; daughters Brittny Liskey (Michael)...
Shirley Cunningham
Apr 17, 2024
Shirley Cunningham, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William Leroy Cunningham and Sarah Beatty Cunningham.
Shirley was born on January 15, 1933, in Turtle Creek, PA. Shirley attended Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA and was a retired secretary of Cornell University, New York State Department of Agriculture.
Shirley was a...
Ronald Earl Wade, Jr.
Apr 17, 2024
Ronald Earl Wade, Jr, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2024.Ronnie was born on January 31, 1957, to Ronald Earl Wade and Arlene Brooks Wade, in Lynchburg.Ronnie enjoyed woodworking and was skilled in making special items for family members to cherish. Ronnie was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.Ronnie was predeceased by his parents....
Julia Thaxton
Apr 17, 2024
Julia George Thaxton passed away in Lynchburg, Virginia on April 17, 2024 at the age of 94. She was the resident of the Summit.
She is survived by her daughter, Georgeanne Ingram (Gary) of Greensboro,NC, brother, Hunter Houston George of Austin, Texas, her grandchildren, Marci, Meghan, and Hunter Johnson. Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Thaxton.
No service is...
Sheila Ann Lewis
Apr 17, 2024
Sheila Ann Walke Lewis, 65, of Moneta, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Wytheville on November 14, 1958, to the late John Watts Walke, Sr and Dorothy Hodge Walke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Watts Walke, Jr.
She is survived by her husband,...
Charlotte Frances Decker Williams
Apr 16, 2024
Charlotte Frances Decker Williams, 69, of Roanoke, Virginias passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was the loving wife to the late Carl Williams and daughter to the late John Henery Decker and Charlotte Luella Kilmerr Decker.
She was born on February 27, 1955, in New York. Charlotte could be described as the best mom and grandma ever. She loved...
Deacon John William Cheatwood
Apr 16, 2024
John William Cheatwood went home to be with the Lord; unexpected to family and friends, but in God’s perfect timing, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born December 15, 1956, to the late John Willis and Dorothy Edna Rixey Cheatwood in Lynchburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...
JAMES (JIMMY) NAPIER, SR.
Apr 15, 2024
James “Jimmy” Edward Napier
Sunrise:07/12/1942- Sunset: 04/15/2024
James Edward Napier, 82, of Lynchburg, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, April. 15, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by family.
James Edward Napier (Muttman) was born July 12th, 1942, to the late Lucille Abbitt Napier and Charlie Napier. He was preceded in death by his three brothers David Napier, Lewis Napier, and Charlie Napier,...
John W. Craddock
Apr 14, 2024
John Wimbish Craddock died April 14, 2024 with family by his side. He was born March 14, 1933 in Lynchburg to the late Nan and George Gilmer Craddock. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Emily Gunn Craddock. He is survived by his children, Anne Carter, John (Laura), Clay (Tess), grandchildren Cameron (Sam) Howe, Carter (Grant)...
Linda Gail Mann Mason
Apr 14, 2024
Linda Gail Mann Mason, 71, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, 2024. She has gone to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior and will always be in our hearts. Family is a gift that lasts forever. Loving Mother and dedicated wife, Linda was born December 21, 1952, to the late Julius K. and Carrie Powell Mann. She graduated...
Nancy Middleton Ferguson
Apr 13, 2024
Nancy Middleton Ferguson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 13, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born on May 22, 1939. Nancy is survived by her son, Jeffrey Ferguson, and spouse, Mark Figuerres of Greensboro, NC; her daughter and best friend, Amy Ferguson of Williamsburg, VA; her grandchildren, Caitlin Ferguson Cash, Claire Ferguson Hare, and Cody Alden Ferguson;...
Arvid Orlin Pederson
Apr 13, 2024
Arvid Orlin Pederson, 71, of Thaxton passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mahnomen, MN on January 15, 1953. A son of the late Calmer E. Pederson and Olive Martel Pederson. In addition to his parents, Arvid, was preceded in death by his twin brother, Arlin Pederson and his brother-in-law, Ron Voltz.
Arvid served...
Peter William Karras
Apr 12, 2024
Peter William Karras, 86, of Forest, VA passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Michele Tolley Karras.
Peter was born in Chicago, IL on October 26, 1937, the son of the late William Anastasios and Kay Angelacos Karras. Peter graduated with a degree in Accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston,...
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