Wilma “Billie” Harper

Apr 12, 2023

Wilma “Billie” Harper, 93, of Lynchburg died Wednesday April 12, 2023.  She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Carroll Harper. Wilma was born May 30, 1929, in Watsonville, CA, a daughter of the late Ira Leland Harris and Violet Gale Harris. She retired as a Material Control Clerk from General Electric/Ericsson. She is survived by a son Richard...

Susan Fauber Sihlanick

Apr 10, 2023

Susan Fauber Sihlanick, age 72, passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on April 10, just short of her 73rd birthday.  Born in Lynchburg to John and Shirley Fauber, she is survived by her sister Sallie Thompson (Al), nephew Todd Thompson (Michelle and son Logan), husband Mark Sihlanick, and their children Kirsten (Andrew Snyder) and Kevin. Her light in the world...

Laura Briggs

Apr 10, 2023

Laura Briggs , 70, of Amherst, VA, died Monday, April 10, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family

Dwayne Alphonso Davis

Apr 10, 2023

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce that Dwayne Alphonso Davis, of Roanoke, Va. earned his heavenly wings. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was also a passionate chef.He is preceded in death by his grandparents Booker Thomas and Ella Iretha Davis; and his aunt Sadie Leftwich.He will forever be missed by his parents, Prince and...

Mary Ann Platt

Apr 9, 2023

Mary Ann Platt, 78, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, April 9, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Susan Sockriter

Apr 8, 2023

Susan J. Sockriter, 68, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully April 8th, 2023, but her larger-than-life persona and trademark laughter will never be forgotten.She was born in Lewes, Delaware to James (Jim) and Frances McIntyre on October 31st, 1954.Affectionately known as “Mom”, “Mom Mom”, and “Grandma Squsan” by her family, Susan was loved deeply by her three children Charles (Chuck)...

Edna Marie Jones Puckett

Apr 8, 2023

Edna Jones Puckette, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 8, 2023. Edna was born on December 12, 1932, in Lynchburg to the late Buster D. and Lottie Arthur Jones of Lynchburg. She lived in Lynchburg her entire life and attended E.C. Glass High School. Edna obtained her one-year certificate in typing from Phillip’s Business College. She worked as a...

Joyce Chafin Smith

Apr 8, 2023

Joyce Chafin Smith, 79, of Gretna, VA passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. While holding hands with her sister Janice Houweling and granddaughter Harley Smith. She was from Delbarton, W.V, to the late Mason and Marie Chafin. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.In addition to her late parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Lt. Colonel Alexander “Sandy” James Stuart Iii

Apr 8, 2023

Lt. Colonel Alexander “Sandy” James Stuart, III, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Linda Wright Stuart.Sandy was born in Ancon, Panama, part of the U.S. canal zone, on February 17, 1938, a son of the late Colonel Alexander James Stuart, Jr. and Miriam Vannaman Stuart. He graduated from the United States Military...

David Samuel Natysin

Apr 7, 2023

David Samuel Natysin, 73, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. Dave is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy, who loved him deeply.  He was also loved by his sons, Brian Natysin (Shannon) and Adam Natysin (Michelle), and daughter Gina Natysin Stratford (Andrew), and his seven grandchildren, Logan and Sydney Natysin; Kiley, Reese, and Paige...