Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sharon Crawford Jambard
Jul 24, 2025
Sharon Crawford Jambard, aged 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife to Roger Peter Jambard for 27 cherished years.
Born on June 5, 1951, in Altavista, VA, Sharon was the daughter of the late Guthrie Gilmer Crawford, Jr. and Billie Albert Crawford. She dedicated her professional life...
Christopher Scott Rowland
Jul 12, 2025
Christopher Scott Rowland, 58, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on the 12th of July, 2025. He was the son of the late Carl C. Rowland and Patricia L. Rowland.
Christopher was born on October 13, 1967, in Milton, Florida. He attended Milton High School, and then pursued a higher education at Pensacola State College and the University of South Alabama where...
Trenton Richie, Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Trenton Richie Jr., 78, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
A Funeral service will be at 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 6 - 8 PM at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is...
Inez Robertson
Jul 20, 2025
Isaiah 40:31- But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall walk and not faint.
On July 20, 2025, God called one of his guardian angels home, to rest in his arms, Miss Inez Robertson. She passed at the “Our Lady of Peace”’ Charlottesville, Va. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She was...
Arianne Couch
Jul 18, 2025
Arianne Vanessa Couch (Jasmine Christiana Dillard), 20, of Amherst, Va passed away on July 18, 2025. She was the daughter of Jerron Costello Dillard, Sr. and Melanie Carter Stalworth.
Arianne was born on December 11, 2004, in Lynchburg, Va. She attended school in Altavista and then graduated from Amherst County High School. She was currently enrolled at CVCC where she was...
Sidney Johnson
Jul 22, 2025
Deacon Sidney Johnson Jr. transitioned to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00P.M. Saturday, August 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Coolwell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Deacon Johnson will be open to public viewing Friday, August 1, 2025 from 9:00A.M - 7:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights...
Sharon Simmons
Jul 19, 2025
Sharon “Susie” Simmons, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on the 19th of July, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Robert Rogers and Dorothy Lucille Hale and the devoted wife of Thomas Wayne Simmons Sr. for 40 years.
Born on February 17, 1950, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Susie attended Brookville High School and quickly became known for her boundless energy and...
John (Johnny) Gurganey Overstreet
Jul 23, 2025
John G. Overstreet June 15, 1947 - July 23, 2025
John “Johnny” Gurganey Overstreet was born on June 15th, 1947, and died on July 23rd, 2025. He was the son of Helen Lucas Overstreet and Jesse Floyd Overstreet. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Ronnie Overstreet. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years Vickie Carson Overstreet;...
Mary S. Culpepper
Jul 21, 2025
Mary Matilda Scott Culpepper, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Monday July 21, 2025, at the Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late John Daniel Scott and Anna Lee Jackson Scott, and the wife of her former spouse, the late Roosevelt Culpepper. Mary was also preceded in death by her sister, Alene Anna Scott Leftwich...
Donald Wayne Morrison, Sr.
Jul 20, 2025
You always knew where you stood with Don Morrison – he was the kind of man who spoke his mind regardless of the consequences. He was also the kind of man who would go out of his way to help a friend, particularly if it involved some good trouble.
Donald Wayne Morrison Sr. died Sunday, July 20, 2025 at age 66.
Born...
Gary Hubbard
Jul 20, 2025
Gary Hubbard, 74, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
A service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joseph Vincent Wood
Jul 20, 2025
Joseph Wood, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Ardie Ray Thomas
Jul 17, 2025
Ardie Ray Thomas Jr., 67, of Forest, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Grace Ann Wert
Jul 11, 2025
Grace Ann Wert, age 4 months, passed away on July 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She received total healing from Jesus as she passed peacefully at the UVA hospital in the arms of her parents.
Grace was born on March 7, 2025. Her first name was chosen as a testimony to God’s amazing grace in the lives of...
Katrina Roh
Jul 23, 2025
Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh
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With quiet dignity and abiding faith, Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh passed from this life on the 23rd of July 2025, at the age of 66, following a brief illness. A woman of rare gentleness and inner strength, she bore all things with patience and care, touching the lives of those around her with quiet devotion and the...
Virginia "Ginny" York
Jul 20, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” York, 78, of Amherst, Virginia passed away peacefully, with her two daughters beside her, Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Ginny was born on December 28, 1946, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Frank York and Dorothy Hopkins York. Ginny was the owner and operator of York Kennels in Amherst where she bred American Pitbull Terriers for over...
Edith (Marion) Shoffner Vernon
Jul 17, 2025
Edith (Marion) Shoffner Vernon, 88, of Lynchburg, VA, died on July 17, 2025. She was born in Norristown, PA, on August 9, 1936, to Francis Lewis and Marion Boyd Shoffner. “Edie” grew up in Buena Vista, VA, graduating from Parry McClure High School in 1953. That year she caught the eye of Joseph Henry Johnson “John” Vernon of Lexington, VA,...
Melinda Carine Anderson
Jul 17, 2025
Melinda Carine Anderson, affectionately known as “Lucy” was born on December 25, 1978, in Bedford, Virginia, and passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 46 years old.
Melinda was a devoted mother, a passionate caregiver, and a woman of extraordinary strength, compassion, and resilience. From the age of 16, she dedicated herself to serving...
Kenneth Joseph Johnson
Jul 16, 2025
Kenneth Joseph Johnson passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025. Ken was born in a naval hospital in Charleston, SC, on January 12, 1973. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Kara Leeann Johnson, whom he loved with all his heart.
Ken was a devoted father and brother who found great joy in watching Kara grow through her involvement in sports, especially...
Dorothy Johanna Shaner
Jul 16, 2025
Dorothy Johanna Shaner, age 99, was called home by her heavenly Father on July 16, 2025 and is resting in the arms of Jesus. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 61 years, Thornhill (Joe), her son Roger, her daughter Rebecca, her grandson, Justin, and many other family members.
She is survived by her daughters, Christinia Wilson (Randall) and...
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