Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Roan Cartwell
Sep 24, 2025
Roan Cartwell, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory located at 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, Virginia 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Philip Jason Ore
Sep 21, 2025
“Therefore, you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one is going to take your joy away from you.” John 16:22
Philip Jason Ore, 58, of Forest, Virginia, passed into Glory way too soon, suddenly after a brief illness, on September 21, 2025. He was a faithful and loyal servant of...
Carol Duff Luther
Sep 24, 2025
Carol Duff Luther, 83, of Amherst, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lee Roy Luther, Sr., for over 42 years.
Carol was born in Lynchburg on November 5, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Elwood Lawrence Duff and Margaret Wood Duff. Carol worked as a cashier for Kroger for...
Cheryl Ann (King) Walker
Sep 20, 2025
With heavy hearts we morn the passing of Cheryl Ann Walker, at 77 of Bedford Virginia. She passed away after a long illness and declining health. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.Cheryl was born Shirley Ann King at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Cheryl was a quiet and intelligent child who loved to help others....
Barbara Lockhart Teates
Sep 20, 2025
Barbara Lockhart Teates, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born on May 28, 1950, in Winchester Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Coddie Lockhart and Virginia Reynolds.
Barbara devoted her life to her family and to her faith. Her passion for hospitality began when working for the C&P telephone company and in hotel...
Roy A. Douglas
Sep 22, 2025
Roy A. Douglas passed away on September 22, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on June 25, 1941, Roy filled his years with love and dedication to those around him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia Braxton Douglas, and their son, Leroy A. Douglas. Alongside them, his niece, Kimberly Turner, and numerous other family members.
Roy was preceded in death by...
Clifton Wade
Sep 22, 2025
Clifton Wade (Plooky), 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Allen King Wade SR. and Fannie Cyrus Wade. Clifton was born on January 14, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He worked for Coleman Adams as a crane operator for many years.
Clifton was known for his...
Betty Ray Statham
Sep 18, 2025
Betty Ray Statham, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on September 18, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 5517 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Lynchburg, Virginia on September 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Megginson Family Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Joseph Josephus Wilson
Sep 18, 2025
Joseph Josephus Wilson,70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
A service will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Linda Pollard Jones
Sep 13, 2025
Linda Pollard Jones 70, a beloved soul known for her sweet demeanor and appreciative nature, peacefully departed this earth on September 13, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on April 26, 1955, Linda illuminated the lives of those around her with an infectious smile. When you saw her smile, you couldn’t help but smile yourself. She had a heart that cherished...
Dennis "Kane" Kinney
Sep 5, 2025
" Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17
Dennis Ray Kinney, affectionately known as “Kane” within the community, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born on November 21, 1952, at Virginia Baptist Hospital to the...
Carl P. Miller
Sep 20, 2025
Carl P. Miller, 75, of Lynchburg Virginia transitioned September 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Aubrey Sr and Josephine Miller, both of Lynchburg Virginia. He was born on August, 19,1950. He served in the Marines and was a devoted truck driver, for over 40 years, until he retired due to illness.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra...
Howard Herndon
Sep 5, 2025
Howard Eugene Herndon, 58 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 5, 2025, He was the son of the late Payton Patillo and Earlie L. Scott Herndon.
Howard was born on January 27, 1967, in Lynchburg, Va. He attended school at E.C Glass High School then pursued his career in the military for many years. Howard was a member of Peaceful...
Tony Lee Burns
Sep 23, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tony Lee Burns, who departed this life on September 23, 2025, at the age of 60, in his beloved hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on January 2, 1965, Tony was the cherished son of Tony Morton Burns and the late Barbara Ann Burns. He lived a life full of...
Agnes Burgess Erwin
Aug 23, 2025
Agnes Burgess Erwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the age of 101 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born December 12, 1923, in Halifax, Virginia, Agnes cherished her childhood on the family’s tobacco farm with her mother, Thelma (Tillery), father, Walter, and her younger sister, Charlotte (Ussery). It was there she learned the value...
Margaret (Peggy) C Lyons
Jun 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) C. Lyons, age 91, who died peacefully on June 30, 2025, in Forest, Virginia.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, on May 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Oscar Cole and Nell Harvey Young, and the stepdaughter of Larry Young. Peggy is survived by her children:...
Bernard Edwin Mazanec
Aug 17, 2025
Bernard Edwin Mazanec, 92, of Evergreen, Virginia passed away on August 17, 2025. He was the son of Edwin John Mazanec and Martha Kjar, of Bozeman, MT and the husband of Cecil Kay Harvey of Evergreen, VA for 10 years.
Bernard (Bing) was born on July 30, 1933, in Lexington, NE. The family moved to Bozeman Montana where he attended school...
Howard Dan Maddox
Sep 21, 2025
Howard Dan Maddox, 62, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Joe Grafton Maddox and Lois Campbell Maddox.
Howard was born on August 2, 1963, in Virginia. He attended Amherst County High School and later continued his studies at Central Virginia Community College. He worked as a machinist and mechanic throughout...
Martha Black Strader
Sep 20, 2025
Martha Black Strader, 99, lifelong native of Lynchburg died early Saturday, September 20, 2025 with her daughters by her side in her residence at Westminster Canterbury. Prior to moving to Westminster Canterbury in 2010, Martha and her husband lived for 50+ years on Trents Ferry Road.
Throughout her long and vibrant life, Martha was a regional model, often featured in area...
John Sparks
Jun 17, 2025
John Arthur Sparks, age 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
John is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Joni and daughter Ashley (Matt) of South Carolina.
He was the son of the late Timothy and Betty Sparks of Covington, VA. In addition to his parents, his sister Carole Rice preceded him in death.
John Sparks is...
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