Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Chester "Shorty" Lee Bates
Mar 24, 2025
Chester “Shorty” Lee Bates, 65, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Jim Bates and Mary Ethel Robertson.
Chester was born on February 12, 1960, in Virginia. He was an accomplished arborist who enjoyed landscaping and working on small motors in his free time.
He is survived by his children, Christopher Bates...
William Mitchell Sullivan
Mar 23, 2025
William Mitchell Sullivan
May 10, 1944 - March 23, 2025
Will was called to be with the Lord after a brief illness. He has joined several of his housemates in heaven.. He left behind many friends and people he called family.
Will greeted everyone he met with a handshake or raise the roof and a smile that brightened everyone's day. His touch was...
Doris Kennon Johnson
Mar 22, 2025
Doris Kennon Johnson of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Zachariah and Betty Morgan Kennon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oliver T. Johnson and daughters Karen Sue Johnson, Dara Johnson Padgett, and one brother Clifford Kennon and...
David Bruce Thornsbury
Mar 22, 2025
David Bruce Thornsbury, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence.
David was born on September 5, 1964, to the late James and Helen Thornsbury.
He was a member of Timberlake Church. In his free time, he enjoyed quiet time with his loving wife, Gay Galyean Thornsbury.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by a devoted...
Nancy Louise Wine
Mar 21, 2025
Nancy Louise Wine, 87, formerly of Littlestown, PA, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living in Lynchburg, VA. She was the loving wife of Richard H. Wine, who passed away February 28, 2021.
Nancy was born on June 9, 1937, in Brodbecks, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merton E. and Gartha N. (Kessler)...
Katherine Mantz Duncan
Mar 21, 2025
Katherine Mantz Duncan peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was the loving wife of 68 years to the late Riner Davis Duncan, Jr.
Katherine is survived by her three children, Katie Popek and husband Phillip of Motley, Victoria Trent and husband Steve, and Riner Duncan, Ill all of Lynchburg, as well as her brother Phillip Mantz and...
Denise Darcell Ware
Mar 21, 2025
Denise Darcel Ware “DD”, 58, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on March 21, 2025, at her residence of 30 plus years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Barry Ware, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Bowling Ware. Denise was born November 18, 1966, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended Amherst County Public Schools, going all the way to the 10th grade....
Teresa Farmer
Mar 21, 2025
Teresa Farmer, of Lynchburg, was called from earthy home into eternal rest Friday, March 21, 2025.
The family will receive friends Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6-8 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. She will lie in repose for viewing one hour to...
Grace Carolyn Seitz Cook
Mar 20, 2025
Grace Carolyn Seitz Cook left to meet her Lord on March 20, 2025, from Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg VA. She was born on July 8,1931 to the late John Leslie and Mattie Stilwell Seitz of Hickory, NC.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Roy O. Cook in 2015. In addition to her husband and parents,...
Deborah Hawkins Hogan
Mar 20, 2025
Deborah Hawkins Hogan, 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 20, 2025.
Deborah was born on August 28, 1959. She was the daughter of the late Louie Edward Hawkins Jr. and Patricia Ann Hawkins.
In addition to her mother, Deborah is survived by her son, David Lee Cash, Jr. (Shelley); daughter, Kristen Harb (Nathan); grandsons, Matthew Cash, McKenna Cash, Mason Cash...
John Marshall Lipscomb
Mar 20, 2025
John Marshall Lipscomb, 83 of Amherst, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab. in Amherst, Virginia.
John was born on Saturday, May 24, 1941, in Amherst, VA. He was the son of the late Ward Robert Lipscomb and Connie Lee Martin Lipscomb. John attended Elkton United Methodist Church in Elkton, MD and enjoyed working...
Minerva Theresa Taylor
Mar 19, 2025
Minerva Theresa Taylor, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born to the late Jesse F. Brooks and Geneva T. Brooks on September 20, 1948, in the city of Durham, NC. In addition to her parents, Minerva is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 52 years, Willie Ray Taylor, and her brothers...
Joseph Ashton James, Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
Joseph Ashton James Jr, 94 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Joseph Ashton James Sr. and Ruth Corrine Edwards James, and the husband of the late Annie Cleola James for more than 56 years.
Joseph Ashton James Jr was born on March 18, 1931, in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from...
Phyllis Owen Floyd
Mar 19, 2025
Phyllis “Polly” Owen Floyd, 87, of 219 Hopkins Rd, Lynchburg, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the Summitt Health and Rehab.
She leaves behind a legacy of love, service and kindness
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion E. Owen and Phyllis C Owen and her Husband W. “Billy” Floyd.
She is survived by her sons, W. Donald Floyd and...
Randal Ray Schaefer
Mar 18, 2025
Randal (Randy) Schaefer, 76, of Hardeeville, SC passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. Randy was a loving husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Randy was a man who truly lived life to the fullest. He had a deep love for the outdoors and whether it was traveling, camping, hiking, fishing, golfing...
George Washington Ford Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025, God in his infinite wisdom called George Washington Ford, Jr. (G.W.) from labor to reward at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on March 15, 1965, George was the beloved son to the late Sarah Booker Ford and George Washington Ford, Sr. At an early age George joined White Rock Baptist Church and was a member...
Ronald Alfred Toland
Mar 17, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Alfred Toland of Valrico, FL who left us on March 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Ronald was born in Wheeling, WV. He was a devoted father, husband, and grandfather. Ronald was known for his unwavering love for his family and his resilience in the face of...
Richard Daniel Tucker
Mar 17, 2025
Richard Daniel "Dicki" Tucker
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend.
June 2, 1956-March 17, 2025
Richard Daniel Tucker, 68, passed away on March 17, 2025, at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. Richard was born June 2, 1956, to the late David and Margie Johnson Tucker in Anne Arundel, Maryland.
Richard loved to fish and watch sports. He was a huge fan of the Clemson...
Shirley Myers Simcik
Mar 17, 2025
Shirley Myers Simcik, born on October 29, 1931, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She led a life characterized by simplicity, embracing the beauty of the everyday with grace and warmth.
Shirley dedicated herself to her education and achieved notable academic milestones. She received her bachelor's degree from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before...
Troy Lesley Proffitt, Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Troy Lesley Proffitt, Jr., 73, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born in Taswell Co., VA on October 5, 1951 to the late Troy Lesley Proffitt, Sr. and Mary Helen Asbury Proffitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tanya Yvonne Waddell Proffitt.
A graveside service with military honors will...
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