Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Reid
May 30, 2026
William R. Reid, affectionately known to all as “Butch,” of Madison Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, May 30, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1947, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a proud graduate of Central High School in Amherst, Virginia.
A devoted husband and father, William was a sweet and kind soul who never...
Warren August Theis
May 29, 2026
Warren August Theis, 85, of Huddleston, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in San Diego, California, on March 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Daniel August Theis and Henriett Warren Theis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Harry Lewis Gray
May 29, 2026
Harry Lewis Gray, 95 of Lynchburg, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born in Bedford, Virginia on March 24, 1931, to the late Charles “Luther” Gray and Minnie Hensley Gray. In addition to his parents Harry was preceded in death by two sisters. Ann Gray Lodge (Wayland-dec) and Josephine (Jo) Gray Crawford (Lemuel-dec.) of Bedford Va. Six brothers...
James Trammel, Jr.
May 29, 2026
James Trammel, Jr., 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1941, to the late James Trammel and Emma (Brooks) Trammel in Montclair, New Jersey.
James lived a life marked by service, dedication, and devotion to his family and country. He was a decorated United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran who honorably served...
Judith Palermo
May 29, 2026
Judith Ann Palermo , 78, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Richard Snyder
May 28, 2026
Richard Douglas Snyder, 71, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1955, in Beckley to William and Betty Snyder, who preceded him in death.
Richard spent most of his life in Lynchburg, where he built lasting friendships and cherished memories with family and loved ones. He worked for many years as a painter and later...
Leslie Austin Pankey
May 27, 2026
Leslie Austin Pankey, 81, of Forest, Virginia, died peacefully at Wyndhurst Health and Rehab, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born at home in Appomattox, Virginia, on August 8, 1944, he was the son of late Leslie Gordon Pankey and Gladie Myrtle Adams Pankey. He was preceded in death by his dear nephew, Brian Ripley. So many of his Pankey and...
Max Guggenheimer, Jr.
May 27, 2026
Major General Max Guggenheimer, Jr. died on May 27, 2026, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA. After an evening with his children and their spouses, with a fierce thunderstorm followed by a sky clearing to a sunset with a double rainbow out his window, he passed peacefully in the presence of his brother, Charlie Guggenheimer.
In addition to his brother, he...
William Hinton Davis, Sr.
May 27, 2026
William (Bill) Hinton Davis, Sr., passed away on May 27, 2026. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, on November 16, 1933, the son of the late B.C. Davis and Ruth Carwile Davis.
Bill was founder and co-owner of Westover Jewelers and Watch Repair; he was also a longtime member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Joyce Lewis Newman
May 26, 2026
Joyce Lewis Newman, 73, of Lynch Station, Virginia, departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1953, to the late Joseph Maynard Toms and Kathleen Hodges Toms.
A devoted Christian woman, and member of Crosspoint Church, Altavista, Joyce loved the Lord deeply and found joy in the simple beauty of God’s creation. She lived her...
Hilda Mae Cheatwood Hayes
May 26, 2026
On May 26, 2026, Hilda Mae Cheatwood Hayes, age 74, transitioned to her heavenly home to be with the Lord. She was born April 8, 1952, in Bedford County to the late John Willis Cheatwood and Dorothy Edna Rixey Cheatwood. One of seven children, Hilda was raised in a home grounded in strong values and deep faith.
A devoted and godly...
Ronald Nolan
May 26, 2026
Ronald Nolan , 71, of Amherst, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Ronald Nolan was born on July 29, 1954 to the late Mrs. Rillie Nolan. He was reared in a strong environment. He received Christ at a very early age and was baptized at Craven Corner Missionary Baptist Church in Harlowe, NC. He attended Havelock High School in...
Doretha Banks
May 26, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Doretha Pryor Banks, who departed this life peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 76.
Doretha was born on August 29, 1949, in Minden, WV, to the late Rev. Thomas Pryor and Lorena Pryor. She was one of 10 children and was raised with strong family...
Bruce Smith
May 25, 2026
Bruce A. Smith, 76, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on May 25, 2026.
Born in Japan on September 25, 1949, while his parents, Anthony and Virginia Smith, were serving in the United States military, Bruce spent much of his childhood experiencing different parts of the world. As the son of military parents, he lived in many places such as Japan,...
Richard Earl Roberts
May 25, 2026
Richard Earl Roberts, age 71, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1954, in Bedford, Virginia, Richard was the son of the late Lawrence Talman Roberts, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Newcomer Roberts. Richard spent over 30 years working as a truck driver, earning the respect of those who knew him through...
Robert Clayton Parrish
May 24, 2026
Robert Clayton Parrish, 85, of Elliston, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Roanoke, VA on February 18, 1941, a son of the late Clay Oliver Parrish and Hazel Brown Parrish. In addition to his Parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gladys Spraker,...
Annie Marie "PeeWee" Mays
May 24, 2026
Annie Marie “PeeWee” Mays, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born in Bedford on May 10, 1949 to the late Joseph Napoleon Mays and Margaret Burge Mays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Marvin J. Puckett and brothers, James. E. Mays and...
Celeste Snow
May 23, 2026
Celeste Mary Snow, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 74. Born on July 18, 1951, in New Jersey, Celeste was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Hutchings and Julia Castillo Hutchings.
A remarkable woman of unwavering strength, Celeste bravely overcame breast cancer three times and courageously...
Wanda Lee Tolley Welch
May 23, 2026
Wanda Lee Tolley Welch, 73, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1952, in Roanoke to the late Robert John Tolley and Mary Alice Flippo Tolley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Paul Welch; son, Lonney Welch; grandson, Joseph Jackson; sister,...
Maggie Ann Staton Tyree
May 23, 2026
Maggie Ann Staton Tyree, 84, of Lynchburg, passed away on May 23, 2026. She was born in Amherst, Virginia, on March 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Abner Garrett Staton and Hattie Brown Tomlin Staton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James L. Tyree Jr., who passed in November of 2011.
Maggie was a hardworking woman who...
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