Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Javontae Revely
May 22, 2026
On May 22, 2026 JaVontae Alexander Revely our beloved son was called home to rest, in Appomattox, VA. He was born on August 2, 2009 to Marques Revely of Appomattox, VA and Carla Goodyear of Colombus, OH.
He joined Liberty Chapel Church. To know him is to love him. He was the life of the party. He never met a stranger....
Craig Pollard
May 22, 2026
Craig Pollard, 60, of Evington, VA passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Gary Irl Todd
May 22, 2026
Gary Irl Todd, 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Carl Ray Crawford
May 21, 2026
Carl Ray Crawford, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1949, in Indiana. He was the son of the late Joseph Crawford and Bessie Raye Styles Crawford.
Carl was a proud veteran who faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War in both the United States Navy and the United States...
Raymond Earl Wood
May 21, 2026
Raymond Earl Wood, 96, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Oakwood Health and Rehab in Bedford. He was born in Bedford, VA on October 16, 1929 a son of the late Charles Ira Wood and Ruby Virginia Rice Wood. In addition to his Parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Sperberg Wood; daughter...
JoeAnn Coles
May 21, 2026
JoeAnn Coles, 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Service details are forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Diane Gregoria
May 20, 2026
Diane Gregoria, the strongest source of our inspiration and love, has departed on her final journey. She passed in serenity on May 20th, 2026, in Amherst, Virginia, surrounded by family who cherished her. A mass will be held on July 18th at Ascension Church, 253 Main Street, Amherst, VA 24572. Diane is survived by Mark, her adoring husband of 48...
Pastor Carrington Howard Banks, Jr.
May 20, 2026
Reverend Carrington Howard Banks, Jr., affectionately known as “Tinky” to his family, friends, and those closest to him, peacefully entered into eternal rest and went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2026, at the age of 75.
Born on December 31, 1950, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late Carrington H. Banks, Sr. and...
Louella Jane Mertz
May 19, 2026
Louella Jane Mertz, 74, of Madison Heights, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Jonathan Mertz for 8 wonderful years.
Louella was born on March 16, 1952, in Binghamton, New York, the oldest of 8 siblings. Louella loved playing word games on her tablet, knitting scarves, hats, and blankets for...
Robert E. Mitchell
May 19, 2026
Heaven received a new resident on May 19th, 2026. Robert E. Mitchell has passed away and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “Bob” had always been known for his caring heart. He used his intelligence, attention to detail, and his jolly attitude to show that care for others. Due to his profession as an electrician,...
Margaret R. Wenning
May 18, 2026
Margaret Royce Wenning’s Story
May 22,1928 to May 18, 2026
“With a keen eye and a quiet patience, Margaret found profound beauty in the natural world. Whether identifying native birds in the morning mist or observing the seasonal changes in the local woodlands, she found endless inspiration in the outdoors.”
Just 4 days shy of her 98th birthday, Margaret R. Wenning of Madison...
Carol Overstreet Lee
May 18, 2026
Carol Overstreet Lee of Forest passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, at the age of 83. Born on June 11, 1942, in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Gank Overstreet and the late Ralphine Coffey Overstreet. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years,...
Aubrey Allen May
May 17, 2026
On this day, we announce the passing of Aubrey Allen May, a husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend. Aubrey left this world and entered the gates of Heaven on May 18th, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 10th, 1939, in Stanleytown, Virginia, Aubrey was the beloved son of the late Aubrey F. May and Ethel Ramsey May....
Jennifer Green
May 16, 2026
Jennifer “Jenny” Wilson Green, 86, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John William Wilson Jr. and Jane Hastings Wilton Wilson.
Jenny graduated high school from St. Margaret’s in Tappahannock, Virginia, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. A lifelong reader, she worked...
Andrew Joseph Topa
May 15, 2026
Andrew Joseph Topa, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was the son of the late Chester and Mary Topa.
He was born on June 21, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Andy attended Rutgers College in New Jersey and Lynchburg College. He worked with young people in Junior Achievement and participated in United Way events. His first love...
Arthur Richard Krottnauer
May 15, 2026
Arthur Richard Krottnauer, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Affinity Hospice and Operation Smile.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Timothy Alexander "Timmy" Gibson
May 14, 2026
Timothy Alexander “Timmy” Gibson, 18 of Roanoke, passed away tragically on Thursday, May 14, 2026, for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Roanoke, VA on March 18, 2008. A son of Ruby Jean Delp Highsmith and the late Charles Christopher Gibson Sr.; Maternal Grandmother, Trudy “Nana” Delp; Maternal Grandfather, Steve Delp Sr.; paternal grandmother, Melissa “Missy”...
Adrianne Lynn Hallauer
May 14, 2026
Adrianne Lynn “Annie” Hallauer, 17 of Bedford tragically passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 2008. The daughter of David Andrew Hallauer and Lisa Smith Hallauer. Annie was predeceased by her half-sister, Angel Marie Hallauer; her loving dog Sassy; and Annie’s boyfriend, Timmy Gibson, who...
Carleen Womack
May 13, 2026
Carleen G. Womack, 78, of Rustburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, where she was lovingly reunited and embraced by those who had gone before her.
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on September 02, 1947, Carleen was the cherished daughter of the late Carl Walker Glass and Dorothy Weeks Glass. As one of three...
Betty Minerva Culpepper
May 12, 2026
Betty Minerva Culpepper, affectionately known as "Lil Sis," departed this life on May 12, 2026, at her home in Columbia, Maryland.
A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, she devoted her life to education, family, and service. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roosevelt Culpepper and Agnes Louise Head Culpepper Witcher.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Glenn Head...
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