Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Thomas Excell Coleman
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas Excell Coleman, 95, of Madison Heights, passed away at his home on January 3, 2026 after a five year diagnosis of lymphoma. Tom was born in Amherst County to the late Wiley Newton Coleman, Sr. and the late Ola Martin Wingfield Coleman.
Tom graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1949. He joined the U. S. Army on February 14,...
Robert Thomas Bumpas
Jan 3, 2026
Robert Thomas Bumpas, 80, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Robert was born on August 16, 1945, to the late Robert Mallory and Josephine Smith Bumpass.
After graduating high school, he went on to join the United States Army, serving both in Vietnam and Korea. Following his time in the military, Robert pursued an education from Central Virginia...
Carlton Calloway
Jan 2, 2026
Carlton Lee Calloway “Bucko” departed this life January 3, 2026. Born in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of Carolyn Calloway.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather George Calloway, his grandmother Edna Calloway and one brother, Denault Calloway.
Carlton attended Heritage High School. He was employed by KDC for many years. Carlton loved hanging out with family and listening to...
John “Bud” Kese
Jan 2, 2026
John “Bud” Kese of Goode, Virginia, gave us his last of many memories on January 2, 2026.
Born to Velta (Upeslacis) & Herberts Kese on June 5, 1939, in Riga, Latvia. The Keses, including his late sister Vita and late brother Karl, fled from Latvia during World War II due to German occupation, and did not return due to post-war Russian...
Carson Rudolph Elkins
Jan 2, 2026
Carson Rudolph “Punkin” Elkins, 58 of Bedford passed away on January 2, 2026, at Bedford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bedford, VA on March 9, 1967. A son of the late, Robert E. Elkins and Mary Betty Wilson. In addition to his parents, Punkin was predeceased by his two brothers, Bobby Elkins and...
Kathleen Anderson
Jan 2, 2026
Kathleen Alice Anderson, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away at her home Friday, January 2, 2026. She was the loving wife of Charles Barton Anderson for 56 years.
Kathleen was born on July 8, 1947, in Jamestown, New York, a daughter of the late Marshall and Ebba Friberg. In addition to her husband Bart, she is survived by a daughter Laurel Johnson...
John Pelissier
Jan 2, 2026
John (Jean) Armand Pélissier, born January 19, 1925 in Brignoles, France, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 100, on January 2, 2026.
He was the son of Gustave and Marguerite Pélissier, and brother to nine siblings.
He married Emma Marie Loubière in 1949, in Paris, France. Together, they moved to Dakar, Senegal, where their first daughter, Bernadette, was born; and...
Horace Tweedy Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Horace Tweedy Jr. of Concord, VA, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Friday, January 16, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 11:30A.M.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating towards funeral services by calling 434-237-9424 between the hours of 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Albert Lee Paige, Sr.
Jan 1, 2026
Mr. Albert Lee Paige, Sr. “Butch departed this life Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was a quiet, soft spoken, meticulous very private person who loved and lived life his way.
He was the son of the late Clement Stevens and Dorothy Paige Bolding. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandfather William Andrew Paige, his...
Latoya Gilbert
Dec 30, 2025
Latoya “Toya” Gilbert-Harvey was born on August 19, 1988, to Karen Denise Morton of Lynchburg, Virginia and Gregory Lewis Harvey of Greensboro, North Carolina. From day one, Toya had a personality that filled every room—bold, loving, funny, and unapologetically herself.
No matter what life threw her way, including her illness, Toya never let it steal her spirit. She still cracked jokes,...
Patricia Ann Bostic Baker
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Bostic Baker, 79, of Moneta, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV on August 8, 1946. A daughter of the late Joseph Henderson Bostic and Edith Mae Burdette Bostic. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Millard Bostic and...
Helen Vassar Gravely
Dec 29, 2025
Helen Vassar Gravely, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.
Born on September 28, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Helen was the daughter of the late Hilton Presley Vassar Sr and Minnie Daniel Vassar. Throughout her life, Helen was known for her sense of humor, loyalty, and quiet strength that will leave a lasting impact on her family...
Maryan Lorraine Marshall
Dec 29, 2025
Maryan Lorraine Marshall, born January 18, 1940, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on December 29, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian Louise Merz and Rush Porter Marshall.
Maryan was a dedicated lifelong scholar and educator. She received her undergraduate degree from Connecticut College and went on to earn her Ph.D. from Yale University. She pursued a distinguished academic career,...
Charles Henry Jones, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Charles Henry Jones Jr. (often called “Chuck” by his close family) was born in Lynchburg, VA, on September 5, 1990, to Charles H. Jones, Sr. and Teresa A. Jones. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Lord called His beloved son home.
He is survived by his parents, Charles Jones, Sr. (Elaine) and Teresa Hinton (Kevin); his younger sister, Lauren Jones (Jeff...
Robert Kenneth Raysor (Bobb)
Dec 28, 2025
Robert Kenneth (Bobb) Raysor's faith was made sight on December 28, 2025, when he closed his eyes on this life and immediately entered Heaven, his eternal Home. Bobb had excitedly longed to go there ever since he accepted God's free gift of salvation by asking Jesus to come into his life at age 14.
A dedicated, beloved Bible teacher, Bobb invested...
Keester McGuire
Dec 28, 2025
Keester McGuire, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born June 18, 1948, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, James Goodman; his mother, Deloris Goodman; his son, Ed McGuire; and his brothers, Bobby Goodman and Wayne Goodman.
He is lovingly remembered by his children, Adam and Destiny McGuire, Joey...
Wendy Renee Wilson
Dec 28, 2025
Wendy Renee Wilson, 38, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born in Bedford on June 12, 1987. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel B. Wilson; paternal grandfather, Alvin L. Wilson; paternal step-grandfather, Calvin “Pops” G. Jones; maternal grandparents, James and Evelyn Connors and aunt, Ann Crenshaw.
Wendy loved her family and especially her son, Kian....
Diana Creighton Trent
Dec 27, 2025
Diana Creighton Trent passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on December 27, 2025, just days short of her 79th birthday. Her health had been in decline for several years and she was unable to overcome severe challenges resulting from an acute infection despite the caring and heroic efforts of nurses and staff at Centra.
She was preceded in death by her...
Kenneth Earl Moore
Dec 27, 2025
Kenneth Earl Moore, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2025, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. He was born in California on July 9, 1940, to the late Donald Ware Moore and Caroline McIntyre Moore.
Kenneth worked as a dedicated engineer at Areva for many years before retiring. He also was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived...
Bobby Jackson Williams, Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
On December 27, 2025, Mr. Bobby J. (“BJ”) Williams, Sr., surrounded by his loved ones, departed this life and peacefully slipped into the arms of God. He was born in Lynchburg, VA. on July 25, 1942, and was preceded in death by his parents Cora Hudson and Peyton Williams, his beloved little sister, Joanne Williams, his loving Mother-in-Law, Dorothy Stanley,...
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