Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lorraine Helen Conklin
Mar 25, 2026
Lorraine Helen Conklin, 90, passed away March 25, 2026 with her granddaughter Brittany Conklin at her side at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 50 years Harry C. Conklin, her parents Julia and Frank Caiaffo, her sisters Nancy Anna and Rosemarie Caiaffo, her daughter Robin (husband...
Dewey Comer
Mar 25, 2026
Dewey Leon Comer, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Dewey was born on August 24, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Rozelle Comer, Sr. and Margaret Hamlett Comer. Dewey was retired from both News & Advance and Best Buy where he worked as a cashier. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...
Shelby Jean Arey
Mar 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Shelby Jean Arey, born January 19, 1953.
Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years, Thomas Arey; her parents, Joseph Shifflett and Barbara Meeks; and her brothers, Joseph and Jeffrey Shifflett.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Kristie Chittum, Shana (Preston) Witt , and Heather Arey; her...
Gloria L. Williams
Mar 24, 2026
Mrs. Gloria L. Williams, was born on Friday April 22, 1932 to the union of the late John Alonza Lee and Ethel Wilson Lee of Coleman Falls VA.
Gloria married her husband Harper Williams in August 1982.
Gloria accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Missionary Church, Coleman Falls VA. During her later years she faithfully served...
Davy Gayland Camden
Mar 24, 2026
Davy Gayland Camden, 69, peacefully passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 after a courageous 15 year battle with Parkinson’s. He was born as Davy Gaylord Crockett on June 11, 1956 to Mary Joyce Burton Crockett and Walter Montgomery Crockett in Pulaski, VA. After the loss of his mother, Davy was adopted by Beryl Burton Camden and...
Barbara Jean Burford
Mar 23, 2026
Our beloved Barbara Jean Burford slipped into eternal rest, Monday, March 23, 2026, at her residence in Monroe, Va., with family and friends by her side. She never wavered in her faith or fight against her battle with cancer.
Born in Monroe, Va. on March 7,1950, to the late Deacon Herman, Sr. and Ruth Kelly Burford.
Barbara joined Rising Sun Baptist Church...
Maurice Germaine Lawhorne
Mar 23, 2026
Maurice Germaine Lawhorne, 52, departed this life on Monday, March 23, 2026, He was born on November 29,1974 to the late Deborah A. Lawhorne and Bobby
F. Steeples (Bunny), (late Minnie Ann Steeples) Grandparents, William E. Steeples, Sr. and Aubrey M. Steeples (Tillie.) and Magaline Jones Lawhorne.
In addition, to his parents and grandparents, Maurice was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Emmett Lewis Lawrence
Mar 23, 2026
Emmett Lewis Lawrence, a man whose life was filled with laughter, love, and unwavering faith, went to be with the Lord on March 23rd, 2026. A devoted Christian, Emmett now rests in the presence of his Savior, reunited with loved ones who have gone before him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Kenny Palmer; his parents, Orville Lawrence...
Richard Lee Gilliam
Mar 22, 2026
Richard Lee Gilliam, 79, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2026. He was born April 29, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Lee Edward and Cora Viar Gilliam.
Mourning his loss are his brother and sister -in-law, Thomas and Ellen Gilliam. His immediate family is small, but his circle of cousins and friends was vast....
JoAnne Louise Harris
Mar 22, 2026
JoAnne Louise Harris, 86, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on March 22, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Merriman and Theresa Merriman.
JoAnne was born on April 22, 1939, in Brunswick, Maryland. She attended school at Brunswick High School. She pursued her career as a switchboard operator at the United States Department of Treasury. Later in life, she...
Clara Allen Gray
Mar 21, 2026
Clara Allen Gray (Monday), 91, departed this life on Saturday March 21,2026.
She was the daughter of the late Herman and Flora Jane Allen of Nelson County. She is preceded in death by two sons, Gerald Allen and Greg Allen Gray.
She is survived by one son, Robert L. Allen; three daughters, Lisa Gray, Angela Gray (Mark) of Lynchburg, VA, and Sherrie...
Gloria Coleman Sweitzer
Mar 19, 2026
Gloria Coleman Sweitzer, 76, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a prolonged illness. She was born January 12, 1950, in Clarksville VA, the first child of Nellie Gray Thompson Coleman and Walter Wyles Coleman, Jr. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister & brother-in-law, Sandra Leigh Coleman Dunn and Hank Allen Dunn Jr., and her...
Phillip Lynn Lucas
Mar 19, 2026
Phillip Lynn Lucas passed away peacefully at home at the age of 77. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda, son Daryl (Patti), daughter Debbie (Randy), and brother Ronnie (Sandra). Grandchildren Savannah (Zach), Sydney (Noah), Jordan Lucas and bonus grandchildren Randy Jr and Hunter. Great grandchildren Brooks and Adalynn.
Lynn...
Donald Michael Elzey
Mar 19, 2026
Donald Michael Elzey, 67, of Goode, Virginia, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Cecil Carroll Elzey and the late Betty Lou Parsons Elzey.
Donald was born on October 23, 1958, in Elmer, New Jersey. He attended the Elsmere School for the Handicapped in Glassboro, New Jersey until age 18, and then went on to...
Linda Kay Johnson
Mar 19, 2026
Sister Linda Kay Johnson slipped away from life into glory to rest in the arms of Jesus on March 19, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, on September 5, 1950.
A woman of dedicated service and many talents, Linda retired from Karen’s Bakery after 38 years. She found great joy in her hobbies, which included sewing,...
Garrison "SuperShark" Thornhill
Mar 18, 2026
Garrison Gerome Thornhill, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 18, 2026. He was the son of the late Velma D. Thornhill Mitchell and the stepson of the late Robert Mitchell.
Garrison grew up in Lynchburg and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1970. He also attended E.C. Glass night school and CVCC. He started working during high school and...
Carolyne Vedder
Mar 18, 2026
Carolyne E. West Vedder, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 18, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Francis C. West and Edith A. Ouackenbush West.
Carolyne was born on December 14, 1938, in Patterson, New Jersey. She moved to Kingston, New York at the young age of 6. She worked in retail until she married Richard A. Alexander...
Kimberley Marie Thomas
Mar 17, 2026
Kimberley Marie Thomas, 52, of Concord, Virginia, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Harry Petsch of New York and Glenda Grey Fort (Stephens) of Lynchburg, VA.
Kimberley was born on July 13, 1973, in Melbourne, FL. She attended school at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, VA, then pursued her BS in Social Work at...
Fred Robert Halbert
Mar 17, 2026
Fred Robert Halbert, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1945, in Reedy, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert Earl and Geraldine Pickrell Halbert. Fred was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 1966 graduate of Glenville State University. He retired from Wood County Schools after 40...
Brenda Nanette-Anderson Calloway
Mar 17, 2026
Brenda Nanette Anderson Calloway, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born to the late James and Dorothy Anderson of Lynchburg, Brenda was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1964. She continued her education at West Virginia State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree and became a devoted member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,...
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