Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ida Powell
Aug 14, 2025
Ida Berger Powell, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on August 14 after many years’ endurance through chronic medical conditions.
Ida was born on August 30, 1936, to David Reid and Agnes Lillian Miller Berger and grew up on their dairy farm in Goode, Virginia. After graduating from New London Academy, she earned a B.S. (home economics)...
Richard Lee Gordon
Aug 14, 2025
Richard L. Gordon, age 81, of Evington, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, his beloved wife of 51 years, Esther Gordon, and his daughter, Rena Gordon.
Richard is survived by his one sister, Linda Kay Robertson, two daughters, Lisa Keesee (Robbie) of Evington and Kim...
Louise Lerester Daniel
Aug 13, 2025
Louise Lerester Daniel 82 of Madison Heights, VA earned her angel wings on Wednesday August 13th, 2025. Lerester was born November 21, 1942, In Amherst County, VA to the late James F. Daniel. Thema M. Daniel. She was also preceded in death by a sister Thalia "Anita" or Nita Cook and great grandson Khayr Franklin.
Lerester was a child of God...
Myles Alexander Jackson
Aug 13, 2025
Myles Alexander Jackson, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 13, 2025. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was married to the love of his life, Elaine Gott Jackson for 35 years.
Myles graduated from the University of New Hampshire and later entered the United States Army in 1962. Corporal Myles Jackson...
James "Jimmy" C. Woodson
Aug 13, 2025
James "Jimmy" C. Woodson, 78, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on August 13, 2025, at his residence. James was born in Campbell County, VA on March 16, 1947, to the late Burnell Woodson, Sr., and Doris Pinn Woodson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Ann and Eula M. Woodson.
James leaves to...
Mary Louise Ware Wood
Aug 13, 2025
Mary Louise Ware Wood, 88, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on August 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Ashton Ware and Mary Margaret Williams Ware.
Louise was born on February 28, 1937, in Amherst County, Virginia. She attended and graduated from Boonsboro High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Alfred James Halterman (dec.), and had one...
Robert William 'Billy' Trogdon
Aug 10, 2025
Robert William 'Billy' Trogdon, 77, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Robert was born on February 11, 1948, in Altavista, Virginia, a son of the late John Edward Trogdon and Sallie Allison Trogdon. Robert was a professional boilermaker by trade, served his country in the National Guard, and was an active member of the Moose Lodge #1433 in Altavista,...
Dane Dennis Thompson Sr.
Aug 10, 2025
Dane Dennis Thompson Sr., 75, of Campbell County, Virginia, passed away on August 10, 2025. He was the son of the late Tyres Dennis Thompson and Donnis June Thompson.
Dane was born on December 11, 1949, in San Diego, California. He attended San Diego High School and the San Diego Community College. The Navy brought him to Virginia where he met...
Hubert Farrow
Aug 10, 2025
Hubert Farrow , 74, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Christopher Myers
Aug 10, 2025
Christopher Brian Myers, born July 12, 1984, in Lynchburg, Virginia was sent to his eternal home on August 10, 2025, at 41 years young. Chris moved through life with quiet strength and an open heart. His journey on earth was marked by his love for his kids and family, his compassionate heart, and his faith in God.
Chris is survived by...
Dane Dennis Thompson
Aug 10, 2025
Dane Dennis Thompson , 75, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
David James Henderson
Aug 9, 2025
David James Henderson (D.J.), 21, of Wirtz, Va passed away on August 9, 2025.
David was born on September 28, 2003, in Roanoke, Va, to Lara Henderson.
David is survived by his loving brother Jacob Henderson. Mother Lara Henderson. Grandparents Jim & Cindi MacPherson. Uncle Chris MacPherson. Aunt Jammie MacPherson. Cousins, Madison MacPherson, Caylee MacPherson and Clark MacPherson. His good friend Jack...
Sergeant Charles Harvey Cunningham
Aug 9, 2025
Our Loving Charles Cunningham, 69 of Bedford County, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Moses and Hazeltine Anthony Cunningham. In addition to his parent Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Christopher Cunningham and Richard Cunningham; and one sister, Christine Goode.
Charles was born and...
Philip Joseph Hankey
Aug 9, 2025
Philip Joseph Hankey passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1956, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
Phil dedicated 37 years of his career to the Virginia State Lottery. Outside of work, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and he was happiest when surrounded by his family and grandchildren.
He was...
Walter Carwile, Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Walter Dewitt Carwile, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter Dewitt Sr, and Louise Cunningham Carwile.
Walter was born on June 23, 1943, in Lynchburg, Va. He retired from GNB, and served in the Army National Guard, in the Airborne Unit.
Walter is survived by his wife Emily Weigan Carwile of...
Johnathon D'Keith Poe
Aug 8, 2025
Johnathon Poe, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.
Arrangements are being finalized and are forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Rylan Alexa French
Aug 7, 2025
Rylan Alexa French, age 12, of Forest, VA passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at UVA surrounded by her loving family after courageously battling DIPG, an aggressive type of brain cancer.
Rylan was special the moment she was born being the first baby born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. Born on New Year’s Day in 2013, Rylan was...
Stephen Lee Jones
Aug 7, 2025
Stephen Lee Jones, 63 of Bedford VA, passed away on August 7, 2025. Stephen was born on March 17, 1962, in Cincinnati OH to Delores and Ronald Jones. After graduating from Glen Este High School, Stephen enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country for 36 years. As a respected combat engineer, he brought the same skill, determination and...
Nancy Lee Wade Zappulla
Aug 7, 2025
Nancy Lee Wade Zappulla, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to Heaven on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Murray Granger Wade Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Powell Wade.
Nancy was born on January 13, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended school at Radford University, then pursued her career as an English teacher for over 30 years, working...
Evelyn Janet Turpin
Aug 5, 2025
Evelyn Janet Turpin, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1958, to the late Jack sand Clara Wade Turpin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray J. Turpin, Jack E. Turpin and John Haskins and two sisters, Clara “Nissie “Turpin and Mary V. Jones.
She Leaves...
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