Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Leonard Wayne Banks, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Leonard Wayne Banks Sr., known as "Wayne," of Roanoke, VA, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He passed away at Lynchburg Health and Rehab following a short illness.
Born on February 28, 1960, in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late Mr. Carrington Banks Sr. and Mrs. Francis Pearl Turner Banks...
Russell Walter Pawlas
Dec 2, 2025
Russell Walter Pawlas, 55, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away from natural causes on December 2nd, 2025. He was the son of Robert and Rosemary Pawlas, of Bedford, Virginia.
Russell was born on October 26, 1970, at Fort Ord, in Monterey, California. He attended school at James Madison University, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Music. He then acquired his Master’s in...
Rachel Joyce Dowdy Hamlett
Dec 2, 2025
Rachel Joyce Dowdy Hamlett, 87, of Forest, Virginia, entered into her Savior’s arms on December 2, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home with the family she treasured so dearly by her side.Rachel was born in Nathalie, VA, on September 26, 1938, to the late Joseph Preston Dowdy Sr. and Edith Cage Dowdy. Rachel is survived by her daughter, Donna...
Elizabeth (Betty) Umberger Mabe
Dec 2, 2025
We honor this beautiful person, Elizabeth (Betty) Umberger Mabe, whose life was an example of acceptance, resilience, generosity, and love. She believed in the words of scripture, "love one another" and song, "red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight.." She lived this philosophy.
Betty was proud of her children: Susie (Bobby), Jenni (Doug) and Tom, Jr....
Edgar Grayson Collins
Nov 30, 2025
Edgar Grayson Collins, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Grayson C. Collins and Elosie Thackston Collins.
He was born on May 3, 1938, in Manassas, Virginia. He received his early education in Newburn, North Carolina, and Drakes Branch, Virginia, before pursuing and earning a degree in Pharmacy from George...
Dr. Audley Roy Charlton
Nov 29, 2025
Although it is impossible to fully capture Dr. Audley Charlton’s loving spirit, his joy-filled laughter, and his unwavering devotion to Christ in mere words, we honor and celebrate a life that reflected the heart of God in every way.
Dr. Audley Charlton (affectionately known as Pastor Charlton), pastor and professor for over forty years, was born on September 14, 1941, in...
Bonnie Simmons Knight
Nov 28, 2025
Bonnie Simmons Knight, 75, formerly of Madison, died on Friday, November 28, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Ellisboro Baptist Church Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. The family will greet...
Glenda Overstreet Crawford
Nov 28, 2025
Glenda Overstreet Crawford, 75, of Bedford, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. Glenda was born November 2, 1950, in Bedford County, Virginia, a daughter of the late James Harrison Overstreet and Nellie Virginia Orange Overstreet.
Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Eddie Crawford; son, Kevin Crawford; grandson, Christopher Crawford; siblings, Carolyn Biggs (Johnny), Ronnie Overstreet, Donnie Overstreet,...
Richard Potekhen
Nov 27, 2025
Richard Paul Potekhen (“Dick”), born August 7, 1945 in Clayton, Georgia, passed away at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 27, 2025.
Dick was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy and the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He later completed coursework for a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the...
Virginia Thompson
Nov 26, 2025
With deep love and great sorrow, the family of Virginia Thompson, 88, of Evington, VA, announces her peaceful passing on November 26, 2025, in her home, surrounded by those who adored her. She was the daughter of the late Dabney and Lula Morris.
Born on September 3, 1937, in South Hill, VA, Virginia lived a life marked by strength, devotion, and...
William T. Powell
Nov 26, 2025
William Townsend Powell of Lynchburg, Virginia, lived a full and faithful life. After 94 years, he passed into eternity on November 26.
Born on September 5, 1931, to Cecil Carlile and Ina Frances Taylor Powell, Bill grew up in Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. He was an Army veteran who served during the Korean War. Bill received his undergraduate and...
Brenda Carolyn Coleman Wiles
Nov 26, 2025
Brenda passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 79.
She was surrounded by her loved ones at her home where she wanted to be.
Born on August 20, 1946, she was the daughter of Robert and Dessie Coleman.
The youngest of nine children, she grew up in the country, traveled...
Chastaneyka Willcox
Nov 26, 2025
Chastaneyka Willcox, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After an extended illness, Chastaneyka passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised by parents, Gerasimo “Zeke” and Marrianne “Vy” Zanatos. Chastaneyka was a devoted mother, wife, sibling, friend, and healer who...
Raymond Crouse Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Raymond Angus “Buster” Crouse, Jr., 70, of Lynchburg passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1955 to the late Raymond Angus Crouse, Sr and Helen Walker Crouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Wallace.
Buster was a member of Peakland United Methodist Church...
Hugh Board Bragg Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Hugh Board Bragg Jr., 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2025 while surrounded by his family. He was the son of late Hugh Board Bragg Sr. and Veola Barnard Roark. He is survived by his half-brother Wayne Roark.
Hugh was born on July 11, 1947 in Altavista, Virginia. He attended Gretna...
Mary Bohn
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Bohn passed away on November 23, 2025. She was born and raised in North Dakota.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter Miller and Esther Holmgren; and sister Sandra Fisher of Wisconsin.
Her family includes her husband, Lyle, of Lynchburg, VA; her daughter, Deborah McWilliams (Rob) of Rochester, MN; sons, David Bohn (Caterine) of Alexandria, VA and Daniel Bohn...
Glenn Smith
Nov 23, 2025
Willard Glenn Smith, 74, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was the son of the late Willard A. (Pete) Smith and Elma Martin Smith. Glenn was a loving husband, dad, and grandaddy. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Frances Moon Smith; his children, Libby Unruh and husband Matt of Fredericksburg, Virginia;...
Ronnie Eugene Womack
Nov 23, 2025
Ronnie Eugene Womack was born on November 27, 1952, to Gladys Womack Roberts and, two years later, became the cherished son of Thomas Roberts—both of whom preceded him in death. Ronnie was the oldest of six children and took great pride in his role as big brother. He is survived by his siblings Linda Noble (Thom), Ruth Dillon, Tina Dunivan...
Edeltraut “Trudy” Christa Baske Phelps
Nov 22, 2025
Edeltraut “Trudy” Christa Baske Phelps, 87, of Lynchburg, Va passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was the loving wife of Delmus Younger Phelps and the daughter of the late Otto Max Baske and Ida Block Baske.
Trudy was born on September 9, 1938, in West Prussia, Germany. She attended school in Landstuhl, Germany, then pursued her career as an...
Norine Rucker Hughes
Nov 22, 2025
Norine R. Hughes passed away on November 22, 2025, at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA.
She was born in Amherst County on May 19, 1936, to the late Radford Rucker and the late Ora Morris Rucker, and attended Amherst County Schools.
At an early age Norine gave her life to Christ and joined St. Mark Baptist Church where she was...
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