Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Herb Winegard
Oct 19, 2025
Herb Winegard, 73, originally of Levittown, NY passed away peacefully after long illness, at home, in Lynchburg, VA surrounded by his loving wife and family. Herb built a life that was defined by intelligence, kindness, and humor. Herb attended undergraduate SUNY Stoney Brook graduating in 1974 with a physics degree. He subsequently attended Washington University Law School in St. Louis...
Donna Hamlet Ward
Oct 18, 2025
Donna Hamlet Ward, 80, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1945, in Lafayette, Kentucky to the late James Hamlet and Frances Hicks Hamlet.
Donna attended E.C. Glass High School. She worked for many years as a Bank Teller. She was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Donna enjoyed bird...
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock
Oct 18, 2025
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock, 82, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born in New Kensington, PA on December 7, 1942. A daughter of the late Frank Anthony Stulgis and Rosalia Hotkowski Stulgis. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Stulgis; Sister, Theresa Stulgis.
Joyce graduated from Plum Borough High School...
Melba Leigh Perkins Martin
Oct 17, 2025
Melba Leigh Perkins Martin, 66, of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. She was born March 12, 1959, to Mary Elizabeth Perkins and the late Gerald Perkins.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, David Martin and wife, Kailie; daughter, Frances Stowe and husband, Daniel; grandchildren, Oliva Stowe, Lydia Davis, Alex Davis; and numerous...
John Wesley Ramsey
Oct 17, 2025
The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Ramsey on a peaceful Friday afternoon. Though he may have left us physically, his spirit, laughter, and legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched.
John was many things in his remarkable life—a son, a brother, a friend, an uncle, a husband,...
Mimi Voelker
Oct 17, 2025
Mimi H. Voelker, 78, died Friday, October 17, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1946, in the Philippines and was the daughter of the late Benito and Luisa Chaves Misola. She was the wife of James Voelker, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage in July.
She graduated with a degree in accounting in the Philippines. San Miguel Corporation and...
Clare Davis Wallace
Oct 16, 2025
Because of her belief in Jesus Christ as her Savior, Clare Davis Wallace, 92, stepped into heaven on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Watson Irving Wallace for 68 years.Born Virginia Clare Davis in Lynchburg on July 2, 1933, she was the youngest child of the late James T. Davis, Sr. and Sue Adams Davis....
Nollner Morrissett Watts
Oct 16, 2025
Nollner Morrissett Watts of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Westminster Canterbury. Nollner was born on June 3, 1936, in Lynchburg to the late Landon Dewey Morrissett and Annie Ruth Coleman Morrissett. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1954 and Salem College in 1958.
A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Nollner worked...
Frances Scott Lineberry
Oct 16, 2025
Frances Orrell Lineberry, 98, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. She was the daughter of Rev. S. Roy Orrell and Ina S. Orrell, and the wife of Berlin B. Lineberry, Jr.
Mrs. Lineberry was born on May 31, 1927, in Danville, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Westhampton College of the University of Richmond,...
Kahdijah Waller Agnew
Oct 15, 2025
Kahdijah Waller Agnew, age 49, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2025, in Charlottesville, VA. She was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, mother, aunt, wife, grandmother, friend, and colleague whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.
Born on May 2, 1976, in Lynchburg, VA, Kahdijah was the...
William "Dixon" Sanders
Oct 15, 2025
William “Dixon” Sanders, 77, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Charles and Nancy Sanders.
Dixon graduated from E. C. Glass High School and then Appalachian State University. He served with the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War. He spent his career working in human resources...
Elizabeth Logwood Hall
Oct 15, 2025
Elizabeth Logwood Hall, 88, of Evington, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Born in Campbell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Onnie Ray Logwood and Dorothy McKinney Logwood. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wayne Jackson Hall.
Elizabeth dedicated her life to caring for others, working for many years as...
Esli Marie Lowden
Oct 15, 2025
Esli Marie Lowden, a cherished beacon of light with a spirit as vibrant as the world around her, took her final breath on October 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home, with her loved ones by her side. Born on January 28, 2016, to David Lowden, who affectionately called her his piglet, and Felicia Floyd. Esli was a remarkable...
Sandra Faye Robertson
Oct 15, 2025
Sandra “SantaFaye” Jones Robertson, 71, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on October 15, 2025 with her daughter faithfully by her side.
Sandra "Grandma Bailey" was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael “Mike” "Papa Bailey" Robertson, and her parents, Willie and Mavis Jones. She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith that...
Michael Wayne Cox
Oct 15, 2025
Michael Wayne Cox passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Mike was the beloved husband of Donna Cox for 37 years.
Born July 22, 1949, Mike was the youngest child of the late Owen and Mary Cox. Mike was employed by Limitorque/Flowserve and retired from Belvac Production Machinery. Mike graduated from E.C. Glass where he was proud...
The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert
Oct 15, 2025
The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia joined his Father in Heaven on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
David is survived by his loving and cherished wife of 57 years, Susan; his sons Garretson (Garry) John and David Randall (Randy); daughter-in-law Gina; grandchildren Ana Noelle and Garretson (Garret) Hunter; his sister Sandra (Gellert) Plunkett and brother Jack and a...
William Keith Dalton
Oct 14, 2025
William Keith Dalton, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 14, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family,
Tammy Lynn Heddings
Oct 14, 2025
Tammy Lynn Cuddy Heddings, 53, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was the daughter of Willian Cuddy and the late Judith Gregory.
She was born on December 21, 1971, in Roanoke, Virginia. Tammy attended school at Patrick Henry, then pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Education at Randolph College. Upon graduation, she began teaching at R.S....
Jeffrey Darnell Spinner
Oct 14, 2025
Jeffrey Darnell “Donnie” Spinner entered internal rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1961, to the late Addie Burton Spinner and Jean Spinner Bunch.
He was born and raised in Big Island, VA where he received his formal education in the Bedford County public school system. He accepted Christ at an...
Steven Wayne Reynolds
Oct 13, 2025
Steven Wayne Reynolds, 64, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1961, to the late Terrell and Ann Reynolds of Rustburg, Virginia.
Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman in his earlier years, enjoying time in the woods and along the coast. In recent years his health prevented him from pursuing those passions,...
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