OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Brenda Ann Lee-Irving

Brenda Ann Lee-Irving

Feb 9, 2025

Brenda Ann Lee-Irving departed this life Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born May 19, 1961 in Lynchburg, Va, to the late Major Andrew Lee and Mary Alice Lee. Brenda was preceded in death by her eldest son, Larry D. Irving, Jr.

Brenda leaves a loving and abundant family to Celebrate her life and homegoing. Her devoted and loving son, Lee Irving and...

Donald (Donte) Louis Grinenko

Donald (Donte) Louis Grinenko

Feb 8, 2025

 Donald (Donte) Louis Grinenko, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 surrounded by his family at Westminster Canterbury. He was the son of the late Andrew Grinenko and Anna Anipen Grinenko.

Donte was born on July 21, 1936, in Dearborn, Michigan. A retired school social worker, Donte loved to coax fresh vegetables and lush flowers out of the...

Danny Wayne Clay

Danny Wayne Clay

Feb 8, 2025

Danny Wayne Clay, a cherished soul and beloved resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, left this world on February 8, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering faith.

Born on January 21, 1951, to the late Henry M. Clay and Gracie Clay, Danny embodied the values instilled in him by his loving parents. His deep-rooted Christian...

David Arthur Morgan

David Arthur Morgan

Feb 8, 2025

David Arthur Morgan, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com

Carol Cook Slaughter

Carol Cook Slaughter

Feb 7, 2025

It is with love and compassion, we announce the passing of Carol Cook-Slaughter, age 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia. Carol peacefully departed this life on February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 12, 1962, to Jean Carolyn Hunter (Mother) and the late David Alexander Cook (Father) in Chatham, Virginia.

Carol was a devoted daughter, sister, mother,...

Harry C. Sublett, Jr.

Harry C. Sublett, Jr.

Feb 7, 2025

Harry C. Sublett, Jr., 96, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Billie June Carter Sublett.

Harry was born on November 3, 1928, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Harry Cecil Sublett, Sr. and Ethel Thacker Sublett. He attended school at Lynchburg College, then pursued his career in sales at...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Carter

Charles "Chuck" Edward Carter

Feb 7, 2025

Charles Edward "Chuck” Carter, of Lynchburg, VA and formerly of Muscatine, IA passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025. Chuck was born on October 15, 1932, in Ames, IA to the late Samuel T. and Lorena M. (Cure) Carter.

He married Carol Graham on September 12, 1953.

His accomplishments were many, but the thing we loved and respected most was the way...

Sharon Johnson Colmore

Sharon Johnson Colmore

Feb 6, 2025

Sharon (Ronnie) Colmore, of Lynchburg, passed away February 6, 2025.

A funeral service will be held Thursday February 13, 2025 at White Rock Baptist Church at 1:00P.M. Mrs. Colmore will be open for public viewing at Tharp Funeral Home Wednesday from 12:30 till 6PM and at White Rock Baptist church at 11AM Thursday before the service.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting...

Russell William Dinkel

Russell William Dinkel

Feb 5, 2025

 

Russell “Rusty” William Dinkel, 77, of Stanardsville, formerly of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on February 5, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born in Bedford on May 5, 1947, to the late Benjamin Thurston Dinkel and Vina Virginia Welch Dinkel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris...

William Walter Shelley, IV

William Walter Shelley, IV

Feb 5, 2025

William Walter Shelley IV, 55, of Gladys, VA, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

To help the family with funeral arrangements please click here

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

Dr. George Hurt

Dr. George Hurt

Feb 4, 2025

 Dr. George A. Hurt died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He was the son of Holcombe H. Hurt, MD and Martha Lee Adams Hurt. He was predeceased by a brother, Holcombe H. Hurt Jr. MD and a sister Mary Ann Hurt. He was married to the love of his life, Lucinda...

John William “J.W.” Stinnett, Jr.

John William “J.W.” Stinnett, Jr.

Feb 4, 2025

John William “J.W.” Stinnett, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 4, 2025.

J.W. was the son of John, Sr. and Dorothy Lyons Stinnett of Monroe VA. He is survived by his son, John "Jake" Stinnett III and preceded in death by his wife, Michele Beirne Stinnett.

JW was well known in the Lynchburg area as a...

Marvin Wilson Lawhorn

Marvin Wilson Lawhorn

Feb 3, 2025

Marvin W. Lawhorn, long-time resident of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on February 3, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1931, in Bore Auger, Bedford County, a son of the late Clyde and Mary Lawhorn. In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Michael W. Lawhorn, a daughter, Rose Marie Lawhorn Keys, his first...

Nicole Anne Argentino

Nicole Anne Argentino

Feb 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicole Anne Argentino, who left us far too soon on February 3, 2025. 

Nicole was born on March 10, 1980, to James and Rosalyn Argentino. As the youngest and only daughter, she held a special place in the hearts of her family, especially her brothers, JJ and Corey.

Nicole is survived...

Kimberly Rose Stecker

Kimberly Rose Stecker

Feb 3, 2025

Kimberly Rose Stecker, 59, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 3rd, 2025.

Born on Tuesday, January 25, 1966, in Berlin, New Jersey, Kim was the daughter of the late Richard and Roseanne Stecker of Amherst.

In addition to her parents, Kim was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Rose Stecker...

Donald Ray Revely

Donald Ray Revely

Feb 3, 2025

Donald Revely, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Per family request, all services will be private.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.

E. LaVerne Stevens Garren

E. LaVerne Stevens Garren

Feb 2, 2025

On February 2, 2025 E. LaVerne Stevens Garren passed away of natural causes in the company of family. “LaVerne”, as she was known, was 103 years and 6 months old. She retained her sense of humor, curiosity and independent spirit while never failing to thank anyone who showed her kindness and always greeting strangers with a smile.

LaVerne was born into...

Wiley Leroy Goetz

Wiley Leroy Goetz

Feb 2, 2025

Wiley Leroy Goetz (Roy) passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the only child of Helen Dozier Goetz and Leroy James Goetz, born on February 28, 1932, in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI, now Va. Tech).

Roy was proud to have had the opportunity...

Elaine Merritt

Elaine Merritt

Feb 2, 2025

Elaine Smith Merritt passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born on September 9, 1931, in Lynchburg, VA, to Roy and Dorothy Parker Smith, she is survived by her daughter Sandra Merritt, brother Clarence (Helen) Smith, and nephews Keith and Kevin McClain. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Doris McClain (Robert), brother Roy Smith (Jean),...

Mildred Bays

Mildred Bays

Feb 1, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Ring Bays passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Mildred is survived by her children, Debbie D. Zatrepalek (Frank), Sherman "Darrell" Dalton Jr., and Kimberly Evans (Randy); five grandkids, Michele Holland (Tristan), Joey Sax (Kayla), Heather Zatrepalek (Victor), Casey Evans (Brooke), and Charles Elder; great-grandchildren, Dallas, Tristan Jr., Maddie, Ethan, Aiden, and Madison (Jayslyn); her siblings, Jay Taylor (Gail),...

Subscribe

Stay informed by subscribing to receive alerts whenever new obituaries are added. Don't miss out on important updates and announcements.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

About Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Obituaries and Tributes

  offers a collection of obituaries for Virginia. With services throughout Virginia that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries in Virginia and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Subscribe

Stay informed by subscribing to receive alerts whenever new obituaries are added. Don't miss out on important updates and announcements.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

About Tharp Funeral Home Obituaries & Tributes

Tharp Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for. With services throughout that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

365 Days of Grief Support

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.