OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Duane Edward Roberts

Duane Edward Roberts

Mar 30, 2025

Duane Edward Roberts, 71, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Hal Virgal Roberts and Helen Cornelia Roberts.

He was born on June 9, 1953, in Alexandria, Virginia. He attended school in Virginia and Florida and then moved to Florida until 2023. He worked in the real estate business for many years.

While...

Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett

Mar 30, 2025

Michael Bennett, of Madison Heights, a proud member of First Baptist Church, Coolwell, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized.

Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, is serving the family.

Gerald Schroeder

Gerald Schroeder

Mar 29, 2025

Gerald Edward Schroeder, 80, of La Valle, Wisconsin, and Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 29, 2025. He was the son of the late Gilbert and Anita Schroeder, of Loganville, Wisconsin, and the husband of Lisbeth N. Schroeder for 23 years.

Jerry was born on May 26, 1944, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He attended school at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and earned...

Jackie Burris Overstreet

Jackie Burris Overstreet

Mar 28, 2025

Jackie Burris Overstreet, 88, of Bedford, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1936, in Bedford to the late Luther David Overstreet and Otelia Dooley Overstreet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Maddera and nephew, Barrye Maddera.

Jackie was a dedicated member...

Alice Lacy

Alice Lacy

Mar 28, 2025

Alice Lorraine Lacy, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Barboursville, VA, on March 28, 2025. Alice was one of seven children born to William Henry Anderson and Alice B. Anderson of Forest, VA. on September 8, 1934.

At an early age, Alice left her home to reside in Lynchburg and seek employment and to start her family. She was...

Jumari McCoy

Jumari McCoy

Mar 28, 2025

Jumari McCoy, 26, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 6-8P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. Interment will follow at Baptist Cemetery.

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

William Freeman Trusty Jr.

William Freeman Trusty Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

William Freeman Trusty Jr., 68, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at Prayer Faith Temple located at 3100 Hill St. Lynchburg, VA 24501. A visitation will be held from 7:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 2nd at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory located in Lynchburg, VA. 

Tharp...

Gail Baber Humphrey

Gail Baber Humphrey

Mar 25, 2025

Gail Baber Humphrey, a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 23, 1936, in Virginia, she lived a life devoted to her family and community.

Gail graduated from Brookville High School and enjoyed reconnecting with her classmates over the years. She was a dedicated member of the Boonsboro United...

Dennis Wayne Power, Jr.

Dennis Wayne Power, Jr.

Mar 25, 2025

Dennis Wayne Power, Jr., 54, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was the husband of Michelle Cooper Power of Lynchburg.

Dennis was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 9, 1970, a son of Don Morris and Rosie Brown Morris of Monroe. Dennis honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, a member of both the Moose Lodge,...

Maquale Dashon Moon

Maquale Dashon Moon

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Maquale Dashon Moon.

Born on April 1, 1991, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Maquale brightened the lives of everyone he met, leaving behind a legacy of joy that will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends.

Maquale graduated in 2010 from Altavista High School, where his humor and full-of-life...

Chester "Shorty" Lee Bates

Chester "Shorty" Lee Bates

Mar 24, 2025

Chester “Shorty” Lee Bates, 65, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Jim Bates and Mary Ethel Robertson.

Chester was born on February 12, 1960, in Virginia. He was an accomplished arborist who enjoyed landscaping and working on small motors in his free time.

He is survived by his children, Christopher Bates...

William Mitchell Sullivan

William Mitchell Sullivan

Mar 23, 2025

William Mitchell Sullivan

May 10, 1944 - March 23, 2025

Will was called to be with the Lord after a brief illness. He has joined several of his housemates in heaven.. He left behind many friends and people he called family.

Will greeted everyone he met with a handshake or raise the roof and a smile that brightened everyone's day. His touch was...

Doris Kennon Johnson

Doris Kennon Johnson

Mar 22, 2025

Doris Kennon Johnson of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Zachariah and Betty Morgan Kennon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oliver T. Johnson and daughters Karen Sue Johnson, Dara Johnson Padgett, and one brother Clifford Kennon and...

David Bruce Thornsbury

David Bruce Thornsbury

Mar 22, 2025

David Bruce Thornsbury, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence.

David was born on September 5, 1964, to the late James and Helen Thornsbury.

He was a member of Timberlake Church. In his free time, he enjoyed quiet time with his loving wife, Gay Galyean Thornsbury.

In addition to his wife, David is survived by a devoted...

Nancy Louise Wine

Nancy Louise Wine

Mar 21, 2025

Nancy Louise Wine, 87, formerly of Littlestown, PA, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living in Lynchburg, VA. She was the loving wife of Richard H. Wine, who passed away February 28, 2021.

Nancy was born on June 9, 1937, in Brodbecks, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merton E. and Gartha N. (Kessler)...

Katherine Mantz Duncan

Katherine Mantz Duncan

Mar 21, 2025

Katherine Mantz Duncan peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was the loving wife of 68 years to the late Riner Davis Duncan, Jr.

Katherine is survived by her three children, Katie Popek and husband Phillip of Motley, Victoria Trent and husband Steve, and Riner Duncan, Ill all of Lynchburg, as well as her brother Phillip Mantz and...

Denise Darcell Ware

Denise Darcell Ware

Mar 21, 2025

Denise Darcel Ware “DD”, 58, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on March 21, 2025, at her residence of 30 plus years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Barry Ware, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Bowling Ware. Denise was born November 18, 1966, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended Amherst County Public Schools, going all the way to the 10th grade....

Teresa Farmer

Teresa Farmer

Mar 21, 2025

Teresa Farmer, of Lynchburg, was called from earthy home into eternal rest Friday, March 21, 2025.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6-8 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. She will lie in repose for viewing one hour to...

Grace Carolyn Seitz Cook

Grace Carolyn Seitz Cook

Mar 20, 2025

Grace Carolyn Seitz Cook left to meet her Lord on March 20, 2025, from Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg VA. She was born on July 8,1931 to the late John Leslie and Mattie Stilwell Seitz of Hickory, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Roy O. Cook in 2015. In addition to her husband and parents,...

Deborah Hawkins Hogan

Deborah Hawkins Hogan

Mar 20, 2025

Deborah Hawkins Hogan, 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 20, 2025.

Deborah was born on August 28, 1959. She was the daughter of the late Louie Edward Hawkins Jr. and Patricia Ann Hawkins.

In addition to her mother, Deborah is survived by her son, David Lee Cash, Jr. (Shelley); daughter, Kristen Harb (Nathan); grandsons, Matthew Cash, McKenna Cash, Mason Cash...

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