Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carolyn Chappell O'Shaughnessy
Nov 21, 2025
Carolyn O’Shaughnessy, 78, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. She will be remembered for her warmth, her infectious laughter, and the kindness she so naturally extended to everyone around her.
Born to Annie and Jack Chappell, who preceded her in death, Carolyn built a life rich with love and friendship. Over the years she worked many jobs,...
Marion Stump
Nov 21, 2025
Marion Stump, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known by many as “Mama Stump,” passed away peacefully on November 21st, at home holding the hand of her beloved partner of 47 years, Phil. She is survived by her three beloved children, Claire, Katie, and David; their partners Charles, Matt, and Lauren; her grandchildren Isabella, Samuel, Silas, Ellie, Dalton, Jackson, and Stanley....
Bonnie (Brenda) Hawks Johnson
Nov 21, 2025
Bonnie (Brenda) Hawks Johnson, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away, Friday, November 21, 2025. She was the loving wife of Thomas Alfred Johnson for over 50 years.
Bonnie was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on Friday, February 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Nathan Watson Hawks and Edna Moore Hawks. Bonnie was retired from Leggett’s Department Store where she worked as a...
Carl Stevens Martin
Nov 20, 2025
Carl Stevens Martin, 82, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was the loving fiancé of Phyllis Kerr of Forest.
Carl was born in Bedford County, Virginia, on April 30, 1943, a son of the late Peyton Manson Martin and Carrie Mae Martin. Carl honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American...
Onyx Benjamin Cabbell
Nov 20, 2025
Onyx, or Ony B as he was affectionately known, completed our family on May 8, 2023. He immediately took everyone’s breath away, stunning the nurses with his size. This gentle giant loved nothing more than playing basketball, tackling Daddy and Beau playing football, dancing to music, tickle fights, peek-a-boo, being helpful, giving hugs, cuddling Mommy, and making people smile.
He enjoyed...
Doris Elliott Lovelace
Nov 20, 2025
Mrs. Doris Elliott Lovelace, a cherished resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully into eternal rest while sleeping at her home on the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was blessed with 86 beautiful years of life.
Born on May 25, 1939, Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Armistead and Josephine Elliott. She was preceded in death by...
Helen Havana Brown
Nov 20, 2025
Helen Havana Brown, 79, of Lynchburg, VA was born on September 11, 1946, to the late Clifton and Mary Elizabeth Giles. On November 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones at home, Havana transitioned to her eternal home.
On May 23,1964, Havana married Van Thomas Brown Jr. who preceded her in death. Together they had four children: one daughter, Tammy...
Sharon Ann Condit-Fessier
Nov 19, 2025
Sharon Ann Condit-Fessier, 81, of Staunton, VA, was born September 27, 1944 in Mineola, Long Island, NY. She was the daughter of Lorraine Gertrude Caldwell and John Warren Condit. Sharon grew up on Long Island, graduating from North Shore High School in Glen Head, and later, graduating from Berkeley College in New York City. Her career was spent in banking...
Jammie Ann Knight
Nov 19, 2025
Jammie Ann Knight, 50, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Jammie was born October 13, 1975, in St. Augustine, Florida, a daughter of Anthony Knight of St. Augustine, Florida, and the late Sandra McGinnis Conners. Jammie worked as a nail technician for many years and was a member of the Compassion Church of the Nazarene in Lynchburg.
In addition to...
Sabrina Renee Topasna
Nov 19, 2025
Sabrina Renee Topasna, age 55, of Roanoke, VA passed away on November 16th, 2025.
Sabrina was born on April 27th, 1970, in Roanoke, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents Jaime A. Topasna and Jean A. Topasna.
Sabrina is survived by Robert Topasna, Tammy Whitlock, Elijah Topasna of Roanoke, VA and Gregory Topasna and Daniela Topasna of Lexington, VA and...
Cynthia Dianne Lee
Nov 19, 2025
Cynthia Dianne Lee, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late LeRoy Thompson and Maggie J. Snead.
Cynthia was born on October 22, 1949 in Lynchburg, VA. She attended school at Dunbar High, then pursued several jobs prior to career in the U.S. Army as a Medical Supply/Logistics Specialist both Active Duty...
Lucille Hoback Boggess
Nov 19, 2025
Lucille Hoback Boggess died on Wednesday, November 19th, at the age of 96.
Born to Macie Robertson and John Hoback, she was one of seven remarkable siblings: Bedford, Mabel, Elsie, Raymond, Rachel, Lucille, and Cecil.
After graduating from Bedford High School, and while attending Phillips Business College, two big events happened. First, she married Ralph Boggess (who probably had no idea where...
Ann Louise Turner
Nov 19, 2025
Ann Louise Turner, 79, of Lynchburg Virginia passed away on November 19,2025. She was the daughter of James and Dorothy (Anderson)Turner.
She is survived by her daughter Ericka (Turner)Washington; grandchildren Brianna Brennan and Breah. And her brother Charles (Gregory)Turner, and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Appomattox Health and Rehab...
Shirley Nance Candler
Nov 18, 2025
Shirley Nance Candler, 90, of Goode, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Shirley was born November 25, 1934, in Bedford County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Homer Fuqua Nance and Dovie Gibbs Nance. Shirley was retired from Bank of America where she worked in the Trust Department and attended Palestine Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son Mark Shepherd of...
Donna Joan Schneider
Nov 18, 2025
Donna Joan (Ford) Schneider (91) was born on September 25, 1934, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, during the height of Great Depression to a hardworking tenant farmer, Victor Ford, and to his equally hardworking 19-year-old wife, Gertrude. Like many in that day, Donna grew up without luxuries, in a farmhouse without indoor plumbing, central heat or electricity but, thankfully, as farmers...
Wallace Edward Karnes
Nov 17, 2025
Wallace Edward Karnes, 80, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford on August 4, 1945, to the late Walter Clay Karnes and Margaret Mae Kane Karnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Pat Karnes; sister, Betty Chilicki and daughters, Bettyann LaCroix and...
Albert Jack Spencer
Nov 17, 2025
Albert Jack Spencer, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 17, 2025. He was the son of the late James Monroe and Celia Hill Spencer. He was also preceded in death by his half-sister, Jessie Claridge.
He was born on December 14, 1933, in Leon, Florida. He graduated from FAMU in Tallahassee from the College of Arts and Sciences with...
Russell Robinson, II
Nov 16, 2025
Russell Robinson II, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on August 25, 1969, and went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, caring son, loyal brother, and faithful follower of Christ, Russell’s life was marked by generosity, resilience, and a deep love for his family.
Russell was married to the love of his life,...
Richard Parker
Nov 16, 2025
Richard Parker, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Michael “Mike” Simmons Faulconer
Nov 15, 2025
Michael “Mike” Simmons Faulconer, 68, of Monroe, VA, passed away peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital with his family by his side.
Born March 2, 1957, in Lynchburg, he was the son of Hayes Simmons Faulconer and Madeline Campbell Faulconer, and the grandson of the late Charles and Inez Faulconer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Larry...
Make Arrangements Online
Online Pre-Planning
Begin planning now. Online Cremation and Burial Arrangements Available - all details can be arranged from home.
