Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Fred Franklin Collier, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Fred Franklin Collier, Sr, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at The Summit after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Born March 29, 1946, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was a father, friend and companion whose gentle personality touched the lives of all he met....
Shirley Virginia Goff
Nov 15, 2025
Shirley Virginia Goff, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was the wife of the late Charlie Eugene "Big Pete" Goff.
Born on December 20, 1943, in Bedford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis Goff and the late Ellen Tolley Goff. She dedicated a significant part...
Michael Lee Wynn "Mike"
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn (Mike), 85 years old, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, from complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born on May 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, Mike was the son of Martin and Leona Wynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Michael Lee Wynn
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia formerly of Los Angeles, California, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle"
Nov 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle".
Virginia passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 92.
She was born November 14, 1933, to the late Carrol William Padgett and Daisy Tomlin Padgett.
Virginia was the wife of the late Joe Creasy. She was also preceded in death by her brother Lewis Padgett...
Neta Hare Pearson
Nov 14, 2025
Neta Hare Pearson, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Harry Eugene Pearson of Lynchburg.
Neta was born on December 22, 1932, in Talladega, Alabama to the late Marion and Ethel Hare. She was active in her community and church, Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. Neta retired from Delta Star as an...
Joan Speir Purvis
Nov 13, 2025
Mrs. Joan Speir Purvis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Bedford Hospice House in Bedford, Virginia at the age of 92 on November 13, 2025. Joan’s life was marked by an unwavering spirit, a deep love for her faith, and a profound dedication to her family and church community.
Born on May 11, 1933, to Mamie Rahn...
Elena Patrice Dowling
Nov 12, 2025
Elena Patrice Dowling, 88, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on October 7, 1937, in Newton, MA, to Edward P. Dowling and Frances (Mullens) Dowling.
She was a beloved sister to Edward and Barry and sister-in-law to Rita, Verna, and Rhonda, and was a favorite aunt (rhymes with font!) to fourteen nephews and nieces,...
Eunice Fariss Neighbors
Nov 12, 2025
Eunice Fariss Neighbors, 85, of Gladys, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Fariss and Mabel D. Fariss.
She was born on August 28, 1940, in Gladys, Virginia. She attended school at William Campbell High School and Phillips Business School. She then pursued her career as a high school secretary at Lynchburg...
John Ray Alford, Sr.
Nov 12, 2025
John Ray Alford, Sr., 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family with Willie Nelson’s last verse of How Great Thou Art playing in the background.
John earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University. As an undergraduate, he played varsity baseball, a life-long passion leading to his involvement with the...
Elena Patrice Dowling
Nov 12, 2025
Elena Patrice Dowling, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Patricia, in Forest, Virginia. She was born on October 11, 1951, to Howard and Mary Cronk of Goshen, Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Yeager, III, her sisters, Norma Jean Bixby and Judy Sams,...
Kevin "Michael" Herndon
Nov 11, 2025
Kevin Herndon, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 1:00P.M. A reception will follow at the funeral home in the muli-purpose room.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Vanessa Callaham
Nov 11, 2025
With a life defined by love, kindness, and devotion, Vanessa Calloway Callaham touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her unwavering faith and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on her family and friends. On November 11, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA, Vanessa, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and devoted aunt, departed peacefully at the age of 63,...
Deborah "Jean" Slaughter
Nov 10, 2025
Deborah Jean Slaughter, of Lynchburg, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 10, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel, at 3:00P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Linda Carol Wilkinson
Nov 9, 2025
Linda Carol Wilkinson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Lorra Beggs and is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Gene Wilkinson; daughters, Sandrea Goldfarb and her husband, Barry and Renee Fullard and her husband, James; two sons, Derrick Beggs and his wife, Debbie and Darren Beggs and his...
Amanda Booker Hunting
Nov 9, 2025
Amanda Booker Hunting ,97, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Nelson Booker and Celia Booker. Amanda was born on January 22, 1928, in Lynchburg, Va. She graduated from Dunbar High School, then attended for 2 years at Bennett College, in Greensboro, NC.
Amanda was a member of White Rock Baptist...
John L. Baity, Jr. "Bucky"
Nov 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr.
December 4, 1944 – November 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr., 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family.
Bucky was the beloved husband of Gloria Ann Baity, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage and countless adventures. Together since the age of 16, their...
William Ware, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
William Ware Jr., 69, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Heritage Baptist Church Chapel (across from Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location).at 1:00P.M. The family receive friends Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location.
The family will also be receiving friends...
Joanne Lemley
Nov 8, 2025
Joanne Lemley, a remarkable woman known for her fierce spirit, unwavering strength, and tremendous gusto for life, passed away at the age of 96. Born on March 22, 1929, she lived a life full of passion, adventure, and love for her family and friends.
Joanne was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, John O’Brien, Kenneth Lemley, and her son, Greg....
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