Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert Kenneth Raysor (Bobb)
Dec 28, 2025
Robert Kenneth (Bobb) Raysor's faith was made sight on December 28, 2025, when he closed his eyes on this life and immediately entered Heaven, his eternal Home. Bobb had excitedly longed to go there ever since he accepted God's free gift of salvation by asking Jesus to come into his life at age 14.
A dedicated, beloved Bible teacher, Bobb invested...
Keester McGuire
Dec 28, 2025
Keester McGuire, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born June 18, 1948, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, James Goodman; his mother, Deloris Goodman; his son, Ed McGuire; and his brothers, Bobby Goodman and Wayne Goodman.
He is lovingly remembered by his children, Adam and Destiny McGuire, Joey...
Wendy Renee Wilson
Dec 28, 2025
Wendy Renee Wilson, 38, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born in Bedford on June 12, 1987. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel B. Wilson; paternal grandfather, Alvin L. Wilson; paternal step-grandfather, Calvin “Pops” G. Jones; maternal grandparents, James and Evelyn Connors and aunt, Ann Crenshaw.
Wendy loved her family and especially her son, Kian....
Diana Creighton Trent
Dec 27, 2025
Diana Creighton Trent passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on December 27, 2025, just days short of her 79th birthday. Her health had been in decline for several years and she was unable to overcome severe challenges resulting from an acute infection despite the caring and heroic efforts of nurses and staff at Centra.
She was preceded in death by her...
Kenneth Earl Moore
Dec 27, 2025
Kenneth Earl Moore, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2025, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. He was born in California on July 9, 1940, to the late Donald Ware Moore and Caroline McIntyre Moore.
Kenneth worked as a dedicated engineer at Areva for many years before retiring. He also was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived...
Bobby Jackson Williams, Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
On December 27, 2025, Mr. Bobby J. (“BJ”) Williams, Sr., surrounded by his loved ones, departed this life and peacefully slipped into the arms of God. He was born in Lynchburg, VA. on July 25, 1942, and was preceded in death by his parents Cora Hudson and Peyton Williams, his beloved little sister, Joanne Williams, his loving Mother-in-Law, Dorothy Stanley,...
Martha Jean Ashby Ambrosi
Dec 26, 2025
In the late afternoon of December 26th, 2025, while the air was crisp, the birds were singing, and most people were still easing out of the excitement of Christmas, the ever-tenacious and bold Martha Jean Ashby Ambrosi exhaled her last breath.
Martha was born in Jamestown, New York, to Jack and Mabel Ashby on February 23rd, 1935. When she was in...
Phyllis Regina Bryant
Dec 26, 2025
Phyllis Regina Bryant, 61, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford on December 21, 1964, to the late Alfred Hurt and Ruby Jane Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Tony Bryant and Albert Bryant and sisters, Christy Payne and Gracie Bryant...
Mary Anderson Campbell Williams
Dec 26, 2025
Mary Anderson Campbell Williams, affectionately known as Merry Mary, was born on March 19, 1946, in Corbin, Kentucky. With a zest for life that touched everyone she met, she embodied happiness and warmth, earning a reputation for her friendly demeanor and an unyielding ability to connect with others. Sadly, her journey came to an end on December 26, 2025, in...
Virginia "Jenny" Sands
Dec 26, 2025
Virginia “Jenny” Staton Sands, 95, of Forest, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2025. Jenny was born on November 10, 1930, in Madison Heights, Virginia, She was the daughter of the late Larnie and Mona Staton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Donald Sands; siblings, Buddy Staton, Bobby Staton, Alice Womack, and Elton Staton; grandchild,...
Addison L. Mason, Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
On December 25, 2025, Addison L. Mason Sr. passed away in his home after 88 blessed years on earth. He was surrounded by his wife and two children when he took his last breaths on earth. Addison is survived by his wife/Olga M. Mason & their 65 years & 5 months of marriage, his son Addison L. Mason Jr. and...
Joy Marine Banegas
Dec 25, 2025
Joy Marine Banegas, 67, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on December 25, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born in Alexandria, VA, on April 30, 1958, the daughter of the late Elmer Harold Marine and Bonnie Lee (Finger) Marine. On May 21, 1983, Joy married Helmi Harold Banegas.
In addition to her husband Mrs. Banegas is survived by one son...
Kathleen "Jon" Frazier Bagby
Dec 25, 2025
Kathleen “Jon” Frazier Bagby, 94, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family that she cherished so deeply.
Born on June 6, 1931, she was the twelfth of fourteen children born to John Ocie Frazier and Hessie Keesee Frazier.
She was the loving and devoted wife of...
Peter John Lazorchack
Dec 25, 2025
Peter John Lazorchack, 64, of Moneta, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in New York on December 1, 1961, to the late Roger Willliam Lazorchack and Diane Milosich Lazorchack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Kevin Lazorchack.
Peter had a passion for fishing and anything...
Thurman Shuron Callands
Dec 24, 2025
On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Thurman Shuron Callands departed this life at the age of 72. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on May 21, 1953, to the late Thurman Junior and Ann Earl Callands.
At an early age, he joined Hickory Grove Baptist Church, where he would faithfully return to celebrate family and homecoming services. Shuron, as he was affectionately...
Callie Green Giles
Dec 24, 2025
On December 24, 2025, while surrounded by her daughters, sister Callie Green Giles, of Charlottesville, Virginia, transitioned from earth to glory.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Oak Hill Baptist Church Roseland, Virginia, at 1:00P.M. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home,...
Ricky Dale Wise
Dec 23, 2025
Ricky Dale Wise, 66, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on his birthday December 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ricky was the son of the late Clyde Colson Wise and Alsie Hartless Wise. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sibling, June Martin, a brother-in-law, Gene P. Ayers, and a granddaughter Destiny Amor Hamilton.
He...
Teresa Ann Taylor Hoyt
Dec 23, 2025
Teresa Ann Taylor Hoyt, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1959 to the late Craig Taylor and Martha Ratliff Sapp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Chuck Davis, Robert Taylor and Karen.
She was a faithful member of Rocky Mount Church of Christ and...
Alfred Irving
Dec 22, 2025
Deacon Alfred Sherwood Irving, Sr. was born on Wednesday, October 18, 1933, in Arrington, Virginia. He was the eldest of thirteen children born to the late Paul M. and Lelia Jones Irving. He was the devoted husband of the late Christine Beulah Henderson Irving, whom he married on April 11, 1958. Christine preceded him in death on February 27, 2024....
Judith Elaine Early George
Dec 20, 2025
Judith Elaine Early George (November 28, 1936 – December 20, 2025) lived a life marked by faith, family, and friendship. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to wonderful parents, James L. Early and Pauline A. Early, who guided her formative years until her marriage in 1958 to Dr John D. George, Jr. (LTC, Ret) with whom she shared life for 60 years...
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