Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Leslie John Dziewisz
Feb 14, 2026
Leslie John Dziewisz, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 1, 1952, in Wadsworth, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence Dziewisz.
After graduating from E.C. Glass High School in 1970, Les earned a bachelor's degree in history from the Virginia Military Institute in 1974....
Gerald “Jerry” Edward Martin
Feb 14, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Edward Martin, 99, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was the son of the late Edward and Mildred Ludin Martin.
Jerry was born on August 30, 1926, in Aurora, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1951. He retired in 1987 as...
Baby Jalora Nimoni Barnett
Feb 14, 2026
Jalora “Jaylo” Nimoni Barnett was born sleeping beautifully on February 14, 2026.
She is the cherished daughter of loving parents, Jacquelle Coles and Justin Barnett. Though her time with us was brief, she filled our hearts with everlasting love.
Jalora is survived by her older siblings, Josiah Hawkins, Braylen Barnett, and Bailey Barnett; her grandparents, Ethel Reeves, Jamin McCoy (Sharon), and Sidney...
Michael Allen Seay
Feb 14, 2026
Michael Allen Seay, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was the husband of Lisa Walters Seay.
Mike was born April 3, 1961, on a U.S. military installation in Hahn, Germany, to the late Allen Daniel and Shirley Grubbs Seay. Mike was a jack of all trades and a professional welder, plumber, and mechanic. He especially enjoyed spending...
Henry Luke Henson
Feb 14, 2026
Henry Luke Henson passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Margaret Burks Fishkin
Feb 14, 2026
Margaret Burks Fishkin, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1931.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Charles William Moore
Feb 13, 2026
Charles William Moore, 75, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Charles was born on February 28, 1950, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late John Clyde Moore, Jr. and Geraldine Allen Moore. After completing high school, Charles joined the United States Air Force where he faithfully and passionately served his country. After serving in the Air Force, Charles pursued...
Faith Ann DasGupta
Feb 13, 2026
Faith Ann DasGupta, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Christopher Lilley
Feb 12, 2026
Christopher Lilley, 54, passed away peacefully at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia, on February 12, 2026.
Born on August 1, 1971, in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, Chris spoke often of his roots. That early sense of place stayed with him throughout his life and shaped the way he understood connection, loyalty, and community.
Chris had a remarkable gift for friendship....
Leon Alphonza Smith
Feb 12, 2026
Leon Alphonza Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 12, 2026. He was the son of Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
Leon Alphonza Smith was born on June 27, 1946, in Bronx, New York, to Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
He loved taking pictures, drawing, playing tennis, dancing, and most importantly, he loved the Lord and going to church.
Leon Smith...
Dorothy Moseley
Feb 12, 2026
Dorothy Dean Moseley, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to the late James and Sybil Dean, Dorothy grew up with a deep appreciation for creativity, family, and the simple joys of life.
She is survived by her three children—Alice, Willie (Annette), and Anne (Betty)—who will forever carry her...
Michael Roy Land
Feb 12, 2026
Michael Roy “Mike” Land, 79, of Montvale, passed away on February 12, 2026, at his residence. Born in Danville VA on October 26, 1946. A son of the late William Frank Land and Lona Everhart Land. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
Mike served his country in the United States Army...
Jeffrey Donnell Calloway, II
Feb 11, 2026
Jeffrey Donnell Calloway II, 30 years old of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on February 11, 2026. He was the son of Martha Ann Meadows and Jeffrey Donnell Calloway Sr.
Jeffrey was born on July 19,1995, in Richmond, Viginia to Martha and Jeffrey Calloway.
Jeffrey loved the Lord first and excepted Christ at the age 13. He loved his two children and was...
Audrey Lee Mosby
Feb 11, 2026
Audrey Lee Mosby, born October 26, 1956, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2026. Audrey was born to the late John R. and Doreathia B. Mosby Sr. and was raised in Brookneal, Virginia. She attended and graduated from William Campbell High School, where she formed many lifelong relationships.
Audrey was known for her sweet spirit and genuine heart. She had a...
Norman L. Carroll
Feb 11, 2026
Norman Carroll, 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Cyrus Samuel Burns
Feb 9, 2026
Cyrus Samuel Burns, II, 76, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 9, 2026, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born on May 14, 1949, to the late Claude William Burns, Sr and Virginia Lucille Burns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Leigh...
Henry Donald Ross
Feb 8, 2026
Henry Donald (Jack) Ross, 99, of Forest, Virginia, passed away at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
He was the son of the late Henry Clay Ross and Juana Pinnix.
Henry was born on January 20, 1927, in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended school at Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC, then enlisted in the U.S Navy and after his separation from duty...
Carol Ann Vitrano
Feb 7, 2026
Carol Ann Vitrano of Bedford, Virginia - born on August 13, 1957 in Red Bank, NJ - passed on February 7, 2026. She was preceded in death and is now reunited with her parents Nick and Betty Vitrano and her brother George.
Throughout Carol’s life she constantly traveled. In her younger days she lived across much of the United States continuously...
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr
Feb 7, 2026
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1941, in Virginia, and was the son of the late Harry Christopher Saunders, Sr. and Emma Walker Saunders.
Harry graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1962. He was a faithful member of Peaceful Baptist Church and a proud member...
Marianne Loving Rhodes
Feb 7, 2026
Marianne Loving Rhodes, age 87, has passed away on February 7, 2026, at her home in Lynchburg, VA.
She was born on March 19, 1938, in Lynchburg to Lunsford Lomax Loving and Rosalie Faulkner Loving.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Captain Willard Conrad Rhodes, her sister Rosalie Loving Short, and her son-in-law, Robert Troy Hight.
Marianne is...
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