Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Rebecca Olivia Newman
Feb 6, 2026
Rebecca Newman, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and great grandmother, who was called “Grandma Honey” and “Nana”, passed away on February 6th, 2026. She was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and quiet wisdom.
Born on May 20, 1956, in Lynchburg, VA, Rebecca was raised with values that shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. She led by example;...
Forest Edward Payne
Feb 6, 2026
Forest Edward Payne, 84, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on November 23, 1941, in Campbell County, Virginia, and was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Frances Payne.
Forest leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.
Donations in memory...
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey)
Feb 5, 2026
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey) of Rustburg, VA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born September 18, 1927, she was 98. Parents George Alexander Winston and Maude Garbee Winston. She was their 13th child and was last surviving member of all of her siblings.
Alice May was raised on a farm in Rustburg, VA during the depression. Early in life,...
Alphonso Roosevelt Dismond
Feb 5, 2026
Alphonso Roosevelt Dismond, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, departed this life peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Campbell County, Virginia, to Samuel Smith and Earl Dismond Peoples, Alphonso was educated in the Campbell County school system. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from February 1957 to February 1960...
Irma Richardson Burguet
Feb 4, 2026
Irma Richardson Burguet, 94, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Stanley Lamar Richardson and Irma Teal Richardson of Belzoni, Mississippi.
Irma was born on January 6, 1932, in Belzoni, Mississippi. She attended University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, for two years.
Irma was a member of Marsh Memorial Church in Lynchburg, Virginia and...
Bernice Leona Gladkowski
Feb 4, 2026
Bernice Leona Gladkowski, 90, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2026. Bernice was born August 27, 1935, in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Garland Cooper and Hester Bollick. She was the loving wife of first husband, Stephen B. McKinney and second husband, Henry J. Gladkowski. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded...
LaKeshia Horsley
Feb 4, 2026
Lakeshia Horsley, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at New Dearington Baptist Church on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00P.M. Mrs. Horsley will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
David Lee Hall, Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
David Lee Hall, Sr., 74, of , Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Tammy Stinnett
Feb 3, 2026
Tammy Agnew Stinnett, 56, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on February 3, 2026. She was the daughter of Robert Crouch and Barbara Agnew, and the adopted daughter of Larry Agnew Sr.
Tammy was born on August 18, 1969, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended E.C. Glass High School, graduating with the class of 1989. Tammy worked a few different jobs early in...
Jeremy Witcher
Feb 2, 2026
Jeremy Roshard Witcher, 35, of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1990, to James Calvin Witcher Jr. and Leanne McDaniel.
Jeremy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lucy and Eldridge Callaway; his paternal grandparents, Lorraine Nowlin and James Witcher Sr.; his stepmother, Christina Witcher; and his sisters, Jakia Tweedy...
Valeria Bell Jefferson
Feb 2, 2026
Valeria Jefferson, 76, of Lynchburg, transitioned from this life on Monday February 2, 2026 at her residence. Born June 16, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Julius and Ann Campbell Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband David Anthony Jefferson, Sr. and sisters: Joan Poole, Carolyn Johnson and Wanda Bell.
Valeria...
Richard Wayne Wingfield
Feb 2, 2026
Richard Wayne Wingfield, 82, of Bedford passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Cardinal Senior Living in Bedford. He was born in Roanoke, VA on November 12, 1943. A son of the late Virginia Lillie Eckart. In addition to his mother Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Walker and a brother-in-law, Robert Stevens.
Richard was known for...
Kerry Scott Anthony
Feb 1, 2026
Kerry Scott Anthony, 61, of Brookneal, Virginia, passed away on February 1, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1964, in Fairfax, Virginia, Kerry was the son of the late Gerald W. Anthony and Beverly Grace Duke Anthony. He had a passion for his family, flowers, and cars.
Kerry is survived by his brothers, Keith Anthony of Culpeper, and Kevin Anthony (Kristi) of Brookneal.
He...
Donald Ray Newton
Jan 30, 2026
Donald “Don” Newton, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2026 after a long illness.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, KB and Edna Newton.
He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 46 years, Joanne. Their marriage was built on love, companionship, and unwavering support. Other surviving family members include his son,...
Clarice Lewis
Jan 29, 2026
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Prince of Peace closed the eyes of Clarice Haythe Lewis at her residence and her soul winged its flight from the world of pain to a place of eternal rest.
She was born on September 5, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Clarence and Vera Haythe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jennifer Gibson
Jan 29, 2026
Jennifer Gibson, of Forest, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. Interment will follow at the Holy Land Cemetery in Bedford, VA.
Tharp Funeral home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
William Mebane Raper
Jan 29, 2026
William Mebane Raper, was born on October 28, 1947, in Newport News, VA to Jasper Mebane Raper and Lucille Harris. He passed away on Thursday, January 29th at his home in Bedford, VA after bravely battling mesothelioma.
Bill had a distinguished career serving his country building, designing, and repairing Navy ships for over 40 years. After he graduated from Newport News...
Richard Boyden Park
Jan 29, 2026
Richard Boyden Park, 88, passed away peacefully January 29, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on Sept. 23, 1937, in Raleigh, NC. He was the son of the late Hubert Vern Park and Mary Alice Park.
He was predeceased by his spouse, Jane Faison Park of 58 years. Richard is survived by daughter Rebecca Pascale and husband Chris, son Keith Park, and...
Linda Lee Wright Ritchey
Jan 28, 2026
Linda Lee Wright Ritchey, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was the wife of the late Ross Robert Ritchey.
Linda was born August 25, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, a daughter of the late William Lamont Wright and Mary Virginia Albright Wright. Linda retired from the Virginia Retirement System and found immense joy in spending time with...
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten
Jan 28, 2026
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten, 81, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 28, 2026. Born on May 9, 1944, to the late Rosalie and David Ellis Basten. “Cissa” grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia where she attended E.C. Glass high school and then graduated from Queens College in North Carolina. She then went on to start a catering company with...
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