Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Irene Natividad Valencia
Jan 8, 2026
Irene was born in Lima, Peru. She was the daughter of Irene Saavedra and the late Jose Valencia.
She arrived in the United States in 2013 to live in New York and later moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, with her sisters and mother.
She completed all her schooling and higher education in Peru.
Irene was very cheerful, an animal lover, adventurous, and a dancer....
Hobart Francis Markham
Jan 7, 2026
Hobart Francis Markham went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026. He is survived by his son, Nick Markham; daughter-in-law, Patricia Markham; grandson, Martin Shane Markham and his wife, Donna Markham; great-grandson, Jakob Reid Markham; nephew, David Markham; niece, Mary Lee Casey and her husband, Donald Casey; and niece, Julie Atkins.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Melinda Funk Massie
Jan 6, 2026
Melinda Funk Massie, 61, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1964, to the late Evert Clinton and Patricia Thorne Funk.
She was survived by her daughter, Patricia Mays (Crystal); sisters, Cathy Greenwood (Eddie) and Ramona Wright (Rodney); stepmother, Bonnie Funk; two stepbrothers and one stepsister; two granddogs; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Allie Marie (O'Brien) Padgett
Jan 5, 2026
Allie Marie (O’Brien) Padgett, age 92, passed away at her home in Monroe, Virginia, on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
She will be buried at a private service in the family cemetery at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Westville, Florida at a late date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 1985 Pleasant Ridge...
Loretta Lee Davis Mayhew
Jan 5, 2026
Loretta Lee Davis Mayhew was born in Lynchburg, VA, on December 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby Davis, and stepdaughter of the late Jessolyn Davis. She passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2026.
Loretta spent her clerical and bookkeeping career at Guggenheimer Dept. Store, Piedmont Power Equipment, and Leggett; she retired from the City of...
Cecil Edward “Winnie” Jennings Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Cecil Edward “Winnie” Jennings Jr. departed this life on Monday January 5, 2026
Born in Lynchburg, VA on July 20, 1964, Winnie was the oldest child of the late Cecil Edward Jennings, Sr. and Bettie Gay Jennings.
Winnie was a Jack of all trades, with training in Masonry, and working in his early life as a carpenter, professional mover, glazier, and truck...
Lonnie M. Rose, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Lonnie M. Rose, Jr., 71, passed away at his residence in Forest, Virginia, after a long battle with FTD/PPA, on January 4 ,2026. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 27, 1954, the son of Lonnie M. Rose, Sr. (deceased), and Eunice Howard Rose.
Lonnie is survived by Linda, his wife of 46 years; his son, Charlie of Atlanta, Georgia;...
Thomas Excell Coleman
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas Excell Coleman, 95, of Madison Heights, passed away at his home on January 3, 2026 after a five year diagnosis of lymphoma. Tom was born in Amherst County to the late Wiley Newton Coleman, Sr. and the late Ola Martin Wingfield Coleman.
Tom graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1949. He joined the U. S. Army on February 14,...
Robert Thomas Bumpas
Jan 3, 2026
Robert Thomas Bumpas, 80, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Robert was born on August 16, 1945, to the late Robert Mallory and Josephine Smith Bumpass.
After graduating high school, he went on to join the United States Army, serving both in Vietnam and Korea. Following his time in the military, Robert pursued an education from Central Virginia...
Carlton Calloway
Jan 2, 2026
Carlton Lee Calloway “Bucko” departed this life January 3, 2026. Born in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of Carolyn Calloway.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather George Calloway, his grandmother Edna Calloway and one brother, Denault Calloway.
Carlton attended Heritage High School. He was employed by KDC for many years. Carlton loved hanging out with family and listening to...
John “Bud” Kese
Jan 2, 2026
John “Bud” Kese of Goode, Virginia, gave us his last of many memories on January 2, 2026.
Born to Velta (Upeslacis) & Herberts Kese on June 5, 1939, in Riga, Latvia. The Keses, including his late sister Vita and late brother Karl, fled from Latvia during World War II due to German occupation, and did not return due to post-war Russian...
Carson Rudolph Elkins
Jan 2, 2026
Carson Rudolph “Punkin” Elkins, 58 of Bedford passed away on January 2, 2026, at Bedford Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bedford, VA on March 9, 1967. A son of the late, Robert E. Elkins and Mary Betty Wilson. In addition to his parents, Punkin was predeceased by his two brothers, Bobby Elkins and...
Kathleen Anderson
Jan 2, 2026
Kathleen Alice Anderson, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away at her home Friday, January 2, 2026. She was the loving wife of Charles Barton Anderson for 56 years.
Kathleen was born on July 8, 1947, in Jamestown, New York, a daughter of the late Marshall and Ebba Friberg. In addition to her husband Bart, she is survived by a daughter Laurel Johnson...
Horace Tweedy Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Horace Tweedy Jr. of Concord, VA, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Friday, January 16, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 11:30A.M.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating towards funeral services by calling 434-237-9424 between the hours of 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Albert Lee Paige, Sr.
Jan 1, 2026
Mr. Albert Lee Paige, Sr. “Butch departed this life Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was a quiet, soft spoken, meticulous very private person who loved and lived life his way.
He was the son of the late Clement Stevens and Dorothy Paige Bolding. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandfather William Andrew Paige, his...
Latoya Gilbert
Dec 30, 2025
Latoya “Toya” Gilbert-Harvey was born on August 19, 1988, to Karen Denise Morton of Lynchburg, Virginia and Gregory Lewis Harvey of Greensboro, North Carolina. From day one, Toya had a personality that filled every room—bold, loving, funny, and unapologetically herself.
No matter what life threw her way, including her illness, Toya never let it steal her spirit. She still cracked jokes,...
Patricia Ann Bostic Baker
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Bostic Baker, 79, of Moneta, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV on August 8, 1946. A daughter of the late Joseph Henderson Bostic and Edith Mae Burdette Bostic. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Millard Bostic and...
Helen Vassar Gravely
Dec 29, 2025
Helen Vassar Gravely, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.
Born on September 28, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Helen was the daughter of the late Hilton Presley Vassar Sr and Minnie Daniel Vassar. Throughout her life, Helen was known for her sense of humor, loyalty, and quiet strength that will leave a lasting impact on her family...
Maryan Lorraine Marshall
Dec 29, 2025
Maryan Lorraine Marshall, born January 18, 1940, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on December 29, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian Louise Merz and Rush Porter Marshall.
Maryan was a dedicated lifelong scholar and educator. She received her undergraduate degree from Connecticut College and went on to earn her Ph.D. from Yale University. She pursued a distinguished academic career,...
Charles Henry Jones, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Charles Henry Jones Jr. (often called “Chuck” by his close family) was born in Lynchburg, VA, on September 5, 1990, to Charles H. Jones, Sr. and Teresa A. Jones. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Lord called His beloved son home.
He is survived by his parents, Charles Jones, Sr. (Elaine) and Teresa Hinton (Kevin); his younger sister, Lauren Jones (Jeff...
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