Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Tyheem Royster
Jan 28, 2026
Tyheem Lemonte Royster departed this life on January 28, 2026, at Lynchburg, General Hospital. Tyheem was born on March 17, 1998, to the union of Frederick Royster, Sr. of Bronx, New York and Lonnetta Scott of Lynchburg, Virginia.
He accepted Christ at an early age. Over the years, people fondly called him “Ty” or “Heem.” Tyheem made the scholar’s list at...
Jack Carter Wilson
Jan 28, 2026
Jack Carter Wilson, formerly of Clayton, Georgia passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, just one day short of his 81st birthday. He was the son of the late Glenn Carter Wilson and Avelene Wilson of Clayton, Georgia
He lived a life shaped by love for his family, the many friends from Rabun County, and around Atlanta. In 2023 he moved...
James Smotrel
Jan 28, 2026
James Richard Smotrel, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 28th, 2026. He was the son of the late John and Ann Smotryski. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brothers John Smotryski and Joseph Smotryski.
Jim is survived by his wife Judy of 46 years; his two daughters Sarah Pierson and Jessica White, and their...
Garry Wayne McGrath, Jr.
Jan 27, 2026
Garry Wayne McGrath Jr., 66, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away on January 27, 2026. He died in the very place he was happiest: the home he built in 1999.
A true craftsman, Garry left a lasting mark on the Smith Mountain Lake community through his work as a contractor and his time at Moneta Farm Supply. He was also highly knowledgeable...
Gregg Bradley Amonette
Jan 27, 2026
Gregg Bradley Amonette, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 after a short illness. He was the son of the late Robert Littleberry Amonette and Phyllis Thompson Amonette of Lynchburg.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan Palasthy Amonette. Also surviving are his son, Jacob Andrew Charles Amonette and his daughters, Margaret Langhorne Amonette and Elizabeth Anne...
Frances Carter Swisher
Jan 27, 2026
Frances Carter Swisher, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her home after a courageous battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Myrtle F. Carter.
Frances was born on August 28, 1934 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from E. C. Glass High School in 1953 and, in 1970,...
Ida Jessie Manley Hill Smith
Jan 27, 2026
Ida Jessie Manley Hill Smith, 92, of Big Island, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Robert (Nance) Manley and Lillian Tooley Manley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Bob Hill and Robert...
Henry Kenneth Hawkins
Jan 27, 2026
Henry Kenneth Hawkins, 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Ken was born November 23, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Henry Hawkins and Bernice Sherry Hawkins. Ken graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in chemical engineering and was manager of Rubatex’s six rubber plants before retirement. He was a member of Holy Trinity...
Thomas Nathaniel Jackson
Jan 26, 2026
Thomas Nathaniel Jackson, 70, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Spring Oak Assisted Living in Bedford, Va.
He was born on May 12, 1955, to the late William and Carolyn Jackson.
He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memories.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Kyle Anthony Mayberry
Jan 26, 2026
Kyle Anthony Mayberry (Tony) passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on July 1, 1967.
Tony worked as an assembly mechanic at SML Packing Solutions LLC. He had a deep love for the outdoors and music, specifically enjoying fishing, hunting, playing the drums, and listening to music. He also cherished the time spent playing online...
Kimberly Pugh
Jan 25, 2026
Kimberly Lanette Simpson Pugh, 62, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Kimberly was born on January 1, 1964, in Virginia. Known lovingly by many as “Nanny Kim,” she was cherished by countless people whose lives she touched. If you met her, you were family — her heart was open, her love...
Kennija Ware
Jan 24, 2026
Kennija Ware, 32, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 24, 2026. He was the beloved son of Kenneth Ware, Sr. and Rena Calloway.
Born on January 5, 1994, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Kennija received his education in Lynchburg from Heritage High School. During his school years, he developed a deep love for football, a passion that brought him joy, lifelong friendships,...
Infiniti Harsley
Jan 23, 2026
Infiniti Harsley transitioned on January 23, 2026.
A celebration of Finn’s life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. A repast will follow the service at the Yoder Center, 109 Jackson Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
“My Beloved son We miss you so much it’s hard to believe that you’re not here anymore...
Edward Thomason
Jan 23, 2026
Edward D. Thomason was born January 27th, 1936, and passed away January 23rd, 2026, in his home with his family by his side.
Edward honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 274. He retired from the Lynchburg Foundry after 30 years at the young age of 55. Edward was an...
Barbara C. Schuler
Jan 23, 2026
Barbara C. Schuler, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert Caverlee and Lillian Caverlee.
Barbara was born on January 26, 1932, in Logan, West Virginia. She attended school at Mary Washington and UVA, then pursued her career in teaching at E. C. Glass High School.
She was a member of...
Darrel "Dewey" Kermit Oakes, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Darrel "Dewey” Kermit Oakes, Jr 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Darrel Kermit Oakes, Sr. and Frances Burch Oakes.
Dewey was born on November 4, 1947, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended E.C. Glass High School where he was very proud of being an integral member...
Justin Wayne Menkhoff
Jan 22, 2026
Justin Wayne Menkoff, 36, of Lynchburg, passed away at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Justin was born on May 31, 1989, in Farmington, New Mexico, a son of the late Duncan Menkoff and Katherine Coffman Menkoff. Justin was an avid and dedicated online gamer. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
He is...
Edith Rose Yakubosky
Jan 21, 2026
Edith Rose Yakubosky, 98, passed away January 21, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg, Virginia, following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Francis Paul and Julia (nee Vladyka) Paul.
Edith was born April 6, 1927, in Passaic, New Jersey, where she was educated in the public school system, graduating from Passaic High School.
When...
John Edward Wooldridge
Jan 21, 2026
John Edward Wooldridge, 72, passed away peacefully after a 20-year battle with COPD on January 21, 2026.
He was born in Lynchburg Va. On October 22, 1953. He was preceded in death by Thomas Jame Wooldridge his father, Ruby Wooldridge and a son Ray Edward Snow.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rhonda Wooldridge, a son Jeffery Johns, Daisy...
Brian Duane Stump
Jan 20, 2026
Brian Duane Stump, age 55, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born on July 17, 1970, in Roanoke, Virginia.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, Everett Lewis Stump; his siblings, Everett Lewis Stump Jr. and Sherry Darlene Stump. He is survived by his loving mother, Affie Pentecost Stump; his nieces, Lynette Sanborn, Kayla Leftwich,...
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