Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
John Pelissier
Jan 2, 2026
John (Jean) Armand Pélissier, born January 19, 1925 in Brignoles, France, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 100, on January 2, 2026.
He was the son of Gustave and Marguerite Pélissier, and brother to nine siblings.
He married Emma Marie Loubière in 1949, in Paris, France. Together, they moved to Dakar, Senegal, where their first daughter, Bernadette, was born; and...
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...
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...
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