Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William David Coleman, Sr.
Aug 30, 2025
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, William David Coleman Sr., affectionately known as "Bill," departed this life peacefully, escorted by an angel to his eternal home.
Born on August 15, 1951, in New York, Bill was the beloved son of the late Marguerite Odell Branch. He was also preceded in death by his cherished sister, Angela Rose Branch, fondly known as "Angie";...
Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps
Aug 29, 2025
Jessie E. Phelps Sr. (affectionately known as the Wood Man) departed this life Friday, August 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1931, to the late Theodore R. Phelps Sr. and the late Dr. Madelean C. Phelps.
Jessie accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. He sang on the...
Frances Smith Wood
Aug 29, 2025
Frances Smith Wood, 97, of Altavista, Virginia passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Riley Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Hawley Smith.
Frances was born on January 26, 1928, in Bedford County, Virginia. She was a devoted member of Tree of Life and worked as a seamstress for many years at Ralph’s Garment Co.,...
MaryAnn L. Schad
Aug 29, 2025
MaryAnn Lucy Schad, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 92.
Born on May 3, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, MaryAnn was the daughter of the late Jennie Leonard and Louis Amaro. She grew up in New Jersey, where she met and married the love of her life, Gottfried...
Jackie Lee Quick
Aug 28, 2025
Jackie Lee Quick, 92, of St. Marys, GA passed away August 28th 2025. He was the son of the late Lilburn Eugene Quick and Gladys Eileen Mayfield Quick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Quick of 67 years.
Jackie was born on July 27, 1933 in Atwood, Illinois. He attended Atwood High School...
Darren Davis
Aug 28, 2025
Darren Michael Davis, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 20, 1964, Darren was the beloved son of the late Percy Davis and Donna L. Tompkins.
Darren was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Davis Swayne. He is survived by his loving sister, Tori Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia; his cherished...
Maxine Kanode Bice
Aug 28, 2025
On August 28th, 2025 (Laurane) Maxine Kanode Bice died peacefully in her sleep. She was a strong willed and bright 94-year-old.
Born to Roy Wyett Kanode and Lella Evans Costigan Kanode in 1931 on a farm outside of Christiansburg, Virginia. It was there that she gained an appreciation for cooking from her mother, livestock and management from her father. Later she...
Col. Walter Bernard Bills
Aug 27, 2025
Farm Boy to Fighter Pilot
Walter, known to all as Walt, grew up on a Chickasaw, Ohio farm in a loving family built on hard work and an unshakable Catholic faith. Searching for his path, he dropped out of high school and worked in a factory before enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War. Stationed overseas as an air...
Catherine McCormick
Aug 26, 2025
Catherine (Kitty) McCormick, 72, of Monroe, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 17, 1953 and was the daughter to the late Owen Houston and Jean Crist Houston.
Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Tommy (Dinky) Moore; sister,...
Leroy Franklin
Aug 25, 2025
United States Air Force Veteran Leroy Franklin was born on September 22,1946 and went to his heavenly home on August 25, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his father, Jeff Giles; mother, Connie O. Franklin; his wife, Barbara G. Franklin; and his daughter, Melody Franklin-Henry.
His daughters, Kelly Franklin and Theresa Dorris survive him. He is also survived by granddaughters,...
Joyce Krantz Horne
Aug 25, 2025
Joyce Carole Krantz Horne of Smith Mountain Lake and Bedford, Virginia, was placed in God’s caring hands on August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Hampton, Virginia, on August 23, 1943, and she and her family quickly moved to Bedford, Virginia, where she spent her childhood. She was the daughter of the late John and...
Edith Hartless Coffey
Aug 24, 2025
Edith Hartless Coffey peacefully passed away August 24th, 2025 at the age of 97. Edith lived a full and active life, spending her final years in the comfort of her own home.
Edith was born and raised in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Hartless Sr. and Lewey Dean Hartless and was married 30 years to the...
Ralph Oglesby Gravely, Sr
Aug 24, 2025
Ralph Oglesby Gravely, Sr, a World War II Navy veteran, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 24, 2025, to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his sons, Ralph (Susan) and Mike (Joy), three grandchildren – his granddaughter, April, and her husband Tony, grandsons Jonathan and Michael, two great-granddaughters, Taylynn and Teanna, and many...
Montez Denise Barnett
Aug 24, 2025
Montez “Sharon” transitioned on Sunday August 24th, 2025 in Lynchburg, Va. Born on October 23rd, 1963 in Albemarle County. She was the son of the late Albert Barnett and Gracie Marie. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Warren Barnett (Mary), Bobby Ray Barnett (Lucy), and Edward (Sandra). Affectionately known as “Sharon”, She graduated from Nelson County High...
Agnes Burgess Erwin
Aug 23, 2025
Agnes Burgess Erwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the age of 101 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born December 12, 1923, in Halifax, Virginia, Agnes cherished her childhood on the family’s tobacco farm with her mother, Thelma (Tillery), father, Walter, and her younger sister, Charlotte (Ussery). It was there she learned the value...
Kimberly Kay Martin
Aug 23, 2025
Kimberly Kay Martin, 64, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2025, at 6:34pm. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Jefferson Murray, Jr. and Virginia Ann Murray.
Mrs. Martin was born on October 7, 1960, in Orange County, California. She was a chef in Lynchburg hospitals, creating her famous recipes, and sharing her love through food to everyone...
Stephen Russell Burkett
Aug 22, 2025
Steve Burkett of Lynchburg passed away on Friday, August 22. Steve was born in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Ruth Burkett. He is survived by his wife Judy Woten and his brother David Burkett of Richmond, VA, wife Susan, and sons Jonathon, Danny, and Kevin.
Steve loved music and taught band for many years at private and public schools. Steve played...
Joan Gerbracht
Aug 21, 2025
Joan Gerbracht, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving Runk and Pratt family and her dedicated team at James River Hospice.
Joan was born on May 27, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, to Richard and Fern Bockelkamp. She was blessed with a sister, Jean.
Joan lived...
Cecil Fitzgerald
Aug 20, 2025
Cecil Fitzgerald "Hoghead” , 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1946 to the late Clyde Fitzgerald and Lula Bryant Fitzgerald.
He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and had a strong faith in God.
Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Norma Fitzgerald.
He is survived by...
Hubert "HV" Vasser
Aug 20, 2025
Hubert “HV” Vasser, 60, of Big Island, VA left this world on August, 20, 2025 to join so many who went before him. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jennifer Vasser; his mother, Mamie Lorraine Harris; his brother Doug Harris; his sister, Linda Wood; and many more whom he loved with all his heart.
HV had a huge personality and...
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