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Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Brenda Payne Moorman

Brenda Payne Moorman

Apr 2, 2025

Brenda Lee Payne Moorman, 63, departed this life unexpectedly on April 2, 2025, at her home in Lynchburg, VA. Born in Franklin County, VA on January 24,1962, she was the daughter of the late Jean Tolley.

Brenda loved playing cards, bingo and fishing. If you knew her, no one was a stranger to her and she could talk to you about...

Gracie Louise Bryant

Gracie Louise Bryant

Apr 1, 2025

Ms. Gracie Bryant, 63, heard the master call on the morning of April 1, 2025, she answered in the comfort of her home in Goode, Va.

Gracie was born on February 8, 1962, to the late Ruby J. Bryant, and the late Alfred Hurt. She was also preceded in death by her sister Christy Payne, brothers Albert Bryant, Tony Bryant and...

Phillip "Chuck"  Wayne Rector

Phillip "Chuck" Wayne Rector

Mar 31, 2025



Phillip “Chuck” Wayne Rector, 76, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Chuck was born November 15, 1948 in York, Pennsylvania, the son of Oscar (OW) Rector and Marie Bray.

Chuck married Carol [Martin] on July 9, 2005 in Floyd, Virginia.

Chuck worked as a truck driver for the entirety of his career at various different trucking companies. He...

Henry Lee Wyatt II

Henry Lee Wyatt II

Mar 30, 2025

Henry Lee Wyatt II, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 30, 2025. He was the only son of the late Harold and Evelyn Wyatt, and the husband of Joanne J Wyatt for 40 years.

Henry was born on May 9, 1943, in Durham, North Carolina. Henry earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from George Washington High School...

Duane Edward Roberts

Duane Edward Roberts

Mar 30, 2025

Duane Edward Roberts, 71, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Hal Virgal Roberts and Helen Cornelia Roberts.

He was born on June 9, 1953, in Alexandria, Virginia. He attended school in Virginia and Florida and then moved to Florida until 2023. He worked in the real estate business for many years.

While...

Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett

Mar 30, 2025

Michael Bennett, of Madison Heights, a proud member of First Baptist Church, Coolwell, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are being finalized.

Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, is serving the family.

Gerald Schroeder

Gerald Schroeder

Mar 29, 2025

Gerald Edward Schroeder, 80, of La Valle, Wisconsin, and Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 29, 2025. He was the son of the late Gilbert and Anita Schroeder, of Loganville, Wisconsin, and the husband of Lisbeth N. Schroeder for 23 years.

Jerry was born on May 26, 1944, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He attended school at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and earned...

Jackie Burris Overstreet

Jackie Burris Overstreet

Mar 28, 2025

Jackie Burris Overstreet, 88, of Bedford, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1936, in Bedford to the late Luther David Overstreet and Otelia Dooley Overstreet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Maddera and nephew, Barrye Maddera.

Jackie was a dedicated member...

Alice Lacy

Alice Lacy

Mar 28, 2025

Alice Lorraine Lacy, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Barboursville, VA, on March 28, 2025. Alice was one of seven children born to William Henry Anderson and Alice B. Anderson of Forest, VA. on September 8, 1934.

At an early age, Alice left her home to reside in Lynchburg and seek employment and to start her family. She was...

Jumari McCoy

Jumari McCoy

Mar 28, 2025

Jumari McCoy, 26, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 6-8P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. Interment will follow at Baptist Cemetery.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the...

William Freeman Trusty Jr.

William Freeman Trusty Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

William Freeman Trusty Jr., 68, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at Prayer Faith Temple located at 3100 Hill St. Lynchburg, VA 24501. A visitation will be held from 7:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 2nd at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory located in Lynchburg, VA. 

Tharp...

Gail Baber Humphrey

Gail Baber Humphrey

Mar 25, 2025

Gail Baber Humphrey, a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 23, 1936, in Virginia, she lived a life devoted to her family and community.

Gail graduated from Brookville High School and enjoyed reconnecting with her classmates over the years. She was a dedicated member of the Boonsboro United...

Dennis Wayne Power, Jr.

Dennis Wayne Power, Jr.

Mar 25, 2025

Dennis Wayne Power, Jr., 54, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was the husband of Michelle Cooper Power of Lynchburg.

Dennis was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 9, 1970, a son of Don Morris and Rosie Brown Morris of Monroe. Dennis honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, a member of both the Moose Lodge,...

Maquale Dashon Moon

Maquale Dashon Moon

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Maquale Dashon Moon.

Born on April 1, 1991, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Maquale brightened the lives of everyone he met, leaving behind a legacy of joy that will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends.

Maquale graduated in 2010 from Altavista High School, where his humor and full-of-life...

Chester "Shorty" Lee Bates

Chester "Shorty" Lee Bates

Mar 24, 2025

Chester “Shorty” Lee Bates, 65, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Jim Bates and Mary Ethel Robertson.

Chester was born on February 12, 1960, in Virginia. He was an accomplished arborist who enjoyed landscaping and working on small motors in his free time.

He is survived by his children, Christopher Bates...

William Mitchell Sullivan

William Mitchell Sullivan

Mar 23, 2025

William Mitchell Sullivan

May 10, 1944 - March 23, 2025

Will was called to be with the Lord after a brief illness. He has joined several of his housemates in heaven.. He left behind many friends and people he called family.

Will greeted everyone he met with a handshake or raise the roof and a smile that brightened everyone's day. His touch was...

Doris Kennon Johnson

Doris Kennon Johnson

Mar 22, 2025

Doris Kennon Johnson of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Zachariah and Betty Morgan Kennon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oliver T. Johnson and daughters Karen Sue Johnson, Dara Johnson Padgett, and one brother Clifford Kennon and...

David Bruce Thornsbury

David Bruce Thornsbury

Mar 22, 2025

David Bruce Thornsbury, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his residence.

David was born on September 5, 1964, to the late James and Helen Thornsbury.

He was a member of Timberlake Church. In his free time, he enjoyed quiet time with his loving wife, Gay Galyean Thornsbury.

In addition to his wife, David is survived by a devoted...

Nancy Louise Wine

Nancy Louise Wine

Mar 21, 2025

Nancy Louise Wine, 87, formerly of Littlestown, PA, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Runk & Pratt Assisted Living in Lynchburg, VA. She was the loving wife of Richard H. Wine, who passed away February 28, 2021.

Nancy was born on June 9, 1937, in Brodbecks, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merton E. and Gartha N. (Kessler)...

Katherine Mantz Duncan

Katherine Mantz Duncan

Mar 21, 2025

Katherine Mantz Duncan peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was the loving wife of 68 years to the late Riner Davis Duncan, Jr.

Katherine is survived by her three children, Katie Popek and husband Phillip of Motley, Victoria Trent and husband Steve, and Riner Duncan, Ill all of Lynchburg, as well as her brother Phillip Mantz and...

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