Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Alfred Irving
Dec 22, 2025
Deacon Alfred Sherwood Irving, Sr. was born on Wednesday, October 18, 1933, in Arrington, Virginia. He was the eldest of thirteen children born to the late Paul M. and Lelia Jones Irving. He was the devoted husband of the late Christine Beulah Henderson Irving, whom he married on April 11, 1958. Christine preceded him in death on February 27, 2024....
Bradlee Taylor Johnson
Dec 19, 2025
Bradlee Taylor Johnson, 5, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 7, 2020 to his late mother Mya Lynn Johnson.
Bradlee was a kind young person who always had a smile on his face. He loved cars especially Dodge Charger.
He is survived by his grandmother and grandfather, Traci...
Carolyn Hutchinson
Dec 18, 2025
Carolyn Ann Skinner Hutchinson, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, in-law, cousin, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Frank Russell Skinner and Nellie Daniel Skinner. She was married to Larry James Hutchinson for 59 years.
Carolyn was born on September 16,...
Yvonne Marie Henderson
Dec 17, 2025
Yvonne Marie Henderson, 73, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2025. A pillar of strength and a beacon of joy for her family, Yvonne’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, her tireless work ethic, and a smile that could illuminate any room.
Yvonne was a dedicated professional, serving at the Central Virginia Training Center (CVTC) for 45 years. Her...
Lana Beverly
Dec 17, 2025
Lana Beverly of Gladys, Virginia, passed away at Autumn Care on December 17, 2025, at the age of 81, with her children by her side. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on November 8, 1944.
Lana worked as a floor girl at the Altavista Garment Factory and later at Basset Walker. She was a devoted mother, remembered for her kind heart...
Mary Patterson
Dec 16, 2025
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her residence at Willow Ridge Assisted Living in Lynchburg, VA, God gently called one of His faithful servants home. Now, Mary rests peacefully in His loving arms.
Born on November 8, 1926, in Bedford County, as Mary Elizabeth Otey, she was the cherished daughter of the late Emmett D. and Elizabeth Otey. She was preceded...
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro
Dec 14, 2025
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro (Dee), the beloved seventh child of the late Gabriel E. and Lelia Griselda Williams Taliaferro, passed away peacefully at home with family, while in home hospice, on December 14, 2025, and was called to the place of her origin in the beauty and light of Love, where her soul is now with her God.
"She is not sent...
Tina Floyd Cash
Dec 13, 2025
Tina Floyd Cash, 61, of Rustburg, VA, transitioned from labor and entered into the peaceful presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Living a journey filled life in legacy, she was a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, an aunt and a dear friend to many.
Tina reunited in Heaven with her parents, Melvin and Arlene Floyd and her...
Robert William Woods, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Robert William Woods, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Ann Mariano Woods, with whom he shared 58 years of loving marriage.
Robert was born on December 12, 1938, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert William Woods, Sr. and Mae Bartholomay Woods. Robert honorably served his country...
Jerry Wiley
Dec 13, 2025
Jerry Wiley, a beloved and familiar face to many, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on May 28, 1960, Jerry spent his early years in Phenix, VA, where he grew up and established deep roots in the community. At a young age, Jerry was baptized and became a member of Triumph Baptist Church in...
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr., 90, of Bedford died on December 13, 2025. He was the adoring husband of Rosalie Langford Murray for over 39 years.
G.E. was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on March 31, 1935, a son of the late Guy Earnest Murray, Sr. and Jane King Murray. He was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1953 and Virginia...
Rufus Oscar Knight
Dec 12, 2025
Rufus Oscar Knight (Sprout), age 47, of Silver Spring, Maryland, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. He was the son of Loretta Swindell Knight and the late Rufus Knight, Jr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife Laura A. Knight and...
Harold Johnson
Dec 12, 2025
Harold Flood Johnson (Jimmy)90, of Monroe, Virginia departed this earthly life on Friday, December 12,2025 at Fairmont Crossing, Amherst, Virginia.
Harold was born September 14,1935 in Buckingham County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Ranford and Estell Thomas Johnson, Grandsons of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Murdis Gary Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Louella Johnson who all has...
Kevin Cook
Dec 11, 2025
Kevin Cook, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2025. A 1975 graduate of Bethel High, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he began a career at NN Shipyard before establishing and operating Cook Appraisal Service.
Known as the life of the party, he had a vibrant spirit that lit up...
Angela Leverne Tanner
Dec 11, 2025
Angela Tanner, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Jeffrey Wayne Stallard
Dec 10, 2025
Jeffrey Wayne Stallard, born 10/28/1960 in Richlands, VA and died 12/10/2025 in Bedford, VA.He was proceeded in death by his parents Noel C. Stallard and wife Betty Williams Stallard of Richlands, VA and his daughter Heather L. Stallard.Jeffrey is survived by his daughter Megan J. Stallard of Tennessee and grandchildren Annabelle, Sarabeth, Hunter Hudson and Briar Stallard; siblings, Michael L. Stallard...
Donald Eugene Parr
Dec 10, 2025
Donald Eugene Parr, 82, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1943.
Donald was the son of the late Donald F. Parr and Ruthetta M. Parr. He is survived by his sisters, Gwendolyn H. Hawn and Deborah E. Sullivan.
Donald was married for 49 years to his first wife, Kathleen A. Parr, who passed away on January...
Leonard Jackson Layne
Dec 10, 2025
Leonard Jackson Layne, 88, of Staunton, formerly of Rustburg, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Leonard was born on December 2, 1937, in Campbell County, Virginia, a son of the late Thomas Richard Layne and Ella White Layne. Leonard was retired as a shipping coordinator from Aerofin in Lynchburg and was a member of the Community Fellowship Baptist Church in Rustburg.
He...
Ellen Gail Hall Rice
Dec 9, 2025
Ellen Gail Hall Rice, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at home—surrounded by her loved ones—after a courageous battle with cancer. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that her suffering has ended and she is now reunited with her loved ones who passed before her.
Ellen was born June...
Dylan Thomas Allen
Dec 8, 2025
Dylan Thomas Allen passed away on December 8, 2025. Dylan was born in Roanoke, VA in 1996, the son of Robert (Bob) and Christine (Chris) Allen. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn/Kate (Carrara) Allen of Winter Park, FL, his brother Walker of Fishersville, VA his sister Casey Mae of Forest, VA and was also cherished by the Carrara family,...
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