Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kimberly Michelle Cox
Sep 22, 2026
Kimberly Michelle Jones Cox, 57 years old of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on September 22, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 14, 1968 to Evelyn Smith and the late Hatley “Bug” Jones, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Booker Cox, infant brother Hatley Jones III and stepfather Charles Smith Sr.
Kimberly joined...
Ella Ivey Marks
Sep 22, 2026
Ella Ivey Marks, 76, of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A loving wife and mother, a doting grandmother and a loyal friend, she touched the lives of everyone she met.
Ella was born on May 18, 1950, the daughter of the late Robert Kean Ivey Sr. and Putnam Mundy Ivey. She graduated from Seven Hills School and Sweet Briar...
Linda Lovelace Gregores
Sep 22, 2026
Linda Lovelace Gregores of Madison Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born in Danville, Virginia, to her parents, Marvin and Shirley Lovelace.
Linda was a bookkeeper for many years with Bowen Jewelry. She loved to cook, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed spending her weekends with her family and friends on their...
Judy K. Steele
Sep 22, 2026
Judy Knisley Steele 79, of Goode, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Harrisonburg, VA. A daughter of the late Forrest and Nellie Rivercomb Knisley. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her sister, Bucky Coffey and a brother, Sonny Knisley.
Judy retired as a communication...
William Melvin Oliver
Sep 21, 2026
William Melvin Oliver, 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever remember his love, loyalty, and devotion.
Born on November 8, 1959, in Lynchburg, Virginia, William was the son of Carol Taylor Cook and the late Lyle Mack Oliver. He proudly joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in...
Carl Albert Jones
Sep 20, 2026
Carl Albert Jones, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on September 20, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Edward H. Jones, Sr. and Susie A. Crews Jones.
Carl graduated from Dunbar High School before joining the United States Navy, in which he served honorably during the Vietnam War. Following his military service,...
Kenneth Wright
Sep 20, 2026
Kenneth Warren Wright, 78, quietly passed away at his home on September 20, 2026. He was the third of four sons of Frank B. and Julia Hughes Wright, and for 52 years the husband of Susan Burnett Wright.
Kenny was born August 26, 1948, in Lynchburg. He was a 1966 graduate of E.C. Glass High School, studied for two years at...
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr.
Sep 19, 2026
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr., 36, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Michael was born on May 5, 1990, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the beloved son of Michael Gardener McDaniel, Sr. and Sharon Shephard. After graduating high school, he pursued a career in masonry.
Michael loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on his red dirt...
Joyce Marie Mullin
Sep 18, 2026
Joyce Marie Mullin, 91, of Lynchburg, VA (formerly of Braintree, MA) passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. She was the loving wife of Edward Patrick Mullin.
Joyce was born in Lyles, Tennessee on March 24, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Ivan J. Gafford and Virginia Coates Gafford. She was a devoted homemaker to husband and children.
She is survived...
David Thompson
Sep 18, 2026
David Thompson, 62, of Pamplin, Virginia was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 18, 2026. David was born on November 17, 1963, to the late Wade Thompson, Sr. and the late Helen Higginbotham Thompson.
Dave was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He loved visiting other...
Harold Allen Crouch
Sep 17, 2026
Harold Allen Crouch, 59, of Evington, Virginia passed away on September 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born on September 25, 1966, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Harold Otey Crouch and Jean Francis Crouch.
He was a graduate of Brookville High School, then later pursued a career with The Virginia Department of Transportation.
Allen was a member...
Harold Christian
Sep 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Harold Cornelius “Chuckie” Christian
February 26, 1949 – September 16, 2026
Harold Cornelius “Chuckie” Christian, 77, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, service, and cherished memories.
Harold was born on February 26, 1949, to the late Harry Byrd Christian Sr. and Willie Mae Dayne Christian. He was raised in a...
Kenneth Anthony Huggins
Sep 15, 2026
Kenneth Anthony Huggins, of Rustburg, VA, formerly of Wellsburg WV, passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 89. Kenneth was born on November 5, 1936, to parents Arnold Porter Huggins and Genevieve Lemley Huggins in Mannington, WV.
Kenneth proudly served his country as a member of the United States Naval Reserve. He also built a long working career,...
Jordan Jeffrey Brown
Sep 14, 2026
Jordan Jeffery Brown, 68, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on November 16, 1957, in Bedford County, Virginia, he was the child of Mr. Randolph A. Brown and Mrs. Hazel G. Brown.
Jordan loved the Lord and was a devoted family man. He dedicated his life to serving others and impacted everyone who came...
Violeree Napier Cobbs
Sep 13, 2026
Violeree Napier "Val" Cobbs entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 13, 2026. It is said that there are three steps to Heaven; out of self, into Christ, and into Glory. We watched Violeree humbly take those first two steps here on earth, so we have blessed assurance that she has now taken the last.
Born July 22, 1961, Violeree was...
Pattie Wright
Sep 13, 2026
Pattie McArthur Wright, a woman of extraordinary strength, kindness, and unwavering love for her family, peacefully departed this life on September 13, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She passed surrounded by love and in the embrace of her daughter and granddaughter.
Born on April 27, 1942, in Person County, North Carolina, Pattie was the beloved daughter of Robert McArthur and Vertie...
Jared Makail Merriman-Paige
Sep 13, 2026
Jared Makail Merriman-Paige was born on April 13, 2006, as one of three, a blessing that made his entrance into the world extra special from the very beginning. Of his brothers, Jared was always the adventurous one. Full of life and never afraid to explore, he definitely knew how to keep Mama on her toes.
Jared gave his life to Christ...
Charles "Rose Man" Rose., Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
Charles Radford Rose, Jr. (Dooley, Chuck, Rose Man, Daddy, Papa, and Big Brother) passed away peacefully at age 83, on September 13, 2026. Charles faced the challenges of a stroke with daring courage and grit. He was the son of the late Charles Rose Sr., and Alberta Jones Rose. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Rev....
Martha S. Geha
Sep 12, 2026
Martha S. (Marti) Geha, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend passed away on September 12, 2026, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 83 years of age. Born November 11, 1942, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, Marti was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Norma (Gregory) Geha.
Growing up in Missouri, Marti had...
Jermaine Rondel Jackson
Sep 12, 2026
Jermaine Rondell Jackson,50, of Lynchburg VA passed away on September 12, 2026. He was the son of Paul H Jackson (Deceased) and Avis B Jackson.
Jermaine was born on September 10, 1976 in Lynchburg Va. He graduate from Rustburg High School where he had a great experience playing for the football team. At the time of Jermaine's passing he was employed...
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