Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Anthony Ray Kurtz
Jun 16, 2026
Anthony Ray Kurtz, aged 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 16, 2026. Born on May 7, 1966, Anthony was the cherished son of Mary Meadows of Amherst, Virginia, and the late Charles Kurtz.
Anthony was a skilled sheet metal welder, but found his true joy in spending time by the water, fishing at every opportunity.
At this time, no services...
Patty Lawanda Hogue
Jun 16, 2026
Patty Lawanda Hogue, 51, of Lynchburg, Virginia, departed this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Born on October 22, 1974, to the late Herbert “Benny” Winfield and her mother Sara “Sue” Whitehead, Patty was one of a kind and everyone who knew her felt that.
She was refreshingly real. Patty had no filter and no pretense. If she loved you, you...
Diane Dunlop
Jun 15, 2026
Diane Marie Dunlop, 84, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on May 24, 1942, in New Westminster, British Columbia, she was the daughter of H.G. “Floyd” and Madge Warner.
Diane was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 58 years, Peter Dunlop, whom she met while attending the University...
Deborah Denise Mott
Jun 15, 2026
Deborah Denise Mott, 66, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on June 15, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Frank Darby and Alice Carter.
Deborah was born on July 25th, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was an Operations Manager at Alex Renew Wastewater Treatment Facility for 25 years until 2013.
Deborah was a member of Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield Virginia and...
Mary Louise Riggins Clever
Jun 15, 2026
Mary Louise Riggins Clever passed into eternal life on June 15th, 2026, at her son’s home in Lynchburg, VA. Mary Lou was born Dec 2, 1932, in Yorktown, Virginia where she grew up.
She enjoyed water skiing, clamming, crabbing, and tennis. After graduating from Poquoson High School, where her activities included band, basketball, and cheerleading, she began her career as an...
LuAnn Keener-Mikenas
Jun 15, 2026
LuAnn Keener-Mikenas, 72, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1954, to the late Thomas Clayton Keener and Mary Helen Parker Keener. She lived in Virginia with her husband, Ed Mikenas, a professional musician.
LuAnn was a writer and poet born in 1954, a native of Texas. She earned an M.F.A....
Zena Karen Hudson
Jun 14, 2026
Zena Karen Hudson, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Collins Hudson; father, Addison Vaughan Hudson; brother, Addison Ray Hudson (Jackie); nephew, Stanley Vaughan Hudson; and her fiancé, William "Bill" Potter.
Karen worked for Pearson Drugstore for many years before retiring. She...
Betty Mann Hale
Jun 13, 2026
Betty Mann Hale, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at home with loved ones by her side. She was the loving wife of William Hale of sixty-two years.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, on October 23, 1943, Betty graduated from Appomattox High School in 1961. After a few years in the workforce, she settled down to care...
Grace Turner Browning
Jun 12, 2026
Grace Turner Browning of Madison Heights, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends.
She was the loving wife of William M. Browning, Sr. for 44 years and the daughter of John H. and Adelene Grant Turner all of whom preceded her...
Imelia Culpepper
Jun 11, 2026
Imelia "Nita" Culpepper, age 69, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully at her home with her children on June 11, 2026. Nita was born in Lynchburg, VA, on August 4 1956, to the late Joe Randy Culpepper and Gloria Austin Culpepper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, La'Keisha Culpepper; the love of...
Doris O'Connor Duff
2026
Doris O'Connor Rice Duff, 84, of Big Island, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was the wife of the late Leonard Ray Duff.
Born on August 25, 1941, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon Bonaparte O'Connor and the late Lillie Mae Taylor O'Connor.
Doris was most proud of being a mother. Her love knew no limits...
Kyrie King Omari Thomas
Jun 10, 2026
Kyrie King Omari Thomas, 7, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on June 10, 2026. Kyrie was born on March 15, 2019, to Jarrod and Raven Thomas.
Kyrie although a young king in years had a strong faith in the Lord and was a member of Tree of Life Ministries and a student at Boonsboro Elementary School.
He was a happy little boy who...
John Clifton Laughlin
Jun 10, 2026
Clifton Laughlin - officially John C. Laughlin – but better known as Cliff, Cliffy, chief, or “Clunk” was a self-made man. From the time he was a boy, he was working. Whether on farms, the highway, or helping masters at their trade, he developed a work ethic that will never be rivaled. He eventually settled on brick masonry as a...
Mae Mathilda Deacon
Jun 10, 2026
Mae Mathilda Deacon, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Reverend A. Donald Deacon. Mae was born on March 6, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, to William G. Berry and Georgia Mae Bright. As a little girl, Mae was affectionately called Peaches by her...
Maurice Elwood Clingempeel, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Maurice Elwood Clingempeel, Jr., age 81 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born May 3, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Maurice Elwood Clingempeel and Frances Louise (Brightwell) Clingempeel.
Elwood joined the US Army in 1966 and served for 3 years as a Military Policeman. He got his GED in...
Linda Pribble Scruggs
Jun 8, 2026
Linda Pribble Scruggs, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born on May 3, 1947, Linda was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mabel Pribble. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Lee Scruggs.
Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her...
Joseph Snead
Jun 8, 2026
Joseph Kendall Snead "Kenny" was born on September 9, 1967 passed away to be with his heavenly father on Monday morning, June 8, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He graduated from Joseph P. Kennedy School and Galludet College for the Deaf SOP program, both schools located in Washington, D.C.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Snead, Jr.; his brother,...
Preston Timothy Harris
Jun 6, 2026
Preston Timothy “Tim” Harris, age 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026.
Born on May 20, 1935, to William Timothy Harris and Beulah Virginia Gunter Harris, Tim lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, and a deep appreciation for family. He was happiest when he was busy, always finding a project to tackle, a...
Larry Sturm
Jun 6, 2026
Larry Sturm, 83, of Pedlar Mills, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on November 18, 1942, in Porterwood, West Virginia, Larry was the son of the late George Dewey Sturm and Edith Marie Phillips Sturm.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved...
Derick Hendricks
Jun 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Derick Hendricks on June 5, 2026, at the age of 48.
Born on September 29, 1977, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Derick was a hardworking and talented metal fabricator who took great pride in his craft. He was known for his dedication, strong work ethic, and his willingness to help others whenever...
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