Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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,...
Silas Harvey Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Silas Harvey, Jr., of Ellicott City, Maryland, answered his Savior’s call and entered eternal rest on December 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1958, in Monroe, Virginia, to the late Silas Harvey, Sr., and Virginia Harvey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Silas Harvey, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Flora and Sidney Johnson; and his...
Kathleen O'Doherty Brooker
Dec 7, 2025
Kathleen Lois Brooker (née O’Doherty) passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 19, 1963, in Concord, Massachusetts, Kathy grew up in a lively household as the seventh of nine children, including her twin sister, Barbara. Those early years—surrounded by the noise, warmth, and support of a big family—helped shape the devotion to family she carried...
C. David Thomas
Dec 6, 2025
Heaven gained another angel on Saturday. C. David Thomas, 79, of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lynchburg General Hospital on December 6, 2025, after a brief, unexpected illness. He was born in Roanoke on September 3, 1946, to the late John Maynard Thomas, Sr. and Eileen Holcomb Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Linda Mars Stark
Dec 5, 2025
Linda Mars Stark, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1950, in Amsterdam, New York, to the late Bernardous Mars and Rebecca Zoethout Mars.
Linda dedicated many years of her professional life to the insurance industry in Amsterdam and Johnstown, NY. She later worked at A Fine Romance Bridal Store.
She is survived...
Jack Michael Jones
Dec 5, 2025
Jack Michael Jones, 95, passed away on December 5, 2025. He was the son of the late Eugene Gilliam Jones and Dera McCann Jones.
Jack was born on October 13, 1930, in Bluefield, WV. He attended school at Pocahontas High School, then pursued his education at Concord University on the GI Bill, earning a BS in Business, and later obtained his...
Leonard Wayne Banks, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Leonard Wayne Banks Sr., known as "Wayne," of Roanoke, VA, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He passed away at Lynchburg Health and Rehab following a short illness.
Born on February 28, 1960, in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late Mr. Carrington Banks Sr. and Mrs. Francis Pearl Turner Banks...
Russell Walter Pawlas
Dec 2, 2025
Russell Walter Pawlas, 55, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away from natural causes on December 2nd, 2025. He was the son of Robert and Rosemary Pawlas, of Bedford, Virginia.
Russell was born on October 26, 1970, at Fort Ord, in Monterey, California. He attended school at James Madison University, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Music. He then acquired his Master’s in...
Rachel Joyce Dowdy Hamlett
Dec 2, 2025
Rachel Joyce Dowdy Hamlett, 87, of Forest, Virginia, entered into her Savior’s arms on December 2, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home with the family she treasured so dearly by her side.Rachel was born in Nathalie, VA, on September 26, 1938, to the late Joseph Preston Dowdy Sr. and Edith Cage Dowdy. Rachel is survived by her daughter, Donna...
Elizabeth (Betty) Umberger Mabe
Dec 2, 2025
We honor this beautiful person, Elizabeth (Betty) Umberger Mabe, whose life was an example of acceptance, resilience, generosity, and love. She believed in the words of scripture, "love one another" and song, "red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight.." She lived this philosophy.
Betty was proud of her children: Susie (Bobby), Jenni (Doug) and Tom, Jr....
Edgar Grayson Collins
Nov 30, 2025
Edgar Grayson Collins, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Grayson C. Collins and Elosie Thackston Collins.
He was born on May 3, 1938, in Manassas, Virginia. He received his early education in Newburn, North Carolina, and Drakes Branch, Virginia, before pursuing and earning a degree in Pharmacy from George...
Dr. Audley Roy Charlton
Nov 29, 2025
Although it is impossible to fully capture Dr. Audley Charlton’s loving spirit, his joy-filled laughter, and his unwavering devotion to Christ in mere words, we honor and celebrate a life that reflected the heart of God in every way.
Dr. Audley Charlton (affectionately known as Pastor Charlton), pastor and professor for over forty years, was born on September 14, 1941, in...
Bonnie Simmons Knight
Nov 28, 2025
Bonnie Simmons Knight, 75, formerly of Madison, died on Friday, November 28, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Ellisboro Baptist Church Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia. The family will greet...
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