Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carl D. Harris
Oct 29, 2025
Carl D. Harris, esteemed choral conductor, educator, and musical luminary of the Lynchburg region, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Long Branch, West Virginia, on September 23, 1937, Carl devoted his life to the advancement of music, education, faith, and family.
Carl was widely recognized for his integrity, warmth, and sense of humor....
Jane Fields
Oct 28, 2025
Dorothy Jane Ogden Thornton/Fields/Bryant, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28 at the age of 88. She was surrounded and comforted in her final hours by her four sons and many members of her family.
Jane was born on July 11, 1937 and grew up "literally" in the shadow of the paper mill...
Sharon Lee Vollert
Oct 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Vollert, 85, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on July 16, 1940, in Fulton, New York, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Doneita (Haggerty) Pollard. She earned her degree in Nutrition from Northern Virginia Community College and dedicated her career to nourishing...
Janet Estes Farrar
Oct 27, 2025
Janet Estes Farrar, 86, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was the wife of the late Virgil “Pete” Farrar—the love of her life! She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Lynn DeShano.
Janet was born on April 8, 1939, in Keswick, VA, a daughter of the...
Joan Ferguson Morris
Oct 27, 2025
Joan Ferguson Morris, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 27, 2025. She is survived by her three sons, Israel Morris, Jr., Gregory Morris, and Tracy Morris.
Per her request, all arrangements will be kept simple. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial Park, 943 Westside Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017.
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Harry Daniel Barnett
Oct 26, 2025
Harry Daniel Barnett, 73, of Alexandria, Virginia, peacefully departed in the comfort of his home, with his devoted wife and daughter by his side, in the early hours of Sunday morning, October 26, 2025.
Born June 9, 1952, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Harry was the youngest of six siblings to Harry Barnett and Dorothy Smith Barnett. From an early age, he displayed...
Lewis Kirkwood BeCraft, Jr.
Oct 26, 2025
Lewis "Kirk" Kirkwood BeCraft Jr., cherished husband, father, and grandfather departed this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at UVA in Charlottesville, VA surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 20, 1955 in Roanoke, VA, a son of Bettie Fulcher BeCraft of Lynchburg, VA and the late Lewis Kirkwood BeCraft, Sr.
He was a graduate of Brookville High School and...
Elsie Keen Landon
Oct 26, 2025
Elsie Keen Landon, 78, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 26, 2025.
Born in McDowell County, West Virginia, Elsie was known for her warm heart, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family. She proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for two years, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal....
Timothy "Scott" Bagby
Oct 25, 2025
Timothy Scott Bagby, 59, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, while doing one of the things he loved most, fishing. He was born on December 28, 1965, to the late G.C. and Grace Bagby.
In addition to his parents, Scott was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, H.F. “Bunky” Wilmouth, Jr.
Scott graduated from Rustburg High School....
Willis Winthrop McConnell
Oct 25, 2025
Willis Winthrop McConnell, 100 ½ years old passed away at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born April 29, 1925, he was the son of the late Willis Sampson McConnell and Eleanor Crane McConnell Fears. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Elizabeth “Betty” McConnell Lamm, Eula McConnell Martin, and his brother Benjamin...
Diane Taylor Baldwin
Oct 25, 2025
Diane Taylor Baldwin, 81, of Bedford, VA, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Oakwood Health and Rehab. Diane was born in Salem, Massachusetts on August 29, 1944, to the late Curtis Rosvil Taylor Jr. and Eleanor Pedrick Taylor. Diane was predeceased by her parents and her son, Freddie Edwin Baldwin, Jr.
Left to cherish...
Helen Delores Murdock Roberts
Oct 24, 2025
The LORD reached down and took Helen to her heavenly home, Friday October 24, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She died peacefully at her home in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by family. She was 81. Born November 10, 1943, in Campbell County, VA. Helen was the daughter of the late Ada H. and Alphonse J. Murdock. She was preceded...
William Charles Jackson
Oct 24, 2025
William Charles Jackson, 64, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. He will be remembered for his unwavering optimism, warm spirit, and the strength with which he faced life’s challenges. Per Mr. Jackson’s request, no services will be held.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Sandra Kaye Spence
Oct 24, 2025
Sandra Kaye Spence, 80, of Goode, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on May 25, 1945, to the late William Spence and Hallie Burks Spence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Faye Ramsey, Gene Spence, Bobby Spence and Betty Waugh.
Sandra enjoyed going to vendor craft...
Wesley Harris Ferguson
Oct 23, 2025
Wesley Harris Ferguson, age 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Per Wesley’s wishes, no services will be held. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Spensir Wood
Oct 21, 2025
Spensir Logan Wood, 27-years-old, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on October 21st, 2025. He was the son of Shellie Wood Smith and the late Justin Smith.
Spensir was born on November 7th, 1997, in North Carolina. He attended school at Community Christian School and graduated in 2016, then went to Liberty University for a couple of years. Spensir started working in...
Watson Wallace
Oct 21, 2025
Watson Irving Wallace, 92, fondly known as “The Appliance Doctor,” passed from this life to his eternal home on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, just 5 days after his wife of 68 years, Clare.Born on June 21, 1933, in Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York, Irving was the son of the late Watson Samuel Wallace and Mary Bartholomew Wallace. His...
Betty Ann Dooley Goff
Oct 21, 2025
Betty Ann Dooley Goff, 70, of Big Island passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 22, 1954, to the late Walter Clay Dooley and Roxie Agee Dooley.
Betty knew the meaning of hard work. She was always working beside her husband no matter what he was doing. She would help him garden, put...
John Michael Brooks
Oct 20, 2025
John Michael Brooks , 76, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Keith Anderson Cardwell
Oct 19, 2025
Keith Anderson Cardwell, 59, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born July 11, 1966, to the late James Cardwell and Jennie Mae Hardman.
Keith loved his family and friends. He was a member of Pilot Mountain Baptist Church, Concord, Virginia.
He is survived by his brothers, Bernard Cardwell, Clinton Cardwell; sister, Lisa Cardwell; aunts, Mable Johnson,...
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