Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
James E. Kent
Aug 5, 2026
Private First-Class James E. KentUnited States Army VeteranFebruary 19, 1941 – August 5, 2026"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."2 Timothy 4:7Private First-Class James E. Kent peacefully entered his Heavenly home on August 5, 2026. Born on February 19, 1941, in Sylvania, Georgia, James lived a life defined by perseverance, service,...
Stephanie Michele Andreas
Aug 5, 2026
Stephanie Michele Andreas of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on August 5th, 2026 at the age of 49. She was born on April 22nd, 1977 to Robert and Tina Wilson in Lynchburg.
Stephanie was proceeded in death by her father, Robert Lee Wilson. She is survived by her mother, Tina Wilson, and her children, Hailey Campbell (Landen), Kaitlyn...
Larry Wayne Agnew II
Aug 5, 2026
Larry Wayne Agnew II passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 51.
Born on April 2, 1975, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Larry was the beloved son of Larry Wayne Agnew Sr. and the late Barbara Agnew.
Born with physical challenges, Larry lived his life with strength, courage, faith, and determination. Through it all, he remained positive and lived his life...
Patricia Noble
Aug 4, 2026
Patricia Noble (AKA Granny), age 82, of Lynchburg, VA passed peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on September 16, 1943, in Baltimore, MD. Pat was the beloved daughter of John and Doris Dibbern.
She is survived by her two brothers, John (Amy) and Gregory Dibbern; two children, Dorothy (Jay) and Robert (Lahoma); seven grandchildren, Gina (Jimme), Jc...
Jeremy Edward Morgan
Aug 4, 2026
Jeremy Edward Morgan, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2026. He was born on March 10, 1983, in Karlsruhe, Germany, and moved to the United States at the age of two.
Jeremy was a loving father, devoted brother, cherished partner, and loyal friend. He was loved and adored by so many who had...
Donna Lee Wentling Troxel
Aug 3, 2026
Donna Lee Wentling Troxel, 83, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, August 3, 2026.
Donna was born September 11, 1942, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Russell Lee Wentling and Eleanor White Wentling. Donna was retired as an LPN with Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her two sons; Russell Scott Troxel and Bryan David Troxel, and numerous friends.
In accordance...
Nancy Rae Miller Brasure
Aug 3, 2026
Nancy Rae Miller Brasure, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2026. Nancy was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on February 23, 1951, to Ralph Raymond Miller and Jean Carol Miller. She has one beloved sister, Patricia Shorner. Nancy graduated from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio in 1972. She taught middle school in...
Hattie Jeffries Gibson
Aug 2, 2026
Hattie Gibson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 2nd, 2026. Her life was a beautiful reflection of love, strength, compassion, and devotion to her family. Although her presence will be deeply missed, the lessons she taught, the traditions she created, and the love she gave so freely will remain in the hearts...
Rhonda Monteen Tyree
Aug 2, 2026
Rhonda Monteen Tyree, 58, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born in Virginia Beach on February 12, 1968, to Ronald Edward Hendricks II and Mary Ellen Waugh.
Rhonda is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Edward Hendricks II and nephew, Patrick Reed Hienkle.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Waugh; daughter,...
James Ellis Akenhead
Aug 1, 2026
Dr. James Ellis Akenhead, 83, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Alliance, OH, on February 9, 1943 and was the son of the late Robert Ellis Akenhead and Elizabeth Brunt Akenhead.
Jim was very determined from an early age. He set his mind to fixing something...
Kenneth Wayne Yarborough
Aug 1, 2026
Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Yarborough, 72, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at VCU Medical Center.
Born on July 21, 1954, in North Carolina, Kenny was the son of Betty Moore Yarborough and the late Gordon Kenneth Yarborough. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Fannie Yarborough; his maternal grandparents, Aaron Moore and...
Edward Paige Gentry
Aug 1, 2026
Edward Paige Gentry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living after a couple of years of declining health. Born on April 2, 1936, in Crozet, Virginia, Paige lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to others.
Paige was the cherished son of the late William Hunter and...
Scott William Mayberry
Jul 30, 2026
Scott William Mayberry, 46, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at home. He was born in Norway, Maine on November 27,1979 to the late David Linwood Mayberry, Sr.
Scott graduated from Oxford High School in Maine. He moved to Virginia in 2014 and made Virginia his home. Scott believed everyone should get a second chance. He was...
Joseph Charles McGurrin
Jul 30, 2026
Joseph McGurrin, 69, of Bedford County, VA, passed away on July 30th, 2026. There will be a private memorial held for his family on October 10th to celebrate his life. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 45 years, as well as his four children and their families. Joe was a devoted follower of Jesus, and lived...
George "Don" Donald Gebhart
Jul 30, 2026
George Donald “Don” Gebhart, 89, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on July 30, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Joyce Brossart Gebhart for 65 years.
Don was born on October 16, 1936, in Covington, Kentucky, a son of the late George Serian Gebhart and Mary Lienmiller Gebhart. Don honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...
Mary Frances Lemon
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Frances Elizabeth Yancey Lemon, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 100. She was a long-time resident of Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, and previously lived in Blacksburg and Virginia Beach.
Born May 7, 1926, on a farm in Rockingham County, Virginia, Mary Frances was the daughter of the late Edgar Wright Yancey and...
Dorothy Stiff Bourne
Jul 29, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” Lee Bourne, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was born on July 15, 1932, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Carlyle and Kathleen Stiff. Dorothy graduated from National Business College in Roanoke, where she met the love of her life, Billy Thomas Bourne. The two were married in 1952 and built...
Houston Maie Crowder, Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
Houston Maie Crowder, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on July 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Westminster Canterbury. He was born on October 3, 1941, in Lynchburg to the late Houston and Virginia Crowder. After graduating from E.C. Glass High School, Houston built a meaningful 36-year career as a financial advisor with Horner,...
Della Reese Crews
Jul 29, 2026
Della Reese Crews of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 27, 1963, she lived with courage, resilience, deep faith in God, and devotion to her family.
She was the daughter of the late Betty and Dallas Crews Sr.
Della was preceded in death by her two sisters, Dorothy Crews...
Frances "Fran" Ferguson Ferrel
Jul 29, 2026
Frances (“Fran”) Ferguson Ferrel, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born on August 23, 1939, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Frances was the daughter of the late James Harold Ferguson and Katherine Irene Deaner Ferguson.
Fran dedicated 26 years of service to Babcock & Wilcox, where she worked in Payroll, supporting the company's nuclear power division. She was...
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