Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ronald Nolan
May 26, 2026
Ronald Nolan , 71, of Amherst, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Ronald Nolan was born on July 29, 1954 to the late Mrs. Rillie Nolan. He was reared in a strong environment. He received Christ at a very early age and was baptized at Craven Corner Missionary Baptist Church in Harlowe, NC. He attended Havelock High School in...
Doretha Banks
May 26, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Doretha Pryor Banks, who departed this life peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 76.
Doretha was born on August 29, 1949, in Minden, WV, to the late Rev. Thomas Pryor and Lorena Pryor. She was one of 10 children and was raised with strong family...
Bruce Smith
May 25, 2026
Bruce A. Smith, 76, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on May 25, 2026.
Born in Japan on September 25, 1949, while his parents, Anthony and Virginia Smith, were serving in the United States military, Bruce spent much of his childhood experiencing different parts of the world. As the son of military parents, he lived in many places such as Japan,...
Richard Earl Roberts
May 25, 2026
Richard Earl Roberts, age 71, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1954, in Bedford, Virginia, Richard was the son of the late Lawrence Talman Roberts, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Newcomer Roberts. Richard spent over 30 years working as a truck driver, earning the respect of those who knew him through...
Robert Clayton Parrish
May 24, 2026
Robert Clayton Parrish, 85, of Elliston, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Roanoke, VA on February 18, 1941, a son of the late Clay Oliver Parrish and Hazel Brown Parrish. In addition to his Parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gladys Spraker,...
Annie Marie "PeeWee" Mays
May 24, 2026
Annie Marie “PeeWee” Mays, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born in Bedford on May 10, 1949 to the late Joseph Napoleon Mays and Margaret Burge Mays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Marvin J. Puckett and brothers, James. E. Mays and...
Celeste Snow
May 23, 2026
Celeste Mary Snow, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 74. Born on July 18, 1951, in New Jersey, Celeste was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Hutchings and Julia Castillo Hutchings.
A remarkable woman of unwavering strength, Celeste bravely overcame breast cancer three times and courageously...
Wanda Lee Tolley Welch
May 23, 2026
Wanda Lee Tolley Welch, 73, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1952, in Roanoke to the late Robert John Tolley and Mary Alice Flippo Tolley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Paul Welch; son, Lonney Welch; grandson, Joseph Jackson; sister,...
Maggie Ann Staton Tyree
May 23, 2026
Maggie Ann Staton Tyree, 84, of Lynchburg, passed away on May 23, 2026. She was born in Amherst, Virginia, on March 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Abner Garrett Staton and Hattie Brown Tomlin Staton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James L. Tyree Jr., who passed in November of 2011.
Maggie was a hardworking woman who...
Javontae Revely
May 22, 2026
On May 22, 2026 JaVontae Alexander Revely our beloved son was called home to rest, in Appomattox, VA. He was born on August 2, 2009 to Marques Revely of Appomattox, VA and Carla Goodyear of Colombus, OH.
He joined Liberty Chapel Church. To know him is to love him. He was the life of the party. He never met a stranger....
Craig Pollard
May 22, 2026
Craig Pollard, 60, of Evington, VA passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Gary Irl Todd
May 22, 2026
Gary Irl Todd, 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Carl Ray Crawford
May 21, 2026
Carl Ray Crawford, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1949, in Indiana. He was the son of the late Joseph Crawford and Bessie Raye Styles Crawford.
Carl was a proud veteran who faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War in both the United States Navy and the United States...
Raymond Earl Wood
May 21, 2026
Raymond Earl Wood, 96, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Oakwood Health and Rehab in Bedford. He was born in Bedford, VA on October 16, 1929 a son of the late Charles Ira Wood and Ruby Virginia Rice Wood. In addition to his Parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Sperberg Wood; daughter...
JoeAnn Coles
May 21, 2026
JoeAnn Coles, 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Service details are forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Diane Gregoria
May 20, 2026
Diane Gregoria, the strongest source of our inspiration and love, has departed on her final journey. She passed in serenity on May 20th, 2026, in Amherst, Virginia, surrounded by family who cherished her. A mass will be held on July 18th at Ascension Church, 253 Main Street, Amherst, VA 24572. Diane is survived by Mark, her adoring husband of 48...
Pastor Carrington Howard Banks, Jr.
May 20, 2026
Reverend Carrington Howard Banks, Jr., affectionately known as “Tinky” to his family, friends, and those closest to him, peacefully entered into eternal rest and went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2026, at the age of 75.
Born on December 31, 1950, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late Carrington H. Banks, Sr. and...
Louella Jane Mertz
May 19, 2026
Louella Jane Mertz, 74, of Madison Heights, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Jonathan Mertz for 8 wonderful years.
Louella was born on March 16, 1952, in Binghamton, New York, the oldest of 8 siblings. Louella loved playing word games on her tablet, knitting scarves, hats, and blankets for...
Robert E. Mitchell
May 19, 2026
Heaven received a new resident on May 19th, 2026. Robert E. Mitchell has passed away and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “Bob” had always been known for his caring heart. He used his intelligence, attention to detail, and his jolly attitude to show that care for others. Due to his profession as an electrician,...
Margaret R. Wenning
May 18, 2026
Margaret Royce Wenning’s Story
May 22,1928 to May 18, 2026
“With a keen eye and a quiet patience, Margaret found profound beauty in the natural world. Whether identifying native birds in the morning mist or observing the seasonal changes in the local woodlands, she found endless inspiration in the outdoors.”
Just 4 days shy of her 98th birthday, Margaret R. Wenning of Madison...
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