Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Angus Daniel Wright, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
Angus Daniel "Dan" Wright Jr., 58, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away on April 6, 2026, at his home.
He was born August 30, 1967, in Lynchburg, Va., He was the only child of the late Angus Daniel "Speedy" Wright, Sr. and Marian Odell Carr Wright of Rustburg, Va.
He attended Rustburg High School and had a love for drawing.
In addition to his...
Robert Gary Tweedy
Apr 6, 2026
Robert Gary Tweedy, 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 6, 2026. He was the son of Robert O. Tweedy and Betty Mann.
Gary was born on March 4, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Gary is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Duff (Chris; grandchildren, Delaney Arthur Lee (Young-Soo) and Madison Godsey; his sister, Monica...
Kay Viar Layne
Apr 6, 2026
Kay Viar Layne, 76, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1949, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Ralph and Mary Viar.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert Lash Layne; her son/nephew, William Keith McFaden; her daughters, Carrie Dooley (Shane), Mary Kay Martin (Keith), and Lash Layne Pugh...
Harry Daniel Wright
Apr 6, 2026
Harry Daniel Wright, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Elizabeth McFaden Wright and a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
A proud patriot, Harry honorably served in the United States Air Force for six years. He was born on October 21, 1938, in Big...
Gail Howard Ring
Apr 6, 2026
Gail Howard Ring, 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Roy E. Howard and Merle H. Howard.
Gail was born on October 14, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Gail was a Dispatcher for Lynchburg 911 for 20 years and retired as an attendant aid for Campbell County Schools.
Gail is survived by her husband,...
Kaye Maddox Hartless
Apr 5, 2026
Kaye Maddox Hartless, born on February 23, 1939, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, John Edward Maddox and Beulah Wright Maddox, her husband, George A. Hartless, her brothers, John Edward Maddox, Jr., Donald L. Maddox, and Robert G. Maddox, and her step-children, George "Joey" Hartless and Donna Hartless Abbott,...
Eugenia Davidson
Apr 5, 2026
Eugenia (Gena) Sewell Davidson, born on November 9, 1942, passed away peacefully in Lynchburg, Virginia on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 83. Gena’s journey began in Columbus, Georgia, where she was born to Russell and Blanche Sewell and grew up alongside her younger brother, Russell Neal Sewell, Jr. Lavonia, Georgia, home of her grandparents, always held a...
Ralph Dean King
Apr 4, 2026
As John 14:2-3 says, In My Father’s House are Many Mansions; If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there Ye may be also.
On April 4, 2026,...
Jill Marie Lucas
Apr 2, 2026
Jill M. Lucas, PhD
Jill Marie Lucas, 41, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 2, 2026. She was the daughter of Brad and Julie Lucas.
Jill was born on November 6, 1984, in Rockford, IL. In early 1987, the family moved to Cape Coral, FL. Jill attended schools in Cape Coral and Fort Myers before attending Furman University for her undergraduate...
Harry Lee Morris, Jr.
Apr 2, 2026
Harry Lee Morris, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Lynchburg General Hospital, after courageously fighting a hemorrhagic stroke for two weeks.
Born and raised in Scottsville, Virginia, Harry attended Albemarle County Schools before beginning his career with Albemarle County as an Information Technology Specialist. He later relocated to Lynchburg, Virginia, where he spent 20...
Florence "Beanie" Christensen
Apr 2, 2026
Beanie Christensen went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 1931. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Christensen, they spent 72 years in love.
Beanie touched many lives while she was a teacher at The Brown Academy for more than...
Matilda Rosetta Scott
Apr 1, 2026
Matilda Rosetta Scott, 72, of Lynchburg Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1953, to the late Hylan Pete Hubbard, Jr. and Alean Anna Scott Leftwich.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her maternal grandparents, John Daniel Scott and Anna Lee Jackson Scott, paternal grandparents, Henry...
Elizabeth “Betty” Martindale Spruill
Apr 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Spruill, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on February 12, 1941, Betty lived a life grounded in faith, music, and a deep devotion to her family. With a gentle, steady nature, she was a faithful presence in the lives of her family and friends, offering quiet support, consistency,...
William "Bill" Boris Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
William K. Boris, Jr., 58, passed away on April 1, 2026 from his 3-year battle with cancer and died peacefully at his home in Forest, Virginia.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Celeste Boris and darling daughter, Samantha Boris. He was also survived by his loving and caring parents, William and Judy Boris Sr. of Greensboro, NC;...
Lavorisa Brown - Littles
Mar 31, 2026
Lavorisa Brown-Littles, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 3:00P.M. The family will recieve friends Saturday, April 18, 2026 between the hours of 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Eric Christopher Moss
Mar 31, 2026
Eric Christopher Moss, the son of Gary and Janice Moss was born on November 16,1972. Eric was called to be present with the Lord on March 31, 2026.
Eric Moss was a loving and caring man that loved his family and friends dearly. Eric had a nickname for everyone he loved and he was a very fashionable person from his head...
Harry Wayne Pillow
Mar 31, 2026
Harry Wayne Pillow, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia to the late Harry Martin Pillow and Dorothy Smith Pillow.
Wayne worked for many years at G.E. and Ericsson. He was a lover of fishing, hunting, Nascar, the Commanders (Redskins) and the NY Yankees.
Wayne is survived by...
Sybil Arlene Frey
Mar 31, 2026
Sybil A. Frey, O.P., 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her beloved son and dearest friends.
Born on August 21, 1959, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Sybil carried her New England roots with pride throughout her life. She was a woman of warmth, generosity, and deep compassion, whose presence brought comfort and joy to all...
Harold Gordon Leggett, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Harold Gordon Leggett, Jr. died peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Lynchburg. VA. To all who knew him whether as husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, employer, Fellow alumnus, runner, or friend, he is remembered as having been a loving, fair, faithful, and generous soul, and will be dearly missed. Gordon was born on March 28, 1932, the eldest child of...
Rhonda Renee Rose Hobson
Mar 29, 2026
Rhonda Renee Rose Hobson, 59, of Roanoke, Virginia died March 29,2026. She was born January 26, 1967 In Heidelberg, Germany. Rhonda was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose life was defined by love, strength, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Rose; her father, James Rose...
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