Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Donna Hamilton Dawson
Jul 19, 2026
Donna Hamilton Dawson, 70, of Coleman Falls, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
She was born on June 4, 1956, to the late Lesley Charles Hamilton and Mildred Coleman Hamilton.
Donna dedicated many years of service to Kroger before retiring. After retirement, she found her greatest joy in spending time with her family and creating cherished memories with those she loved...
Steven W. Tweedy Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
Steven Tweedy Sr. of Rustburg, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location from 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Linda Garrod
Jul 18, 2026
Linda Kay Garrod , 77, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Alease Smith Poindexter
Jul 16, 2026
Alease Smith Poindexter, 87, of Grottoes, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Blue Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Aaron Smith and Annie Robinson Ercus.
Born on February 17, 1939, in Arrington, Virginia, Alease was raised with a strong faith and was baptized at the age of five at the...
Baby Dakota Rayne Holton
Jul 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Son, Brother, and Baby Boy Dakota Rayne Holton “Baby Reckless”
Our precious son, Dakota Rayne Holton, lovingly known as “Baby Reckless,” was cherished from the very beginning. On July 16, 2026, we said goodbye to our sweet baby boy far sooner than we ever imagined.
Dakota was the beloved son of Joshua Logan Holton and Brianna...
Teresa Ann Wiley
Jul 15, 2026
Teresa Ann Wiley, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Rustburg, VA, on July 15, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Garvis Ralph Wiley and Priscilla Ann Wiley.
Teresa was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose kind heart and gentle spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She...
Kevin Creasey
Jul 15, 2026
Kevin Lee Creasey, age 53, passed away on July 15, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born on September 4, 1972 in Lynchburg, VA. He was the son of James R. (Jim) Creasey, Jr. and Shirley Joy Creasey.
He is survived by his brother, Jeremy Scott Creasey and his wife, Elizabeth, of Richmond, VA., his nephew, Nelson Rucker Creasey and...
Sandra C. Williams
Jul 14, 2026
Sandra C. Williams, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was the wife of the late William Ingham Williams.
Sandra was born in Lynchburg on March 2, 1938, to Maurice Elwood Clingempeel, Sr. and Frances Louise (Brightwell) Clingempeel. She attended Converse College, studying English and Music. After teaching at Elon Elementary School...
Dennis Clay Cowart
Jul 13, 2026
Dennis Clay Cowart, 78 of Rustburg, passed away at his home July 13, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Pamela Mayhew Cowart for 54 years.
Dennis was the eighth child of the late Marion Jesse Cowart and Thelma Wilson Cowart. He also was preceded in death by brothers Jesse, Earl, Larry and Roger and a sister Marjorie. He is also...
Rachel Caroline Maria Elena Baxter
Jul 13, 2026
Rachel Caroline Maria Elena Baxter, 32, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2026, with her mother by her side, holding her hand. She was the daughter of the late Joseph “Pete” Baxter II and Maria Elena Ballard.
Rachel was born on February 8, 1994, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. She attended E. C. Glass High School. Although medical...
Leslie Clifton Garrison
Jul 13, 2026
A Light to All Who Knew Him
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will...
Marsha Allen Burks
Jul 13, 2026
Marsha Allen Burks, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on July 13, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Harry "Gene" Pearson and Neta Pearson.
Marsha was born in Talladega, Alabama. She made Lynchburg, Virginia her home for 57 years. She attended Radford College and went on to earn her Master's degree from Lynchburg College. She devoted over 30 years...
Joseph J Krakora
Jul 12, 2026
Joseph J. Krakora
April 3, 1939 – July 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph J. Krakora, a visionary storyteller, filmmaker, and devoted husband whose warmth, curiosity, and gentle spirit brought a smile to everyone he met. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Joe had a rare gift for making people...
Thomas E. Evans
Jul 12, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Thomas "Tom" Evans
Thomas "Tom" Evans, age 84, passed away on July 12, 2026. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, he later called Washington, D.C., Blackstone, and Richmond, Virginia, home. He lived life on his own terms—with a good sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and a Bloody Mary never too far away.
Tom proudly served his country as...
Linda Floyd Keesey
Jul 11, 2026
Linda Floyd Keesey (formerly Kinzer) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Linda was known by everyone as a kind soul whose warmth and selflessness touched all who knew her. She had a remarkable gift for building deep, lasting relationships and treasured the friendships she made throughout every chapter of her life....
Richard Lee Daugherty
Jul 11, 2026
Richard Lee Daugherty, 97, of Lynchburg, died on July 11, 2026 in Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on May 29, 1929, the son of the late Walter and Rose Daugherty.
He was the National Sales Director for Frances Denney (formerly Chapstick). He was a United States Navy Veteran. He belonged to the Moose Lodge #1727 where he...
Robert Anthony Day
Jul 9, 2026
Robert Anthony “Tony” Day, 50, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert Custo Day and Susie Ford Day.
Tony was born on October 18, 1975, in Virginia. After completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Army.
Tony enjoyed watching movies, welding, playing guitar and listening to music.
Tony is survived...
Kathy Muehlemann
Jul 9, 2026
Kathy Muehlemann
Kathy Muehlemann, painter and teacher, died peacefully in her studio on Thursday, July 9, 2026 with her husband by her side.
She was 76 and lived in Lynchburg, Virginia. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
Kathy spent 20 formative years, from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s, living and painting in New York City, becoming part of a diverse community of...
Billy Gray Johnson
Jul 9, 2026
Billy Johnson, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on July 9, 2026. He was the son of the late James Johnson and Martha Johnson.
Billy was born on January 29, 1955, in Lynchburg, Va. He worked for many years with Griffin Pipe. Billy enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles and working on his tractor.
Billy is survived by his children, Sherry Shuford, James, Jason,...
Tina Dooley Daulton
Jul 9, 2026
Tina Dooley Daulton, 62, of Huddleston, passed away on July 9, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1964, in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late James Garland Dooley, Sr. and Arlene Coghill. Tina loved going on trips, especially to the beach in the Outer Banks. She enjoyed camping when she was able and was always up for a...
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