Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Norman L. Carroll
Feb 11, 2026
Norman Carroll, 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Cyrus Samuel Burns
Feb 9, 2026
Cyrus Samuel Burns, II, 76, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 9, 2026, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born on May 14, 1949, to the late Claude William Burns, Sr and Virginia Lucille Burns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Leigh...
Henry Donald Ross
Feb 8, 2026
Henry Donald (Jack) Ross, 99, of Forest, Virginia, passed away at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
He was the son of the late Henry Clay Ross and Juana Pinnix.
Henry was born on January 20, 1927, in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended school at Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC, then enlisted in the U.S Navy and after his separation from duty...
Carol Ann Vitrano
Feb 7, 2026
Carol Ann Vitrano of Bedford, Virginia - born on August 13, 1957 in Red Bank, NJ - passed on February 7, 2026. She was preceded in death and is now reunited with her parents Nick and Betty Vitrano and her brother George.
Throughout Carol’s life she constantly traveled. In her younger days she lived across much of the United States continuously...
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr
Feb 7, 2026
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1941, in Virginia, and was the son of the late Harry Christopher Saunders, Sr. and Emma Walker Saunders.
Harry graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1962. He was a faithful member of Peaceful Baptist Church and a proud member...
Marianne Loving Rhodes
Feb 7, 2026
Marianne Loving Rhodes, age 87, has passed away on February 7, 2026, at her home in Lynchburg, VA.
She was born on March 19, 1938, in Lynchburg to Lunsford Lomax Loving and Rosalie Faulkner Loving.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Captain Willard Conrad Rhodes, her sister Rosalie Loving Short, and her son-in-law, Robert Troy Hight.
Marianne is...
Rebecca Olivia Newman
Feb 6, 2026
Rebecca Newman, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and great grandmother, who was called “Grandma Honey” and “Nana”, passed away on February 6th, 2026. She was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and quiet wisdom.
Born on May 20, 1956, in Lynchburg, VA, Rebecca was raised with values that shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. She led by example;...
Forest Edward Payne
Feb 6, 2026
Forest Edward Payne, 84, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on November 23, 1941, in Campbell County, Virginia, and was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Frances Payne.
Forest leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.
Donations in memory...
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey)
Feb 5, 2026
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey) of Rustburg, VA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born September 18, 1927, she was 98. Parents George Alexander Winston and Maude Garbee Winston. She was their 13th child and was last surviving member of all of her siblings.
Alice May was raised on a farm in Rustburg, VA during the depression. Early in life,...
Alphonso Roosevelt Dismond
Feb 5, 2026
Alphonso Roosevelt Dismond, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, departed this life peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Campbell County, Virginia, to Samuel Smith and Earl Dismond Peoples, Alphonso was educated in the Campbell County school system. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from February 1957 to February 1960...
Irma Richardson Burguet
Feb 4, 2026
Irma Richardson Burguet, 94, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Stanley Lamar Richardson and Irma Teal Richardson of Belzoni, Mississippi.
Irma was born on January 6, 1932, in Belzoni, Mississippi. She attended University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, for two years.
Irma was a member of Marsh Memorial Church in Lynchburg, Virginia and...
Bernice Leona Gladkowski
Feb 4, 2026
Bernice Leona Gladkowski, 90, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2026. Bernice was born August 27, 1935, in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Garland Cooper and Hester Bollick. She was the loving wife of first husband, Stephen B. McKinney and second husband, Henry J. Gladkowski. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded...
LaKeshia Horsley
Feb 4, 2026
Lakeshia Horsley, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at New Dearington Baptist Church on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00P.M. Mrs. Horsley will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
David Lee Hall, Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
David Lee Hall, Sr., 74, of , Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Tammy Stinnett
Feb 3, 2026
Tammy Agnew Stinnett, 56, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on February 3, 2026. She was the daughter of Robert Crouch and Barbara Agnew, and the adopted daughter of Larry Agnew Sr.
Tammy was born on August 18, 1969, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended E.C. Glass High School, graduating with the class of 1989. Tammy worked a few different jobs early in...
Jeremy Witcher
Feb 2, 2026
Jeremy Roshard Witcher, 35, of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1990, to James Calvin Witcher Jr. and Leanne McDaniel.
Jeremy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lucy and Eldridge Callaway; his paternal grandparents, Lorraine Nowlin and James Witcher Sr.; his stepmother, Christina Witcher; and his sisters, Jakia Tweedy...
Valeria Bell Jefferson
Feb 2, 2026
Valeria Jefferson, 76, of Lynchburg, transitioned from this life on Monday February 2, 2026 at her residence. Born June 16, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Julius and Ann Campbell Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband David Anthony Jefferson, Sr. and sisters: Joan Poole, Carolyn Johnson and Wanda Bell.
Valeria...
Richard Wayne Wingfield
Feb 2, 2026
Richard Wayne Wingfield, 82, of Bedford passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Cardinal Senior Living in Bedford. He was born in Roanoke, VA on November 12, 1943. A son of the late Virginia Lillie Eckart. In addition to his mother Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Walker and a brother-in-law, Robert Stevens.
Richard was known for...
Kerry Scott Anthony
Feb 1, 2026
Kerry Scott Anthony, 61, of Brookneal, Virginia, passed away on February 1, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1964, in Fairfax, Virginia, Kerry was the son of the late Gerald W. Anthony and Beverly Grace Duke Anthony. He had a passion for his family, flowers, and cars.
Kerry is survived by his brothers, Keith Anthony of Culpeper, and Kevin Anthony (Kristi) of Brookneal.
He...
Donald Ray Newton
Jan 30, 2026
Donald “Don” Newton, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2026 after a long illness.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, KB and Edna Newton.
He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 46 years, Joanne. Their marriage was built on love, companionship, and unwavering support. Other surviving family members include his son,...
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