Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carol Duff Luther
Sep 24, 2025
Carol Duff Luther, 83, of Amherst, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lee Roy Luther, Sr., for over 42 years.
Carol was born in Lynchburg on November 5, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Elwood Lawrence Duff and Margaret Wood Duff. Carol worked as a cashier for Kroger for...
Katharine Murray Arrowood Hicks
Sep 24, 2025
Katharine Murray Arrowood Hicks (“Kay”) departed this life on September 24, 2025, just three weeks shy of her 98th birthday.
Kay was born in Concord, North Carolina on October 15, 1927, to the Reverend Robert S. Arrowood, Sr., and Mary Dimock Murray Arrowood. After the death of her mother at a young age, she was raised by an aunt who became...
Tony Lee Burns
Sep 23, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tony Lee Burns, who departed this life on September 23, 2025, at the age of 60, in his beloved hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on January 2, 1965, Tony was the cherished son of Tony Morton Burns and the late Barbara Ann Burns. He lived a life full of...
Mary Elizabeth VanDyke
Sep 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Mary Elizabeth Van Dyke “Sis” of Lynchburg, Virginia on September 23, 2025. She was 99 years old at her passing and is now in arms of Jesus, for which we give thanks.
Sis was born in Tazewell, Virginia on March 6, 1926, to R. O. Van Dyke, Sr. and Mary...
Kevin Wesley Lusk
Sep 22, 2025
Kevin Wesley Lusk, 59, of Franklin County, VA passed away on Monday, September 22nd, 2025. He is preceded in death by grandparents Wesley and Zelma, Willie and Oma and several aunts and uncles. Kevin is survived by father William Lusk and partner Carmella Repaci, mother Faye Weeks and husband Rickford, brother Mark Lusk and wife Tina, step-brother Nick Weeks and...
Roy A. Douglas
Sep 22, 2025
Roy A. Douglas passed away on September 22, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on June 25, 1941, Roy filled his years with love and dedication to those around him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia Braxton Douglas, and their son, Leroy A. Douglas. Alongside them, his niece, Kimberly Turner, and numerous other family members.
Roy was preceded in death by...
Clifton Wade
Sep 22, 2025
Clifton Wade (Plooky), 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Allen King Wade SR. and Fannie Cyrus Wade. Clifton was born on January 14, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He worked for Coleman Adams as a crane operator for many years.
Clifton was known for his...
Philip Jason Ore
Sep 21, 2025
“Therefore, you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one is going to take your joy away from you.” John 16:22
Philip Jason Ore, 58, of Forest, Virginia, passed into Glory way too soon, suddenly after a brief illness, on September 21, 2025. He was a faithful and loyal servant of...
Michael Dale Kersey, Sr.
Sep 21, 2025
Michael Dale Kersey Sr., lovingly known as “Mike” and “Pops,” went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2025, at his home in Appomattox, Virginia, surrounded by family and love.
Mike was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a proud, hardworking man who valued faith, family, and a simple, country life. He was a hardworking man who...
Howard Dan Maddox
Sep 21, 2025
Howard Dan Maddox, 62, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Joe Grafton Maddox and Lois Campbell Maddox.
Howard was born on August 2, 1963, in Virginia. He attended Amherst County High School and later continued his studies at Central Virginia Community College. He worked as a machinist and mechanic throughout...
Martha Black Strader
Sep 20, 2025
Martha Black Strader, 99, lifelong native of Lynchburg died early Saturday, September 20, 2025 with her daughters by her side in her residence at Westminster Canterbury. Prior to moving to Westminster Canterbury in 2010, Martha and her husband lived for 50+ years on Trents Ferry Road.
Throughout her long and vibrant life, Martha was a regional model, often featured in area...
Cheryl Ann (King) Walker
Sep 20, 2025
With heavy hearts we morn the passing of Cheryl Ann Walker, at 77 of Bedford Virginia. She passed away after a long illness and declining health. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.Cheryl was born Shirley Ann King at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Cheryl was a quiet and intelligent child who loved to help others....
Barbara Lockhart Teates
Sep 20, 2025
Barbara Lockhart Teates, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born on May 28, 1950, in Winchester Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Coddie Lockhart and Virginia Reynolds.
Barbara devoted her life to her family and to her faith. Her passion for hospitality began when working for the C&P telephone company and in hotel...
Carl P. Miller
Sep 20, 2025
Carl P. Miller, 75, of Lynchburg Virginia transitioned September 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Aubrey Sr and Josephine Miller, both of Lynchburg Virginia. He was born on August, 19,1950. He served in the Marines and was a devoted truck driver, for over 40 years, until he retired due to illness.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra...
MaryJane Hobbs
Sep 20, 2025
Maryjane B. Hobbs passed peacefully at Westminster Canterbury surrounded by her family on September 20, 2025. She lived 100 amazing years.
Born in Lynchburg, VA in 1925, she was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School. Music was her life and she continued with her passion for music in her study of voice, piano and organ. She was a talented...
Betty Ray Statham
Sep 18, 2025
Betty Ray Statham, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on September 18, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 5517 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Lynchburg, Virginia on September 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Megginson Family Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Joseph Josephus Wilson
Sep 18, 2025
Joseph Josephus Wilson (aka Boyce, Wilbert, and Chicken Wilson), was born in Mon Repos, St. Lucia on March 17, 1955, to the late Antoine Daniel and Josephine Wilson. On September 18, 2025, The Lord called him to his eternal resting place.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Matthew Wilson and Abel “Tony” Wilson and sisters, Angela Louis and...
Robert Scotten Bonheim
Sep 18, 2025
Robert Scotten “Bob” Bonheim, 95, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord & Savior Thursday, September 18, 2025. He is preceded in death by Barbara Wingard Bonheim (March 1968) and Brenda Alderfer Bonheim (September 2020).
Bob was raised in Los Angeles, CA, where after 2 years in the US Army, he attended UCLA. After graduating, he began his first teaching...
Jessie Reid Calloway, Jr.
Sep 17, 2025
Jessie Reid Calloway, Jr., 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2025.
He was born in Lynchburg General Hospital to the late Jessie Reid Calloway Sr., and Marion Victoria Robinson. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. The family appreciates the condolences and prayers received from family and friends.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory,...
Dorothy Ethel Dautel Finger
Sep 17, 2025
Dorothy Ethel Dautel Finger passed peacefully from this life on September 17th, 2025 in Daleville Virginia at the age of 91. The daughter of Ethel and George Dautel, she was born in New York City and grew up in Astoria, Queens before attending Flushing Hospital Nursing School. She loved being a nurse, working in the Danbury Connecticut Hospital ICU, Potomac...
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