Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Harvey Leon Wright
Feb 10, 2024
Harvey Leon Wright (Biff), 81, of Lynchburg, Va, went home with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was the son of the late Clarence Lawhorne and Blanche Aileen Wright Ashworth.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anita Mallory Wright, and daughter Venessa Wright Burton.
He was survived by two daughters, Sherry Wright and Audrey Dunn;...
Carroll F. Mack
Feb 9, 2024
Carroll F. Mack, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was the son of Elvine Mack Beasley Hewitt of Lynchburg.
Carroll was born on August 30, 1961, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was a product of the Lynchburg City School System, where he graduated from Heritage High School in 1979. He then joined the United States Marine...
Richard Alan Alto
Feb 7, 2024
Richard Alan Alto, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was the husband of the late Nancy Pearson Alto, a devoted husband, father, and Far-Far.
Richard was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1932, a son of the late William Richard Alto and Eva England Alto. Richard honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, was...
Timothy Alphonso Younger
Feb 7, 2024
Timothy Alphonso Younger also known as T.Y., 68, departed this earthly life on February 7, 2024, peacefully in the comfort of his home located in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born April 9, 1955, in Lynchburg. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine Preston Younger and Thomas Younger, as well as his sister Norma Jean Younger. He is survived...
Ronald Edwin Giles
Feb 6, 2024
Ronald Edwin Giles, 72, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting the family.
Robin Lewis Coker
Feb 6, 2024
Robin Lewis Coker (aka Dave Lewis), of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Robin was preceded in death by his father Sherry Coker and sister Lori Coker Short. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Kelly, his mother, Luanne Coker; his sisters, Sherry Coker and Cindy Coker Martin; and brother,...
Arnold Gray Hackworth Jr
Feb 5, 2024
Arnold Gray Hackworth Jr. age 66, of Gladys, VA, passed away on February 5th 2024. He was the son of Arnold Gray Hackworth Sr and Ethel Gowen Hackworth.
Arnold was born on September 22nd 1957 in Lynchburg VA. He attended Altavista High School.
Arnold was a member of Tree of Life Ministries and enjoyed collecting antiques, Nascar cars Eagles etc.
Arnold is survived...
Robert Francis Young
Feb 5, 2024
Robert Francis Young, 56, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, February 5, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
William Underwood
Feb 5, 2024
William Norman Underwood
January 1, 1954 - February 5, 2024
Born in Massachusetts to the late William Allen and the late Norma Lee Underwood on January 1, 1954, Bill was brought to Virginia, kicking and screaming in 1968. He grew up in Lynchburg and it was there that Bill met his beloved wife of 48 years, Jody. They raised three children, Rebecca,...
Ralph Warren Coleman Sr.
Feb 4, 2024
Ralph Warren Coleman Sr., 88, of Wilmington, NC died Sunday February 4, 2024.
He was the son of the late Otis Martin Coleman and Lucile Ragland Coleman.
Ralph was born on May 27, 1935, in Lynchburg, Va. He attended school at E. C. Glass High School. He spent six years serving our country as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy and then...
Walter Calvin Wynn
Feb 4, 2024
Walter “Jack” Calvin Wynn 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was the son of the late Calvin W. Wynn and Delia L. Wynn, and the husband of DeMonna Mack-Wynn.
He was born on March 5, 1951, in Canton, MS. He attended school at an American High School in Vicenza, Italy. Walter joined the United States...
Barbara Smith LeFew
Feb 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Barbara Smith LeFew
Barbara Smith LeFew passed away on February 3rd, 2024, at the age of 88. Born and raised in Lynchburg, Barbara's journey through life was marked by her dedication to education, service, and the enduring love of her family.
Barbara attended EC Glass High School, where she excelled academically as an honor student and was a...
Robert Gregory Dummitt
Feb 3, 2024
Robert Gregory Dummitt passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was preceded by his parents, George and Beverly Dummitt.
Robbie is survived by his wife, Deborah Brogan Dummitt, his daughter, Erin Dummitt Trent (Thomas Trent), his son, Evan Robert Lee Dummitt, his grandchildren Tosh Alexander Armstrong, Marley Alysia Ashe Armstrong and Revan Grey Trent. Also, his...
Evelyn "Ev" Alice Schwarze Connors
Feb 3, 2024
Evelyn “Ev” Alice Schwarze Connors, 94, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 20, 1929, to the late Henry George Schwarze and Emma Louise Bibra Schwarze. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Philip Connors; brother, Henry Schwarze; sisters, Dorothy Kuck and...
Crispulo Wayne Mayfield
Feb 3, 2024
Crispulo Wayne “Cruz” Mayfield, 53, took his rest peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1970 to Gary Wayne Mayfield and Nina Hilario Brown, and spouse of 28 years to Brigette Eileen Mayfield. He was a husband, father, papaw, handyman and so much more. He was an employee of...
Sandra Kay Jones
Feb 3, 2024
Sandra Kay Jones, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Sandra was born on June 2, 1946 in Staunton, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Lyle Campbell and Georgie Campbell.
Sandra was a member of Timberlake Church.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband: Sherman to whom she had been married for 55 years; children Steven...
Ralph Turner
Feb 3, 2024
Ralph Lawrence Turner, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 3, 2024. He was the son of the late Steven F Turner and Reba N Turner.
Ralph was born on October 7, 1950, in Lynchburg, VA. He graduated Liberty High School and then pursued his career as owner of Drain Busters.
Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. As the owner/operator of...
Willie Gray Weigand
Feb 3, 2024
On the morning of Saturday, February 3, 2024, Willie G Weigand III, age 78, transferred his membership to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior.
Willie was born in Lynchburg, VA on January 7, 1946, to the late Rachael Callis Weigand and W. Gray Weigand Jr. He was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College and went on to pursue a career...
Wayne Farrow
Feb 3, 2024
Wayne Farrow, 73, departed this life on February 3, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Wayne was born on August 31, 1950. He attended Dunbar High School and was a faithful member of White Rock Baptist Church until his health failed. Wayne worked at Lynchburg Covenant Fellowship for over 15 years until he retired.
Wayne was the son of the late Nathan and May...
Betty "Mama Moose" Lowden Winnagle
Feb 2, 2024
Betty Lowden Winnagle, 76, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on February 2, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Winnagle Sr; two sons, Mark Overton and James Winnagle Jr.; siblings, Jerry Lowden and Linda Turner.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy Overton (Brenda) and Jason Winnagle; and sister, Vickie Price; three nieces and three nephews; nine grandchildren; 26...
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