Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Valli Ritchie
Oct 4, 2025
Valli Smith Ritchie, 75, transitioned to heaven, surrounded by her family on October 4, 2025. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Valli was survived by her husband of 52 years, Ron Ritchie, and children, Branden (and wife Tricia), Cam (and wife Yang Chen), Amber (and Husband James Leonard) and Alex (and Partner Julie Williams). She was also survived by her...
Jane Thomas Sigler
Oct 9, 2025
Jane Thomas Sigler passed away on October 9,2025. She was a lifelong resident of Lynchburg, born on September 28, 1928, in Virginia Baptist Hospital to Willard Franklin Thomas and Ellen Walker Thomas. She was a graduate of E. C. Glass and Salem College.
She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Ellen Stewart Thomas; her husband, Harold Sigler, Jr.; her son,...
Katherine Irvin Hughes
Oct 7, 2025
Katherine Irvin Hughes, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was the wife of Bert M. Dunn, mother of Lee Hughes, and sister of John Irvin (Nancy).
Katherine was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Doral Irvin and Katherine Rinsland Irvin. Katherine attended and graduated from Mary Baldwin College and the...
Deacon Ralph Carter Sr.
Oct 6, 2025
Ralph Carter Sr. of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at Mount Carmel Baptist Church on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00P.M. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Location, from 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
Deacon Carter will be open to the public for viewing between the...
Marian Edna Jones
Oct 8, 2025
Marian Edna Jones, born on December 30, 1933, in Bedford County, Virginia, passed away on October 8, 2025. She dedicated over fifty years of her life to Centra Health, where her unwavering passion for caring for people profoundly impacted the lives of many. Marian's dedication to her profession was mirrored in her personal life, as she cherished connections with family...
Claire Catherine Makovsky
Oct 6, 2025
Claire Catherine Makovsky, pre-born infant daughter of Eric & Jennifer Makovsky, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025.
A Funeral Mass for Claire will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Fr. John Christian as celebrant.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
David Roy Wetcher
Oct 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of David Wetcher 1937 – 2025 David Wetcher, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his remarkable 88 years, David touched countless lives in such a positive and lasting way. His kindness, optimism, and genuine care for others were felt by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He is...
Te'Yanna Lashay Brown-Woolfolk
Oct 4, 2025
Our beloved baby, Te’Yanna Lashay Brown-Woolfolk, passed away peacefully on October 4,2025, wrapped in love and cradled in the hearts of family. Though her time here was brief, her presence brought immeasurable love and joy that will remain with us always and forever.
She will be forever cherish and loved by her mother Taliyah Antoinette Brown and father Lashon Maleke Woolfolk,...
James "Jim" Tennant
Sep 26, 2025
James Gaston Tennant, age 83, passed away on September 26 while doing what he loved, riding his Harley on a scenic Virginia highway.
Jim was born on June 12, 1942, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Ebenezer Gaston Tennant and Lucille Lester Tennant. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Bess Vansant Tennant and children Shannon...
Sandra Louise Snell
Sep 28, 2025
Sandra Louise Snell, 79, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Ronnie James Snell, with whom she shared a lifetime of cherished memories.
Sandra (Sandy) was born on Saturday, June 1, 1946, in Fairmont, WV. She was the daughter of the late...
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...
Madeline Jane Raikes
Oct 7, 2025
Madeline Jane Raikes, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to her Heavenly Home on October 7th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Bernard Burchett, Sr., and Margaret Burchett of Richmond, Virginia.
Madeline was born on March 21st, 1963 in Richmond, Virginia. She attended school at Fairmont Elementary School, and later pursued her own business as a bookkeeper.
She was a member...
Charles Felton Wilson, Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
Charles Felton Wilson, Jr., 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2025. He was the son of the late Charles Felton Wilson and Charlotte Sophie Gohn Wilson.
He is survived by the love of his life, Beverley Anne (Babs), to whom he was married for 59 years. He is also survived by his...
Dorothy "Dot" Overstreet
Oct 3, 2025
Dot Overstreet, 86, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away after complications from a stroke on Friday, October 3, 2025.
She was born on August 10, 1939, to the late Roy and Annie Underwood. Dot was a homemaker and a wonderful mom to three children. She worked in a variety of jobs but personally loved her jobs as a floral designer, interior decorator...
Betty Tomlin Tyree
Oct 5, 2025
Betty Tomlin Tyree of Amherst County, age 84, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Franklin Tyree, Sr.
Born on January 26, 1941, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the...
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...
Robert Wilson Hall
Oct 7, 2025
Robert Wilson Hall, age 78, of Evington, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Robert is predeceased by his father, Flemon Wilson Hall and his mother, Ruth Maxey Hall.
Though most of Robert’s life was lived in Evington, VA, his love for his childhood home of Floyd, VA was experienced in his stories, his kindness,...
John Sparks
Jun 17, 2025
John Arthur Sparks, age 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
John is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Joni and daughter Ashley (Matt) of South Carolina.
He was the son of the late Timothy and Betty Sparks of Covington, VA. In addition to his parents, his sister Carole Rice preceded him in death.
John Sparks is...
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...
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...
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