Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Gery Smith "Smitty"
Oct 30, 2025
William Gery Smith, who went by his middle name, Gery, and was affectionately known to many as “Smitty,” passed away on October 30, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 80 after an extended stay in the ICU. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed peacefully with his devoted wife and eldest...
Sharon Lee Vollert
Oct 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Vollert
July 16, 1940 – October 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Vollert, 85, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on July 16, 1940, in Fulton, New York, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Doneita (Haggerty) Pollard. She earned her degree in Nutrition from Northern Virginia...
Keith Anderson Cardwell
Oct 19, 2025
Keith Anderson Cardwell, 59, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born July 11, 1966, to the late James Cardwell and Jennie Mae Hardman.
Keith loved his family and friends. He was a member of Pilot Mountain Baptist Church, Concord, Virginia.
He is survived by his brothers, Bernard Cardwell, Clinton Cardwell; sister, Lisa Cardwell; aunts, Mable Johnson,...
Lewis Kirkwood BeCraft, Jr.
Oct 26, 2025
Lewis "Kirk" Kirkwood BeCraft Jr., cherished husband, father, and grandfather departed this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at UVA in Charlottesville, VA surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 20, 1955 in Roanoke, VA, a son of Bettie Fulcher BeCraft of Lynchburg, VA and the late Lewis Kirkwood BeCraft, Sr.
He was a graduate of Brookville High School and...
Sandra Kaye Spence
Oct 24, 2025
Sandra Kaye Spence, 80, of Goode, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on May 25, 1945, to the late William Spence and Hallie Burks Spence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Faye Ramsey, Gene Spence, Bobby Spence and Betty Waugh.
Sandra enjoyed going to vendor craft...
Tammy Lynn Heddings
Oct 14, 2025
Tammy Lynn Cuddy Heddings, 53, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was the daughter of Willian Cuddy and the late Judith Gregory.
She was born on December 21, 1971, in Roanoke, Virginia. Tammy attended school at Patrick Henry, then pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Education at Randolph College. Upon graduation, she began teaching at R.S....
William Lester Jenkins
Oct 30, 2025
William Lester Jenkins, 77, of Boonsboro / Bedford County, VA passed away on October 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter and Marie Jenkins, and the husband of Anna Rose Jenkins for 57 years.
William was born on January 25, 1948, in Pikeville, KY. He attended school at Wheelwright High School in KY, proudly served in the US...
Angela Carleen Whitehead
Oct 29, 2025
Angela Carleen Whitehead known to many s “Angie”. Departed this life on October 29, 2025. She was born to the late Calvin Whitehead and her mother Sara Whitehead. She is proceeded in death by her sister Rhonda Whitehead Robinson and brother-in-law Anthony Robinson.
She was a free-spirited person who loved the beach and shopping. She was a die-hard Washington Commanders fan.
She...
Stacy Devon Scruggs Bartley
Oct 30, 2025
Stacy Devon Scruggs Bartley, 59, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on October 30, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on January 8, 1966, in Virginia, Stacy was the daughter of the late Frederick Scruggs and Barbara Sue Herion Pechmann.
Stacy worked for American Hofmann in assembly, where her dedication and quick wit made every workday brighter. She was known for her...
Helen Delores Murdock Roberts
Oct 25, 2025
The LORD reached down and took Helen to her heavenly home, Friday October 24, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She died peacefully at her home in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by family. She was 81. Born November 10, 1943, in Campbell County, VA, Helen was the daughter of the late Ada H. and Alphonse J. Murdock. She was preceded...
Carl Dewayne Harris
Oct 29, 2025
Carl D. Harris, esteemed choral conductor, educator, and musical luminary of the Lynchburg region, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Long Branch, West Virginia, on September 23, 1937, Carl devoted his life to the advancement of music, education, faith, and family.
Carl was widely recognized for his integrity, warmth, and sense of humor....
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock
Oct 18, 2025
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock, 82, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born in New Kensington, PA on December 7, 1942. A daughter of the late Frank Anthony Stulgis and Rosalia Hotkowski Stulgis. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Stulgis; Sister, Theresa Stulgis.
Joyce graduated from Plum Borough High School...
Richard Glenn Blank
Sep 29, 2025
Rev. Dr. Richard Glenn Blank of Forest, Virginia, was born in Gap, Pennsylvania, on January 6, 1935, the third child of Aaron and Martha Blank. He married Gladys Marie Wentling on June 14, 1958. Richard passed into the arms of His Savior on September 29, 2025, at Noah's Landing Hospice House after a struggle with thyroid cancer, diagnosed in January...
Nancy Virginia Crowder
Jul 25, 2025
The world became a little less bright on July 25, 2025, with the passing of Nancy Virginia Crowder who passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA to Lola Virginia and Houston Maie Crowder.
She is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Houston Maie Crowder, Jr. and Linda McLennan Crowder;...
Frank West Morrison
Oct 27, 2025
A Virginia Gentleman
Frank West Morrison — husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, counselor, and peacemaker — passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved most. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, Frank’s life was a testament to compassion, intellect, and service — to his family, his students, his clients, and his community.
A Life Rooted in Virginia
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November...
Eva Louise Johnson
Oct 31, 2025
Eva Louise Johnson , 92, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Robert Donald Worrell
Oct 29, 2025
Robert Donald Worrell, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was the husband of Gayla Ashley Worrell.
Robert was born on September 29, 1940, in Pulaski, Virginia, the son of the late William Henry Martin Worrell and Hazel Clark Worrell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Mark Worrell of Roanoke. Robert honorably...
Janet Estes Farrar
Oct 27, 2025
Janet Estes Farrar, 86, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was the wife of the late Virgil “Pete” Farrar—the love of her life! She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Lynn DeShano.
Janet was born on April 8, 1939, in Keswick, VA, a daughter of the...
Joan Ferguson Morris
Oct 27, 2025
Joan Ferguson Morris, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 27, 2025. She is survived by her three sons, Israel Morris, Jr., Gregory Morris, and Tracy Morris.
Per her request, all arrangements will be kept simple. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial Park, 943 Westside Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24017.
Tharp...
Elsie Keen Landon
Oct 26, 2025
Elsie Keen Landon, 78, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 26, 2025.
Born in McDowell County, West Virginia, Elsie was known for her warm heart, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family. She proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for two years, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal....
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