Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Larry Dale Chrisman
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Dale Chrisman, 78, of Bedford, Virginia, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025.
Born June 1, 1947, in Madison County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Edward Chrisman and Opal Mae (French) Chrisman.
Larry was a faithful servant of the Lord and a longtime...
Martha Lee Agee
Nov 7, 2025
Martha Hill Agee, 86, of Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2025.
She was born in Roanoke, VA on October 22, 1939, to the late Maynard and Helen Hill.
Martha spent much of her life helping and caring for others, she loved to read, sing, Earl Grey Tea, and taking trips with her family and...
Vernard Maxwell "Max" Gilliam, Sr.
Nov 6, 2025
Vernard Maxwell Gilliam, Sr. 88, of Evington, VA went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 6, 2025 following a bout of pneumonia.
He was born July 21, 1937, the son of the late Vernard Flavious Gilliam and the late Lula Maxwell Baker Gilliam.
Max was a former member of Fairview Christian Church where he was baptized by the late Rev. John...
Sharon Bowler
Nov 2, 2025
Sharon A. Bowler, affectionally known as “Nana”, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 2, 2025 (what would have been her husband’s 77th birthday). She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Stuart (“Stu”) R. Bowler, and her parents, Harry and Nelda Sperling. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Clisso (Tony) and Stacie Gaddy (Travis);...
Dennis W. Prince
Nov 4, 2025
Dennis W. Prince, 74 of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Rev. Joe Richard Prince and Willodene Weathers Prince.
Dennis was born on September 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated high school at Onancock High School on Eastern Shore of Virginia, then pursued electronics at Central Virginia Community College...
Rebecca Staples
Nov 3, 2025
Born in Bedford County, February 26, 1934, she was the daughter of John Otey and Ruby Gray Blankenship. She was married to Samuel Wayne Staples for almost 70 years and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from Babcock & Wilcox after approximately 20 years of service. She was a member of Indian Hill Methodist Church. She was...
Helen Delores Murdock Roberts
Oct 24, 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...
Eva McDaniel Johnson
Oct 31, 2025
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot — Coming for to carry me home.” In the early morning hours of October 31, 2025, the Angel of Silence entered her home — and with a gentle and peaceful touch — sealed the lips of EVA MCDANIEL JOHNSON, age 92, of Amherst County, Virginia. She transitioned from this life into eternal rest.
Eva was born on...
Harold "Deutz" Otey Crouch
Oct 31, 2025
Harold ”Deutz” Otey Crouch, 88, of Evington, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was the devoted husband of the late Jean Moore Crouch for over 48 years.
Harold was born February 7, 1937, in Campbell County, Virginia, a son of the late Nick Otey Crouch and Beatrice Monroe Crouch. Harold retired after 30 years from the Lynchburg Foundry and was...
Melissa Dawn Wheeler
Nov 2, 2025
Melissa Dawn Wheeler, 59, of Amherst, Virginia went home to Glory to reside with our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Melissa was born on June 22, 1966, to the late Homer Haywood Wheeler and Lula Maddox Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Lee Wheeler. Maternal grandparents...
Sharon Lee Vollert
Oct 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 Community College and dedicated her career to nourishing...
Carl D. 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...
Michael Curtis McCormack
Nov 6, 2025
Michael Curtis McCormack, 77, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
A Celebration of Michael’s life is being planned and will be announced soon.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Jimmy Dean Houston
Nov 1, 2025
Jimmy Houston died peacefully on November 1, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Jimmy Dean Houston was born in Newport, Rhode Island on September 9, 1958, the fourth of Melvin (Gene) and Ruby Houston’s six children. He attended EC Glass High School in Lynchburg, where he met his future wife, Lynn Kemp. Jimmy and Lynn were married in December 1977, and...
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...
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...
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