Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Loretta Lee Davis Mayhew
Jan 5, 2026
Loretta Lee Davis Mayhew was born in Lynchburg, VA, on December 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby Davis, and stepdaughter of the late Jessolyn Davis. She passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2026.
Loretta spent her clerical and bookkeeping career at Guggenheimer Dept. Store, Piedmont Power Equipment, and Leggett; she retired from the City of...
Kerri Anne Koberlein
Jan 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kerri Anne Koberlein, age 38, who passed away on January 5, 2026.
Kerri was born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. She later moved to East Windsor, New Jersey, where she formed many meaningful friendships that remained close to her heart throughout her life. She attended Hightstown High School...
Horace Tweedy Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Horace Tweedy Jr. of Concord, VA, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Friday, January 16, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 11:30A.M.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating towards funeral services by calling 434-237-9424 between the hours of 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Albert Lee Paige, Sr.
Jan 1, 2026
Mr. Albert Lee Paige, Sr. “Butch departed this life Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was a quiet, soft spoken, meticulous very private person who loved and lived life his way.
He was the son of the late Clement Stevens and Dorothy Paige Bolding. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandfather William Andrew Paige, his...
Melinda Funk Massie
Jan 6, 2026
Melinda Funk Massie, 61, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1964, to the late Evert Clinton and Patricia Thorne Funk.
She was survived by her daughter, Patricia Mays (Crystal); sisters, Cathy Greenwood (Eddie) and Ramona Wright (Rodney); stepmother, Bonnie Funk; two stepbrothers and one stepsister; two granddogs; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Robert Thomas Bumpas
Jan 3, 2026
Robert Thomas Bumpas, 80, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Robert was born on August 16, 1945, to the late Robert Mallory and Josephine Smith Bumpass.
After graduating high school, he went on to join the United States Army, serving both in Vietnam and Korea. Following his time in the military, Robert pursued an education from Central Virginia...
Thomas Excell Coleman
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas Excell Coleman, 95, of Madison Heights, passed away at his home on January 3, 2026 after a five year diagnosis of lymphoma. Tom was born in Amherst County to the late Wiley Newton Coleman, Sr. and the late Ola Martin Wingfield Coleman.
Tom graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1949. He joined the U. S. Army on February 14,...
Kathleen Anderson
Jan 2, 2026
Kathleen Alice Anderson, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away at her home Friday, January 2, 2026. She was the loving wife of Charles Barton Anderson for 56 years.
Kathleen was born on July 8, 1947, in Jamestown, New York, a daughter of the late Marshall and Ebba Friberg. In addition to her husband Bart, she is survived by a daughter Laurel Johnson...
John Pelissier
Jan 2, 2026
John (Jean) Armand Pélissier, born January 19, 1925 in Brignoles, France, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 100, on January 2, 2026.
He was the son of Gustave and Marguerite Pélissier, and brother to nine siblings.
He married Emma Marie Loubière in 1949, in Paris, France. Together, they moved to Dakar, Senegal, where their first daughter, Bernadette, was born; and...
Gaynelle Delores Atkinson Crumpton
Dec 20, 2025
2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith."
After fighting a courageous battle, on Saturday December 20, 2025, Gaynell Delores Atkinson Crumpton earned her wings and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Gay, as she was affectionally called, was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel O....
Robert Kenneth Raysor (Bobb)
Dec 28, 2025
Robert Kenneth (Bobb) Raysor's faith was made sight on December 28, 2025, when he closed his eyes on this life and immediately entered Heaven, his eternal Home. Bobb had excitedly longed to go there ever since he accepted God's free gift of salvation by asking Jesus to come into his life at age 14.
A dedicated, beloved Bible teacher, Bobb invested...
Hobart Francis Markham
Jan 7, 2026
Hobart Francis Markham went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026. He is survived by his son, Nick Markham; daughter-in-law, Patricia Markham; grandson, Martin Shane Markham and his wife, Donna Markham; great-grandson, Jakob Reid Markham; nephew, David Markham; niece, Mary Lee Casey and her husband, Donald Casey; and niece, Julie Atkins.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Judith Elaine Early George
Dec 20, 2025
Judith Elaine Early George (November 28, 1936 – December 20, 2025) lived a life marked by faith, family, and friendship. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to wonderful parents, James L. Early and Pauline A. Early, who guided her formative years until her marriage in 1958 to Dr John D. George, Jr. (LTC, Ret) with whom she shared life for 60 years...
Chastaneyka Willcox
Nov 26, 2025
Chastaneyka Willcox, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After an extended illness, Chastaneyka passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised by parents, Gerasimo “Zeke” and Marrianne “Vy” Zanatos. Chastaneyka was a devoted mother, wife, sibling, friend, and healer who...
Michael Lee Wynn "Mike"
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn (Mike), 85 years old, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, from complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born on May 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, Mike was the son of Martin and Leona Wynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Timothy Joseph Krpalek
Dec 18, 2025
Timothy Joseph Krpalek, age 65, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Nelson County, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late John Frank Krpalek and Edith Lucille Stellmacher.
Timothy was born on January 25, 1960, in Albany, Oregon. He attended West Albany High School before pursuing a distinguished career in the United States Navy. Timothy proudly...
Marion Stump
Nov 21, 2025
Marion Stump, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known by many as “Mama Stump,” passed away peacefully on November 21st, at home holding the hand of her beloved partner of 47 years, Phil. She is survived by her three beloved children, Claire, Katie, and David; their partners Charles, Matt, and Lauren; her grandchildren Isabella, Samuel, Silas, Ellie, Dalton, Jackson, and Stanley....
Allie Marie (O'Brien) Padgett
Jan 5, 2026
Allie Marie (O’Brien) Padgett, age 92, passed away at her home in Monroe, Virginia, on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
She will be buried at a private service in the family cemetery at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Westville, Florida at a late date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 1985 Pleasant Ridge...
Cecil Edward “Winnie” Jennings Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Cecil Edward “Winnie” Jennings Jr. departed this life on Monday January 5, 2026
Born in Lynchburg, VA on July 20, 1964, Winnie was the oldest child of the late Cecil Edward Jennings, Sr. and Bettie Gay Jennings.
Winnie was a Jack of all trades, with training in Masonry, and working in his early life as a carpenter, professional mover, glazier, and truck...
Lonnie M. Rose, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Lonnie M. Rose, Jr., 71, passed away at his residence in Forest, Virginia, after a long battle with FTD/PPA, on January 4 ,2026. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 27, 1954, the son of Lonnie M. Rose, Sr. (deceased), and Eunice Howard Rose.
Lonnie is survived by Linda, his wife of 46 years; his son, Charlie of Atlanta, Georgia;...
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