Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Sep 1, 2025

Angelina Barone Mascari, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will immediately follow the service at Tree of Life Cemetery.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Aug 30, 2025

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, William David Coleman Sr., affectionately known as "Bill," departed this life peacefully, escorted by an angel to his eternal home.

Born on August 15, 1951, in New York, Bill was the beloved son of the late Marguerite Odell Branch. He was also preceded in death by his cherished sister, Angela Rose Branch, fondly known as "Angie";...

Aug 28, 2025

Jackie Lee Quick, 92, of St. Marys, GA passed away August 28th 2025. He was the son of the late Lilburn Eugene Quick and Gladys Eileen Mayfield Quick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Quick of 67 years.

Jackie was born on July 27, 1933 in Atwood, Illinois. He attended Atwood High School...

Aug 29, 2025

Jessie E. Phelps Sr. (affectionately known as the Wood Man) departed this life Friday, August 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1931, to the late Theodore R. Phelps Sr. and the late Dr. Madelean C. Phelps.

Jessie accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. He sang on the...

Aug 28, 2025

Darren Davis, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. A celebration of Darren's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Aug 25, 2025

United States Air Force Veteran Leroy Franklin was born on September 22,1946 and went to his heavenly home on August 25, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his father, Jeff Giles; mother, Connie O. Franklin; his wife, Barbara G. Franklin; and his daughter, Melody Franklin-Henry.

His daughters, Kelly Franklin and Theresa Dorris survive him. He is also survived by granddaughters,...

Aug 29, 2025

Frances Smith Wood, 97, of Altavista, Virginia passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Riley Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Hawley Smith.

Frances was born on January 26, 1928, in Bedford County, Virginia. She was a devoted member of Tree of Life and worked as a seamstress for many years at Ralph’s Garment Co.,...

Aug 28, 2025

On August 28th, 2025 (Laurane) Maxine Kanode Bice died peacefully in her sleep. She was a strong willed and bright 94-year-old.

Born to Roy Wyett Kanode and Lella Evans Costigan Kanode in 1931 on a farm outside of Christiansburg, Virginia. It was there that she gained an appreciation for cooking from her mother, livestock and management from her father. Later she...

Aug 24, 2025

Ralph Oglesby Gravely, Sr, a World War II Navy veteran, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 24, 2025, to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his sons, Ralph (Susan) and Mike (Joy), three grandchildren – his granddaughter, April, and her husband Tony, grandsons Jonathan and Michael, two great-granddaughters, Taylynn and Teanna, and many...

Aug 26, 2025

Catherine (Kitty) McCormick, 72, of Monroe, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 17, 1953 and was the daughter to the late Owen Houston and Jean Crist Houston.

Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Tommy (Dinky) Moore; sister,...

Aug 25, 2025

Joyce Carole Krantz Horne of Smith Mountain Lake and Bedford, Virginia, was placed in God’s caring hands on August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Hampton, Virginia, on August 23, 1943, and she and her family quickly moved to Bedford, Virginia, where she spent her childhood. She was the daughter of the late John and...

Aug 20, 2025

Hubert “HV” Vasser, 60, of Big Island, VA left this world on August, 20, 2025 to join so many who went before him. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jennifer Vasser; his mother, Mamie Lorraine Harris; his brother Doug Harris; his sister, Linda Wood; and many more whom he loved with all his heart.

HV had a huge personality and...

Jun 15, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Alto Lacks, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Madison Heights, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family.

Patty was born on July 28, 1960, in Long Island, New York; the daughter of the late Richard Alan Alto and Nancy Lee Pearson Alto.

Patty dedicated 26 years of her career to Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Virginia, where she made a...

Aug 30, 2025

Jacqueline Lipford, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Aug 30, 2025

Aug 29, 2025

MaryAnn Lucy Schad, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 92.

Born on May 3, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, MaryAnn was the daughter of the late Jennie Leonard and Louis Amaro. She grew up in New Jersey, where she met and married the love of her life, Gottfried...

Aug 24, 2025

Montez “Sharon” transitioned on Sunday August 24th, 2025 in Lynchburg, Va. Born on October 23rd, 1963 in Albemarle County. She was the son of the late Albert Barnett and Gracie Marie. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Warren Barnett (Mary), Bobby Ray Barnett (Lucy), and Edward (Sandra). Affectionately known as “Sharon”, She graduated from Nelson County High...

Aug 23, 2025

Kimberly Kay Martin, 64, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2025, at 6:34pm. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Jefferson Murray, Jr. and Virginia Ann Murray.

Mrs. Martin was born on October 7, 1960, in Orange County, California. She was a chef in Lynchburg hospitals, creating her famous recipes, and sharing her love through food to everyone...

Aug 22, 2025

Steve Burkett of Lynchburg passed away on Friday, August 22. Steve was born in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Ruth Burkett. He is survived by his wife Judy Woten and his brother David Burkett of Richmond, VA, wife Susan, and sons Jonathon, Danny, and Kevin.

Steve loved music and taught band for many years at private and public schools. Steve played...

Aug 21, 2025

Joan Gerbracht, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving Runk and Pratt family and her dedicated team at James River Hospice.

Joan was born on May 27, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, to Richard and Fern Bockelkamp. She was blessed with a sister, Jean.

Joan lived...