Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Aubrey Allen May
May 17, 2026
On this day, we announce the passing of Aubrey Allen May, a husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend. Aubrey left this world and entered the gates of Heaven on May 18th, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 10th, 1939, in Stanleytown, Virginia, Aubrey was the beloved son of the late Aubrey F. May and Ethel Ramsey May....
Jennifer Green
May 16, 2026
Jennifer “Jenny” Wilson Green, 86, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John William Wilson Jr. and Jane Hastings Wilton Wilson.
Jenny graduated high school from St. Margaret’s in Tappahannock, Virginia, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. A lifelong reader, she worked...
Andrew Joseph Topa
May 15, 2026
Andrew Joseph Topa, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was the son of the late Chester and Mary Topa.
He was born on June 21, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Andy attended Rutgers College in New Jersey and Lynchburg College. He worked with young people in Junior Achievement and participated in United Way events. His first love...
Arthur Richard Krottnauer
May 15, 2026
Arthur Richard Krottnauer, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Affinity Hospice and Operation Smile.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Timothy Alexander "Timmy" Gibson
May 14, 2026
Timothy Alexander “Timmy” Gibson, 18 of Roanoke, passed away tragically on Thursday, May 14, 2026, for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Roanoke, VA on March 18, 2008. A son of Ruby Jean Delp Highsmith and the late Charles Christopher Gibson Sr.; Maternal Grandmother, Trudy “Nana” Delp; Maternal Grandfather, Steve Delp Sr.; paternal grandmother, Melissa “Missy”...
Adrianne Lynn Hallauer
May 14, 2026
Adrianne Lynn “Annie” Hallauer, 17 of Bedford tragically passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 2008. The daughter of David Andrew Hallauer and Lisa Smith Hallauer. Annie was predeceased by her half-sister, Angel Marie Hallauer; her loving dog Sassy; and Annie’s boyfriend, Timmy Gibson, who...
Carleen Womack
May 13, 2026
Carleen G. Womack, 78, of Rustburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, where she was lovingly reunited and embraced by those who had gone before her.
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on September 02, 1947, Carleen was the cherished daughter of the late Carl Walker Glass and Dorothy Weeks Glass. As one of three...
Betty Minerva Culpepper
May 12, 2026
Betty Minerva Culpepper, affectionately known as "Lil Sis," departed this life on May 12, 2026, at her home in Columbia, Maryland.
A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, she devoted her life to education, family, and service. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roosevelt Culpepper and Agnes Louise Head Culpepper Witcher.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Glenn Head...
Robert Lewis "Bob" Ferrell
May 12, 2026
Robert Lewis “Bob” Ferrell, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 27, 1940, in Bedford, Virginia, Bob was the son of the late Nelson and Vivian Ferrell.
Bob was a proud graduate of Huddleston High School, where he served as Salutatorian of the Class of 1959. He went...
Carol Ann Cygan
May 11, 2026
Carol Cygan, affectionately known as "Kitty," passed away on May 11, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Full of life, humor, and love, she carried a joyful spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Throughout her 77 years, Kitty shared laughter, warmth, and countless memories with the many people who came to cherish her.
She delighted in dancing, spending time...
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr.
May 11, 2026
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr. passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born September 21, 1949, to the late James Dearing Christian Jr. and the late Margaret (Rita) Spruce Christian. He was married to Patricia (Tricia) Shaw Christian for fifty-two years.
Michael was the middle and nicest of five siblings...
Donald Patrick Illig, Jr.
May 11, 2026
Donald was born on September 3, 1951. He moved from Johnstown, PA to Lynchburg, VA in 2020 and bravely battled Cancer for nearly six years. He passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital on May 11, 2026.
Donald Is survived by his wife of nearly 42 years, Charlotte (Finnigan) Illig, Son,...
Clarence Meadows, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Clarence Meadows Jr., 68, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on May 10th of 2026. He was the son of Clarence Meadows Sr. and Dorothy Lee Younger.
Clarence Meadows Jr. was born on February 6th 1958, in Lynchburg Va, to Clarence Meadows Sr. and Dorothy Younger.
Clarence is remembered as a man of warmth, a true extrovert who never met a stranger. He...
Harold Leonard Simmons
May 10, 2026
Harold Leonard Simmons, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Lila Abrash Rosenthal
May 9, 2026
Lila Abrash Rosenthal, 100, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was the wife of the late Dr. Macey Herschel Rosenthal.
Lila was born on May 2, 1926, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late George Abrash and Ann Gold Abrash. Lila received her Master’s Degree in Education and then married the love of her life Macey...
Doris Hailey
May 9, 2026
Doris Pauline Hailey, nee Williams, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 9th, 2026 after a brief illness at the age of 100.
Doris is survived by daughter Cheryl Jo Hailey, of Lynchburg; son John Carter Hailey and his wife Marcia, of Richmond, Virginia; son Joel Swartz Hailey-Richards and his husband Darrell, of Lynchburg; sisters Patricia Minor and Joyce Lyles; brothers,...
Charles Russell Brown
May 8, 2026
Charles Russell Brown, affectionately known to all as “Skippy,” of Amherst, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, May 8, 2026, at the age of 84.
A devoted family man and a visionary leader, Skippy’s life was defined by an inexhaustible enthusiasm for people. As a self-made entrepreneur, he didn’t just build businesses; he built connections that...
Betty Johnson
May 8, 2026
Mrs. Betty Joyce Banks Johnson peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2026. Born on February 12, 1938, to the late John and Julia Banks, Betty was the last surviving member of her ten siblings, completing a remarkable generation of love, strength, and family legacy.
At an early age, Betty accepted Jesus Christ as her...
Richard Michael Frey
May 7, 2026
Richard Michael Frey, 87, died May 7, 2026, in Bedford, Virginia, with his daughters by his side. He was born May 11, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Earle and Elizabeth Frey. Richard graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and worked as a computer technician for IBM, Texas Instruments, and Storage Technology Corporation. Later in life, he drove a school bus and...
Rhonda Saunders
May 7, 2026
"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," said the apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21.
We know that this would be the message if our dearly beloved Rhonda Kay were able to give us a message today from the portals of heaven where she has gone to be forever with the Lord.
On May 7, 2026, Rhonda Kay Saunders...
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