Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Catherine McCormick
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,...
Leroy Franklin
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,...
Joyce Krantz Horne
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...
Ralph Oglesby Gravely, Sr
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...
Montez Denise Barnett
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...
Kimberly Kay Martin
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...
Stephen Russell Burkett
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...
Joan Gerbracht
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...
Cecil Fitzgerald
Aug 20, 2025
Cecil Fitzgerald, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 20, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home located at 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Hubert "HV" Vasser
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...
Alice Louise Carrick
Aug 19, 2025
Alice Louise Carrick, née Funkhouser was born March 16, 1940, in Parsons, WV to Lena and Carl Funkhouser.
Alice passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 85 surrounded by family. Alice was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Jerry, her brother Carl, sister Phyllis and brother in love Paul.
Alice is survived by her three children, Sean, David...
Brenda Miller
Aug 19, 2025
Brenda Joyce Brown-Miller, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 19, 2025. She was the daughter of Alphonso James Brown and Corine Johnson Brown, and the wife of Robert Miller.
Brenda was a member of Forest Level Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family, like playing games on the computer and watching wrestling.
In addition to her predeceased parents;...
Hans Juergen Braul
Aug 18, 2025
Hans Juergen Braul, 86, of Huddleston, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2025. He was the husband of Charlotte N. Braul.
Juergen was born September 17, 1938, in Hamburg, Germany. Juergen was retired from Framatome Technologies as a nuclear engineer and was a member of Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Lawrence...
Kasim Demitry Holmes
Aug 18, 2025
Kasim Holmes, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00P.M. Friday, August 29, 2025 at Heritage Baptist Church, 219 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, Va 24502 (across the street from Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location). The family will receive friends Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location from 6:00P.M.- 8:00P.M. Interment will...
Rosalind O. Mays
Aug 18, 2025
Rosalind Odell Mays, 72, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2025. She was affectionately known as Lucy by her family after being named Lucy Annie by her aunt because of her love for the I Love Lucy show. She was the daughter of the late Garfield Mays and Avirl Wood Mays.
Rosalind was born on August 1st, 1953....
James "Jim" Edward King
Aug 17, 2025
James Edward King, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1930, in Thaxton, VA. After he graduated from Montvale High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years. He lived all over the United States as well as Germany before settling in Woodbridge, VA. His career in...
Bernard Edwin Mazanec
Aug 17, 2025
Bernard Edwin Mazanec, 92, of Evergreen, Virginia passed away on August 17, 2025. He was the son of Edwin John Mazanec and Martha Kjar, of Bozeman, MT and the husband of Cecil Kay Harvey of Evergreen, VA for 10 years.
Bernard (Bing) was born on July 30, 1933, in Lexington, NE. The family moved to Bozeman Montana where he attended school...
John W. Poindexter
Aug 17, 2025
"We are but travelers on this earth, we are not here to stay. We're traveling to a land where God shall wipe all tears away."
John Willie Poindexter, Jr., of 507 Orchard Street in Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Forest Health and Rehab in Lynchburg. He was born in Bedford County on June 22,...
Elsie B. Stewart
Aug 16, 2025
Elsie B. Stewart , 100, of Amherst, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 1:00P.M. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights location from 6:00P.M - 8:00P.M. Interment will be held following the service at the...
Mary Frances Ferguson
Aug 16, 2025
Mary Frances Seamster Ferguson, 85, of Evington, Virginia, passed away on August, 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Janie Arc Seamster and wife of the late Leonard Wayne Ferguson.
She was born on October 21, 1939, in Danville, Virginia. She attended school at George Washington High School, then pursued her career in banking at Central Fidelity...
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