Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Matilda Rosetta Scott
Apr 1, 2026
Matilda Rosetta Scott, 72, of Lynchburg Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1953, to the late Hylan Pete Hubbard, Jr. and Alean Anna Scott Leftwich.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her maternal grandparents, John Daniel Scott and Anna Lee Jackson Scott, paternal grandparents, Henry...
Elizabeth “Betty” Martindale Spruill
Apr 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Spruill, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on February 12, 1941, Betty lived a life grounded in faith, music, and a deep devotion to her family. With a gentle, steady nature, she was a faithful presence in the lives of her family and friends, offering quiet support, consistency,...
William "Bill" Boris Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
William K. Boris, Jr., 58, passed away on April 1, 2026 from his 3-year battle with cancer and died peacefully at his home in Forest, Virginia.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Celeste Boris and darling daughter, Samantha Boris. He was also survived by his loving and caring parents, William and Judy Boris Sr. of Greensboro, NC;...
Mary Ann Francisco
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Ann “Tina” Francisco passed away on March 31, 2026 at her home in Bedford, VA., surrounded by her family.
Born October 27, 1963 to the late Elwood R. Garner, Sr and Nell D. (Holloman) Garner in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and raised in Southern Maryland.
It was there where she met the love of her life, Tony. She and Tony were...
Lavorisa Brown - Littles
Mar 31, 2026
Lavorisa Brown-Littles, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 3:00P.M. The family will recieve friends Saturday, April 18, 2026 between the hours of 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Eric Christopher Moss
Mar 31, 2026
Eric Christopher Moss, the son of Gary and Janice Moss was born on November 16,1972. Eric was called to be present with the Lord on March 31, 2026.
Eric Moss was a loving and caring man that loved his family and friends dearly. Eric had a nickname for everyone he loved and he was a very fashionable person from his head...
Harry Wayne Pillow
Mar 31, 2026
Harry Wayne Pillow, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia to the late Harry Martin Pillow and Dorothy Smith Pillow.
Wayne worked for many years at G.E. and Ericsson. He was a lover of fishing, hunting, Nascar, the Commanders (Redskins) and the NY Yankees.
Wayne is survived by...
Sybil Arlene Frey
Mar 31, 2026
Sybil A. Frey, O.P., 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her beloved son and dearest friends.
Born on August 21, 1959, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Sybil carried her New England roots with pride throughout her life. She was a woman of warmth, generosity, and deep compassion, whose presence brought comfort and joy to all...
Harold Gordon Leggett, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Harold Gordon Leggett, Jr. died peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Lynchburg. VA. To all who knew him whether as husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, employer, Fellow alumnus, runner, or friend, he is remembered as having been a loving, fair, faithful, and generous soul, and will be dearly missed. Gordon was born on March 28, 1932, the eldest child of...
Rhonda Renee Rose Hobson
Mar 29, 2026
Rhonda Renee Rose Hobson, 59, of Roanoke, Virginia died March 29,2026. She was born January 26, 1967 In Heidelberg, Germany. Rhonda was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose life was defined by love, strength, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Rose; her father, James Rose...
Nelda Alice Ruff
Mar 27, 2026
Nelda Alice Carter Ruff, 81, of Bedford died on March 27, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford, VA on November 11, 1944, a daughter of the late, Henry Jackson Carter, Sr. and Ellen Burks Heck Carter. In addition to her parents, Nelda is preceded in death by her son, Sherman Albert Wheeler, Jr.; daughter, Susan Ann...
Bonnie Jo Libby
Mar 26, 2026
Bonnie Jo Libby (née Gauksheim), age 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2026.
Bonnie was born on August 4, 1944, in Cottonwood, Idaho, to Alvin Joseph Gauksheim and Marion Jean Swartz. A woman of deep faith, she lived her life guided by her love for God, her family, and those she...
Vince Anthony "Dooley" Johnson
Mar 26, 2026
Vince Anthony “Dooley” Johnson, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away March 26, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of Randolph and Dorothy Morris Johnson.
Dooley was born on July 5, 1963, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended school at Amherst County High and received his GED at Potomac Job Corps in Washington, DC.
In addition to his parents, Dooley is...
Joyce Jones Krantz
Mar 26, 2026
Joyce Ann Jones Krantz, 83, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Oakwood Health and Rehab while surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Roanoke on June 12, 1942. The daughter of the late William Cecil Jones and Mabel Virginia Anderson Jones. In addition to her parents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, Joyce was...
Lorraine Helen Conklin
Mar 25, 2026
Lorraine Helen Conklin, 90, passed away March 25, 2026 with her granddaughter Brittany Conklin at her side at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 50 years Harry C. Conklin, her parents Julia and Frank Caiaffo, her sisters Nancy Anna and Rosemarie Caiaffo, her daughter Robin (husband...
Dewey Comer
Mar 25, 2026
Dewey Leon Comer, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Dewey was born on August 24, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Rozelle Comer, Sr. and Margaret Hamlett Comer. Dewey was retired from both News & Advance and Best Buy where he worked as a cashier. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...
Shelby Jean Arey
Mar 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Shelby Jean Arey, born January 19, 1953.
Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years, Thomas Arey; her parents, Joseph Shifflett and Barbara Meeks; and her brothers, Joseph and Jeffrey Shifflett.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Kristie Chittum, Shana (Preston) Witt , and Heather Arey; her...
Gloria L. Williams
Mar 24, 2026
Mrs. Gloria L. Williams, was born on Friday April 22, 1932 to the union of the late John Alonza Lee and Ethel Wilson Lee of Coleman Falls VA.
Gloria married her husband Harper Williams in August 1982.
Gloria accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Missionary Church, Coleman Falls VA. During her later years she faithfully served...
Davy Gayland Camden
Mar 24, 2026
Davy Gayland Camden, 69, peacefully passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 after a courageous 15 year battle with Parkinson’s. He was born as Davy Gaylord Crockett on June 11, 1956 to Mary Joyce Burton Crockett and Walter Montgomery Crockett in Pulaski, VA. After the loss of his mother, Davy was adopted by Beryl Burton Camden and...
Barbara Jean Burford
Mar 23, 2026
Our beloved Barbara Jean Burford slipped into eternal rest, Monday, March 23, 2026, at her residence in Monroe, Va., with family and friends by her side. She never wavered in her faith or fight against her battle with cancer.
Born in Monroe, Va. on March 7,1950, to the late Deacon Herman, Sr. and Ruth Kelly Burford.
Barbara joined Rising Sun Baptist Church...
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