Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Daniel Eugene Everett, Sr
Oct 1, 2026
Daniel Eugene “Gene” Everett Sr., passed away on October 1, 2026.
He was born on September 25, 1946, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Gene lived a life marked by devotion to family, friendship and country. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired from Verizon. In his quieter moments, he enjoyed cheering on the Washington Commanders.
He is survived by...
Melvin Ray Hunter
Oct 1, 2026
Melvin Ray Hunter of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on October 1, 2026. He was the son of the late Josephus Hunter and Dorthy Harvey Hunter.
Melvin was born on September 15, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended Brookville High School, then pursued a career at General Electric where he worked until his retirement in 2000.
He is survived by his two daughters,...
Audrey Smith Morgan
Oct 1, 2026
Audrey Smith Morgan, 58, of Monroe, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, with her loving husband of 28 years, Wendell Morgan, by her side.
Audrey was born on August 9, 1968, and she was lovingly raised by her father, John Daniel Smith, and her late grandmother, Rhoda Smith. She was raised in McGaheysville, Virginia,...
Begita Felipa Watson
Sep 30, 2026
Begita Felipa Watson, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 30th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Clinton Watson and Rebecca Marshall.
Begita was born on March 20, 1965, in Lynchburg, VA, to Clinton Watson and Rebecca Watson (Marshall). She graduated from E.C. Glass High School and went on to graduate from Virginia Tech in 1991 with a...
Harold Wade Shelton
Sep 30, 2026
Harold W. Shelton, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2026.
Born March 26, 1936, to the late Roy Shelton and Mable Barbour. He is preceded by his wife Peggy Schmitt Shelton. He is also preceded in death by one brother Marvin Shelton.
He is survived by his brothers Melvin Shelton and Freddy Shelton. He is also survived by...
Reginald Dewayne Jones
Sep 29, 2026
Reginald DeWayne “Reggie” Jones, born July 14, 1977, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 29, 2026.
Reggie will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle nature, and soft spirit. He was a loving husband, an amazing father and grandfather, a devoted son and brother, and a loyal friend. He had a love for football and was a devoted...
Randall "Skeeter" Kent Phillips, Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
Randall “Skeeter” Kent Phillips, Sr. 86, of Goode, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2026. He was the beloved husband to the late Lavaughn Wooden Phillips, to whom he was married for 63 years, and the son of the late Marshall Orion Phillips and Ruby Cecil Owen Phillips.
Born on July 11, 1940, in Bedford County, Virginia, Skeeter was a...
Catharine Paige Montgomery
Sep 28, 2026
Catharine Paige Montgomery, 59 of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on Monday, September 28, 2026. A beloved child of God.
Catharine Paige is survived by her parents, John Robert “Bobby” Montgomery, Sr. and The Rev. Catharine W. Montgomery; one brother, John Robert Montgomery, Jr.; one uncle, William W. Whittaker (Fran); and two cousins, Sabina Kylene Crites (Travis) and Darienne Skye Montgomery, many other...
Wayne Eugene Rice
Sep 25, 2026
Wayne Eugene Rice, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Berkshire Health and Rehab.
He was born on August 16, 1947, in Avalon, Virginia, to the late Harry Rice and Geneva Davenport Rice.
Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Rice and McClinton Rice. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Rice, and his sister, Elizabeth...
Paul Alexander, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Paul “Mann” Alexander Jr. (also known as “Hamp”), 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia, departed this life on September 16, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1969, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Paul Alexander Sr. and the late Judith Alexander. Although his beloved mother is no longer here, her memory remains an enduring part of his family’s story, and the bond of...
Wayne Thomas Inge
Sep 25, 2026
Wayne Thomas Inge, 80, of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1945, to the late Roy Ellis Inge and Nancy Viola Wood Inge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Catina Inge and sister, Clara Overstreet.
Wayne courageously served his...
Darryl Lewis Bailey
Sep 24, 2026
Darryl Lewis Bailey, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 24, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Vivian Virginia Roberts Bailey.
He was born on August 8, 1952, in Hurricane, West Virginia. He spent more than 40 years working as an electrician in Central Virginia and took pride in the work he did. His faith...
George Lewis Payne
Sep 24, 2026
George Lewis Payne, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born in Amherst County to the late John Payne and Agnes Hunt Payne.
George Lewis, as he was affectionately called, was a friendly, funny, and dapper man who never met a stranger. Whether striking up a conversation with someone he...
Lloyd Wayne Givens
Sep 24, 2026
Lloyd Wayne Givens passed away at his residence on September 24, 2026, in Madison Heights, Virginia. He was born on February 17, 1947, in Waiteville, West Virginia, to the late Bud B. Givens and Gladys H. Givens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice L. Givens.
Lloyd dedicated 43 years of service to BWXT...
Thomas Hunter Fletcher
Sep 22, 2026
Thomas Hunter Fletcher, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 22nd, 2026. He was the son of the late George Hunter Fletcher and Catherine Brown Fletcher.
Tom was born on April 16th, 1951, in Newport News, Virginia. He attended school at Frederick Military Academy and graduated from York High School before going into the United States Air Force and pursuing...
Kimberly Michelle Cox
Sep 22, 2026
Kimberly Michelle Jones Cox, 57 years old of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on September 22, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 14, 1968 to Evelyn Smith and the late Hatley “Bug” Jones, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Booker Cox, infant brother Hatley Jones III and stepfather Charles Smith Sr.
Kimberly joined...
Ella Ivey Marks
Sep 22, 2026
Ella Ivey Marks, 76, of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A loving wife and mother, a doting grandmother and a loyal friend, she touched the lives of everyone she met.
Ella was born on May 18, 1950, the daughter of the late Robert Kean Ivey Sr. and Putnam Mundy Ivey. She graduated from Seven Hills School and Sweet Briar...
Linda Lovelace Gregores
Sep 22, 2026
Linda Lovelace Gregores of Madison Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born in Danville, Virginia, to her parents, Marvin and Shirley Lovelace.
Linda was a bookkeeper for many years with Bowen Jewelry. She loved to cook, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed spending her weekends with her family and friends on their...
Judy K. Steele
Sep 22, 2026
Judy Knisley Steele 79, of Goode, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Harrisonburg, VA. A daughter of the late Forrest and Nellie Rivercomb Knisley. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her sister, Bucky Coffey and a brother, Sonny Knisley.
Judy retired as a communication...
William Melvin Oliver
Sep 21, 2026
William Melvin Oliver, 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever remember his love, loyalty, and devotion.
Born on November 8, 1959, in Lynchburg, Virginia, William was the son of Carol Taylor Cook and the late Lyle Mack Oliver. He proudly joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in...
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