Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Teresa Ann Taylor Hoyt
Dec 23, 2025
Teresa Ann Taylor Hoyt, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1959 to the late Craig Taylor and Martha Ratliff Sapp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Chuck Davis, Robert Taylor and Karen.
She was a faithful member of Rocky Mount Church of Christ and...
Alfred Irving
Dec 22, 2025
Deacon Alfred Sherwood Irving, Sr. was born on Wednesday, October 18, 1933, in Arrington, Virginia. He was the eldest of thirteen children born to the late Paul M. and Lelia Jones Irving. He was the devoted husband of the late Christine Beulah Henderson Irving, whom he married on April 11, 1958. Christine preceded him in death on February 27, 2024....
Judith Elaine Early George
Dec 20, 2025
Judith Elaine Early George (November 28, 1936 – December 20, 2025) lived a life marked by faith, family, and friendship. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to wonderful parents, James L. Early and Pauline A. Early, who guided her formative years until her marriage in 1958 to Dr John D. George, Jr. (LTC, Ret) with whom she shared life for 60 years...
Gaynelle Delores Atkinson Crumpton
Dec 20, 2025
2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith."
After fighting a courageous battle, on Saturday December 20, 2025, Gaynell Delores Atkinson Crumpton earned her wings and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Gay, as she was affectionally called, was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel O....
Bradlee Taylor Johnson
Dec 19, 2025
Bradlee Taylor Johnson, 5, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 7, 2020 to his late mother Mya Lynn Johnson.
Bradlee was a kind young person who always had a smile on his face. He loved cars especially Dodge Charger.
He is survived by his grandmother and grandfather, Traci...
Carolyn Hutchinson
Dec 18, 2025
Carolyn Ann Skinner Hutchinson, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, in-law, cousin, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Frank Russell Skinner and Nellie Daniel Skinner. She was married to Larry James Hutchinson for 59 years.
Carolyn was born on September 16,...
Timothy Joseph Krpalek
Dec 18, 2025
Timothy Joseph Krpalek, age 65, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Nelson County, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late John Frank Krpalek and Edith Lucille Stellmacher.
Timothy was born on January 25, 1960, in Albany, Oregon. He attended West Albany High School before pursuing a distinguished career in the United States Navy. Timothy proudly...
Michael Hunter Tyree
Dec 17, 2025
Mike Tyree, 83, of Madison Heights VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
He was born in Lynchburg Virginia on January 3, 1942, son of the late Paul Eli Tyree & Lena George Tyree.
He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Betty Tyree Peters.
He worked for Greif Brothers Corporation for many years until he...
Yvonne Marie Henderson
Dec 17, 2025
Yvonne Marie Henderson, 73, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2025. A pillar of strength and a beacon of joy for her family, Yvonne’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, her tireless work ethic, and a smile that could illuminate any room.
Yvonne was a dedicated professional, serving at the Central Virginia Training Center (CVTC) for 45 years. Her...
Lana Beverly
Dec 17, 2025
Lana Beverly of Gladys, Virginia, passed away at Autumn Care on December 17, 2025, at the age of 81, with her children by her side. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on November 8, 1944.
Lana worked as a floor girl at the Altavista Garment Factory and later at Basset Walker. She was a devoted mother, remembered for her kind heart...
Mary Patterson
Dec 16, 2025
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her residence at Willow Ridge Assisted Living in Lynchburg, VA, God gently called one of His faithful servants home. Now, Mary rests peacefully in His loving arms.
Born on November 8, 1926, in Bedford County, as Mary Elizabeth Otey, she was the cherished daughter of the late Emmett D. and Elizabeth Otey. She was preceded...
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro
Dec 14, 2025
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro (Dee), the beloved seventh child of the late Gabriel E. and Lelia Griselda Williams Taliaferro, passed away peacefully at home with family, while in home hospice, on December 14, 2025, and was called to the place of her origin in the beauty and light of Love, where her soul is now with her God.
"She is not sent...
Tina Floyd Cash
Dec 13, 2025
Tina Floyd Cash, 62, of Rustburg, VA, transitioned from labor and entered into the peaceful presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Living a journey filled life in legacy, she was a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, an aunt and a dear friend to many.
Tina reunited in Heaven with her parents, Melvin and Arlene Floyd and her...
Robert William Woods, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Robert William Woods, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Ann Mariano Woods, with whom he shared 58 years of loving marriage.
Robert was born on December 12, 1938, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert William Woods, Sr. and Mae Bartholomay Woods. Robert honorably served his country...
Jerry Wiley
Dec 13, 2025
Jerry Wiley, a beloved and familiar face to many, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on May 28, 1960, Jerry spent his early years in Phenix, VA, where he grew up and established deep roots in the community. At a young age, Jerry was baptized and became a member of Triumph Baptist Church in...
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr., 90, of Bedford died on December 13, 2025. He was the adoring husband of Rosalie Langford Murray for over 39 years.
G.E. was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on March 31, 1935, a son of the late Guy Earnest Murray, Sr. and Jane King Murray. He was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1953 and Virginia...
Rufus Oscar Knight
Dec 12, 2025
Rufus Oscar Knight (Sprout), age 47, of Silver Spring, Maryland, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. He was the son of Loretta Swindell Knight and the late Rufus Knight, Jr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife Laura A. Knight and...
Harold Johnson
Dec 12, 2025
Harold Flood Johnson (Jimmy)90, of Monroe, Virginia departed this earthly life on Friday, December 12,2025 at Fairmont Crossing, Amherst, Virginia.
Harold was born September 14,1935 in Buckingham County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Ranford and Estell Thomas Johnson, Grandsons of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Murdis Gary Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Louella Johnson who all has...
Wilferd W. Felchle
Dec 11, 2025
Wilferd Wilmer Felchle changed his address on December 11, 2025, from Lynchburg VA to his heavenly home at the age of 98.
He was born September 4, 1927, at his grandparents farm home south of Goodrich ND. Parents were Edward Felchle and Otillia (Keist) Felchle. He was the first child and first grandchild born.
He attended a one room schoolhouse for grades...
Kevin Cook
Dec 11, 2025
Kevin Cook, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2025. A 1975 graduate of Bethel High, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he began a career at NN Shipyard before establishing and operating Cook Appraisal Service.
Known as the life of the party, he had a vibrant spirit that lit up...
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