Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Virginia Thompson
Nov 26, 2025
With deep love and great sorrow, the family of Virginia Thompson, 88, of Evington, VA, announces her peaceful passing on November 26, 2025, in her home, surrounded by those who adored her. She was the daughter of the late Dabney and Lula Morris.
Born on September 3, 1937, in South Hill, VA, Virginia lived a life marked by strength, devotion, and...
William T. Powell
Nov 26, 2025
William Townsend Powell of Lynchburg, Virginia, lived a full and faithful life. After 94 years, he passed into eternity on November 26.
Born on September 5, 1931, to Cecil Carlile and Ina Frances Taylor Powell, Bill grew up in Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. He was an Army veteran who served during the Korean War. Bill received his undergraduate and...
Brenda Carolyn Coleman Wiles
Nov 26, 2025
Brenda passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 79.
She was surrounded by her loved ones at her home where she wanted to be.
Born on August 20, 1946, she was the daughter of Robert and Dessie Coleman.
The youngest of nine children, she grew up in the country, traveled...
Chastaneyka Willcox
Nov 26, 2025
Chastaneyka Willcox, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After an extended illness, Chastaneyka passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised by parents, Gerasimo “Zeke” and Marrianne “Vy” Zanatos. Chastaneyka was a devoted mother, wife, sibling, friend, and healer who...
Raymond Crouse Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Raymond Angus “Buster” Crouse, Jr., 70, of Lynchburg passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1955 to the late Raymond Angus Crouse, Sr and Helen Walker Crouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Wallace.
Buster was a member of Peakland United Methodist Church...
Hugh Board Bragg Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Hugh Board Bragg Jr., 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2025 while surrounded by his family. He was the son of late Hugh Board Bragg Sr. and Veola Barnard Roark. He is survived by his half-brother Wayne Roark.
Hugh was born on July 11, 1947 in Altavista, Virginia. He attended Gretna...
Mary Bohn
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Bohn passed away on November 23, 2025. She was born and raised in North Dakota.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter Miller and Esther Holmgren; and sister Sandra Fisher of Wisconsin.
Her family includes her husband, Lyle, of Lynchburg, VA; her daughter, Deborah McWilliams (Rob) of Rochester, MN; sons, David Bohn (Caterine) of Alexandria, VA and Daniel Bohn...
Glenn Smith
Nov 23, 2025
Willard Glenn Smith, 74, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was the son of the late Willard A. (Pete) Smith and Elma Martin Smith. Glenn was a loving husband, dad, and grandaddy. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Frances Moon Smith; his children, Libby Unruh and husband Matt of Fredericksburg, Virginia;...
Ronnie Eugene Womack
Nov 23, 2025
Ronnie Eugene Womack was born on November 27, 1952, to Gladys Womack Roberts and, two years later, became the cherished son of Thomas Roberts—both of whom preceded him in death. Ronnie was the oldest of six children and took great pride in his role as big brother. He is survived by his siblings Linda Noble (Thom), Ruth Dillon, Tina Dunivan...
Edeltraut “Trudy” Christa Baske Phelps
Nov 22, 2025
Edeltraut “Trudy” Christa Baske Phelps, 87, of Lynchburg, Va passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was the loving wife of Delmus Younger Phelps and the daughter of the late Otto Max Baske and Ida Block Baske.
Trudy was born on September 9, 1938, in West Prussia, Germany. She attended school in Landstuhl, Germany, then pursued her career as an...
Norine Rucker Hughes
Nov 22, 2025
Norine R. Hughes passed away on November 22, 2025, at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA.
She was born in Amherst County on May 19, 1936, to the late Radford Rucker and the late Ora Morris Rucker, and attended Amherst County Schools.
At an early age Norine gave her life to Christ and joined St. Mark Baptist Church where she was...
Carolyn Chappell O'Shaughnessy
Nov 21, 2025
Carolyn O’Shaughnessy, 78, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. She will be remembered for her warmth, her infectious laughter, and the kindness she so naturally extended to everyone around her.
Born to Annie and Jack Chappell, who preceded her in death, Carolyn built a life rich with love and friendship. Over the years she worked many jobs,...
Marion Stump
Nov 21, 2025
Marion Stump, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known by many as “Mama Stump,” passed away peacefully on November 21st, at home holding the hand of her beloved partner of 47 years, Phil. She is survived by her three beloved children, Claire, Katie, and David; their partners Charles, Matt, and Lauren; her grandchildren Isabella, Samuel, Silas, Ellie, Dalton, Jackson, and Stanley....
Bonnie (Brenda) Hawks Johnson
Nov 21, 2025
Bonnie (Brenda) Hawks Johnson, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away, Friday, November 21, 2025. She was the loving wife of Thomas Alfred Johnson for over 50 years.
Bonnie was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on Friday, February 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Nathan Watson Hawks and Edna Moore Hawks. Bonnie was retired from Leggett’s Department Store where she worked as a...
Carl Stevens Martin
Nov 20, 2025
Carl Stevens Martin, 82, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was the loving fiancé of Phyllis Kerr of Forest.
Carl was born in Bedford County, Virginia, on April 30, 1943, a son of the late Peyton Manson Martin and Carrie Mae Martin. Carl honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American...
Onyx Benjamin Cabbell
Nov 20, 2025
Onyx, or Ony B as he was affectionately known, completed our family on May 8, 2023. He immediately took everyone’s breath away, stunning the nurses with his size. This gentle giant loved nothing more than playing basketball, tackling Daddy and Beau playing football, dancing to music, tickle fights, peek-a-boo, being helpful, giving hugs, cuddling Mommy, and making people smile.
He enjoyed...
Doris Elliott Lovelace
Nov 20, 2025
Mrs. Doris Elliott Lovelace, a cherished resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully into eternal rest while sleeping at her home on the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was blessed with 86 beautiful years of life.
Born on May 25, 1939, Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Armistead and Josephine Elliott. She was preceded in death by...
Helen Havana Brown
Nov 20, 2025
Helen Havana Brown, 79, of Lynchburg, VA was born on September 11, 1946, to the late Clifton and Mary Elizabeth Giles. On November 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones at home, Havana transitioned to her eternal home.
On May 23,1964, Havana married Van Thomas Brown Jr. who preceded her in death. Together they had four children: one daughter, Tammy...
Sharon Ann Condit-Fessier
Nov 19, 2025
Sharon Ann Condit-Fessier, 81, of Staunton, VA, was born September 27, 1944 in Mineola, Long Island, NY. She was the daughter of Lorraine Gertrude Caldwell and John Warren Condit. Sharon grew up on Long Island, graduating from North Shore High School in Glen Head, and later, graduating from Berkeley College in New York City. Her career was spent in banking...
Jammie Ann Knight
Nov 19, 2025
Jammie Ann Knight, 50, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Jammie was born October 13, 1975, in St. Augustine, Florida, a daughter of Anthony Knight of St. Augustine, Florida, and the late Sandra McGinnis Conners. Jammie worked as a nail technician for many years and was a member of the Compassion Church of the Nazarene in Lynchburg.
In addition to...
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