Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John Ray Alford, Sr.
Nov 12, 2025
John Ray Alford, Sr., 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family with Willie Nelson’s last verse of How Great Thou Art playing in the background.
John earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University. As an undergraduate, he played varsity baseball, a life-long passion leading to his involvement with the...
Elena Patrice Dowling
Nov 12, 2025
Elena Patrice Dowling, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Patricia, in Forest, Virginia. She was born on October 11, 1951, to Howard and Mary Cronk of Goshen, Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Yeager, III, her sisters, Norma Jean Bixby and Judy Sams,...
Kevin "Michael" Herndon
Nov 11, 2025
Kevin Herndon, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 1:00P.M. A reception will follow at the funeral home in the muli-purpose room.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Vanessa Callaham
Nov 11, 2025
With a life defined by love, kindness, and devotion, Vanessa Calloway Callaham touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her unwavering faith and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on her family and friends. On November 11, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA, Vanessa, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and devoted aunt, departed peacefully at the age of 63,...
Deborah "Jean" Slaughter
Nov 10, 2025
Deborah Jean Slaughter, of Lynchburg, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 10, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel, at 3:00P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Linda Carol Wilkinson
Nov 9, 2025
Linda Carol Wilkinson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Lorra Beggs and is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Gene Wilkinson; daughters, Sandrea Goldfarb and her husband, Barry and Renee Fullard and her husband, James; two sons, Derrick Beggs and his wife, Debbie and Darren Beggs and his...
Amanda Booker Hunting
Nov 9, 2025
Amanda Booker Hunting ,97, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Nelson Booker and Celia Booker. Amanda was born on January 22, 1928, in Lynchburg, Va. She graduated from Dunbar High School, then attended for 2 years at Bennett College, in Greensboro, NC.
Amanda was a member of White Rock Baptist...
John L. Baity, Jr. "Bucky"
Nov 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr.
December 4, 1944 – November 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr., 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family.
Bucky was the beloved husband of Gloria Ann Baity, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage and countless adventures. Together since the age of 16, their...
William Ware, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
William Ware Jr., 69, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Heritage Baptist Church Chapel (across from Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location).at 1:00P.M. The family receive friends Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location.
The family will also be receiving friends...
Joanne Lemley
Nov 8, 2025
Joanne Lemley, a remarkable woman known for her fierce spirit, unwavering strength, and tremendous gusto for life, passed away at the age of 96. Born on March 22, 1929, she lived a life full of passion, adventure, and love for her family and friends.
Joanne was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, John O’Brien, Kenneth Lemley, and her son, Greg....
Martha Lee Agee
Nov 7, 2025
Martha Hill Agee, 86, of Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2025.
She was born in Roanoke, VA on October 22, 1939, to the late Maynard and Helen Hill.
Martha spent much of her life helping and caring for others, she loved to read, sing, Earl Grey Tea, and taking trips with her family and...
Annette Queen Smith
Nov 6, 2025
Annette Queen Smith, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and devoted friend, passed away surrounded by her family, on Thursday November 6, 2025 at the age of 63. She was born on July 24, 1962 in Lynchburg, Va. She was the daughter of the late James W. Smith Sr. and Olivia Clark Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Larry Dale Chrisman
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Dale Chrisman, 78, of Bedford, Virginia, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025.
Born June 1, 1947, in Madison County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Edward Chrisman and Opal Mae (French) Chrisman.
Larry was a faithful servant of the Lord and a longtime...
Michael Curtis McCormack
Nov 6, 2025
Michael Curtis McCormack, 77, of Amherst, VA passed away on November 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Wilson Curtis McCormack, Jr. and Betty Jane Mize McCormack.
Mike was born on September 29, 1948, in Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem in 1966, and later graduated from Virginia Tech in 1971, earning a civil...
Vernard Maxwell "Max" Gilliam, Sr.
Nov 6, 2025
Vernard Maxwell Gilliam, Sr. 88, of Evington, VA went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 6, 2025 following a bout of pneumonia.
He was born July 21, 1937, the son of the late Vernard Flavious Gilliam and the late Lula Maxwell Baker Gilliam.
Max was a former member of Fairview Christian Church where he was baptized by the late Rev. John...
David Michael Johnson
Nov 4, 2025
David Michael Johnson, 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Michael Earl Johnson and Joyce Ann Smith Johnson, who survives him.
David was born on April 4, 1968, in Peterstown, West Virginia. He attended school at Brookville High School, then pursued his education in Drafting at Central Virginia Community College.
David attended...
Dennis W. Prince
Nov 4, 2025
Dennis W. Prince, 74 of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Rev. Joe Richard Prince and Willodene Weathers Prince.
Dennis was born on September 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated high school at Onancock High School on Eastern Shore of Virginia, then pursued electronics at Central Virginia Community College...
Mary Barnes Willson Steele
Nov 3, 2025
Mary Barnes Willson Steele, 103, died on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born June 21, 1922, the first child of Etta Barnes Willson and Crawford Hoy Willson, in the Amelia County family home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years Andrew “Jack” Jackson Steele, Sr. and their son Charles Hoy Steele; sister, Etta Louise Willson Loften; daughter-in-law, Zaria...
Rebecca Staples
Nov 3, 2025
Born in Bedford County, February 26, 1934, she was the daughter of John Otey and Ruby Gray Blankenship. She was married to Samuel Wayne Staples for almost 70 years and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from Babcock & Wilcox after approximately 20 years of service. She was a member of Indian Hill Methodist Church. She was...
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