Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Linda Kay Ferry
May 3, 2026
Linda Kay Ferry, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 3, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Jack Driskill and Judy Driskill.
Kay was born on December 13, 1954, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended school at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and went on to pursue a successful career in addition to being a devoted homemaker.
Kay will...
Lauretta Snead
May 2, 2026
Lauretta Bernice Dillard Snead, affectionately known as “Bern”, transitioned peacefully from this life in her home on May 2 , 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born August 17, 1957 to the late Milton Dillard and Laura Anderson Dillard, she was the oldest of their three children.
She was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and...
Angela Marie Rowland
May 2, 2026
Angela Marie Rowland, 57, of Lynchburg, Va transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Dianne Tomlin Wingfield
May 2, 2026
Dianne Tomlin Wingfield, 82, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Virginia on May 11, 1943, to the late Everett Roosevelt Tomlin and Edith Pendergrass Tomlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard Wingfield and brother, Johnny Tomlin.
Dianne had a...
Gail Drumheller Kenny
Apr 30, 2026
Gail Drumheller Kenny, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at the University of Virginia Medical Center on April 30, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Kathryn Drumheller.
Gail is survived by her husband of 59 years, Chuck; children, Patrick and Karin; grandchildren, Sammy, Jacob, and Benjamin; and bother, Earl. She also leaves behind a host of friends and...
David Warren Hawks, Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
Surrounded by family, David Warren Hawks, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born on September 4, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late William and Lorene Hawks. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Rodney Grubbs (Pam), his two sisters Fay Cash (Massie) and Joyce Kent...
Willow Rose Detamore
Apr 29, 2026
Willow Rose Detamore, infant daughter of Lucas and Holly Detamore, passed away April 29, 2026 just one day shy of being one month old. Although her time with us was short she was loved tremendously and stole the hearts of everyone who met her. She will be honored and missed by her family for eternity.
Surviving are her loving parents, Lucas...
William Woodson Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
William Woodson Sr. of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 29. 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 11:00A.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Nicholas Stewart Mays
Apr 29, 2026
Nicholas Stewart Mays, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born on February 11, 1950, in Fort Riley, Kansas, Nicholas was the son of the late Charles Joseph Mays, Jr. and Ethel Zaki Mays.
Nicholas honorably served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was an active participant...
Carmen Pampillo Evans
Apr 29, 2026
Carmen Pampillo Evans (affectionately known as DeeDee), born April 22nd, 1928, passed away on April 29th, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was home and surrounded by her family. Carmen was predeceased by her parents, Leandro and Ramona Pampillo; husband, Captain Edward Marshall Evans; and daughter, Carmen Evans Edwards (Woody). She is survived by her daughter, Mercie Evans...
Marvin Price Owen
Apr 29, 2026
Marvin Price Owen, 86, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was the husband of the late Helen Reynolds Owen for 56 years until her death in 2021.
Marvin was born in Halifax County, Virginia, on January 5, 1940, a son of the late E.B. Owen and Edith Wade Owen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was...
Morgan “River” Audrea Saban
Apr 28, 2026
Morgan “River” Audrea Saban, age 28, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on April 28, 2026 due to respiratory failure.
They were born on July 30, 1997 in Radford, Virginia, to Jerry and Michelle Williams. They grew up in Pulaski, Virginia, and graduated from Pulaski High School in 2015. They went on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Radford...
Shirley Oneil Frady Bell
Apr 28, 2026
Shirley Oneil Frady Bell was born September 22, 1935, in Lynchburg, Virginia and died April 28, 2026, in Madison Heights, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Emanuel Asbury Frady and the late Louise Burford Frady, and the loving wife of the late Robert Wilson Bell for 69 years.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in...
Theron Hokuka’ukakahiaka Manning
Apr 28, 2026
Theron Hokuka’ukakahiaka Manning (age 84) passed away at home in Forest, Virginia on April 28, 2026, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on May 22, 1941, in Hilo, Hawai’i to Gabriel Aloha Manning, Jr. and the former Virginia Martines de Santos.
Theron was raised in Hilo, Hawai’i and attended Hilo High School, Church College of Hawaiʻi in La’ie,...
Maria White
Apr 27, 2026
Maria White, 57, of , passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
A public viewing will be on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 12 PM - 5 PM at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
A Celebration of Life will be held at County Line Baptist Church on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM with interment to follow to at the church cemetery.
Tharp...
William Clarence "Bill" Mauser
Apr 26, 2026
William Clarence Mauser, 68, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Known to those who loved him as Bill or Bus, he was a beloved son, father, partner, grandfather (Pop Pop), brother, and dear friend to many.
Bill was born on July 22, 1957, in Farmingdale, New Jersey, to Albert William Mauser and Gayle Marie Shafto Mauser. Along with...
Harvey Beale Carlton
Apr 26, 2026
Harvey Beale Carlton, 94, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Bedford County Nursing Home. He was born in Washington D.C. on September 13, 1931, a son of the late Joseph C. Carlton and Rosa Nell Carlton. In addition to his parents Harvey was preceded in death by his granddaughter-in-law, Sally Carlton.
Harvey loved the Lord and was...
Lucy Lee Raven
Apr 26, 2026
Lucy Lee Raven, affectionately known as “Aunt Lou”, departed this life peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 3, 1939, she was a lifelong resident of Evington, Virginia. Lucy was the beloved daughter of the late Starling Scott and Mary Ward Scott.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie...
Marie Shelton
Apr 26, 2026
With a heart both tender and steadfast, we gather to honor the life of Marie Shelton, a distinguished educator, devoted Christian, and cherished member of the Lynchburg community, who passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on January 14, 1939, Marie’s journey began in the very town that would come to know her profound contributions and...
Charles Keatts
Apr 26, 2026
Charles Keatts, 78, of Evington, VA passed away April 26th, 2026. He was the son of the late Elmer Roy Keatts and Lena Hudson Keatts.
Charles was born August 18th, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA. He attended school in Altavista, VA and had a long career with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) along with his brothers Roy and Percy, which led...
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