Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Gregory "Mac" Boyd McCall
Sep 29, 2025
Gregory "Mac" Boyd McCall, 79, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, surrounded by family.
Mac was born in Carwile, Kentucky, to the late Gilby H. McCall and Carol McCall Vandegrift. He was also predeceased by his stepfather, John Vandegrift. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Margaret “Peggy” McCall; his sons, Brad McCall (Mary Beth) and Jeff...
Ronald Edwin Stinnett
Sep 29, 2025
Ronald Edwin Stinnett, 68, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.
Ronnie was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 21, 1956, a son of the late Russell Duval Stinnett and Anna Morgan Stinnett. Ronnie retired as a Registered Nurse with Lynchburg General Hospital.
He is survived by his partner Anthony “Tony” F. Evans, Jr. of Lynchburg, his sisters-in-law: Mary Anne Stinnett,...
Barbara Culgin
Sep 28, 2025
Barbara Jeanne Culgin, 83, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
She is survived by a daughter, Debra J. Valis and her husband Scott of Goodland, FL; a son David R. Culgin and his wife Shelli Richardson of Lynchburg, VA. 2 grandchildren: Jennifer Berkowitz and her husband Gary of Uxbridge, MA and Cody...
Robert "June" Brown
Sep 28, 2025
Robert Lewis Brown Jr, 73 , of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 28th, 2025. He was the son of Robert Louis Brown and Vernie Dawson Brown, and the husband of Darlene Brown for 44 years.
Brown was born on May 19,1952 , in Lynchburg Va. He attended school at E.C.Glass , then pursued his education for 2 years at Shaw...
Ronnie Duayne Davis
Sep 28, 2025
Ronnie (Ron) Duayne Davis went home to be with the Lord on Sept 28, 2025. Despite the difficult battles Ronnie faced, he ultimately achieved victory by finding eternal peace in the loving embrace of our Lord.
Beloved husband of 46 years, Ronnie leaves behind his devoted wife, Debbie McCraw Davis. He is also survived by his cherished daughter Brittany Treat and...
Jo Ann Allen Houchins
Sep 27, 2025
Jo Ann Allen Houchins passed away peacefully at her home in Forest on September 27, 2025, at the age of 73. She had waged a ferocious war with cancer for over two years.
Born in Springfield, Illinois to Naomi Stillman Allen and Herschel W “Red” Allen, Jo Ann moved to Andalusia, Alabama at age 8 and graduated from Andalusia High School...
James "Jim" Tennant
Sep 26, 2025
James Gaston Tennant, age 83, passed away on September 26 while doing what he loved, riding his Harley on a scenic Virginia highway.
Jim was born on June 12, 1942, in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Ebenezer Gaston Tennant and Lucille Lester Tennant. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Bess Vansant Tennant and children Shannon...
Ann Turner Reynolds
Sep 26, 2025
"Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord." — Matthew 25:23
Ann Turner Reynolds, lovingly known as “Mama Ann” to all who knew her, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Born December 30, 1939, to Clark Wilson and Grace Jennings Turner, Ann lived...
Roan (Ronnie) Hunter Cardwell
Sep 24, 2025
Roan (Ronnie) Hunter Cardwell departed this life on September 24, 2025, at his residence. Ronnie was born November 18, 1952, in Concord, Virginia. He was the son of late Otis I. Cardwell and late Elizabeth C. Cardwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Otis Jr., McKinley, Leon and Lawrence (Cigarette) Cardwell. As well as his...
Carol Duff Luther
Sep 24, 2025
Carol Duff Luther, 83, of Amherst, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lee Roy Luther, Sr., for over 42 years.
Carol was born in Lynchburg on November 5, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Elwood Lawrence Duff and Margaret Wood Duff. Carol worked as a cashier for Kroger for...
Tony Lee Burns
Sep 23, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tony Lee Burns, who departed this life on September 23, 2025, at the age of 60, in his beloved hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on January 2, 1965, Tony was the cherished son of Tony Morton Burns and the late Barbara Ann Burns. He lived a life full of...
Mary Elizabeth VanDyke
Sep 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Mary Elizabeth Van Dyke “Sis” of Lynchburg, Virginia on September 23, 2025. She was 99 years old at her passing and is now in arms of Jesus, for which we give thanks.
Sis was born in Tazewell, Virginia on March 6, 1926, to R. O. Van Dyke, Sr. and Mary...
Kevin Wesley Lusk
Sep 22, 2025
Kevin Wesley Lusk, 59, of Franklin County, VA passed away on Monday, September 22nd, 2025. He is preceded in death by grandparents Wesley and Zelma, Willie and Oma and several aunts and uncles. Kevin is survived by father William Lusk and partner Carmella Repaci, mother Faye Weeks and husband Rickford, brother Mark Lusk and wife Tina, step-brother Nick Weeks and...
Roy A. Douglas
Sep 22, 2025
Roy A. Douglas passed away on September 22, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on June 25, 1941, Roy filled his years with love and dedication to those around him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia Braxton Douglas, and their son, Leroy A. Douglas. Alongside them, his niece, Kimberly Turner, and numerous other family members.
Roy was preceded in death by...
Clifton Wade
Sep 22, 2025
Clifton Wade (Plooky), 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Allen King Wade SR. and Fannie Cyrus Wade. Clifton was born on January 14, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He worked for Coleman Adams as a crane operator for many years.
Clifton was known for his...
Philip Jason Ore
Sep 21, 2025
“Therefore, you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one is going to take your joy away from you.” John 16:22
Philip Jason Ore, 58, of Forest, Virginia, passed into Glory way too soon, suddenly after a brief illness, on September 21, 2025. He was a faithful and loyal servant of...
Michael Dale Kersey, Sr.
Sep 21, 2025
Michael Dale Kersey Sr., lovingly known as “Mike” and “Pops,” went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2025, at his home in Appomattox, Virginia, surrounded by family and love.
Mike was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a proud, hardworking man who valued faith, family, and a simple, country life. He was a hardworking man who...
Howard Dan Maddox
Sep 21, 2025
Howard Dan Maddox, 62, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Joe Grafton Maddox and Lois Campbell Maddox.
Howard was born on August 2, 1963, in Virginia. He attended Amherst County High School and later continued his studies at Central Virginia Community College. He worked as a machinist and mechanic throughout...
Martha Black Strader
Sep 20, 2025
Martha Black Strader, 99, lifelong native of Lynchburg died early Saturday, September 20, 2025 with her daughters by her side in her residence at Westminster Canterbury. Prior to moving to Westminster Canterbury in 2010, Martha and her husband lived for 50+ years on Trents Ferry Road.
Throughout her long and vibrant life, Martha was a regional model, often featured in area...
Cheryl Ann (King) Walker
Sep 20, 2025
With heavy hearts we morn the passing of Cheryl Ann Walker, at 77 of Bedford Virginia. She passed away after a long illness and declining health. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.Cheryl was born Shirley Ann King at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Cheryl was a quiet and intelligent child who loved to help others....
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