Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Dane Dennis Thompson Sr.
Aug 10, 2025
Dane Dennis Thompson Sr., 75, of Campbell County, Virginia, passed away on August 10, 2025. He was the son of the late Tyres Dennis Thompson and Donnis June Thompson.
Dane was born on December 11, 1949, in San Diego, California. He attended San Diego High School and the San Diego Community College. The Navy brought him to Virginia where he met...
Hubert Farrow
Aug 10, 2025
Hubert Farrow , 74, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Christopher Myers
Aug 10, 2025
Christopher Brian Myers, born July 12, 1984, in Lynchburg, Virginia was sent to his eternal home on August 10, 2025, at 41 years young. Chris moved through life with quiet strength and an open heart. His journey on earth was marked by his love for his kids and family, his compassionate heart, and his faith in God.
Chris is survived by...
Dane Dennis Thompson
Aug 10, 2025
Dane Dennis Thompson , 75, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
David James Henderson
Aug 9, 2025
David James Henderson (D.J.), 21, of Wirtz, Va passed away on August 9, 2025.
David was born on September 28, 2003, in Roanoke, Va, to Lara Henderson.
David is survived by his loving brother Jacob Henderson. Mother Lara Henderson. Grandparents Jim & Cindi MacPherson. Uncle Chris MacPherson. Aunt Jammie MacPherson. Cousins, Madison MacPherson, Caylee MacPherson and Clark MacPherson. His good friend Jack...
Sergeant Charles Harvey Cunningham
Aug 9, 2025
Our Loving Charles Cunningham, 69 of Bedford County, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Moses and Hazeltine Anthony Cunningham. In addition to his parent Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Christopher Cunningham and Richard Cunningham; and one sister, Christine Goode.
Charles was born and...
Philip Joseph Hankey
Aug 9, 2025
Philip Joseph Hankey passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1956, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
Phil dedicated 37 years of his career to the Virginia State Lottery. Outside of work, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and he was happiest when surrounded by his family and grandchildren.
He was...
Walter Carwile, Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Walter Dewitt Carwile, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter Dewitt Sr, and Louise Cunningham Carwile.
Walter was born on June 23, 1943, in Lynchburg, Va. He retired from GNB, and served in the Army National Guard, in the Airborne Unit.
Walter is survived by his wife Emily Weigan Carwile of...
Johnathon D'Keith Poe
Aug 8, 2025
Johnathon Poe, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.
Arrangements are being finalized and are forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Rylan Alexa French
Aug 7, 2025
Rylan Alexa French, age 12, of Forest, VA passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at UVA surrounded by her loving family after courageously battling DIPG, an aggressive type of brain cancer.
Rylan was special the moment she was born being the first baby born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. Born on New Year’s Day in 2013, Rylan was...
Stephen Lee Jones
Aug 7, 2025
Stephen Lee Jones, 63 of Bedford VA, passed away on August 7, 2025. Stephen was born on March 17, 1962, in Cincinnati OH to Delores and Ronald Jones. After graduating from Glen Este High School, Stephen enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country for 36 years. As a respected combat engineer, he brought the same skill, determination and...
Nancy Lee Wade Zappulla
Aug 7, 2025
Nancy Lee Wade Zappulla, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to Heaven on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Murray Granger Wade Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Powell Wade.
Nancy was born on January 13, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended school at Radford University, then pursued her career as an English teacher for over 30 years, working...
Evelyn Janet Turpin
Aug 5, 2025
Evelyn Janet Turpin, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1958, to the late Jack sand Clara Wade Turpin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray J. Turpin, Jack E. Turpin and John Haskins and two sisters, Clara “Nissie “Turpin and Mary V. Jones.
She Leaves...
Brice Joseph Leith
Aug 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Brice Joseph Leith, 22, of Forest, who passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Brice was a radiant presence in the lives of his family and friends—his warm heart and quirky humor matched only by a smile that could light up an entire room. His kindness was boundless, touching...
Michael Austin
Aug 4, 2025
Michael Bruce Austin, age 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home on August 4, 2025. Mike was diagnosed with metastatic cancer only 2 weeks prior to his passing and while we grieve this loss we we celebrate Mike’s vibrant life lived fully and independently until the very end. We are grateful to the good people at Centra Hospice...
James Sullivan
Aug 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Sullivan, Jr., on August 4, 2025, at the age of 65. Jim was born on September 29, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Angela Guzman and the late parents of James Michael Sullivan Sr. and Rose Sullivan.
Jim was known as “Sully” by friends and...
Peter Dorman
Aug 4, 2025
Peter Dorman passed away at home on August 4, 2025. He was surrounded by his family: his wife of 36 years, Audrey (Shultz), and his children, Evan, Zoey, and Tate. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers.
He was born on August 31, 1950, to Eleanor (Haas) and Simon Dorman in Noblesville, IN. His parents took Peter and...
Roger Dale Bennett
Aug 4, 2025
Roger Dale Bennett, 67, of Bedford passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born in Richmond, VA on December 9, 1957. A son of the late Eldridge Junior Bennett and Edith Mae Dooley Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Bennett Boyd.
Roger was an avid Washington Redskins fans and always...
Terry Ray Childress
Aug 4, 2025
Terry Ray Childress, 71, passed away at home, unexpectedly on August 4th, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Bonnie Byers Childress, and child, Kaydence Skeen. Additionally, he was greatly loved by numerous In-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was the son of Ernest Wray Childress and Francis Shackelford Childress. Additionally, he was predeceased in death by...
Virginia Lee Hawks Goemmer
Aug 4, 2025
Virginia Lee Hawks Goemmer, 76, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. Virginia was born on January 2, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Harold Carvin Hawks and Mabel Virginia Lane Hawks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Clif Raby, Carolton Roy Raby, Johnny Ruthkowski; and Sister-in-Law, Pat Hawks.
Virginia is survived by her...
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