Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Stanley Garrett
Apr 14, 2026
Stanley Harris Garrett was born April 9, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and passed away April 14, 2026. He was the son of Mary Frady Garrett and the late Reuben Harris Garrett and was the husband of Bettye J. Garrett for 45 years.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son Daniel, his daughter Sarah and her...
Frank Eveland Mitchell
Apr 14, 2026
Frank Eveland Mitchell was a kind gentle man, born with a splendid appetite for life on April 14, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was thoughtful and humble. Frank passed away in his sleep, in the early morning hours, at his home in Amherst, Virginia on April 14, 2026 – his 81st birthday. He was the son of Horace Binney Mitchell...
Yolanda Hope McFaden Lawhorne
Apr 14, 2026
“Be still and know that I am God” Psalms 46:10
On April 14, 2026, Hope Lawhorne entered the gates of her heavenly home after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer followed by a brief terminal illness.
Hope was the daughter of the late Katherine Mae Litchford and the late Joseph Howard
Mcfaden. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wayne...
Daniel Patrom
Apr 14, 2026
Daniel Patrom, 75, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
A Graveside Service will be held at Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield, Va on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Stephen Michael Castagne
Apr 13, 2026
Steve, born in 1959, passed away in 2026 after a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer. Through every stage of his journey, Steve showed incredible strength, perseverance, and a deep determination to hold onto each and every day of life. He faced his illness the same way he lived his life—with gratitude, resilience, and heart.
Steve truly loved life. He found...
Richard Fielding Stone, III
Apr 13, 2026
Richard Fielding Stone, III, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Richard was born December 2, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Edley Craighill Nicholas Stone and Richard Stone, Jr. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1965 and later earned his degree from Lynchburg College in 1969. He dedicated 27 years to a career...
Louis Jackson
Apr 13, 2026
Louis Jackson, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Scott Zion Baptist Church at 2:00P.M. The family will recieve friends Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights location from 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, is serving the family.
Moses "Kyle" Williams, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Moses Kyle Williams, Jr., “Drummer Boy,” 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Kyle was surrounded by his beloved wife and adoring daughter.
Kyle was born on August 15, 1940, to Moses Kyle Williams, Sr., and Margaret Beardsworth Williams, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. Kyle was preceded in death by his parents,...
Helen Jeanette Hudson
Apr 12, 2026
Helen Jeanette Hudson, 94 passed into eternal life Sunday April 12,2026 surrounded by her loving family at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg Va. She was born May 20,1931 on Stumps Hill in Madison Heights Va. overlooking the James River. She was the daughter of Charlie Douglas Turner and Estelle Chenault Turner.
She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in...
Robert Louis Ferguson, Jr.
Apr 11, 2026
Robert Louis Ferguson, Jr., affectionately known as "Bobby Flame," passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026. Born on November 28, 1969, in Glenridge, New Jersey, Robert lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a relentless passion for his craft.
From his early years attending the Montclair and Bloomfield School Systems, Robert showed a deep commitment to learning and...
Jami Lynne Young
Apr 11, 2026
Jami Lynne Young, 62, of Rustburg, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born on September 26, 1963, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Rogers and Joyce Edgell Carlson. Jami was a retired employee of Runk & Pratt Assisted living where she worked in activities. Jami had a tender heart and...
Ellen Marie Peters Feagan
Apr 11, 2026
Ellen Marie Peters Feagan, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born July 2, 1947, a beloved wife, devoted sister, and cherished aunt whose life was defined by strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to family.
Ellen was the loving wife of Robert Carey Feagan, with whom she shared a long and happy marriage since November 29, 2002. She...
Mildred M. Guss
Apr 10, 2026
Mildred M. Guss, 95, of State College, Pennsylvania, who was residing in Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 10, 2026. She was the daughter of the late W. Franklin McClellan and Algie Emery McClellan.
"Millie" as she was affectionately known by her friends and family, was born on February 23, 1931, in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania to W. Franklin and Algie McClellan.
Millie...
Mark Allen Worrell
Apr 10, 2026
Mark Allen Worrell, 57, of Roanoke passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born in Roanoke on October 21, 1968 to the Robert Donald Worrell and Jackie Chumbley Worrell. He was preceded in death by his father.
Mark was often called a fiercely loyal friend. He was ready to assist any of a number of the friends who he held...
Preston (Pete) (PG) Sorrels
Apr 10, 2026
Preston (Pete) (PG) Sorrels, 90, of Forest, VA, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. A proud Veteran, Pete served in the United States Army for two years. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to his career at BWXT, from which he retired. Outside of his professional life, he was a passionate member of the James River Bluegrass...
Edward Landgrebe
Apr 10, 2026
Edward John Landgrebe, Jr., 87, of Callands, Virginia, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was the husband of the late Helen Landgrebe.
Edward was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, on May 11, 1938, a son of the late Edward John Landgerbe, Sr., and Madeline Clark Landgrebe. Edward was a professional auto mechanic by trade and was an avid sportsman. He hunted...
Walter Thomas "Tom" Poindexter
Apr 9, 2026
Walter Thomas (“Tom”) Poindexter passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA, after a short battle with pneumonia related to his vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on Thursday, April 9th, 2026.
Tom was born on July 4, 1950, in Roanoke, Virginia. He grew up in Vinton, Virginia, attending William Byrd High School until the age of 17, when his mother...
Tara Leigh Fugate
Apr 9, 2026
Tara Leigh Fugate, age 63, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was the daughter of Lillian Bragg Fugate and the late C. Noel Fugate.
She is also survived by her brother Michael N. Fugate, a niece Sarah Fugate, dear friend Trisha King, and her lifelong friend and partner Donna Smith.
Tara was born on May 24, 1962, in Lynchburg, VA. A...
Peggy Pritchett
Apr 9, 2026
Peggy Phillips Pritchett passed away on April 9, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on January 2, 1948, to the late Garland E. Phillips and Anne Coleman Phillips.
She is survived by her husband, Wayland Pritchett; daughter, Casey P. Bourne (Geoffrey); grandson, River Bourne; granddaughter, Madalyn Bourne; and a sister, Penny P. Tolley (Steve). \
Peggy attended...
Gina Lee Spagnoli
Apr 8, 2026
On April 8, 2026, Gina Lee Spagnoli was freed from her earthly vessel, her once-restless spirit now unrestricted, permanently radiant, and eternally at peace as she moves into a realm where Jesus waits and only unconditional love remains. Born on April 8, 1979, in Royston, Georgia, Gina's life was an endless testament to unconventional interests, uniquely in harmony with nature,...
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