Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Trenton Richie, Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Trenton Richie Jr., 78, of Madison Heights, Virginia transitioned on Thursday July 24, 2025. He was born in Lexington Va. on June 24, 1947, to the Late Trenton Richie Sr. and Pearl Saunderson (Bradley).
He is preceded in death by one brother, Tim Richie; one stepbrother, Sherman Woolfolk; and one brother-in-law, Raul Rodriguez.
Trenton had a myriad of accomplishments; he joined the...
Jane Wagner
Jul 23, 2025
Jane Ann Wagner, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 23, 2025. Born on March 22, 1943, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Earl F. Wagner and Arlene M. Wagner, Jane lived a life marked by deep loyalty, unconditional love, and a joyful spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
During her early years, Jane spent a...
Katrina Roh
Jul 23, 2025
Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh
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With quiet dignity and abiding faith, Katrina Jane (Beam) Roh passed from this life on the 23rd of July 2025, at the age of 66, following a brief illness. A woman of rare gentleness and inner strength, she bore all things with patience and care, touching the lives of those around her with quiet devotion and the...
John (Johnny) Gurganey Overstreet
Jul 23, 2025
John G. Overstreet June 15, 1947 - July 23, 2025
John “Johnny” Gurganey Overstreet was born on June 15th, 1947, and died on July 23rd, 2025. He was the son of Helen Lucas Overstreet and Jesse Floyd Overstreet. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Ronnie Overstreet. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years Vickie Carson Overstreet;...
Sidney Johnson
Jul 22, 2025
Sidney R. Johnson, Jr., affectionately known as Pefair, of Coolwell, Virginia, moved to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025, at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab Center in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on August 4th, 1946, to Carrie Lee and Delaware Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daisy and Sidney Johnson...
Brian David Reed
Jul 21, 2025
Brian David Reed, 40, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Monday , July 21, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1985 in Bedford, Virginia to the late Johnny Calvin Scott and Melissa Ann Webster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Best Friend, Shane Key.
Brian Is survived by his girlfriend, Savannah Watson; children, Lucian Reed,...
Mary S. Culpepper
Jul 21, 2025
Mary Matilda Scott Culpepper, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Monday July 21, 2025, at the Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late John Daniel Scott and Anna Lee Jackson Scott, and the wife of her former spouse, the late Roosevelt Culpepper. Mary was also preceded in death by her sister, Alene Anna Scott Leftwich...
Kathleen Collins Cordero
Jul 20, 2025
Kathleen Collins Cordero, 50, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on July 20th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Nelson Rivera and Evelyn Carrasquillo.
Kathleen was born on November 2, 1974, in Camden, New Jersey.
She was a very loving home health aide, wife, mother to her kids, mother to bear, our pitty baby boy. She loved music and dancing. Her...
Donald Wayne Morrison, Sr.
Jul 20, 2025
You always knew where you stood with Don Morrison – he was the kind of man who spoke his mind regardless of the consequences. He was also the kind of man who would go out of his way to help a friend, particularly if it involved some good trouble.
Donald Wayne Morrison Sr. died Sunday, July 20, 2025 at age 66.
Born...
Gary Hubbard
Jul 20, 2025
Gary Hubbard, 74, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
A service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Virginia "Ginny" York
Jul 20, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” York, 78, of Amherst, Virginia passed away peacefully, with her two daughters beside her, Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Ginny was born on December 28, 1946, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Frank York and Dorothy Hopkins York. Ginny was the owner and operator of York Kennels in Amherst where she bred American Pitbull Terriers for over...
Joseph Vincent Wood
Jul 20, 2025
Joseph Wood, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Inez Robertson
Jul 20, 2025
Isaiah 40:31- But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall walk and not faint.
On July 20, 2025, God called one of his guardian angels home, to rest in his arms, Miss Inez Robertson. She passed at the “Our Lady of Peace”’ Charlottesville, Va. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She was...
Sharon Simmons
Jul 19, 2025
Sharon “Susie” Simmons, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on the 19th of July, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Robert Rogers and Dorothy Lucille Hale and the devoted wife of Thomas Wayne Simmons Sr. for 40 years.
Born on February 17, 1950, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Susie attended Brookville High School and quickly became known for her boundless energy and...
Timothy Wayne “Timmy” Carter
Jul 18, 2025
Timothy Wayne “Timmy” Carter, 63 years old of Concord, Virginia, passed away on July 18, 2025. Timmy’s parents were not known.
Timmy was born on January 22, 1962. At the age of 4 years old, Timmy became part of the community at Central Virginia Training Center, where he was loved by many. Timmy loved the color red, toolboxes, trains, fire trucks...
Arianne Couch
Jul 18, 2025
Arianne Vanessa Couch (Jasmine Christiana Dillard), 20, of Amherst, Va passed away on July 18, 2025. She was the daughter of Jerron Costello Dillard, Sr. and Melanie Carter Stalworth.
Arianne was born on December 11, 2004, in Lynchburg, Va. She attended school in Altavista and then graduated from Amherst County High School. She was currently enrolled at CVCC where she was...
Ardie Ray Thomas
Jul 17, 2025
Ardie "Buddy" R. Thomas Jr., 67, of Forest, VA, passed away on July 17th, 2025, peacefully in his sleep.
Ardie R. Thomas Jr. was born in Amherst, VA on May 28th, 1958.
Ardie was married to Beverly C. Thomas and worked at R.R. Donnelly in shipping and receiving until he retired.
Ardie was a member and secretary of the Wonder Club whom he...
Edith (Marion) Shoffner Vernon
Jul 17, 2025
Edith (Marion) Shoffner Vernon, 88, of Lynchburg, VA, died on July 17, 2025. She was born in Norristown, PA, on August 9, 1936, to Francis Lewis and Marion Boyd Shoffner. “Edie” grew up in Buena Vista, VA, graduating from Parry McClure High School in 1953. That year she caught the eye of Joseph Henry Johnson “John” Vernon of Lexington, VA,...
Melinda Carine Anderson
Jul 17, 2025
Melinda Carine Anderson, affectionately known as “Lucy” was born on December 25, 1978, in Bedford, Virginia, and passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 46 years old.
Melinda was a devoted mother, a passionate caregiver, and a woman of extraordinary strength, compassion, and resilience. From the age of 16, she dedicated herself to serving...
Kenneth Joseph Johnson
Jul 16, 2025
Kenneth Joseph Johnson passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025. Ken was born in a naval hospital in Charleston, SC, on January 12, 1973. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Kara Leeann Johnson, whom he loved with all his heart.
Ken was a devoted father and brother who found great joy in watching Kara grow through her involvement in sports, especially...
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