Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Linda Lou Blair
Sep 2, 2025
Linda Lou Blair (Quimby) passed into heaven on September 2, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Her faith in Christ has guided her every step. She will be remembered for her joyful spirit and her love for her family, friends and God’s word.
Linda was born on July 5, 1941, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to the late Lyle Benjamin and Louise Mabelle Quimby (Hebe).
She is...
Blake Sturm
Sep 2, 2025
Blake was born into this world as Christina Grace Sturm on September 18th, 1999. As with many aspects in his life, Blake always blazed his way forward with a dazzling firework display of personality and a love for life. Even from a very young age Blake was a unique and wonderful soul who brightened the world around him. As a...
Fannie Mae Tolliver
Sep 2, 2025
Fannie Mae Martin Toliver was born September 28, 1928 in Greenville, Alabama, to the late Isaac and Annie Mae Jones and was raised in Coretta, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Martin and her second husband, Lee Toliver; one son, Robert Martin; two daughters, Satewria Murphy, and Brenda Martin;...
Teresa Harper Hunt
Sep 1, 2025
Teresa Harper Hunt , 60, of Evington, VA, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Robert Wilson "Bobby" Bell
Sep 1, 2025
Robert Wilson “Bobby” Bell of Madison Heights, Virginia entered his eternal home in glory on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Herbert Athey Bell and Lucy Vernaville Hungate Bell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herbert A. Bell, Jr., and his sister, Shirley J. Bell.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife of...
Pete Francis McHugh
Sep 1, 2025
Peter Francis McHugh, Jr., 75, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Ardella Foster McHugh for over 59 years.
Pete was born on November 9, 1949, in New York, a son of the late Dave and Bessie Wilson. Peter was retired as a heavy equipment operator for KAM Backhoe Services and was a member...
Angelina Barone Mascari
Sep 1, 2025
Angelina Barone Mascari, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will immediately follow the service at Tree of Life Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
William "Bill" Richardson
Aug 31, 2025
William “Bill” Henry Richardson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Brenda Whitt Richardson for 58 years.
William was born on February 28, 1945, in Narrows, Virginia, a son of the late Ira Bernard Richardson and Catherine Shank Richardson. William was a graduate of Lynchburg College with...
Donald "Don" Charles Wray
Aug 30, 2025
Donald Charles “Don” Wray, 79, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. He was the son of the late John and Edith Wray.
Born on January 20, 1946, in Danville, Pennsylvania, Don built a life filled with faith, family, and music. After attending Butler Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and The Reading Hospital School of Anesthesia, he devoted his career to...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Greene Lipford
Aug 30, 2025
Jacqueline (Jackie) Greene Lipford, 75, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this world on August 30, 2025, surrounded by the love she so deeply shared. Born on December 8, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jackie was raised by her devoted grandmother, Melvina Greene, and aunt, Kenneth Wood, in Lynchburg, Virginia. It was here that her spirit flourished, and...
Cornelia Ann Poage Pillow
Aug 30, 2025
Cornelia Ann Poage Pillow, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Herbert Poage and Gertrude Reynolds Poage.
Born on July 17, 1934, in Roanoke, Virginia, Ann was a devoted member of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church. She found joy in her large family, her friends, baking, and working word search...
William David Coleman, Sr.
Aug 30, 2025
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, William David Coleman Sr., affectionately known as "Bill," departed this life peacefully, escorted by an angel to his eternal home.
Born on August 15, 1951, in New York, Bill was the beloved son of the late Marguerite Odell Branch. He was also preceded in death by his cherished sister, Angela Rose Branch, fondly known as "Angie";...
Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps
Aug 29, 2025
Jessie E. Phelps Sr. (affectionately known as the Wood Man) departed this life Friday, August 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1931, to the late Theodore R. Phelps Sr. and the late Dr. Madelean C. Phelps.
Jessie accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. He sang on the...
Frances Smith Wood
Aug 29, 2025
Frances Smith Wood, 97, of Altavista, Virginia passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Riley Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Hawley Smith.
Frances was born on January 26, 1928, in Bedford County, Virginia. She was a devoted member of Tree of Life and worked as a seamstress for many years at Ralph’s Garment Co.,...
MaryAnn L. Schad
Aug 29, 2025
MaryAnn Lucy Schad, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 92.
Born on May 3, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, MaryAnn was the daughter of the late Jennie Leonard and Louis Amaro. She grew up in New Jersey, where she met and married the love of her life, Gottfried...
Jackie Lee Quick
Aug 28, 2025
Jackie Lee Quick, 92, of St. Marys, GA passed away August 28th 2025. He was the son of the late Lilburn Eugene Quick and Gladys Eileen Mayfield Quick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Quick of 67 years.
Jackie was born on July 27, 1933 in Atwood, Illinois. He attended Atwood High School...
Darren Davis
Aug 28, 2025
Darren Michael Davis, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 20, 1964, Darren was the beloved son of the late Percy Davis and Donna L. Tompkins.
Darren was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Davis Swayne. He is survived by his loving sister, Tori Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia; his cherished...
Maxine Kanode Bice
Aug 28, 2025
On August 28th, 2025 (Laurane) Maxine Kanode Bice died peacefully in her sleep. She was a strong willed and bright 94-year-old.
Born to Roy Wyett Kanode and Lella Evans Costigan Kanode in 1931 on a farm outside of Christiansburg, Virginia. It was there that she gained an appreciation for cooking from her mother, livestock and management from her father. Later she...
Col. Walter Bernard Bills
Aug 27, 2025
Farm Boy to Fighter Pilot
Walter, known to all as Walt, grew up on a Chickasaw, Ohio farm in a loving family built on hard work and an unshakable Catholic faith. Searching for his path, he dropped out of high school and worked in a factory before enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War. Stationed overseas as an air...
Catherine McCormick
Aug 26, 2025
Catherine (Kitty) McCormick, 72, of Monroe, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 17, 1953 and was the daughter to the late Owen Houston and Jean Crist Houston.
Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Tommy (Dinky) Moore; sister,...
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