Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sybil Arlene Frey
Mar 31, 2026
Sybil A. Frey, O.P., 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her beloved son and dearest friends.
Born on August 21, 1959, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Sybil carried her New England roots with pride throughout her life. She was a woman of warmth, generosity, and deep compassion, whose presence brought comfort and joy to all...
Harold Gordon Leggett, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Harold Gordon Leggett, Jr. died peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Lynchburg. VA. To all who knew him whether as husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, employer, Fellow alumnus, runner, or friend, he is remembered as having been a loving, fair, faithful, and generous soul, and will be dearly missed. Gordon was born on March 28, 1932, the eldest child of...
Rhonda Renee Rose Hobson
Mar 29, 2026
Rhonda Renee Rose Hobson, 59, of Roanoke, Virginia died March 29,2026. She was born January 26, 1967 In Heidelberg, Germany. Rhonda was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose life was defined by love, strength, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Rose; her father, James Rose...
Nelda Alice Ruff
Mar 27, 2026
Nelda Alice Carter Ruff, 81, of Bedford died on March 27, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Bedford, VA on November 11, 1944, a daughter of the late, Henry Jackson Carter, Sr. and Ellen Burks Heck Carter. In addition to her parents, Nelda is preceded in death by her son, Sherman Albert Wheeler, Jr.; daughter, Susan Ann...
Bonnie Jo Libby
Mar 26, 2026
Bonnie Jo Libby (née Gauksheim), age 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2026.
Bonnie was born on August 4, 1944, in Cottonwood, Idaho, to Alvin Joseph Gauksheim and Marion Jean Swartz. A woman of deep faith, she lived her life guided by her love for God, her family, and those she...
Vince Anthony "Dooley" Johnson
Mar 26, 2026
Vince Anthony “Dooley” Johnson, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away March 26, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of Randolph and Dorothy Morris Johnson.
Dooley was born on July 5, 1963, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended school at Amherst County High and received his GED at Potomac Job Corps in Washington, DC.
In addition to his parents, Dooley is...
Joyce Jones Krantz
Mar 26, 2026
Joyce Ann Jones Krantz, 83, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Oakwood Health and Rehab while surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Roanoke on June 12, 1942. The daughter of the late William Cecil Jones and Mabel Virginia Anderson Jones. In addition to her parents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, Joyce was...
Lorraine Helen Conklin
Mar 25, 2026
Lorraine Helen Conklin, 90, passed away March 25, 2026 with her granddaughter Brittany Conklin at her side at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 50 years Harry C. Conklin, her parents Julia and Frank Caiaffo, her sisters Nancy Anna and Rosemarie Caiaffo, her daughter Robin (husband...
Dewey Comer
Mar 25, 2026
Dewey Leon Comer, 67, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Dewey was born on August 24, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Rozelle Comer, Sr. and Margaret Hamlett Comer. Dewey was retired from both News & Advance and Best Buy where he worked as a cashier. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...
Shelby Jean Arey
Mar 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Shelby Jean Arey, born January 19, 1953.
Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years, Thomas Arey; her parents, Joseph Shifflett and Barbara Meeks; and her brothers, Joseph and Jeffrey Shifflett.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Kristie Chittum, Shana (Preston) Witt , and Heather Arey; her...
Gloria L. Williams
Mar 24, 2026
Mrs. Gloria L. Williams, was born on Friday April 22, 1932 to the union of the late John Alonza Lee and Ethel Wilson Lee of Coleman Falls VA.
Gloria married her husband Harper Williams in August 1982.
Gloria accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Missionary Church, Coleman Falls VA. During her later years she faithfully served...
Davy Gayland Camden
Mar 24, 2026
Davy Gayland Camden, 69, peacefully passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 after a courageous 15 year battle with Parkinson’s. He was born as Davy Gaylord Crockett on June 11, 1956 to Mary Joyce Burton Crockett and Walter Montgomery Crockett in Pulaski, VA. After the loss of his mother, Davy was adopted by Beryl Burton Camden and...
Barbara Jean Burford
Mar 23, 2026
Our beloved Barbara Jean Burford slipped into eternal rest, Monday, March 23, 2026, at her residence in Monroe, Va., with family and friends by her side. She never wavered in her faith or fight against her battle with cancer.
Born in Monroe, Va. on March 7,1950, to the late Deacon Herman, Sr. and Ruth Kelly Burford.
Barbara joined Rising Sun Baptist Church...
Maurice Germaine Lawhorne
Mar 23, 2026
Maurice Germaine Lawhorne, 52, departed this life on Monday, March 23, 2026, He was born on November 29,1974 to the late Deborah A. Lawhorne and Bobby
F. Steeples (Bunny), (late Minnie Ann Steeples) Grandparents, William E. Steeples, Sr. and Aubrey M. Steeples (Tillie.) and Magaline Jones Lawhorne.
In addition, to his parents and grandparents, Maurice was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Emmett Lewis Lawrence
Mar 23, 2026
Emmett Lewis Lawrence, a man whose life was filled with laughter, love, and unwavering faith, went to be with the Lord on March 23rd, 2026. A devoted Christian, Emmett now rests in the presence of his Savior, reunited with loved ones who have gone before him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Kenny Palmer; his parents, Orville Lawrence...
Richard Lee Gilliam
Mar 22, 2026
Richard Lee Gilliam, 79, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2026. He was born April 29, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Lee Edward and Cora Viar Gilliam.
Mourning his loss are his brother and sister -in-law, Thomas and Ellen Gilliam. His immediate family is small, but his circle of cousins and friends was vast....
JoAnne Louise Harris
Mar 22, 2026
JoAnne Louise Harris, 86, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on March 22, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Merriman and Theresa Merriman.
JoAnne was born on April 22, 1939, in Brunswick, Maryland. She attended school at Brunswick High School. She pursued her career as a switchboard operator at the United States Department of Treasury. Later in life, she...
Clara Allen Gray
Mar 21, 2026
Clara Allen Gray (Monday), 91, departed this life on Saturday March 21,2026.
She was the daughter of the late Herman and Flora Jane Allen of Nelson County. She is preceded in death by two sons, Gerald Allen and Greg Allen Gray.
She is survived by one son, Robert L. Allen; three daughters, Lisa Gray, Angela Gray (Mark) of Lynchburg, VA, and Sherrie...
Gloria Coleman Sweitzer
Mar 19, 2026
Gloria Coleman Sweitzer, 76, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a prolonged illness. She was born January 12, 1950, in Clarksville VA, the first child of Nellie Gray Thompson Coleman and Walter Wyles Coleman, Jr. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister & brother-in-law, Sandra Leigh Coleman Dunn and Hank Allen Dunn Jr., and her...
Phillip Lynn Lucas
Mar 19, 2026
Phillip Lynn Lucas passed away peacefully at home at the age of 77. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda, son Daryl (Patti), daughter Debbie (Randy), and brother Ronnie (Sandra). Grandchildren Savannah (Zach), Sydney (Noah), Jordan Lucas and bonus grandchildren Randy Jr and Hunter. Great grandchildren Brooks and Adalynn.
Lynn...
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