Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Henry Donald Ross
Feb 8, 2026
Henry Donald (Jack) Ross, 99, of Forest, Virginia, passed away at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
He was the son of the late Henry Clay Ross and Juana Pinnix.
Henry was born on January 20, 1927, in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended school at Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC, then enlisted in the U.S Navy and after his separation from duty...
LaKeshia Horsley
Feb 4, 2026
Lakeshia Horsley, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at New Dearington Baptist Church on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00P.M. Mrs. Horsley will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
David Lee Hall, Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
David Lee Hall, Sr., 74, of , Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Valeria Bell Jefferson
Feb 2, 2026
Valeria Jefferson, 76, of Lynchburg, transitioned from this life on Monday February 2, 2026 at her residence. Born June 16, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Julius and Ann Campbell Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband David Anthony Jefferson, Sr. and sisters: Joan Poole, Carolyn Johnson and Wanda Bell.
Valeria...
Rebecca Olivia Newman
Feb 6, 2026
Rebecca Newman, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and great grandmother, who was called “Grandma Honey” and “Nana”, passed away on February 6th, 2026. She was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and quiet wisdom.
Born on May 20, 1956, in Lynchburg, VA, Rebecca was raised with values that shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. She led by example;...
Forest Edward Payne
Feb 6, 2026
Forest Edward Payne, 84, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on November 23, 1941, in Campbell County, Virginia, and was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Frances Payne.
Forest leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.
Donations in memory...
Jeremy Witcher
Feb 2, 2026
Jeremy Roshard Witcher, 35, of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1990, to James Calvin Witcher Jr. and Leanne McDaniel.
Jeremy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lucy and Eldridge Callaway; his paternal grandparents, Lorraine Nowlin and James Witcher Sr.; his stepmother, Christina Witcher; and his sisters, Jakia Tweedy...
Darrel "Dewey" Kermit Oakes, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Darrel "Dewey” Kermit Oakes, Jr 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Darrel Kermit Oakes, Sr. and Frances Burch Oakes.
Dewey was born on November 4, 1947, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended E.C. Glass High School where he was very proud of being an integral member...
Harry "Tom" Deaner
Jan 16, 2026
Harry “Tom” Deaner, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2026, at home after a long battle with cancer, with his children by his side.
Tom was born on August 19, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia. A devoted father, grandfather, and kind-hearted friend to everyone, he brought warmth and joy to all who knew him. He was a proud member...
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey)
Feb 5, 2026
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey) of Rustburg, VA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born September 18, 1927, she was 98. Parents George Alexander Winston and Maude Garbee Winston. She was their 13th child and was last surviving member of all of her siblings.
Alice May was raised on a farm in Rustburg, VA during the depression. Early in life,...
Jennifer Gibson
Jan 29, 2026
Jennifer Gibson, of Forest, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. Interment will follow at the Holy Land Cemetery in Bedford, VA.
Tharp Funeral home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Tyheem Royster
Jan 28, 2026
Tyheem Royster, 27, of Forest, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel, located at 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, Virginia 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten
Jan 28, 2026
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten, 81, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 28, 2026. Born on May 9, 1944, to the late Rosalie and David Ellis Basten. “Cissa” grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia where she attended E.C. Glass high school and then graduated from Queens College in North Carolina. She then went on to start a catering company with...
Reynold "Ren" Phalen Stimart
Jan 19, 2026
Reynold (Ren) Phalen Stimart passed away on January 19, 2026, in McLean, Virginia. He was the son of the late Clifford Herman Stimart and Mary Elizabeth Hoyle Stimart. Born October 31, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ren graduated from Chicago City High School in Chicago City, Minnesota. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota and...
James Smotrel
Jan 28, 2026
James Richard Smotrel, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 28th, 2026. He was the son of the late John and Ann Smotryski. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brothers John Smotryski and Joseph Smotryski.
Jim is survived by his wife Judy of 46 years; his two daughters Sarah Pierson and Jessica White, and their...
Harvey Worley Fulcher “Sonny”
Jan 16, 2026
Harvey Worley Fulcher “Sonny,” age 90, died on January 16, 2026, with his son by his side. His final weeks were spent in the hospital, with family nearly always present to comfort and love him.
Sonny was born on September 8, 1935, to Lena Worley and Howard Copeland Fulcher, and was the last of their eleven children to join them in...
James Irvin Farlow, Sr.
Jan 16, 2026
James Irvin Farlow, Sr., 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Irvin Grant Farlow and Eleanor Inez Hogan Farlow.
James was born on July 7, 1948, in Altavista, Virginia. He was a 1966 graduate of E.C. Glass High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was...
Brandy Tenesha Miller Brown
Jan 11, 2026
Brandy Miller Brown, 46 of Lynchburg, Va. passed away on January 11, 2026. Brandy was born on October 7, 1979, in Lynchburg, Va. to Greg and Cheryl Miller.
She attended E.C. Glass High School and was part of the graduating class of 1997. Brandy then pursued a career in healthcare as well as childcare.
In addition to her parents, Brandy is survived...
Timothy Joseph Krpalek
Dec 18, 2025
Timothy Joseph Krpalek, age 65, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Nelson County, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late John Frank Krpalek and Edith Lucille Stellmacher.
Timothy was born on January 25, 1960, in Albany, Oregon. He attended West Albany High School before pursuing a distinguished career in the United States Navy. Timothy proudly...
Berkley (Sonny) McFaden, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Berkley Francis McFaden, Jr. (Sonny), 86, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was the loving husband of Nancy Thomas McFaden for 67 years.
Sonny was born April 24, 1939, in Lynchburg, VA, son of the late Berkley Francis McFaden, Sr., and Gladys Nickerson McFaden. He proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corp...
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