Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
John L. Baity, Jr. "Bucky"
Nov 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr.
December 4, 1944 – November 9, 2025
John L. “Bucky” Baity Jr., 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family.
Bucky was the beloved husband of Gloria Ann Baity, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage and countless adventures. Together since the age of 16, their...
Hazel McGuire
Nov 1, 2025
Hazel McGuire, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton A. McGuire and her sister, Shirley Martin.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia M Anderson and husband, Thomas of Lynchburg. She is also survived by her grandson, Steven Anderson of Lynchburg; granddaughter, Julie Ritenour...
Annette Queen Smith
Nov 6, 2025
Annette Smith, of Lynchburg, transitioned to her heavenly home Thursday, November 6, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00P.M. at Crossroad Baptist Church in Evington, VA. She will lie in repose for public viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Martha Lee Agee
Nov 7, 2025
Martha Hill Agee, 86, of Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2025.
She was born in Roanoke, VA on October 22, 1939, to the late Maynard and Helen Hill.
Martha spent much of her life helping and caring for others, she loved to read, sing, Earl Grey Tea, and taking trips with her family and...
Vernard Maxwell "Max" Gilliam, Sr.
Nov 6, 2025
Vernard Maxwell Gilliam, Sr. 88, of Evington, VA went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 6, 2025 following a bout of pneumonia.
He was born July 21, 1937, the son of the late Vernard Flavious Gilliam and the late Lula Maxwell Baker Gilliam.
Max was a former member of Fairview Christian Church where he was baptized by the late Rev. John...
Melissa Dawn Wheeler
Nov 2, 2025
Melissa Dawn Wheeler, 59, of Amherst, Virginia went home to Glory to reside with our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Melissa was born on June 22, 1966, to the late Homer Haywood Wheeler and Lula Maddox Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Lee Wheeler. Maternal grandparents...
Sharon Lee Vollert
Oct 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Vollert, 85, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on July 16, 1940, in Fulton, New York, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Doneita (Haggerty) Pollard. She earned her degree in Nutrition from Northern Virginia Community College and dedicated her career to nourishing...
Joanne Ruby Lemley
Nov 8, 2025
Joanne Lemley, a remarkable woman known for her fierce spirit, unwavering strength, and tremendous gusto for life, passed away at the age of 96. Born on March 22, 1929, she lived a life full of passion, adventure, and love for her family and friends.
Joanne was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, John O’Brien, Kenneth Lemley, and her son, Greg....
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock
Oct 18, 2025
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock, 82, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born in New Kensington, PA on December 7, 1942. A daughter of the late Frank Anthony Stulgis and Rosalia Hotkowski Stulgis. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Stulgis; Sister, Theresa Stulgis.
Joyce graduated from Plum Borough High School...
Richard Glenn Blank
Sep 29, 2025
Rev. Dr. Richard Glenn Blank of Forest, Virginia, was born in Gap, Pennsylvania, on January 6, 1935, the third child of Aaron and Martha Blank. He married Gladys Marie Wentling on June 14, 1958. Richard passed into the arms of His Savior on September 29, 2025, at Noah's Landing Hospice House after a struggle with thyroid cancer, diagnosed in January...
David Michael Johnson
Nov 4, 2025
David Michael Johnson, 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Michael Earl Johnson and Joyce Ann Smith Johnson, who survives him.
David was born on April 4, 1968, in Peterstown, West Virginia. He attended school at Brookville High School, then pursued his education in Drafting at Central Virginia Community College.
David attended...
Nancy Virginia Crowder
Jul 25, 2025
The world became a little less bright on July 25, 2025, with the passing of Nancy Virginia Crowder who passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA to Lola Virginia and Houston Maie Crowder.
She is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Houston Maie Crowder, Jr. and Linda McLennan Crowder;...
Larry Dale Chrisman
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Dale Chrisman, 78, of Bedford, Virginia, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025.
Born June 1, 1947, in Madison County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Edward Chrisman and Opal Mae (French) Chrisman.
Larry was a faithful servant of the Lord and a longtime...
Frank West Morrison
Oct 27, 2025
A Virginia Gentleman
Frank West Morrison — husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, counselor, and peacemaker — passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved most. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, Frank’s life was a testament to compassion, intellect, and service — to his family, his students, his clients, and his community.
A Life Rooted in Virginia
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November...
Amanda Booker Hunting
Nov 9, 2025
Amanda Booker Hunting ,97, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Nelson Booker and Celia Booker. Amanda was born on January 22, 1928, in Lynchburg, Va. She graduated from Dunbar High School, then attended for 2 years at Bennett College, in Greensboro, NC.
Amanda was a member of White Rock Baptist...
Michael Curtis McCormack
Nov 6, 2025
Michael Curtis McCormack, 77, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
A Celebration of Michael’s life is being planned and will be announced soon.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Dennis W. Prince
Nov 4, 2025
Dennis W. Prince, 74 of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Rev. Joe Richard Prince and Willodene Weathers Prince.
Dennis was born on September 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated high school at Onancock High School on Eastern Shore of Virginia, then pursued electronics at Central Virginia Community College...
Rebecca Staples
Nov 3, 2025
Born in Bedford County, February 26, 1934, she was the daughter of John Otey and Ruby Gray Blankenship. She was married to Samuel Wayne Staples for almost 70 years and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from Babcock & Wilcox after approximately 20 years of service. She was a member of Indian Hill Methodist Church. She was...
Sharon Bowler
Nov 2, 2025
Sharon A. Bowler, affectionally known as “Nana”, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 2, 2025 (what would have been her husband’s 77th birthday). She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Stuart (“Stu”) R. Bowler, and her parents, Harry and Nelda Sperling. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Clisso (Tony) and Stacie Gaddy (Travis);...
Jimmy Dean Houston
Nov 1, 2025
Jimmy Houston died peacefully on November 1, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Jimmy Dean Houston was born in Newport, Rhode Island on September 9, 1958, the fourth of Melvin (Gene) and Ruby Houston’s six children. He attended EC Glass High School in Lynchburg, where he met his future wife, Lynn Kemp. Jimmy and Lynn were married in December 1977, and...
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