Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Gertrude Fox
Oct 20, 2026
Gertrude Anderson Fox, 81 of Lynchburg, VA. departed this life on October 20, 2026. Gertrude was born November 10, 1944, to the late Robert Wise and Virginia Ethel Anderson.
Gertrude was married for 43 years to the late Paul Ottoway Fox. Proceeding her in death is her daughter Marion A. Jones, (Shug). Gertrude was also proceeded in death by two sisters,...
Charlene Yvonne Morton
Oct 17, 2026
Charlene Yvonne Morton, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on October 17, 2026. Born on September 26, 1960, Charlene leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a beautiful spirit that touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Charlene had a way of making people feel welcomed and loved. An outgoing and social person,...
Carolyn Hogue Pryor
Oct 25, 2026
Carolyn Yvonne Hogue Pryor , 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Diamond Hill Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Ronald Owen Hamlette, Sr.
Oct 21, 2026
Ronald Owen Hamlette, Sr., affectionately known as “Doc,” peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, just three days after celebrating his 80th birthday.
Born in the Brookneal area of Campbell County, Virginia, Ronald was the son of the late George A. Hamlette, Sr. and Mary Hancock Hamlette. He dedicated many years of hard work as a machinist before retiring...
Angela Warrick West
Oct 19, 2026
Angela Warrick West, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on October 19, 2026, at Johnston-Willis Hospital. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and aunt whose kindness, compassion, and loving spirit touched the lives of those who knew her.
Angela is survived by her devoted husband, Michael West, of Chesterfield, Virginia; her mother, Shirley Sparrow, of Amherst, Virginia; her daughter, Mariah...
David Doyle Donaldson
Oct 10, 2026
David Doyle Donaldson departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on June16, 1947, to the late Hurshel Donaldson and Catherine Scott Donaldson.He was reared in a Christian family and attended Parker Chapel Christian Methodist EpiscopalChurch. At an early age, David accepted Christ and continued to be a member of Parker ChapelCME Church until the time of...
Dr. Kern Lovingood Lunsford
Oct 7, 2026
Dr. Kern Lovingood Lunsford, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
A memorial service for Dr. Lunsford will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the chapel of Lynchburg College.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Grace Ann Shearer Tinsley
Oct 14, 2026
Grace Ann Shearer Tinsley, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Born in Lynchburg on August 6, 1941, Grace was the daughter of the late David Lee Johnson and Hallie Shearer Johnson. She devoted her career to caring for others as a Registered Nurse with the Lynchburg Health Department, from which she retired.
Grace was preceded in death...
Dolores Ann Mutchler
Oct 21, 2026
Dolores Ann Mutchler (Pojé), age 92, of Moneta, VA, was called home to the Lord on October 21, 2026. Dolores passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted husband of 70 years, Mike Mutchler, her loving caregiver, Kristen Harding, and family.
Dolores was born on September 22, 1934, in Akron, OH, to Edna and John Pojé as the youngest of three daughters....
Rachel Evangeline Travis
Oct 26, 2026
Rachel Martin Travis journeyed on to be with the Lord and to join her kin that went before her. Born and raised in beautiful Giles County, VA, her life was devoted to worship and seeking grace in the eyes of the Lord. She was a beloved Daughter, Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt and Grandmother. She leaves us with valued...
Pearl Braxton
Oct 26, 2026
Pearl Braxton, 82, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on October 26, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Lee Wooldridge
Oct 26, 2026
Lee Wooldridge age 58 of Evington passed away Sunday October 25, 2026. He is survived by his Mother: Mary Fisher Wooldridge, Father: Harold E. Wooldridge, Brother and Sister-in-law: Mike and Wanda Wooldridge, Niece: Ashley Campbell, Nephew: Mike Wooldridge, Jr. and Several Aunts and Uncles.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the American Cancer Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg,...
Kytha Padgett Bersch
Oct 24, 2026
Kytha Padgett Bersch (Helen Kytha Padgett), age 86, passed away on the morning of October 24, 2026, at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke – Memory Care in Roanoke, Virginia.
Kytha was born on January 3, 1940, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Winston I. Padgett and Helen W. Padgett.
She is survived by her brother, Winston I. Padgett, Jr., of Texas, and...
Nancy Sue Watson Wingfield
Oct 24, 2026
Nancy Sue Watson Wingfield, 82, of Bedford passed away on October 24, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1944, to the late Henry Earl Watson and Ollie James Markham Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Christopher Wingfield, son-in-law, Douglas Jones, and brother-in-law, Douglas Torrence.
She had a long career at Macy's,...
Barbara Peters Clements
Oct 23, 2026
Barbara Peters Clements, 77, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Liberty Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Born on December 20, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Watts Peters and Phyllis Gaynelle Ashwell Peters.
Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Zane Clements; her son, William...
Frances Smith Langhorne
Oct 22, 2026
Frances Arlene Smith Langhorne
The apple of his eye Psalm 17:8
Frances Arlene Smith Langhorne of Lynchburg, Va., entered peacefully into eternal rest Thursday October 22, 2026, at 2:25pm.
Born December 14, 1948, the 4th child of the late James and Alberta Robinson Smith.
Affectionally called Fran or Trinka a name given to her by her late uncle Rev. Haywood Robinson at birth.
Frances joined...
Ana Leticia Munson
Oct 22, 2026
Ana “Letty” Munson, of Cifax in Bedford County, Virginia, was born on June 8, 1965, in Tampico, Mexico, to Soloman and Ana Maria Castillo DeLeon. After a courageous journey with cancer, Letty passed away on October 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, kindness, and generosity that will live in the hearts of those who knew her.
Letty was...
Judith Williams Reynolds
Oct 22, 2026
Judith Williams Reynolds, 77, of Big Island, departed this heavenly earth on October 22, 2026. Born in Lynchburg on July 28, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Doris Williams.
Family was always at the heart of Judy’s life. She shared more than 40 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Bobby Reynolds, building a life filled with...
Jan Pettypool Johnson
Oct 20, 2026
Jan Pettypool Johnson, of Lynchburg, passed away on October 20, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Cleo and Arlie Pettypool; a daughter, Elizabeth Johnson Boatner; and a brother, Jay Martin Poole. Her survivors include her son, Kerke Johnson (Lynne) of Williamsburg; son-in-law, Ivan Boatner of Knoxville, TN; and granddaughters, Haley, Peyton, and Margaret.
She was born on February 13, 1936,...
William "Wil" "Billy" Nelson Comer
Oct 20, 2026
William “Wil” “Billy” Nelson Comer, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born November 18, 1974 a son of Nelson Glenn Comer and the late Rose Mary McGhee Comer. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his Paternal and...
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