Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Clarence "Bill" Mauser
Apr 26, 2026
William Clarence Mauser, 68, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Known to those who loved him as Bill or Bus, he was a beloved son, father, partner, grandfather (Pop Pop), brother, and dear friend to many.
Bill was born on July 22, 1957, in Farmingdale, New Jersey, to Albert William Mauser and Gayle Marie Shafto Mauser. Along with...
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...
Andrew Joseph Topa
May 15, 2026
Andrew Joseph Topa, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was the son of the late Chester and Mary Topa.
He was born on June 21, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Andy attended Rutgers College in New Jersey and Lynchburg College. He worked with young people in Junior Achievement and participated in United Way events. His first love...
David Warren Hawks, Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
Surrounded by family, David Warren Hawks, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born on September 4, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late William and Lorene Hawks. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Rodney Grubbs (Pam), his two sisters Fay Cash (Massie) and Joyce Kent...
Robbie Graham Dooley, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Robbie Graham Dooley, 60, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was devoted husband to Meredith Parry Dooley for over 30 years and loving father to Robbie “Graham” Dooley Jr. and Parry Elizabeth Dooley. Robbie, known as “Dool” to friends, was born in Bedford on June 8, 1965 to Kenneth and Kitty Dooley. He attended Thaxton Elementary and was in...
Pastor Carrington Howard Banks, Jr.
May 20, 2026
Pastor Carrington Howard Banks, Jr., 75, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Arthur Richard Krottnauer
May 15, 2026
Arthur Richard Krottnauer, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Affinity Hospice and Operation Smile.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Timothy Alexander "Timmy" Gibson
May 14, 2026
Timothy Alexander “Timmy” Gibson, 18 of Roanoke, passed away tragically on Thursday, May 14, 2026, for injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Roanoke, VA on March 18, 2008. A son of Ruby Jean Delp Highsmith and the late Charles Christopher Gibson Sr.; Maternal Grandmother, Trudy “Nana” Delp; Maternal Grandfather, Steve Delp Sr.; paternal grandmother, Melissa “Missy”...
Adrianne Lynn Hallauer
May 14, 2026
Adrianne Lynn “Annie” Hallauer, 17 of Bedford tragically passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 2008. The daughter of David Andrew Hallauer and Lisa Smith Hallauer. Annie was predeceased by her half-sister, Angel Marie Hallauer and Annie’s boyfriend, Timmy Gibson, who also passed in the...
Carleen Womack
May 13, 2026
Carleen G. Womack, 78, of Rustburg, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, where she was lovingly reunited and embraced by those who had gone before her.
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on September 02, 1947, Carleen was the cherished daughter of the late Carl Walker Glass and Dorothy Weeks Glass. As one of three...
Robert Lewis "Bob" Ferrell
May 12, 2026
Robert Lewis “Bob” Ferrell, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 27, 1940, in Bedford, Virginia, Bob was the son of the late Nelson and Vivian Ferrell.
Bob was a proud graduate of Huddleston High School, where he served as Salutatorian of the Class of 1959. He went...
Carol Ann Cygan
May 11, 2026
Carol Cygan, affectionately known as "Kitty," passed away on May 11, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Full of life, humor, and love, she carried a joyful spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Throughout her 77 years, Kitty shared laughter, warmth, and countless memories with the many people who came to cherish her.
She delighted in dancing, spending time...
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr.
May 11, 2026
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr. passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born September 21, 1949, to the late James Dearing Christian Jr. and the late Margaret (Rita) Spruce Christian. He was married to Patricia (Tricia) Shaw Christian for fifty-two years.
Michael was the middle and nicest of five siblings...
Donald Patrick Illig, Jr.
May 11, 2026
Donald Patrick Illig, Jr., 74, of Lynchburg , passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at North Bedford Baptist Church on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Clarence Meadows, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Clarence Meadows Jr., 68, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on May 10th of 2026. He was the son of Clarence Meadows Sr. and Dorothy Lee Younger.
Clarence Meadows Jr. was born on February 6th 1958, in Lynchburg Va, to Clarence Meadows Sr. and Dorothy Younger.
Clarence is remembered as a man of warmth, a true extrovert who never met a stranger. He...
Harold Leonard Simmons
May 10, 2026
Harold Leonard Simmons, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Lila Abrash Rosenthal
May 9, 2026
Lila Abrash Rosenthal, 100, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was the wife of the late Dr. Macey Herschel Rosenthal.
Lila was born on May 2, 1926, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late George Abrash and Ann Gold Abrash. Lila received her Master’s Degree in Education and then married the love of her life Macey...
Doris Hailey
May 9, 2026
Doris Pauline Hailey, nee Williams, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 9th, 2026 after a brief illness at the age of 100.
Doris is survived by daughter Cheryl Jo Hailey, of Lynchburg; son John Carter Hailey and his wife Marcia, of Richmond, Virginia; son Joel Swartz Hailey-Richards and his husband Darrell, of Lynchburg; sisters Patricia Minor and Joyce Lyles; brothers,...
Charles Russell Brown
May 8, 2026
Charles Russell Brown, affectionately known to all as “Skippy,” of Amherst, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, May 8, 2026, at the age of 84.
A devoted family man and a visionary leader, Skippy’s life was defined by an inexhaustible enthusiasm for people. As a self-made entrepreneur, he didn’t just build businesses; he built connections that...
Betty Johnson
May 8, 2026
Mrs. Betty Joyce Banks Johnson peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2026. Born on February 12, 1938, to the late John and Julia Banks, Betty was the last surviving member of her ten siblings, completing a remarkable generation of love, strength, and family legacy.
At an early age, Betty accepted Jesus Christ as her...
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