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Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson

Mar 6, 2026

Christine Noell Robinson, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Christine was born May 27, 1946, to the late Fred and Annie Noell. She was a graduate of Susie G. Gibson High School. Christine loved to shop, sit on the porch and "people watch.” She...

Henry Kenneth Hawkins

Henry Kenneth Hawkins

Jan 27, 2026

Henry Kenneth Hawkins, 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Ken was born November 23, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Henry Hawkins and Bernice Sherry Hawkins. Ken graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in chemical engineering and was manager of Rubatex’s six rubber plants before retirement. He was a member of Holy Trinity...

Sarah May Alexander

Sarah May Alexander

Jan 15, 2026

On the morning of January 15, 2026, Sarah M. Lewis Alexander peacefully transitioned. She was born August 8, 1938 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Fleming Lewis, Sr., and the late Edna J. Lewis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James E. Alexander.

Sarah attended school in Campbell County, VA and...

Leo Vincent McGrath

Leo Vincent McGrath

Mar 12, 2026

Leo Vincent McGrath, 86, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Pate Chapel at Thomas Road on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Stella Abigail Goff

Stella Abigail Goff

Mar 10, 2026

Stella Abigail Goff, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 10th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Maxie Edward Goff and Ara Wilson Goff.

Stella was born on February 19, 1954, in Lynchburg, Va. A passionate crafter and an expert baker, Stella found joy in making cakes that brought smiles to everyone who had the pleasure of tasting...

Jerry Ray Nutter

Jerry Ray Nutter

Mar 10, 2026

Jerry Nutter, 66, of Lynchburg, Virginia, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late William Hood and Belle Mae Nutter Wood. Jerry Nutter was born on November 28, 1959, in Clay County, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Heritage High School.

Jerry was...

Deborah Sue Williams

Deborah Sue Williams

Mar 9, 2026

Deborah Sue Williams , 73, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Edward Joseph Carr, Jr.

Edward Joseph Carr, Jr.

Mar 7, 2026

Edward Joseph Carr Jr. of Forest, VA. passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA. to the late Edward Joseph Carr Sr. and Ethel Kohr Carr.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Coletta of Collegeville, PA.

After serving with the United States Army Signal Corps, he was employed by General Electric...

Ronald Lloyd Trapp

Ronald Lloyd Trapp

Mar 5, 2026

Ronald Lloyd Trapp, 71 of Forest, VA passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2026 surrounded by his family.

He was born to Harold J. and LaVonne R. (Lloyd) Trapp in Freeport, IL on November 20, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Aquin Central Catholic High School. He went on to earn his college degree from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale....

Jerry Noell Farlow

Jerry Noell Farlow

Mar 4, 2026

Jerry Noell Farlow, 80, of Goode, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was the loving wife of 48 years, of the late James Irvin Farlow, Sr.

Jerry was born on May 20, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia a daughter of the late Jesse Ayers Noell, Sr. and Lewis Morton Noell.

She is survived by her son James Irvin Farlow, Jr., of Goode,...

George Haywood Day

George Haywood Day

Mar 4, 2026

George Haywood Day, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Day.

He was born on September 29, 1940, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

He attended Faith Baptist Church and remained constant in his faith throughout his life. George proudly served in the United States Navy. He always loved sharing stories from...

Alfred Wendell Horsley

Alfred Wendell Horsley

Mar 3, 2026

Alfred Wendell Horsley, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born November 21, 1963 to Lucille Horsley and Freddie McCray Sr. He departed this life peacefully on March 3, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his family.

Al attended E.C. Glass High School and was a cook at Roof Top#7 for years until his...

Ralph Edward Crews

Ralph Edward Crews

Mar 2, 2026

Ralph Edward Crews, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on March 2, 2026. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting family. 

Charles Lee Dugger

Charles Lee Dugger

Mar 2, 2026

Charles Lee Dugger, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Kay Rice.

Born on September 18, 1964, he was the son of Ernest M. Dugger, Jr., and the late Barbara Foust Dugger.

Charles was a master plumber and owner of Dugger Plumbing Corp., which he...

Keena Pennix Stuart

Keena Pennix Stuart

Mar 1, 2026

Keena Stuart, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 12:00P.M. Mrs. Stuart will lie in repose for public vieiwng one hour prior to the service.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving.

Donald Clyde Watts

Donald Clyde Watts

Mar 1, 2026

Donald Clyde Watts, 76, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Don, or Donnie to his childhood family and friends, was born on October 14, 1949, the son of the late Ernest Clyde Watts Jr. and Cassie Bradner Watts. He grew up in Charlotte County, Virginia, and graduated from Randolph Henry High...

Margurite Fuqua Booker

Margurite Fuqua Booker

Feb 28, 2026

Margurite Fuqua Booker of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence surrounded by love. She was born on January 24, 1939, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Ethel Fuqua Thompson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Oscar L. Booker, Sr., and her brother...

Alvin Everett Fox

Alvin Everett Fox

Feb 27, 2026

Alvin Everett Fox, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Moneta, Virginia at the age of 96. Born on July 9, 1929, in Buena Vista, Virginia, Alvin lived a life with dedication to both his family and his profession. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria Fox

A veteran of World War II, Alvin enlisted at the young age of...

Ann Stoneman

Ann Stoneman

Feb 27, 2026

Ann Ashley Stoneman, 81, after a courageous eight-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, spent her final weeks at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, VA with her husband by her side. Two of her sons were also present during her final hours, and the three witnessed her passing.

Ann was born on June 20, 1944 in Greensboro, NC, graduated from Greensboro Senior High...

William Henry Cabell

William Henry Cabell

Feb 27, 2026

William Henry Cabell, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Virginia to his beloved mother, Dorothy Cabell.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Cabell, and his sister, Bianca Cabell.

William Henry Cabell (affectionately known as “Eagle Man” and “Binky”) was a devoted...

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