Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
The Reverend Robert Lee (Tré) Smith, III
Aug 24, 2026
The Reverend Robert Lee (Tré) Smith, III, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Born on March 20, 1964, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tré was the son of the late Robert Lee Smith, Jr., and Paula Spiczak Smith. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, a place that remained close to his heart...
Travis Lee Watson, Sr.
Aug 23, 2026
Travis Lee Watson, Sr., 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Lynchburg on April 14, 1955, Travis lived his entire life in the community he loved.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Laura Hall Watson; his children, April Watson (Jason), Travis Watson (Heather),...
Charles "Hackie" Gordon Hurt
Aug 19, 2026
On August 19, 2026, Charles Hackie Hurt, 79, of Big Island, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, his mother, father and siblings. Heaven got a little rowdier when the doors opened with his family there to greet him.
Charles “Hackie” Hurt was born on September 28, 1946, to the late Mr. James R. Hurt, Sr. and Mrs. Carrie V. Hurt...
Jerome "Dobie" Elliott
Aug 23, 2026
The Lord called and I answered Him. Cry if you must, but know I am at rest.
Jerome Watson Elliott, 65, of Concord, Virginia, was called home to eternal rest on August 23, 2026. Jerome “Dobie” Elliott was born December 31, 1960, to Bertha Elliott and the late Kermit Elliott.
He attended Rustburg High School, where he graduated in 1979. He pursued...
Nancy Tayman Stanley
Jul 27, 2026
Nancy T Stanley, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, She was the daughter of the late Corsey Tayman and Dorothy Tayman.
Nancy was born on February 24, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended school at E.C.Glass High School and then pursued a career as a legal secretary.
Nancy was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and...
Lynore Eve "Lyn" Long
Aug 18, 2026
Lynore Eve “Lyn” Long, 86, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday August 18th, 2026.
Lyn was the devoted wife of William Long for 52 years before his passing in 2014.
Lyn was born on June 6th, 1940, in Carlinville, Illinois, the daughter of John Rossetti and Helen Chulick. Lyn was a graduate of the University of Illinois, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts...
Alfred Linwood Lee
Aug 21, 2026
Alfred Lee, of Madison Heights, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026.
A homegoing celebration will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church Amherst, Va at 1:00P.M. Viewing times before the service are Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and Wednesday August 26, 2026 between the hours of 10:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Madison...
George R. Shaffer Sr.
Aug 19, 2026
George Richard Shaffer, Sr., 82, of Forest, Virginia, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 19, 2026.
He loved his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and was deeply thankful for the wonderful life God had given him. His faith was at the very heart of who he was and guided the way he lived, loved, served, and cared for others....
Timothy Lamark Crews Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Timothy Crews Jr. of Lynchburg, departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, at Heritage Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Crews will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Baptist Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Faye Taylor Clarke
Aug 11, 2026
Faye Taylor Clarke, 70, of Lynchburg, Va. was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 11, 2026, at Tate Springs Health & Rehab after a courageous battle with dementia.
Faye was born on November 10, 1955, to the late Phyllis E. and John O. Taylor. Faye was preceded in death by four brothers, Ralph Odell Taylor, Kenneth Adam...
Dolly Rebecca Parton
Aug 25, 2026
Dolly Rebecca Parton, beloved singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and one of the most treasured figures in American music and culture, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80.
Born on January 19, 1946, in rural East Tennessee, Dolly was the fourth of twelve children and grew up in the foothills of the Great Smoky...
Obie Lewis Carter, Jr.
Aug 24, 2026
Obie Lewis Carter, Jr., 65, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 24th, 2026. He was the son Obie Lewis Carter, Sr. and the late Carol Overstreet Carter Stanley.
He was born on December 8, 1960, in Bedford, Virginia. Obie worked as a fabricator at Aerofin for many years. He had a deep appreciation for music, especially rock and roll,...
Phyllis Kathleen Huffman
Aug 24, 2026
Phyllis Kathleen Huffman, 84, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at North Bedford Baptist Church.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Linda Kay Roston Nelson
Aug 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Linda Nelson
Linda Nelson, 71, of Hurt, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026.
Born on October 15, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family. She will be remembered for the love she shared and the special place she held in the hearts of those who knew...
Robert Thomas Ramsey (Bobby)
Aug 22, 2026
Robert Thomas Ramsey (Bobby), 89 of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on August 6, 1937, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late, Robert D. Ramsey and lacey B. Ramsey Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Carrol.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his...
Thomas Marvin Elliott, Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
Thomas Marvin Elliott, Jr., 77, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on August 19th, 2026, after a long battle with health issues.
Born August 7th, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas Elliott, Sr. (Carrie) and Josie Hudson (Joseph). He was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Perscilla Carter Elliott and his brother...
Skylor Eagle
Aug 19, 2026
Skylor Ezekiel-Cain Eagle, 19, of Appomattox VA, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026 due to a tragic car accident.
He was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 11, 2007, to Jonathan Ernest Eagle and Samantha Rose Eagle. He recently graduated from Cornerstone Christian Academy in 2025 and was currently enrolled as a junior at Liberty University studying to be...
Tammy Tomlin Rogers
Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2026, Tammy Tomlin Rogers, 58, of Lynchburg, Virginia, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was welcomed in by her beloved son Samuel Kovey Rogers. She was an understanding, forgiving, and most importantly, loving wife, “puffels,” to Ronnie William Rogers, Jr. She was a perfect mother to William Rogers (Cassidy) and an adored...
Stan Hicks
Aug 17, 2026
Stan Hicks, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was the son of the late Edward Stanton Hicks, Sr. and Phyllis Ann Hicks.
He was born on August 19, 1965, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Stan was a proud graduate of E.C. Glass High School and James Madison University.
Stan is survived by his wife, Sarah McHaney-Hicks; daughter, Julia Hicks;...
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