Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William Woodson Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
William Woodson Sr. of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 29. 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 11:00A.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Marie Shelton
Apr 26, 2026
With a heart both tender and steadfast, we gather to honor the life of Marie Shelton, a distinguished educator, devoted Christian, and cherished member of the Lynchburg community, who passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on January 14, 1939, Marie’s journey began in the very town that would come to know her profound contributions and...
Dianne Tomlin Wingfield
May 2, 2026
Dianne Tomlin Wingfield, 82, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Virginia on May 11, 1943, to the late Everett Roosevelt Tomlin and Edith Pendergrass Tomlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard Wingfield and brother, Johnny Tomlin.
Dianne had a...
Theron Hokuka’ukakahiaka Manning
Apr 28, 2026
Theron Hokuka’ukakahiaka Manning (age 84) passed away at home in Forest, Virginia on April 28, 2026, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on May 22, 1941, in Hilo, Hawai’i to Gabriel Aloha Manning, Jr. and the former Virginia Martines de Santos.
Theron was raised in Hilo, Hawai’i and attended Hilo High School, Church College of HawaiÊ»i in La’ie,...
Marvin Price Owen
Apr 29, 2026
Marvin Price Owen, 86, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was the husband of the late Helen Reynolds Owen for 56 years until her death in 2021.
Marvin was born in Halifax County, Virginia, on January 5, 1940, a son of the late E.B. Owen and Edith Wade Owen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was...
Joy "Bena" Anderson
Apr 24, 2026
Joy "Bena" Anderson, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvester Anderson Sr.; her longtime companion, Albert Paige Sr.; her brother, Orlando Anderson; and her sister-in-law, Laura Anderson.
Bena leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Virgie Anderson.
She is also survived by her siblings: Gwen...
Nada Mays Sweeney
May 5, 2026
Nada Mays Sweeney, wife of Judge William W. Sweeney of Lynchburg, VA died in her sleep on May 5th at Westminster Canterbury. She was born to Herman and Colelda Mays in Amherst County on November 12, 1932. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and her three siblings; Marshall Mays, Wenonah Gilliam and Blanche Mays.
She is survived by her...
Gail Drumheller Kenny
Apr 30, 2026
Gail Drumheller Kenny, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at the University of Virginia Medical Center on April 30, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Kathryn Drumheller.
Gail is survived by her husband of 59 years, Chuck; children, Patrick and Karin; grandchildren, Sammy, Jacob, and Benjamin; and bother, Earl. She also leaves behind a host of friends and...
Willow Rose Detamore
Apr 29, 2026
Willow Rose Detamore, infant daughter of Lucas and Holly Detamore, passed away April 29, 2026 just one day shy of being one month old. Although her time with us was short she was loved tremendously and stole the hearts of everyone who met her. She will be honored and missed by her family for eternity.
Surviving are her loving parents, Lucas...
Nicholas Stewart Mays
Apr 29, 2026
Nicholas Stewart Mays, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born on February 11, 1950, in Fort Riley, Kansas, Nicholas was the son of the late Charles Joseph Mays, Jr. and Ethel Zaki Mays.
Nicholas honorably served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was an active participant...
Carmen Pampillo Evans
Apr 29, 2026
Carmen Pampillo Evans (affectionately known as DeeDee), born April 22nd, 1928, passed away on April 29th, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was home and surrounded by her family. Carmen was predeceased by her parents, Leandro and Ramona Pampillo; husband, Captain Edward Marshall Evans; and daughter, Carmen Evans Edwards (Woody). She is survived by her daughter, Mercie Evans...
Shirley Oneil Frady Bell
Apr 28, 2026
Shirley Oneil Frady Bell was born September 22, 1935, in Lynchburg, Virginia and died April 28, 2026, in Madison Heights, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Emanuel Asbury Frady and the late Louise Burford Frady, and the loving wife of the late Robert Wilson Bell for 69 years.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in...
Harvey Beale Carlton
Apr 26, 2026
Harvey Beale Carlton, 94, of Bedford passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Bedford County Nursing Home. He was born in Washington D.C. on September 13, 1931, a son of the late Joseph C. Carlton and Rosa Nell Carlton. In addition to his parents Harvey was preceded in death by his granddaughter-in-law, Sally Carlton.
Harvey loved the Lord and was...
Lucy Lee Raven
Apr 26, 2026
Lucy Lee Raven, affectionately known as “Aunt Lou”, departed this life peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 3, 1939, she was a lifelong resident of Evington, Virginia. Lucy was the beloved daughter of the late Starling Scott and Mary Ward Scott.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie...
Charles Keatts
Apr 26, 2026
Charles William Keatts, 78, of Evington, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
The family will be receiving family and friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Ricky D. Brafford, Sr.
Apr 25, 2026
Rick Brafford, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Rev. William Guy Brafford and Eva Mayfield Brafford.
Rick was born on November 12, 1953, in Concord, North Carolina. He attended school at Catawba College on a football scholarship, then pursued his career in ministry, first at his father’s church, Grace Covenant...
Regina Jones
Apr 25, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Regina Ebeth Rosser Jones, affectionately known as “Geanie” to her family and close friends. Regina departed this life on April 25, 2026, at the age of 55.
Regina was born on August 26, 1970, to Craig Rosser Sr. and Delores R. Wade. She received her early education...
Catherine "Kitty" Davenport
Apr 25, 2026
Kitty Davenport, 91, of Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Davenport, and Cathy’s husband, Jim Davenport. She is also survived by nieces and nephews- Sarah Matthey (Robert), Nan Davenport, Kit Davenport, Mike Davenport, Ali Wieboldt (Tom), and Paul Davenport (Charlene). Kitty was predeceased by her husband James Robert (Bob)...
Jean Davis Saunders
Apr 23, 2026
Jean Davis Saunders, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Jean Saunders was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a true and loyal friend. She was the heart of her family—a steady presence whose love shaped generations.
Born on April 9, 1943, in Lynchburg, Jean was the only child of the late Onyx Stewart and Eva Ashwell Parker....
Mary Douglas
Apr 22, 2026
Without notice on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, round about 2:06 pm, God dispatched angels from heaven to escort Mary Burnley Richeson Douglas from her earthly home to her eternal mansion in the sky. Mary entered this earthly realm on January 18, 1936, to the late Robert and Matilda Richeson. On April 22, 1957, she was joined in holy matrimony to...
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