Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Harold Johnson
Dec 12, 2025
Harold Johnson , 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Rose Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Kathleen O'Doherty Brooker
Dec 7, 2025
Kathleen Lois Brooker (née O’Doherty) passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 19, 1963, in Concord, Massachusetts, Kathy grew up in a lively household as the seventh of nine children, including her twin sister, Barbara. Those early years—surrounded by the noise, warmth, and support of a big family—helped shape the devotion to family she carried...
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr., 90, of Bedford died on December 13, 2025. He was the adoring husband of Rosalie Langford Murray for over 39 years.
G.E. was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on March 31, 1935, a son of the late Guy Earnest Murray, Sr. and Jane King Murray. He was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1953 and Virginia...
Jerry Wiley
Dec 13, 2025
Jerry Wiley, a beloved and familiar face to many, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on May 28, 1960, Jerry spent his early years in Phenix, VA, where he grew up and established deep roots in the community. At a young age, Jerry was baptized and became a member of Triumph Baptist Church in...
Rufus Oscar Knight
Dec 12, 2025
Rufus Oscar Knight (Sprout), age 47, of Silver Spring, Maryland, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2025, at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.
A funeral service will be held at Cross Roads Baptist Church on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00P.M. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting...
Silas Harvey Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Silas Harvey, Jr., of Ellicott City, Maryland, answered his Savior’s call and entered eternal rest on December 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1958, in Monroe, Virginia, to the late Silas Harvey, Sr., and Virginia Harvey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Silas Harvey, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Flora and Sidney Johnson; and his...
Angela Leverne Tanner
Dec 11, 2025
Angela Tanner, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Linda Mars Stark
Dec 5, 2025
Linda Mars Stark, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1950, in Amsterdam, New York, to the late Bernardous Mars and Rebecca Zoethout Mars.
Linda dedicated many years of her professional life to the insurance industry in Amsterdam and Johnstown, NY. She later worked at A Fine Romance Bridal Store.
She is survived...
Leonard Wayne Banks, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Leonard Wayne Banks, Sr., 65, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on December 4, 2025.
Please consider making a donation to help cover funeral expenses by calling Tharp Funeral Home between 8 AM - 5 PM. 434-237-9424.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Raymond Crouse Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Raymond Angus “Buster” Crouse, Jr., 70, of Lynchburg passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1955 to the late Raymond Angus Crouse, Sr and Helen Walker Crouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Wallace.
Buster was a member of Peakland United Methodist Church...
Chastaneyka Willcox
Nov 26, 2025
Chastaneyka Willcox, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After an extended illness, Chastaneyka passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised by parents, Gerasimo “Zeke” and Marrianne “Vy” Zanatos. Chastaneyka was a devoted mother, wife, sibling, friend, and healer who...
Donald Eugene Parr
Dec 10, 2025
Donald Eugene Parr, 82, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1943.
Donald was the son of the late Donald F. Parr and Ruthetta M. Parr. He is survived by his sisters, Gwendolyn H. Hawn and Deborah E. Sullivan.
Donald was married for 49 years to his first wife, Kathleen A. Parr, who passed away on January...
Frank West Morrison
Oct 27, 2025
A Virginia Gentleman
Frank West Morrison — husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, counselor, and peacemaker — passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved most. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, Frank’s life was a testament to compassion, intellect, and service — to his family, his students, his clients, and his community.
A Life Rooted in Virginia
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November...
Virginia "Gee Gee" Ann Dexter Nelson
Oct 31, 2025
Virginia (Gee Gee) Ann Dexter Nelson, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 27, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, Gee Gee was the daughter of the late James Francis and Mildred Marie Truland Dexter. She attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for her undergraduate studies and went...
Michael Lee Wynn "Mike"
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn (Mike), 85 years old, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, from complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born on May 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, Mike was the son of Martin and Leona Wynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Marion Stump
Nov 21, 2025
Marion Stump, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known by many as “Mama Stump,” passed away peacefully on November 21st, at home holding the hand of her beloved partner of 47 years, Phil. She is survived by her three beloved children, Claire, Katie, and David; their partners Charles, Matt, and Lauren; her grandchildren Isabella, Samuel, Silas, Ellie, Dalton, Jackson, and Stanley....
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro
Dec 14, 2025
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro (Dee), the beloved seventh child of the late Gabriel E. and Lelia Griselda Williams Taliaferro, passed away peacefully at home with family, while in home hospice, on December 14, 2025, and was called to the place of her origin in the beauty and light of Love, where her soul is now with her God.
"She is not sent...
Robert William Woods, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Robert William Woods, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Ann Mariano Woods, with whom he shared 58 years of loving marriage.
Robert was born on December 12, 1938, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert William Woods, Sr. and Mae Bartholomay Woods. Robert honorably served his country...
Leonard Jackson Layne
Dec 10, 2025
Leonard Jackson Layne, 88, of Staunton, formerly of Rustburg, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Leonard was born on December 2, 1937, in Campbell County, Virginia, a son of the late Thomas Richard Layne and Ella White Layne. Leonard was retired as a shipping coordinator from Aerofin in Lynchburg and was a member of the Community Fellowship Baptist Church in Rustburg.
He...
Ellen Gail Hall Rice
Dec 9, 2025
Ellen Gail Hall Rice, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at home—surrounded by her loved ones—after a courageous battle with cancer. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that her suffering has ended and she is now reunited with her loved ones who passed before her.
Ellen was born June...
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