Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kenneth Nathaniel "Bo" Mobley
Apr 14, 2026
Kenneth Nathaniel “Bo” Mobley, 71, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on April 14, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of late Easter Mobley and late Burnetta Mobley-Leftridge.
Kenneth was born on February 18, 1955, in Baltimore, MD. He attended school at Baltimore City High School in Baltimore, MD. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army. In which, he was...
Donald Michael Elzey
Mar 19, 2026
Donald Michael Elzey, 67, of Goode, Virginia, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Cecil Carroll Elzey and the late Betty Lou Parsons Elzey.
Donald was born on October 23, 1958, in Elmer, New Jersey. He attended the Elsmere School for the Handicapped in Glassboro, New Jersey until age 18, and then went on to...
Stanley Garrett
Apr 14, 2026
Stanley Harris Garrett was born April 9, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and passed away April 14, 2026. He was the son of Mary Frady Garrett and the late Reuben Harris Garrett and was the husband of Bettye J. Garrett for 45 years.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son Daniel, his daughter Sarah and her...
Richard Fielding Stone, III
Apr 13, 2026
Richard Fielding Stone, III, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Richard was born December 2, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Edley Craighill Nicholas Stone and Richard Stone, Jr. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1965 and later earned his degree from Lynchburg College in 1969. He dedicated 27 years to a career...
Jean Davis Saunders
Apr 23, 2026
Jean Davis Saunders, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The family will receive friends at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 12 PM - 2 PM. A Graveside Service will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Mary Douglas
Apr 22, 2026
Mary Richeson Douglas, 90, of Amherst, Virginia transitioned on April 22, 2026.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights is serving the family.
Sherry Kay Fillman
Apr 21, 2026
Sherry Kay Fillman (nee Dishon), age 78 of Bedford, VA passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Cardinal Assisted Living. Born August 23, 1947 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harley French Dishon and Cordie Ennis Walker Dishon. Her husband, Robert Eugene Fillman, five brothers; Gilvie, Ray, Gail, Norris & Harley Cramer and two sisters; Rita...
Mary Frances DeWitt
Apr 21, 2026
Mary Frances DeWitt, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1939, to the late James Melvin DeWitt, Sr. and Katie Elizabeth Reynolds DeWitt.
Mary was lovingly known for her vibrant spirit and kind heart. She spent many cherished years in her home on Fleetwood Drive, where she created a lifetime of memories...
Frank J. Worley, Jr.
Apr 21, 2026
Frank Justice "Frankie" Worley Jr., a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 79. Born on November 4, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia, Frank’s life was defined by his warm spirit and generous heart.
Frank's early years were spent in Roanoke, where he developed a lifelong love for the great...
Helen Austin Dooley
Apr 21, 2026
Helen Austin Dooley, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She was surrounded by family as she began her heavenly journey to reunite with her husband and children.
Born on September 9, 1932, in Virginia, Helen was the cherished daughter of the late Bryant William Sale and Nora Burch Sale. She was preceded in death...
Tammy Lynn Padgett Holmes
Apr 20, 2026
Tammy Lynn Padgett Holmes, 56, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on April 20, 2026.
Tammy was born on August 28, 1969, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Howard Lee Padgett and Dara Johnson Padgett. She spent her life rooted in family, connection, and the simple moments that meant the most.
Tammy worked as a beautician in the cosmetic industry, a role that reflected her...
Carol Leslie Utz Brown
Apr 19, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the passing of Carol Leslie Utz Brown, who peacefully departed this world on April 19, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on April 4, 1952, in Beltsville, Maryland, Carol was a beacon of love, strength, and devotion to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Carol was the cherished daughter of the...
Patsy Ann Loving Joy
Apr 18, 2026
With profound sadness, Brenda and Harold Brown announce the passing of Patsy Ann Loving Joy, whose generous spirit touched countless lives.
Patsy was a native of Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born at Virginia Baptist Hospital on January 1, 1936. She was the daughter of the late John Insley and Emma Keesee Loving. In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in...
Antoine Johnson
Apr 17, 2026
Antoine G. Johnson, 64, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 17, 2026.
Antoine was born on July 14, 1961, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Othelia B. Johnson.
Antoine was baptized at White Rock Baptist Church at an early age. He was employed by Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority in the early 1980’s as a maintenance man. He enjoyed all sports,...
Michael Francis Gravelle
Apr 17, 2026
Michael Francis Gravelle, 34, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born on September 25, 1991, in Hubbardton, Vermont, to William and Rebel Gravelle, Michael grew up alongside his two sisters, Manda Gravelle and Terra Lapage.
In his early years, Michael developed a deep love for fishing and enjoyed wrestling. He spent part of his youth in...
Frederick Arnold Carroll, Jr
Apr 16, 2026
Frederick Arnold Carroll Jr., 83, of Hardy, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
He was born on November 6, 1942, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Frederick A. Carroll Sr. and Phyllis P. Sweeny.
Rick is survived by his devoted wife, Doll; his children, Kris, Josh, and Ricky; and his brothers, David Carroll and his wife, Barbie, and Alan Carroll and...
Shannon Pettyjohn
Apr 16, 2026
Shannon Pettyjohn, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bonicha “Tootie” Counts Dellinger and Douglas Franklin Dellinger.
Shannon was born in Stuttgart, Germany and raised, most of her life, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend who loved her family deeply and treasured time spent together.
She is survived by her...
Robert "Bill" William Crank Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Robert "Bill" William Crank Jr. passed away in Lynchburg on April 16, 2026. He was born in Lynchburg on August 19, 1957, to Nancy Layne Crank and Robert William Crank Sr. He was the second born of three children and the only son.
He was known for his love of working with his hands. Whether he was building something or fixing...
Margot K. Frank
Apr 15, 2026
With a life defined by intellectual curiosity, quiet dedication, and enduring resilience, Margot K. Frank leaves behind a legacy of learning, service, and thoughtful engagement with the world.
Margot K. Frank of Lynchburg was born on February 12, 1928, in Silesia, Germany. She immigrated to the United States in 1951, settling briefly in Brooklyn, New York, before moving to District Heights,...
Frank Eveland Mitchell
Apr 14, 2026
Frank Eveland Mitchell was a kind gentle man, born with a splendid appetite for life on April 14, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was thoughtful and humble. Frank passed away in his sleep, in the early morning hours, at his home in Amherst, Virginia on April 14, 2026 – his 81st birthday. He was the son of Horace Binney Mitchell...
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