Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
George Rosser Beard
Oct 7, 2026
George Rosser Beard
Predeceased by father Frank P. Beard and mother Maggie R. Beard.
Survived by his wife of 70 years, Etrulia H. Beard.(Trudy)
also survived by his brother Billy Beard, Cindy, sisters Rachel Carson, Jimmie Riley, Mary Cash, Wayne. Also survived by sisters-in-law Judy Campbell, Wilma Lee Reith, and Linda Baber.
George retired as a deputy sheriff from Lynchburg Sheriff Department after 25...
Betty Lou Bell
Oct 6, 2026
Betty Winn Bell age 83, of Concord, Va. passed away Tuesday October 06, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Bobby Bell.
Betty worked at Imperial Reading corp. until they closed. She and her husband opened Central Virginia Air Freight inc. and Air Freight Cartage Company which operated for 21 years.
Betty is survived by a daughter:...
Juanita Wood Phillips
Oct 2, 2026
Juanita Phillips, 92, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Lillian Blunt and Wray Wood.
She was born in Richmond, VA and moved to Lynchburg, VA with her family in 1973 where she lived for the rest of her life. During her years in the Hill City,...
Harold Christian
Sep 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Harold Cornelius “Chuckie” Christian
February 26, 1949 – September 16, 2026
Harold Cornelius “Chuckie” Christian, 77, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, service, and cherished memories.
Harold was born on February 26, 1949, to the late Harry Byrd Christian Sr. and Willie Mae Dayne Christian. He was raised in a...
Kenneth Wright
Sep 20, 2026
Kenneth Warren Wright, 78, quietly passed away at his home on September 20, 2026. He was the third of four sons of Frank B. and Julia Hughes Wright, and for 52 years the husband of Susan Burnett Wright.
Kenny was born August 26, 1948, in Lynchburg. He was a 1966 graduate of E.C. Glass High School, studied for two years at...
Sandra Womack
Oct 3, 2026
Sandra Blanks Womack, 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning of October 3, 2026 with her devoted husband Rodney by her side.
Sandy was born on October 14, 1968. She was the daughter of the late Don and Anne Blanks. She was an LCA graduate. She was a dedicated employee of Intercon for...
Harold Wade Shelton
Sep 30, 2026
Harold W. Shelton, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2026.
Born March 26, 1936, to the late Roy Shelton and Mable Barbour. He is preceded by his wife Peggy Schmitt Shelton. He is also preceded in death by one brother Marvin Shelton.
He is survived by his brothers Melvin Shelton and Freddy Shelton. He is also survived by...
Paul Alexander, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Paul “Mann” Alexander Jr. (also known as “Hamp”), 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia, departed this life on September 16, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1969, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Paul Alexander Sr. and the late Judith Alexander. Although his beloved mother is no longer here, her memory remains an enduring part of his family’s story, and the bond of...
William Southerland Cunningham, IV
Oct 8, 2026
William "Wes" Southerland Cunningham, IV, 55, passed away on October 8, 2026.
A full obituary is forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Donald John Nugent, Jr.
Oct 8, 2026
Donald John Nugent, Jr., 73, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Virginia Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is...
Marianne Storton
Oct 7, 2026
Marianne Storton, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 7, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Bruce Willard Dowdy
Oct 7, 2026
Bruce Willard Dowdy, 82, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 7th after an extended illness. The love of his life, Desiree Beamer and his faithful Great Dane, Duke, were by his side.
Bruce Dowdy was born on January 20th, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Horace and Joy Dowdy. Bruce was a real “Dennis the Menace” of the...
Robert "Bubble" Berkley Jones, Jr.
Oct 5, 2026
Robert “Bubble” Berkley Jones Jr., affectionately known as “Bubble,” was born on November 19, 1943, in Campbell County, Virginia, to the late Robert Berkley Jones Sr. and Magnolia Jones. He departed this life peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Robert lived a remarkable life defined by service, faith, family, and love for others. He...
Eleanor Bowling Staples
Oct 3, 2026
Eleanor Bowling Staples passed away peacefully in her Madison Heights home on October 3, 2026, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Amherst, Virginia on March 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John William Bowling and the late Ruth Staton Henson Bowling and is the widow of the late James Val Staples, Jr. (JV) to...
Tammy Sue Wheeler
Oct 3, 2026
Tammy Sue Wheeler, 57, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at UVA Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 26, 1969, in Bedford, VA. A daughter of John “Butch” Wheeler and Sandra “Sandy” Carter Wheeler. Tammy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Elizabeth Carter of Roanoke and Gladys and...
Robert Eugene "Bobby" Overstreet
Oct 1, 2026
Robert Eugene “Bobby” Overstreet, 87, of Bedford gained his wings on Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1939, in Bedford, VA to Claudie and Helen Andrews Overstreet. In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his siblings, Tommy, Johnny, Wayne, Otey, Shirley and Marylee.
Bobby was a truck driver for many years. Having traveled...
Daniel Eugene Everett, Sr
Oct 1, 2026
Daniel Eugene “Gene” Everett Sr., passed away on October 1, 2026.
He was born on September 25, 1946, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Gene lived a life marked by devotion to family, friendship and country. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired from Verizon. In his quieter moments, he enjoyed cheering on the Washington Commanders.
He is survived by...
Melvin Ray Hunter
Oct 1, 2026
Melvin Ray Hunter of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on October 1, 2026. He was the son of the late Josephus Hunter and Dorthy Harvey Hunter.
Melvin was born on September 15, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended Brookville High School, then pursued a career at General Electric where he worked until his retirement in 2000.
He is survived by his two daughters,...
Audrey Smith Morgan
Oct 1, 2026
Audrey Smith Morgan, 58, of Monroe, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, with her loving husband of 28 years, Wendell Morgan, by her side.
Audrey was born on August 9, 1968, and she was lovingly raised by her father, John Daniel Smith, and her late grandmother, Rhoda Smith. She was raised in McGaheysville, Virginia,...
Reginald Dewayne Jones
Sep 29, 2026
Reginald DeWayne “Reggie” Jones, born July 14, 1977, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 29, 2026.
Reggie will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle nature, and soft spirit. He was a loving husband, an amazing father and grandfather, a devoted son and brother, and a loyal friend. He had a love for football and was a devoted...
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