Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Leon Alphonza Smith
Feb 12, 2026
Leon Alphonza Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 12, 2026. He was the son of Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
Leon Alphonza Smith was born on June 27, 1946, in Bronx, New York, to Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
He loved taking pictures, drawing, playing tennis, dancing, and most importantly, he loved the Lord and going to church.
Leon Smith...
Audrey Lee Mosby
Feb 11, 2026
Audrey Lee Mosby, born October 26, 1956, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2026. Audrey was born to the late John R. and Doreathia B. Mosby Sr. and was raised in Brookneal, Virginia. She attended and graduated from William Campbell High School, where she formed many lifelong relationships.
Audrey was known for her sweet spirit and genuine heart. She had a...
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten
Jan 28, 2026
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten, 81, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 28, 2026. Born on May 9, 1944, to the late Rosalie and David Ellis Basten. “Cissa” grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia where she attended E.C. Glass high school and then graduated from Queens College in North Carolina. She then went on to start a catering company with...
Linda Lee Wright Ritchey
Jan 28, 2026
Linda Lee Wright Ritchey, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was the wife of the late Ross Robert Ritchey.
Linda was born August 25, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, a daughter of the late William Lamont Wright and Mary Virginia Albright Wright. Linda retired from the Virginia Retirement System and found immense joy in spending time with...
LaKeshia Horsley
Feb 4, 2026
Lakeshia Horsley, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at New Dearington Baptist Church on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00P.M. Mrs. Horsley will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Harry "Tom" Deaner
Jan 16, 2026
Harry “Tom” Deaner, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2026, at home after a long battle with cancer, with his children by his side.
Tom was born on August 19, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia. A devoted father, grandfather, and kind-hearted friend to everyone, he brought warmth and joy to all who knew him. He was a proud member...
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr
Feb 7, 2026
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1941, in Virginia, and was the son of the late Harry Christopher Saunders, Sr. and Emma Walker Saunders.
Harry graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1962. He was a faithful member of Peaceful Baptist Church and a proud member...
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey)
Feb 5, 2026
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey) of Rustburg, VA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born September 18, 1927, she was 98. Parents George Alexander Winston and Maude Garbee Winston. She was their 13th child and was last surviving member of all of her siblings.
Alice May was raised on a farm in Rustburg, VA during the depression. Early in life,...
Benny Ray Montgomery
Feb 19, 2026
Benny R. Montgomery, E.A., 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Troy Montgomery and Mabel Montgomery. Born September 6, 1938, in Danville, Virginia.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving four years during the Korean war; receiving letters of combination for sharpshooter and expert rifle. He remained in the National Guard...
Jonathan F. Carter
Feb 17, 2026
Jonathan Franklin Carter, 39 of Lynchburg, formally of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born in Bedford, VA on June 11, 1986. A son of Kathy Catron Havens and the late Ronald Davis “Ronnie” Carter. In addition to his dad, Jonathan was predeceased by his Maternal Grandfather and his best friend, Buford Catron, Paternal Grandparents, Hazel...
Richard "Dick" Schoew
Feb 17, 2026
Richard "Dick" Schoew, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Daphne B. Coleman
Feb 17, 2026
Daphne B. Coleman, born May 21, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Coleman; her son, William A. Coleman (Bill); and her daughter, Rebecca Lynn Coleman.
She is survived by her children, Cheryl D. Coleman (Minnie Coetzee), Laurie Coleman (Peter Savarino), Mark Coleman (Wenbren Coleman), and...
David Edward May, Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
David “ Fat Daddy” May, Sr., 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on February 15, 2026.
Born on November 14, 1960, in Virginia, David was a man who carried himself with quiet strength and unmistakable presence. He was street-smart, sharp-witted, and lived life on his own terms. Those who knew him understood that respect wasn’t something he asked for — it...
Harry James (Halsley) McCray
Feb 15, 2026
Harry James (Halsley) McCray was born on January 13, 1958 to James and Nancy McCray. He was called home early Sunday morning on February 15, 2026.
He joined Chestnut Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He worked for R.R. Donnelly for over 20 years until his illness. He loved his family and friends and also fishing and hunting.
He was preceded...
Kenneth Walter Thompson
Feb 14, 2026
Kenneth Walter Thompson, 85, of Bethesda, Maryland died on February 14, 2026. He was happily married to Diana DeFranceschi Thompson for 59 years this coming March.
Born October 21, 1940, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Ken was the son of the late Everett Walter Thompson and the late Doris Torrence Thompson and the brother of the late Linda Hale.
In addition to his wife,...
Leslie John Dziewisz
Feb 14, 2026
Leslie John Dziewisz, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 1, 1952, in Wadsworth, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence Dziewisz.
After graduating from E.C. Glass High School in 1970, Les earned a bachelor's degree in history from the Virginia Military Institute in 1974....
Gerald “Jerry” Edward Martin
Feb 14, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Edward Martin, 99, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was the son of the late Edward and Mildred Ludin Martin.
Jerry was born on August 30, 1926, in Aurora, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1951. He retired in 1987 as...
Baby Jalora Nimoni Barnett
Feb 14, 2026
Baby Jalora Nimoni Barnett passed away on February 14, 2026. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
In the wake of Jalora's unexpected passing, the family would appreciate contributions to assist with final arrangements. You may donate by using this link https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=27116&C=57968
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving...
Michael Allen Seay
Feb 14, 2026
Michael Allen Seay, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was the husband of Lisa Walters Seay.
Mike was born April 3, 1961, on a U.S. military installation in Hahn, Germany, to the late Allen Daniel and Shirley Grubbs Seay. Mike was a jack of all trades and a professional welder, plumber, and mechanic. He especially enjoyed spending...
Henry Luke Henson
Feb 14, 2026
Henry Luke Henson passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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