Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Richard Lee Gilliam
Mar 22, 2026
Richard Lee Gilliam, 79, of Forest, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2026. He was born April 29, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Lee Edward and Cora Viar Gilliam.
Mourning his loss are his brother and sister -in-law, Thomas and Ellen Gilliam. His immediate family is small, but his circle of cousins and friends was vast....
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....
Kiari Jones
Mar 10, 2026
Kiari Jones, infant son of Jhamil Jones and Makenzie Jones, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
In addition to his parents Kiari is survived by maternal grandparents, Lakeisha and Dominick Swain; maternal great grandmother, Antoinette Jones; maternal great grandparents, Carlton McGhee (Leslie); maternal great grandfather, Mark Jones (Karla); maternal aunt, Jada Jones ; maternal uncle, Isaiah...
Linda Kay Johnson
Mar 19, 2026
Sister Linda Kay Johnson slipped away from life into glory to rest in the arms of Jesus on March 19, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, on September 5, 1950.
A woman of dedicated service and many talents, Linda retired from Karen’s Bakery after 38 years. She found great joy in her hobbies, which included sewing,...
Gloria L. Williams
Mar 24, 2026
Mrs. Gloria L. Williams, was born on Friday April 22, 1932 to the union of the late John Alonza Lee and Ethel Wilson Lee of Coleman Falls VA.
Gloria married her husband Harper Williams in August 1982.
Gloria accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Missionary Church, Coleman Falls VA. During her later years she faithfully served...
Emmett Lewis Lawrence
Mar 23, 2026
Emmett Lewis Lawrence, a man whose life was filled with laughter, love, and unwavering faith, went to be with the Lord on March 23rd, 2026. A devoted Christian, Emmett now rests in the presence of his Savior, reunited with loved ones who have gone before him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Kenny Palmer; his parents, Orville Lawrence...
JoAnne Louise Harris
Mar 22, 2026
JoAnne Louise Harris, 86, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on March 22, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Merriman and Theresa Merriman.
JoAnne was born on April 22, 1939, in Brunswick, Maryland. She attended school at Brunswick High School. She pursued her career as a switchboard operator at the United States Department of Treasury. Later in life, she...
Donald Michael Elzey
Mar 19, 2026
Donald Michael Elzey, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 19, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home.
A full obituary will be published at a later time.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Carolyne Vedder
Mar 18, 2026
Carolyne E. West Vedder, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 18, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Francis C. West and Edith A. Ouackenbush West.
Carolyne was born on December 14, 1938, in Patterson, New Jersey. She moved to Kingston, New York at the young age of 6. She worked in retail until she married Richard A. Alexander...
Kimberley Marie Thomas
Mar 17, 2026
Kimberley Marie Thomas, 52, of Concord, Virginia, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Harry Petsch of New York and Glenda Grey Fort (Stephens) of Lynchburg, VA.
Kimberley was born on July 13, 1973, in Melbourne, FL. She attended school at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, VA, then pursued her BS in Social Work at...
Fred Robert Halbert
Mar 17, 2026
Fred Robert Halbert, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1945, in Reedy, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert Earl and Geraldine Pickrell Halbert. Fred was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 1966 graduate of Glenville State University. He retired from Wood County Schools after 40...
Brenda Nanette-Anderson Calloway
Mar 17, 2026
Brenda Nanette Anderson Calloway, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born to the late James and Dorothy Anderson of Lynchburg, Brenda was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1964. She continued her education at West Virginia State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree and became a devoted member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,...
Catherine Elizabeth "Beth" Massie Martin
Mar 17, 2026
Catherine Elizabeth “Beth” Massie Martin, 100, of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered into the loving presence of her Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born on December 11, 1925, Beth was the daughter of the late Robert Denver Massie, Sr. and Mae Gouyer Massie.
A devoted and lifelong member of Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church, she faithfully served within the REPC Ladies Circle, where she...
Donald Ray Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Donald Ray Smith, 79, of Bedford passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on November 23, 1946. A son of the late, Marion Henderson “Hennie” Smith and Ruth Elizabeth Messick Smith. In addition to his parents Donald was preceded in death by five siblings, Floyd “Sonny” Smith, Jane Smith...
Barry Wayne Moore, Sr.
Mar 16, 2026
Barry Wayne Moore Sr., 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on March 16, 2026. He was the son of Aubrey Moore and Christine Moore, and the husband of Sandy Moore for 58 years.
Barry was born on October 15, 1947, in Lynchburg, Va. He attended school at Brookville High School then enlisted in the United States Airforce. Barry was a member...
Bruce Leroy Cabell
Mar 15, 2026
Bruce Leroy Cabell , 77, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Joshua Allen Barbour
Mar 15, 2026
Joshua A. Barbour, a resident of Oswego County, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2026 at the young age of 36. Josh was born on October 23, 1989 in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Jefferson Forest High School in 2008 and graduated from ECPI University with a BS in Web Development in 2011.
Josh was the kind of person who...
Edward Mack Almond, Sr.
Mar 15, 2026
Edward Mack Almond, Sr., most known as “Opa”, was the son of Eleanor Brooks Wright and Edward Almond.
Born March 27, 1936, in Lynchburg, Virginia. On Sunday, March 15, 2026, he went home to be with the Lord, passing peacefully in his sleep.
He was preceded in death by, his mother, father, sister Bonnie Jean Shelton, Brother Donald Lawhorne, and brother Sam...
Yvonne Iseman Horton
Mar 15, 2026
Yvonne Iseman Horton, 96, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Woodford Cleveland Iseman and Elizabeth Ashley Iseman and the wife of the late David W. Horton, Sr., with whom she shared 49 years of marriage.
Yvonne was born on April 15, 1929, in Amherst County, Virginia....
Sara Louise Bundy Braaten
Mar 13, 2026
Sara Louise Bundy Braaten, 90, of Bedford, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Reuben Oscar Bundy and Daisy Lee York.
Sara was born in High Point, North Carolina. She attended Jefferson High School in Roanoke but returned to North Carolina for her senior year, graduating from Greensboro Senior High School. Sara went...
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