Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Betty Minerva Culpepper
May 12, 2026
Betty Minerva Culpepper, affectionately known as "Lil Sis," departed this life on May 12, 2026, at her home in Columbia, Maryland.
A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, she devoted her life to education, family, and service. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roosevelt Culpepper and Agnes Louise Head Culpepper Witcher.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Glenn Head...
Sherieka Herndon
Jul 6, 2026
Sherieka Herndon, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are still in the process of being finalized. To make monetary contributions towards the services please call the Lynchburg Location office at 434-237-9424.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Sandra White Denton
Jul 8, 2026
Sandra White Denton, 75, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on July 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dewey White and Virginia Pearl White, and the wife of James Denton; though divorced, they remained good friends until his passing in 1993. Sandra was born on June 9, 1951, in Amherst, Virginia.
She graduated from Amherst High School, where...
Joshua Thomas
Jul 9, 2026
Joshua James-Philip Thomas, 35, of Appomattox, VA, passed away at his residence on July 9, 2026.
Joshua was born in Lynchburg, VA on June 3, 1991, to LaJuan Antoinette Thomas. Joshua was preceded in death by his Grandfather James “Peanut” Thomas, his aunt Belinda Thomas and Uncle Delaware Hicks (Staffon), and father-in-law Charles Coffey Jr.
Joshua graduated from Heritage High School. He...
Ronald Wayne Pack
Jul 4, 2026
Ronald Wayne Pack, 78, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on July 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Herbert Eustis Pack and Mildred Driskill Pack.
Ron was born on June 13,1948, in Radford, Virginia. He graduated from Radford High School in 1966. Ron proudly served in the United States Navy for four years. While serving in the navy he...
Howerton Gowen, Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
Howerton “Tony” Gowen, Jr., 85, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was born on May 17, 1941, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to Howerton “Hoot” Gowen and Priscilla Mullen Gowen. A 1964 graduate of North Carolina State University and a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Tony met and quickly fell in love with Patricia Silliman of...
Thomas E. Evans
Jul 12, 2026
Thomas E. Evans, 84, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
A committal service will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at 2 P.M. at the Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum, Lynchburg. Mr. Evans will lie in repose at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, on Monday, July 20th, from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. for...
Tina Dooley Daulton
Jul 9, 2026
Tina Dooley Daulton, 62, of Huddleston, passed away on July 9, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1964, in Lynchburg, VA. A daughter of the late James Garland Dooley, Sr. and Arlene Coghill. Tina loved going on trips, especially to the beach in the Outer Banks. She enjoyed camping when she was able and was always up for a...
Linda Kay Carter
Jul 9, 2026
Linda Kay Carter, 77, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Arrangements are pending at this time and to be announced once finalized.
Milton John Green
Jul 9, 2026
Milton John Green, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A celebration of Milton's life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rivermont Baptist Church.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is...
Alvin Comer Arthur
Jul 9, 2026
Alvin Comer Arthur, 87, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on January 11, 1939. A son of the late Rodney and Ruth Arthur. In addition to his parents Alvin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Fannie Thacker Arthur; his son, Troy Lynn Arthur...
Kayia Marie Campbell
Jul 6, 2026
And He said to her, “Daughter your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” ~ Mark 5:34
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our sweet, beautiful Kayia ran into the precious arms of Jesus last Monday, July 6th at 4:30 in the afternoon.
Thank you for the endless support and prayers our...
Ethan Wesley Jones
Jul 5, 2026
Ethan Wesley Jones passed away on July 5, 2026, in Bedford, Virginia. He was born on June 24, 1996, in Hartford, Connecticut.
Ethan graduated from the Public Safety Academy in Enfield, Connecticut. His desire to serve others was evident from an early age through his involvement with the Broad Brook Volunteer Fire Department, where he was honored with the Junior Firefighter...
Craig Allen King, Sr.
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Craig Allen King, Sr.
A life defined by warmth, loyalty, and love
This tribute is accompanied by a photo of Craig — a reminder of his gentle smile, his comforting presence, and the deep affection he carried for the people he loved.
Craig Allen King, Sr., 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a...
Nicholas Daniel Joseph Fisher
Jul 5, 2026
Nicholas Fisher, 22, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to the house of the Father on July 5, 2026. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on December 6, 2003, he was the eldest child of Benjamin and Theresa (Ford) Fisher. The sheer grit and ginger personality of his redhead nature was apparent in the indomitable spirit that helped him with his early medical...
Betty Brodie Addison
Jul 5, 2026
Betty Brodie Addison, 81, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Born in Newport News, Virginia, Betty was the daughter of the late Talmage and Alice Brodie.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leslie Addison; her son, David Addison; her grandson, Tyler Addison; and her brother, Sammy Brodie.
She is survived by her great-granddaughter,...
Mary Anne Mills
Jul 4, 2026
Mary Anne Mills, of Forest, Virginia, passed away at home on July 4, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Bates.
Born on June 26, 1949, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Mary Anne graduated from Immaculata University near Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later earned her Master's degree in Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mary...
Mary Ann Maddox Clark
Jul 4, 2026
Mary Ann Maddox Clark, 92, of Lynchburg, VA, entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 4, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1934 in Naruna, VA. She was the daughter of the late Wesley Gillian Maddox and Lucy Mae Harper Maddox. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Arthur (Art) Clark. She is...
LaVaughn Wooden Phillips
Jul 3, 2026
LaVaughn Wooden Phillips, 83, of Goode, Virginia, passed away at her home on Friday, July 3, 2026. The home she and her beloved husband built together. She was the daughter of the late John James and Mary Aline Ferguson Wooden.
Born on March 24, 1943, in Lynchburg, Virginia, LaVaughn was a proud graduate of E.C. Glass High School, Class of 1961....
Carol Yvette Miller
Jul 2, 2026
Carol Miller, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Tate Springs Health and Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Carol was born on August 12, 1964, to Catherine Gills Miller and the late Claude Miller, Jr. She was a "people person" and made friends wherever she went. Although she battled illness throughout her adult life, she maintained her wittiness,...
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