Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Doris O'Connor Duff
2026
Doris O'Connor Rice Duff, 84, of Big Island, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was the wife of the late Leonard Ray Duff.
Born on August 25, 1941, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon Bonaparte O'Connor and the late Lillie Mae Taylor O'Connor.
Doris was most proud of being a mother. Her love knew no limits...
Joseph Snead
Jun 8, 2026
Joseph Snead, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Stacy Mays
May 31, 2026
It's with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Stacy Ann Mays, of Lynchburg.
All services will be private.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family
Doris Hailey
May 9, 2026
Doris Pauline Hailey, nee Williams, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 9th, 2026 after a brief illness at the age of 100.
Doris is survived by daughter Cheryl Jo Hailey, of Lynchburg; son John Carter Hailey and his wife Marcia, of Richmond, Virginia; son Joel Swartz Hailey-Richards and his husband Darrell, of Lynchburg; sisters Patricia Minor and Joyce Lyles; brothers,...
Preston Timothy Harris
Jun 6, 2026
Preston Timothy “Tim” Harris, age 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026.
Born on May 20, 1935, to William Timothy Harris and Beulah Virginia Gunter Harris, Tim lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, and a deep appreciation for family. He was happiest when he was busy, always finding a project to tackle, a...
Kyrie King Thomas
Jun 10, 2026
Kyrie King Omari Thomas, 7, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
A celebration of Kyrie's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Tree of Life Ministries. The family will be receiving family and friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
The family respectfully...
John Clifton Laughlin
Jun 10, 2026
Clifton Laughlin - officially John C. Laughlin – but better known as Cliff, Cliffy, chief, or “Clunk” was a self-made man. From the time he was a boy, he was working. Whether on farms, the highway, or helping masters at their trade, he developed a work ethic that will never be rivaled. He eventually settled on brick masonry as a...
Mae Mathilda Deacon
Jun 10, 2026
Mae Mathilda Deacon, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Reverend A. Donald Deacon. Mae was born on March 6, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, to William G. Berry and Georgia Mae Bright. As a little girl, Mae was affectionately called Peaches by her...
Maurice Elwood Clingempeel, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Maurice Elwood Clingempeel, Jr., age 81 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born May 3, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Maurice Elwood Clingempeel and Frances Louise (Brightwell) Clingempeel.
Elwood joined the US Army in 1966 and served for 3 years as a Military Policeman. He got his GED in...
Linda Pribble Scruggs
Jun 8, 2026
Linda Pribble Scruggs, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born on May 3, 1947, Linda was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mabel Pribble. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Lee Scruggs.
Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her...
Larry Sturm
Jun 6, 2026
Larry Sturm, 83, of Pedlar Mills, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on November 18, 1942, in Porterwood, West Virginia, Larry was the son of the late George Dewey Sturm and Edith Marie Phillips Sturm.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved...
Janet Scott
Jun 5, 2026
Janet Elwood Scott, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 5, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James Holland and Geraldine Holland.
Janet was born on September 4, 1953, in Pulaski, Virginia.
Janet was a faithful member of the Spirit of Life Worship Center in Pulaski, Virginia, and she was always on the battlefield for God.
Janet retired from Radford...
Patricia Joy "Pat" Proctor
Jun 4, 2026
Patricia Joy “Pat” Motley Proctor, 74, of Goode, passed away on June 4, 2026. She was born in Arlington VA on January 16, 1952. A daughter of the late Nelson Eugene Motley and Edna Campbell Motley. In addition to her parents Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lawrence Proctor and a son, Matthew Proctor.
Pat was a member...
David Maclay Knipe
Jun 4, 2026
David Maclay Knipe (November 25, 1932-June 4, 2026), Susan Stevens’ beloved husband of 45 years, died peacefully at home after a short illness, thoughtful and light-hearted to the end. David lived a long, joyous, and productive life. He will be sorely missed and remembered with great fondness by family, friends, colleagues, and former students in many parts of the world.
A...
Marjorie Giffen Wilson
Jun 4, 2026
Marjorie Giffen Wilson died peacefully on June 4, 2026, at 98 years of age. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Robert Morrison Giffen and Mildred Boggs Giffen.
She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Wilson, Jr, her sisters Nita Tracy (Brawley), Joann Dudley (Lysander) and her brothers-in-law William Light, Thomas Meek and Melvin Fletcher.
Marge is...
Kelly Overstreet
Jun 4, 2026
Kelly McIntosh Overstreet 66, of Bedford passed away on Thursday June 4, 2026, at home. She was born in West Allis, WI on October 2, 1959, to the late Alvin and Doris Flint McIntosh. In addition to her parents Kelly was preceded in death by her husband Timothy David Overstreet and her brother Alan McIntosh.
Kelly was a very loving and...
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Crisp
Jun 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Edward Crisp, Sr., who departed this life on June 3, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born on June 8th, 1948, in Newport News, Virginia. Jerry loved traveling, sports, nature, fishing, and spending time with his family. He enjoyed feeding the birds and watching the deer and rabbits...
Robert Winn "Bob" Hawkins
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Winn "Bob" Hawkins, a lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 14, 1949, in Lynchburg, Bob lived a life dedicated to service, family, and community.
Bob graduated from Rustburg High School before embarking on a distinguished career in public service. He served his country with honor in...
David Earl Ramsey
Jun 1, 2026
David Earl Ramsey, 67, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026.
David was born November 5, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Arthur Ramsey, Sr. and Blanche Wells Ramsey. David was retired as a professional tile worker and loved history, especially metal detecting for Civil War relics.
He is survived by his daughter Stacy Ramsey of Lovingston,...
Elonzo Preston Scott
May 31, 2026
Elonzo Preston Scott, 84, of Forest, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence.
Elonzo was born on March 19, 1942, to the late Howard and Eloise Scott.
He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Maurice Scott; a very special and devoted niece, Felicia Scott (Walter); niece, Judy Dillard; nephew, Frank Scott, Jr.; sister-in-law, Carolyn Scott; and many other...
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