Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Paul Alexander, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Paul Alexander, Jr., 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 25, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
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Randall "Skeeter" Kent Phillips, Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
Randall “Skeeter” Kent Phillips, Sr. 86, of Goode, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2026. He was the beloved husband to the late Lavaughn Wooden Phillips, to whom he was married for 63 years, and the son of the late Marshall Orion Phillips and Ruby Cecil Owen Phillips.
Born on July 11, 1940, in Bedford County, Virginia, Skeeter was a...
Catharine Paige Montgomery
Sep 28, 2026
Catharine Paige Montgomery, 59 of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on Monday, September 28, 2026. A beloved child of God.
Catharine Paige is survived by her parents, John Robert “Bobby” Montgomery, Sr. and The Rev. Catharine W. Montgomery; one brother, John Robert Montgomery, Jr.; one uncle, William W. Whittaker (Fran); and two cousins, Sabina Kylene Crites (Travis) and Darienne Skye Montgomery, many other...
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr.
Sep 19, 2026
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr., 36, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Michael was born on May 5, 1990, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the beloved son of Michael Gardener McDaniel, Sr. and Sharon Shephard. After graduating high school, he pursued a career in masonry.
Michael loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on his red dirt...
Darryl Lewis Bailey
Sep 24, 2026
Darryl Lewis Bailey, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 24, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Vivian Virginia Roberts Bailey.
He was born on August 8, 1952, in Hurricane, West Virginia. He spent more than 40 years working as an electrician in Central Virginia and took pride in the work he did. His faith...
George Lewis Payne
Sep 24, 2026
George Lewis Payne, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He was born in Amherst County to the late John Payne and Agnes Hunt Payne.
George Lewis, as he was affectionately called, was a friendly, funny, and dapper man who never met a stranger. Whether striking up a conversation with someone he...
Carl Albert Jones
Sep 20, 2026
Carl Albert Jones, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on September 20, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Edward H. Jones, Sr. and Susie A. Crews Jones.
Carl graduated from Dunbar High School before joining the United States Navy, in which he served honorably during the Vietnam War. Following his military service,...
Ella Ivey Marks
Sep 22, 2026
Ella Ivey Marks, 76, of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A loving wife and mother, a doting grandmother and a loyal friend, she touched the lives of everyone she met.
Ella was born on May 18, 1950, the daughter of the late Robert Kean Ivey Sr. and Putnam Mundy Ivey. She graduated from Seven Hills School and Sweet Briar...
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 Electrical 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 transitioned on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. Additionally, the family will be...
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...
Wayne Eugene Rice
Sep 25, 2026
Wayne Eugene Rice, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Berkshire Health and Rehab.
He was born on August 16, 1947, in Avalon, Virginia, to the late Harry Rice and Geneva Davenport Rice.
Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Rice and McClinton Rice. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Rice, and his sister, Elizabeth...
Wayne Thomas Inge
Sep 25, 2026
Wayne Thomas Inge, 80, of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1945, to the late Roy Ellis Inge and Nancy Viola Wood Inge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Catina Inge and sister, Clara Overstreet.
Wayne courageously served his...
Lloyd Wayne Givens
Sep 24, 2026
Lloyd Wayne Givens passed away at his residence on September 24, 2026, in Madison Heights, Virginia. He was born on February 17, 1947, in Waiteville, West Virginia, to the late Bud B. Givens and Gladys H. Givens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice L. Givens.
Lloyd dedicated 43 years of service to BWXT...
Thomas Hunter Fletcher
Sep 22, 2026
Thomas Hunter Fletcher, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 22nd, 2026. He was the son of the late George Hunter Fletcher and Catherine Brown Fletcher.
Tom was born on April 16th, 1951, in Newport News, Virginia. He attended school at Frederick Military Academy and graduated from York High School before going into the United States Air Force and pursuing...
Kimberly Michelle Cox
Sep 22, 2026
Kimberly Michelle Jones Cox, 57 years old of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on September 22, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 14, 1968 to Evelyn Smith and the late Hatley “Bug” Jones, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Booker Cox, infant brother Hatley Jones III and stepfather Charles Smith Sr.
Kimberly joined...
Linda Lovelace Gregores
Sep 22, 2026
Linda Lovelace Gregores of Madison Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born in Danville, Virginia, to her parents, Marvin and Shirley Lovelace.
Linda was a bookkeeper for many years with Bowen Jewelry. She loved to cook, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed spending her weekends with her family and friends on their...
Judy K. Steele
Sep 22, 2026
Judy Knisley Steele 79, of Goode, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Harrisonburg, VA. A daughter of the late Forrest and Nellie Rivercomb Knisley. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her sister, Bucky Coffey and a brother, Sonny Knisley.
Judy retired as a communication...
William Melvin Oliver
Sep 21, 2026
William Melvin Oliver, 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever remember his love, loyalty, and devotion.
Born on November 8, 1959, in Lynchburg, Virginia, William was the son of Carol Taylor Cook and the late Lyle Mack Oliver. He proudly joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in...
Kenneth Wright
Sep 20, 2026
Kenneth Wright, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 20, 2026. Service details to follow.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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