Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Aug 31, 2026

Wanda Thacker Murphy, of Forest, Virginia passed away on August 31, 2026. She was the loving wife of John I. Murphy, Sr. for 58 years.

Wanda was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Rupert G. Thacker and N. Juanita Jones Thacker. After marrying John in 1968, Wanda moved from Roanoke to various places in Virginia before settling in the Forest, Virginia area. She...

Aug 31, 2026

Larry E. Carson, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 25 1941 to the late Charles and Bertha Selma Carson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Helen H....

Aug 30, 2026

Reuben L. Smith Jr. of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 1:00P.M. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

Aug 21, 2026

Janice Florence Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on August 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 19, 1943, Janice lived a life defined by faith, humility, kindness, grace, and unwavering devotion to her family. She touched countless lives through her gentle spirit,...

Aug 24, 2026

Obie Lewis Carter, Jr., 65, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 24th, 2026. He was the son Obie Lewis Carter, Sr. and the late Carol Overstreet Carter Stanley.

He was born on December 8, 1960, in Bedford, Virginia. Obie worked as a fabricator at Aerofin for many years. He had a deep appreciation for music, especially rock and roll,...

Aug 10, 2026

Connie F. Coles departed this life on Friday, August 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Bedford, Virginia, on August 28, 1961, to the late Israel and Eula Frances Coles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Mable Brown, and William and Catherine Coles.

Connie joined Otterville Baptist Church, where she...

Aug 24, 2026

Littleton Gardner Blanks III (Lit) of Forest, Virginia passed away peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning and went home to be with Our Heavenly Father.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Janice Mahanes Blanks; his son, Littleton Gardner Blanks IV; his daughter, Brooksie Kramer and her husband Matt; his grandsons, Gardner Blanks V, Blanks Matthew Kramer,...

Aug 30, 2026

Laura Ann Lavigne, 58, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Laura was the daughter of Minnie Pearl Lavigne and Donald Edwin Lavigne Sr. She was a cherished mother, devoted grandmother, loving sister, aunt, and beloved friend. Laura had a kind and caring heart and was always there for the people she loved.

She leaves behind...

Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Rebecca Parton, beloved singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and one of the most treasured figures in American music and culture, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80.

Born on January 19, 1946, in rural East Tennessee, Dolly was the fourth of twelve children and grew up in the foothills of the Great Smoky...

Aug 24, 2026

The Reverend Robert Lee (Tré) Smith, III, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Born on March 20, 1964, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Tré was the son of the late Robert Lee Smith, Jr., and Paula Spiczak Smith. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, a place that remained close to his heart...

Aug 24, 2026

Phyllis Kathleen Oliver Huffman, 84, of Forest, passed away at home on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ted and Clara Oliver of Beckley, WV. She was the wife of the late Billy Joe Huffman for 63 years.

Phyllis was born on April 1, 1942, in Beckley, WV. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in...

Aug 23, 2026

The Lord called and I answered Him. Cry if you must, but know I am at rest.

Jerome Watson Elliott, 65, of Concord, Virginia, was called home to eternal rest on August 23, 2026. Jerome “Dobie” Elliott was born December 31, 1960, to Bertha Elliott and the late Kermit Elliott.

He attended Rustburg High School, where he graduated in 1979. He pursued...

Aug 23, 2026

Travis Lee Watson, Sr., 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Lynchburg on April 14, 1955, Travis lived his entire life in the community he loved.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Laura Hall Watson; his children, April Watson (Jason), Travis Watson (Heather),...

Aug 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Linda Nelson

Linda Nelson, 71, of Hurt, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026.

Born on October 15, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family. She will be remembered for the love she shared and the special place she held in the hearts of those who knew...

Aug 22, 2026

Robert Thomas Ramsey (Bobby), 89 of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on August 6, 1937, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late, Robert D. Ramsey and lacey B. Ramsey Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Carrol.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Aug 21, 2026

Aug 20, 2026

Harold McWane Plott , “Mac”, 59, of Rustburg, quietly passed away at his home on August 20, 2026. The earthly battle ended for this upbeat fighter. He was born on March 16, 1967 to Harold Lee Plott and Alice Cyrus Plott in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Mac, as many knew him, will be remembered for his love of his family, dedication to his church,...

Aug 19, 2026

George Richard Shaffer, Sr., 82, of Forest, Virginia, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 19, 2026.

He loved his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and was deeply thankful for the wonderful life God had given him. His faith was at the very heart of who he was and guided the way he lived, loved, served, and cared for others....

Aug 19, 2026

On August 19, 2026, Charles Hackie Hurt, 79, of Big Island, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, his mother, father and siblings. Heaven got a little rowdier when the doors opened with his family there to greet him.

Charles “Hackie” Hurt was born on September 28, 1946, to the late Mr. James R. Hurt, Sr. and Mrs. Carrie V. Hurt...

Aug 19, 2026

Thomas Marvin Elliott, Jr., 77, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on August 19th, 2026, after a long battle with health issues.

Born August 7th, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas Elliott, Sr. (Carrie) and Josie Hudson (Joseph). He was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Perscilla Carter Elliott and his brother...