Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kenneth Wayne Yarborough
Aug 1, 2026
Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Yarborough, 72, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at VCU Medical Center.
Born on July 21, 1954, in North Carolina, Kenny was the son of Betty Moore Yarborough and the late Gordon Kenneth Yarborough. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Fannie Yarborough; his maternal grandparents, Aaron Moore and...
Edward Paige Gentry
Aug 1, 2026
Edward Paige Gentry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living after a couple of years of declining health. Born on April 2, 1936, in Crozet, Virginia, Paige lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to others.
Paige was the cherished son of the late William Hunter and...
Della Reese Crews
Jul 29, 2026
Della Reese Crews of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 27, 1963, she lived with courage, resilience, deep faith in God, and devotion to her family.
She was the daughter of the late Betty and Dallas Crews Sr.
Della was preceded in death by her two sisters, Dorothy Crews...
Keason Anderson
Jul 29, 2026
Keason Laray Anderson, 35, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
A celebration of Keason's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Heritage Baptist Church 219 Breezewood Drive.
Keason will be available for viewing on Friday, August 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory,...
Michael Harrison Driskill
Jul 22, 2026
Michael Harrison Driskill passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was the eldest son of June Reynolds Driskill and David A. Driskill.
Michael is survived by his cherished wife of 30 years, Lois, two grandchildren, Kayce Falls and Liam Lippert, and two beloved brothers, Ronald D. Driskill (Trisha) and Mark E. Driskill (Sharon) and their children.
He graduated from EC Glass...
Rhonda Monteen Tyree
Aug 2, 2026
Rhonda Monteen Tyree, 58, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born in Virginia Beach on February 12, 1968, to Ronald Edward Hendricks II and Mary Ellen Waugh.
Rhonda is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Edward Hendricks II and nephew, Patrick Reed Hienkle.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Waugh; daughter,...
George "Don" Donald Gebhart
Jul 30, 2026
George Donald “Don” Gebhart, 89, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on July 30, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Joyce Brossart Gebhart for 65 years.
Don was born on October 16, 1936, in Covington, Kentucky, a son of the late George Serian Gebhart and Mary Lienmiller Gebhart. Don honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...
Mary Frances Lemon
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Frances Lemon, 100, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on July 30, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Frances "Fran" Ferguson Ferrel
Jul 29, 2026
Frances (“Fran”) Ferguson Ferrel, 86, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born on August 23, 1939, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Frances was the daughter of the late James Harold Ferguson and Katherine Irene Deaner Ferguson.
Fran dedicated 26 years of service to Babcock & Wilcox, where she worked in Payroll, supporting the company's nuclear power division. She was...
Sherman Spencer Jones
Jul 28, 2026
Sherman Spencer Jones, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was the devoted husband of the late Sandra Campbell Jones.
Sherman was born on June 9, 1943, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Willie Jones and Grace Spencer Jones. Sherman honorably served his country in the U.S Air Force, was retired from BWX Technologies and was...
Ella “Rae" Mallory
Jul 26, 2026
Ella “Rae" Mallory, 81, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on July 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Walter Robert Mallory and Alice Walker Boyd Mallory.
She was born on December 5, 1944, in Galax, Virginia. Rae was a natural caregiver who spent part of her life caring for others through her work in many different roles. She...
Judith Vallastro Proffitt
Jul 25, 2026
Judith Vallastro Proffitt, lovingly known as Judi, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 94. Born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Judi lived a life filled with creativity, love, and devotion to her family and passions. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years Erskine Profitt. Their marriage...
Jerry Womack
Jul 25, 2026
~ Please note the time change for the service on Saturday, August 1, 2026 ~
Jerry Thomas Womack, 67, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2026 surrounded by his family. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, firefighter and friend.
Jerry was born on April 9, 1959 at the Womack Army Hospital in Fort...
Marilyn Beatrice Moir
Jul 24, 2026
Marilyn Beatrice Moir, 82, of Forest, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on January 22, 1944 to the late Ephraim Shaw and Elizabeth Jane Annan Shaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Willis Moir, sister, Patricia Smith and brother...
Tyrone Sidney Brown
Jul 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our brother Tyrone Sidney Brown on July 24, 2026, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Eldridge Brown and Sidney Brown. A graveside service will be held to honor his life on Saturday August 8, at 3:00 in the afternoon at Megginson Cemetery, 234 Megginson Lane,...
Antonio Poindexter
Jul 24, 2026
Antonio "Tony" Poindexter, 60, of Grottoes, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was the son of the late George Robert Poindexter, Jr. and the late Alease Smith Poindexter.
Born on April 26, 1966, in Washington, D.C., Tony was known for his love of family and friends. He enjoyed spending...
Jane Elizabeth Lopinsky
Jul 24, 2026
Jane Lopinsky, 66, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harlan Kees and Mary Kees.
Jane was born on May 15, 1960, in Beckley, West Virginia.
Above all else, Jane cherished her family. Nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with the people she loved. She was a devoted...
Elaine Burleson Clarke
Jul 23, 2026
ELAINE BURLESON CLARKE born February 25, 1937 in Morganton, North Carolina, the youngest of seven children born to Commodore V. Burleson and Mary Gillam Burleson, died suddenly July 23, 2026. Christened Dorothy Elaine, she was always called Elaine. Her brother Gillam called her “bright light” because her name means bright is the light of dawn. She lived into her name,...
Cecil Logwood Puckette
Jul 22, 2026
Colonel Cecil Logwood Puckette, 96, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away July 22, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert Leonard Puckette and Bessie Ripley Puckette. Colonel Puckette was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, December 15, 1929.
He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 73 years, Carolyn Hamilton Puckette; three children: James Alvin Puckette and his wife Nancy,...
Margaret Elaine Magnan
Jul 22, 2026
Margaret Elaine Moles Magnan, 55, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026.
An avid reader with a kind heart and a lifelong love for animals, Margaret found her greatest joy in quiet moments with a good book and the loyal companionship of her pets. Over the years, she shared her life with many beloved furry companions—including Big Un, Head Dog, Bullwinkle...
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