Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Christine Robinson
Mar 6, 2026
Christine Noell Robinson, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Christine was born May 27, 1946, to the late Fred and Annie Noell. She was a graduate of Susie G. Gibson High School. Christine loved to shop, sit on the porch and "people watch.” She...
Henry Kenneth Hawkins
Jan 27, 2026
Henry Kenneth Hawkins, 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Ken was born November 23, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Henry Hawkins and Bernice Sherry Hawkins. Ken graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in chemical engineering and was manager of Rubatex’s six rubber plants before retirement. He was a member of Holy Trinity...
Sarah May Alexander
Jan 15, 2026
On the morning of January 15, 2026, Sarah M. Lewis Alexander peacefully transitioned. She was born August 8, 1938 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Fleming Lewis, Sr., and the late Edna J. Lewis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James E. Alexander.
Sarah attended school in Campbell County, VA and...
Rebecca Lane Stephens
Mar 13, 2026
Rebecca Lane Stephens, 76, of Bedford passed away on March 13, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in San Angelo, TX on December 15, 1949. The daughter of the late Harry Dee Smith and Merlene Clevland Smith. In addition to her parents Rebecca was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Lane Stephens Lail.
Rebecca was a Godly,...
Samuel Lee Carter
Mar 13, 2026
Samuel Lee Carter, 81, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026.
A graveside service celebrating his life will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Cecele Emma Patinella Wilson
Mar 12, 2026
Cecele Emma Patinella Wilson, lovingly known as “Cele” to family and friends, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to her family. She was born on May 12, 1959, in Kingwood Township, New Jersey, to Italo and Lucy Patinella.
Cele grew up in Kingwood Township and graduated from Delaware Valley High School. On April 24, 1983, she...
Leo Vincent McGrath
Mar 12, 2026
Leo Vincent McGrath, 86, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pate Chapel at Thomas Road on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Stella Abigail Goff
Mar 10, 2026
Stella Abigail Goff, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 10th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Maxie Edward Goff and Ara Wilson Goff.
Stella was born on February 19, 1954, in Lynchburg, Va. A passionate crafter and an expert baker, Stella found joy in making cakes that brought smiles to everyone who had the pleasure of tasting...
Jerry Ray Nutter
Mar 10, 2026
Jerry Nutter, 66, of Lynchburg, Virginia, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late William Hood and Belle Mae Nutter Wood. Jerry Nutter was born on November 28, 1959, in Clay County, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Heritage High School.
Jerry was...
Deborah Sue Williams
Mar 9, 2026
Deborah Sue Williams , 73, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Edward Joseph Carr, Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Edward Joseph Carr Jr. of Forest, VA. passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA. to the late Edward Joseph Carr Sr. and Ethel Kohr Carr.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Coletta of Collegeville, PA.
After serving with the United States Army Signal Corps, he was employed by General Electric...
Ronald Lloyd Trapp
Mar 5, 2026
Ronald Lloyd Trapp, 71 of Forest, VA passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2026 surrounded by his family.
He was born to Harold J. and LaVonne R. (Lloyd) Trapp in Freeport, IL on November 20, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of Aquin Central Catholic High School. He went on to earn his college degree from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale....
Jerry Noell Farlow
Mar 4, 2026
Jerry Noell Farlow, 80, of Goode, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was the loving wife of 48 years, of the late James Irvin Farlow, Sr.
Jerry was born on May 20, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia a daughter of the late Jesse Ayers Noell, Sr. and Lewis Morton Noell.
She is survived by her son James Irvin Farlow, Jr., of Goode,...
George Haywood Day
Mar 4, 2026
George Haywood Day, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Day.
He was born on September 29, 1940, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
He attended Faith Baptist Church and remained constant in his faith throughout his life. George proudly served in the United States Navy. He always loved sharing stories from...
Alfred Wendell Horsley
Mar 3, 2026
Alfred Wendell Horsley, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born November 21, 1963 to Lucille Horsley and Freddie McCray Sr. He departed this life peacefully on March 3, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his family.
Al attended E.C. Glass High School and was a cook at Roof Top#7 for years until his...
Ralph Edward Crews
Mar 2, 2026
Ralph Edward Crews, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on March 2, 2026. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Roanoke, is assisting family.
Charles Lee Dugger
Mar 2, 2026
Charles Lee Dugger, 61, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Kay Rice.
Born on September 18, 1964, he was the son of Ernest M. Dugger, Jr., and the late Barbara Foust Dugger.
Charles was a master plumber and owner of Dugger Plumbing Corp., which he...
Keena Pennix Stuart
Mar 1, 2026
Keena Stuart, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 12:00P.M. Mrs. Stuart will lie in repose for public vieiwng one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving.
Donald Clyde Watts
Mar 1, 2026
Donald Clyde Watts, 76, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Don, or Donnie to his childhood family and friends, was born on October 14, 1949, the son of the late Ernest Clyde Watts Jr. and Cassie Bradner Watts. He grew up in Charlotte County, Virginia, and graduated from Randolph Henry High...
Margurite Fuqua Booker
Feb 28, 2026
Margurite Fuqua Booker of Lynchburg, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence surrounded by love. She was born on January 24, 1939, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Ethel Fuqua Thompson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Oscar L. Booker, Sr., and her brother...
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