Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Helen Havana Brown
Nov 20, 2025
Helen Havana Brown, 79, of Lynchburg, VA was born on September 11, 1946, to the late Clifton and Mary Elizabeth Giles. On November 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones at home, Havana transitioned to her eternal home.
On May 23,1964, Havana married Van Thomas Brown Jr. who preceded her in death. Together they had four children: one daughter, Tammy...
Albert Jack Spencer
Nov 17, 2025
Albert Jack Spencer, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 17, 2025. He was the son of the late James Monroe and Celia Hill Spencer. He was also preceded in death by his half-sister, Jessie Claridge.
He was born on December 14, 1933, in Leon, Florida. He graduated from FAMU in Tallahassee from the College of Arts and Sciences with...
Vanessa Callaham
Nov 11, 2025
With a life defined by love, kindness, and devotion, Vanessa Calloway Callaham touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her unwavering faith and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on her family and friends. On November 11, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA, Vanessa, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and devoted aunt, departed peacefully at the age of 63,...
William Ware, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
William Ware Jr., 69, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Heritage Baptist Church Chapel (across from Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location).at 1:00P.M. The family receive friends Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location.
The family will also be receiving friends...
Kevin "Michael" Herndon
Nov 11, 2025
Kevin Herndon, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 1:00P.M. A reception will follow at the funeral home in the muli-purpose room.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Deborah "Jean" Slaughter
Nov 10, 2025
Deborah Jean Slaughter, of Lynchburg, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 10, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel, at 3:00P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Michael Curtis McCormack
Nov 6, 2025
Michael Curtis McCormack, 77, of Amherst, VA passed away on November 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Wilson Curtis McCormack, Jr. and Betty Jane Mize McCormack.
Mike was born on September 29, 1948, in Roanoke, VA. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem in 1966, and later graduated from Virginia Tech in 1971, earning a civil...
Shirley Virginia Goff
Nov 15, 2025
Shirley Virginia Goff, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was the wife of the late Charlie Eugene "Big Pete" Goff.
Born on December 20, 1943, in Bedford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis Goff and the late Ellen Tolley Goff. She dedicated a significant part...
John Ray Alford, Sr.
Nov 12, 2025
John Ray Alford, Sr., 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family with Willie Nelson’s last verse of How Great Thou Art playing in the background.
John earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University. As an undergraduate, he played varsity baseball, a life-long passion leading to his involvement with the...
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Patricia, in Forest, Virginia. She was born on October 11, 1951, to Howard and Mary Cronk of Goshen, Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Yeager, III, her sisters, Norma Jean Bixby and Judy Sams,...
Lucille Hoback Boggess
Nov 19, 2025
Lucille Hoback Boggess died on Wednesday, November 19th, at the age of 96.
Born to Macie Robertson and John Hoback, she was one of seven remarkable siblings: Bedford, Mabel, Elsie, Raymond, Rachel, Lucille, and Cecil.
After graduating from Bedford High School, and while attending Phillips Business College, two big events happened. First, she married Ralph Boggess (who probably had no idea where...
Nancy Virginia Crowder
Jul 25, 2025
The world became a little less bright on July 25, 2025, with the passing of Nancy Virginia Crowder who passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA to Lola Virginia and Houston Maie Crowder.
She is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Houston Maie Crowder, Jr. and Linda McLennan Crowder;...
Donna Joan Schneider
Nov 18, 2025
Donna Joan (Ford) Schneider (91) was born on September 25, 1934, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, during the height of Great Depression to a hardworking tenant farmer, Victor Ford, and to his equally hardworking 19-year-old wife, Gertrude. Like many in that day, Donna grew up without luxuries, in a farmhouse without indoor plumbing, central heat or electricity but, thankfully, as farmers...
Wallace Edward Karnes
Nov 17, 2025
Wallace Edward Karnes, 80, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford on August 4, 1945, to the late Walter Clay Karnes and Margaret Mae Kane Karnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Pat Karnes; sister, Betty Chilicki and daughters, Bettyann LaCroix and...
Larry Dale Chrisman
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Dale Chrisman, 78, of Bedford, Virginia, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025.
Born June 1, 1947, in Madison County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Edward Chrisman and Opal Mae (French) Chrisman.
Larry was a faithful servant of the Lord and a longtime...
Frank West Morrison
Oct 27, 2025
A Virginia Gentleman
Frank West Morrison — husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, counselor, and peacemaker — passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved most. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, Frank’s life was a testament to compassion, intellect, and service — to his family, his students, his clients, and his community.
A Life Rooted in Virginia
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November...
Ann Louise Turner
Nov 19, 2025
Ann Louise Turner, 79, of Lynchburg Virginia passed away on November 19,2025. She was the daughter of James and Dorothy (Anderson)Turner.
She is survived by her daughter Ericka (Turner)Washington; grandchildren Brianna Brennan and Breah. And her brother Charles (Gregory)Turner, and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Appomattox Health and Rehab...
Russell Robinson, II
Nov 16, 2025
Russell Robinson II, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on August 25, 1969, and went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, caring son, loyal brother, and faithful follower of Christ, Russell’s life was marked by generosity, resilience, and a deep love for his family.
Russell was married to the love of his life,...
Richard Parker
Nov 16, 2025
Richard Parker, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Michael “Mike” Simmons Faulconer
Nov 15, 2025
Michael “Mike” Simmons Faulconer, 68, of Monroe, VA, passed away peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital with his family by his side.
Born March 2, 1957, in Lynchburg, he was the son of Hayes Simmons Faulconer and Madeline Campbell Faulconer, and the grandson of the late Charles and Inez Faulconer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Larry...
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