Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

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...

Jul 27, 2026

Nancy T Stanley, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, She was the daughter of the late Corsey Tayman and Dorothy Tayman.

Nancy was born on February 24, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA. She attended school at E.C.Glass High School and then pursued a career as a legal secretary.

Nancy was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and...

Aug 18, 2026

Lynore Eve “Lyn” Long, 86, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday August 18th, 2026.

Lyn was the devoted wife of William Long for 52 years before his passing in 2014.

Lyn was born on June 6th, 1940, in Carlinville, Illinois, the daughter of John Rossetti and Helen Chulick. Lyn was a graduate of the University of Illinois, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts...

Aug 21, 2026

Alfred Lee, of Madison Heights, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church Amherst, Va at 1:00P.M. Viewing times before the service are Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and Wednesday August 26, 2026 between the hours of 10:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Madison...

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 16, 2026

Timothy Crews Jr. of Lynchburg, departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, at Heritage Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Crews will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Baptist Cemetery.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

Aug 11, 2026

Faye Taylor Clarke, 70, of Lynchburg, Va. was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 11, 2026, at Tate Springs Health & Rehab after a courageous battle with dementia.

Faye was born on November 10, 1955, to the late Phyllis E. and John O. Taylor. Faye was preceded in death by four brothers, Ralph Odell Taylor, Kenneth Adam...

Aug 24, 2026

Phyllis Kathleen Huttman, 84, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at North Bedford Baptist Church.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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

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 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...

Aug 19, 2026

Skylor Ezekiel-Cain Eagle, 19, of Appomattox VA, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026 due to a tragic car accident.

He was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 11, 2007, to Jonathan Ernest Eagle and Samantha Rose Eagle. He recently graduated from Cornerstone Christian Academy in 2025 and was currently enrolled as a junior at Liberty University studying to be...

Aug 17, 2026

On August 17, 2026, Tammy Tomlin Rogers, 58, of Lynchburg, Virginia, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was welcomed in by her beloved son Samuel Kovey Rogers. She was an understanding, forgiving, and most importantly, loving wife, “puffels,” to Ronnie William Rogers, Jr. She was a perfect mother to William Rogers (Cassidy) and an adored...

Aug 17, 2026

Stan Hicks, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was the son of the late Edward Stanton Hicks, Sr. and Phyllis Ann Hicks.

He was born on August 19, 1965, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Stan was a proud graduate of E.C. Glass High School and James Madison University.

Stan is survived by his wife, Sarah McHaney-Hicks; daughter, Julia Hicks;...

Aug 16, 2026

Aug 16, 2026

Charles Edward Bumgarner, Jr. (Bobo), of Forest, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Charles Edward Bumgarner, Sr. and Elnora Fay Bumgarner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Peter (Peaches) Bumgarner.

Charles was born on December 11,1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from...

Aug 15, 2026

Carol Jean Dziak beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 15, 2026 due to complications of Alzheimers.

Born September 2, 1937 in Aniwa, Wisconsin, Carol was the eldest daughter of Larry and Laverne (nee Resch) Armstrong. Her family later moved from Aniwa to Milwaukee, where she would attend and graduate from Saint John Cathedral High School in 1956....

Aug 15, 2026

Michael Oliver Johnson, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Born on March 2, 1954, in Virginia, Michael was the son of the late Oliver Terrell Johnson and Doris Kennon Johnson. In addition to his parents, Michael was also preceded in death by his sisters, Karen Sue Johnson and Dara Johnson Padgett; father-in-law, Ray...

Aug 13, 2026

Yvonne Hill Thomas, 87, of Davidson, NC, passed away at her residence on August 13, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1938, in Piney River, Virginia, to Welton Lucian Hill and Rhoda Muriel Brown.

She is preceded in death by her husband William “Tojoe” Knight Thomas; her parents, and siblings, Thomas "Tommy" Hill, Robert Hill, Howard Hill, and Ruth Hill...