Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Angela Leverne Tanner
Dec 11, 2025
Angela Tanner, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro
Dec 14, 2025
Lydia Griselda Taliaferro (Dee), the beloved seventh child of the late Gabriel E. and Lelia Griselda Williams Taliaferro, passed away peacefully at home with family, while in home hospice, on December 14, 2025, and was called to the place of her origin in the beauty and light of Love, where her soul is now with her God.
"She is not sent...
Harold Johnson
Dec 12, 2025
Harold Johnson , 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Rose Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Kathleen O'Doherty Brooker
Dec 7, 2025
Kathleen Lois Brooker (née O’Doherty) passed away on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 19, 1963, in Concord, Massachusetts, Kathy grew up in a lively household as the seventh of nine children, including her twin sister, Barbara. Those early years—surrounded by the noise, warmth, and support of a big family—helped shape the devotion to family she carried...
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Guy Earnest Murray, Jr., 90, of Bedford died on December 13, 2025. He was the adoring husband of Rosalie Langford Murray for over 39 years.
G.E. was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on March 31, 1935, a son of the late Guy Earnest Murray, Sr. and Jane King Murray. He was a graduate of Bedford High School Class of 1953 and Virginia...
Jerry Wiley
Dec 13, 2025
Jerry Wiley, a beloved and familiar face to many, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on May 28, 1960, Jerry spent his early years in Phenix, VA, where he grew up and established deep roots in the community. At a young age, Jerry was baptized and became a member of Triumph Baptist Church in...
Rufus Oscar Knight
Dec 12, 2025
Rufus Oscar Knight (Sprout), age 47, of Silver Spring, Maryland, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. He was the son of Loretta Swindell Knight and the late Rufus Knight, Jr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife Laura A. Knight and...
Silas Harvey Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Silas Harvey, Jr., of Ellicott City, Maryland, answered his Savior’s call and entered eternal rest on December 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1958, in Monroe, Virginia, to the late Silas Harvey, Sr., and Virginia Harvey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Silas Harvey, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Flora and Sidney Johnson; and his...
Leonard Wayne Banks, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Leon Wayne Banks Sr., known as "Wayne," of Roanoke, VA, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He passed away at Lynchburg Health and Rehab following a short illness.
Born on February 28, 1960, in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late Mr. Carrington Banks Sr. and Mrs. Francis Pearl Turner Banks...
Raymond Crouse Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Raymond Angus “Buster” Crouse, Jr., 70, of Lynchburg passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1955 to the late Raymond Angus Crouse, Sr and Helen Walker Crouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Wallace.
Buster was a member of Peakland United Methodist Church...
Chastaneyka Willcox
Nov 26, 2025
Chastaneyka Willcox, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After an extended illness, Chastaneyka passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised by parents, Gerasimo “Zeke” and Marrianne “Vy” Zanatos. Chastaneyka was a devoted mother, wife, sibling, friend, and healer who...
Linda Mars Stark
Dec 5, 2025
Linda Mars Stark, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born on May 4, 1950, in Amsterdam, New York, to the late Bernardous Mars and Rebecca Zoethout Mars.
Linda dedicated many years of her professional life to the insurance industry in Amsterdam and Johnstown, NY. She later worked at A Fine Romance Bridal Store.
She is survived...
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...
Virginia "Gee Gee" Ann Dexter Nelson
Oct 31, 2025
Virginia (Gee Gee) Ann Dexter Nelson, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 27, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, Gee Gee was the daughter of the late James Francis and Mildred Marie Truland Dexter. She attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for her undergraduate studies and went...
Michael Lee Wynn "Mike"
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn (Mike), 85 years old, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, from complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born on May 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, Mike was the son of Martin and Leona Wynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Marion Stump
Nov 21, 2025
Marion Stump, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known by many as “Mama Stump,” passed away peacefully on November 21st, at home holding the hand of her beloved partner of 47 years, Phil. She is survived by her three beloved children, Claire, Katie, and David; their partners Charles, Matt, and Lauren; her grandchildren Isabella, Samuel, Silas, Ellie, Dalton, Jackson, and Stanley....
Lana Beverly
Dec 17, 2025
Lana Beverly of Gladys, Virginia, passed away at Autumn Care on December 17, 2025, at the age of 81, with her children by her side. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on November 8, 1944.
Lana worked as a floor girl at the Altavista Garment Factory and later at Basset Walker. She was a devoted mother, remembered for her kind heart...
Mary Patterson
Dec 16, 2025
Mary Patterson , 99, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Robert William Woods, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Robert William Woods, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Ann Mariano Woods, with whom he shared 58 years of loving marriage.
Robert was born on December 12, 1938, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert William Woods, Sr. and Mae Bartholomay Woods. Robert honorably served his country...
Kevin Cook
Dec 11, 2025
Kevin Cook, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2025. A 1975 graduate of Bethel High, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he began a career at NN Shipyard before establishing and operating Cook Appraisal Service.
Known as the life of the party, he had a vibrant spirit that lit up...
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