Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lila Abrash Rosenthal
May 9, 2026
Lila Abrash Rosenthal, 100, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was the wife of the late Dr. Macey Herschel Rosenthal.
Lila was born on May 2, 1926, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late George Abrash and Ann Gold Abrash. Lila received her Master’s Degree in Education and then married the love of her life Macey...
Charles Russell Brown
May 8, 2026
Charles Russell Brown, affectionately known to all as “Skippy,” of Amherst, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, May 8, 2026, at the age of 84.
A devoted family man and a visionary leader, Skippy’s life was defined by an inexhaustible enthusiasm for people. As a self-made entrepreneur, he didn’t just build businesses; he built connections that...
Rhonda Saunders
May 7, 2026
Rhonda Saunders, 71, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
A Visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 6 - 8 PM. A service will be held at Silver Grove Baptist Church on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Linda Kay Ferry
May 3, 2026
Linda Kay Ferry, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 3, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Jack Driskill and Judy Driskill.
Kay was born on December 13, 1954, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended school at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and went on to pursue a successful career in addition to being a devoted homemaker.
Kay will...
Dorothy Huff Hopp
May 7, 2026
Dorothy Huff Hopp, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in her hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. She was 84 years old, having been born on October 31, 1941, also in Lynchburg.
Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late Helen Elizabeth Spencer and Adger Elmo Huff. She treasured her childhood in Lynchburg, where...
Robert Lewis "Bob" Ferrell
May 12, 2026
Robert Lewis “Bob” Ferrell, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 27, 1940, in Bedford, Virginia, Bob was the son of the late Nelson and Vivian Ferrell.
Bob was a proud graduate of Huddleston High School, where he served as Salutatorian of the Class of 1959. He went...
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr.
May 11, 2026
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr. passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born September 21, 1949, to the late James Dearing Christian Jr. and the late Margaret (Rita) Spruce Christian. He was married to Patricia (Tricia) Shaw Christian for fifty-two years.
Michael was the middle and nicest of five siblings...
Donald Patrick Illig, Jr.
May 11, 2026
Donald Patrick Illig, Jr., 74, of Lynchburg , passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at North Bedford Baptist Church on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Harold Leonard Simmons
May 10, 2026
Harold Leonard Simmons, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Doris Hailey
May 9, 2026
Doris Hailey, 100, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Betty Johnson
May 8, 2026
Mrs. Betty Joyce Banks Johnson peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2026. Born on February 12, 1938, to the late John and Julia Banks, Betty was the last surviving member of her ten siblings, completing a remarkable generation of love, strength, and family legacy.
At an early age, Betty accepted Jesus Christ as her...
Richard Michael Frey
May 7, 2026
Richard Michael Frey, 87, of Bedford passed away on May 7, 2026 at Cardinal Senior Living in Bedford. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.
Robert Nathaniel Butler, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Mr. Robert Nathaniel Butler Jr. age 61, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 5, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born October 12, 1964, to the late Robert and Macie Thomasson Butler.
In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by three sisters Rhonda who was an infant at death,...
Tony Marvin Long
May 5, 2026
Tony Marvin Long, 67, of Amherst, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at St. James Baptist Church, Roseland, VA.
Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, is serving the family.
Nada Mays Sweeney
May 5, 2026
Nada Mays Sweeney, wife of Judge William W. Sweeney of Lynchburg, VA died in her sleep on May 5th at Westminster Canterbury. She was born to Herman and Colelda Mays in Amherst County on November 12, 1932. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and her three siblings; Marshall Mays, Wenonah Gilliam and Blanche Mays.
She is survived by her...
Lauretta Snead
May 2, 2026
Lauretta Bernice Dillard Snead, affectionately known as “Bern”, transitioned peacefully from this life in her home on May 2 , 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born August 17, 1957 to the late Milton Dillard and Laura Anderson Dillard, she was the oldest of their three children.
She was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and...
Angela Marie Rowland
May 2, 2026
Angela Marie Rowland, 57, of Lynchburg, Va transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
The family is in need of assistance with final arrangements, please click here to donate.
Dianne Tomlin Wingfield
May 2, 2026
Dianne Tomlin Wingfield, 82, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Virginia on May 11, 1943, to the late Everett Roosevelt Tomlin and Edith Pendergrass Tomlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard Wingfield and brother, Johnny Tomlin.
Dianne had a...
Gail Drumheller Kenny
Apr 30, 2026
Gail Drumheller Kenny, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at the University of Virginia Medical Center on April 30, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Kathryn Drumheller.
Gail is survived by her husband of 59 years, Chuck; children, Patrick and Karin; grandchildren, Sammy, Jacob, and Benjamin; and bother, Earl. She also leaves behind a host of friends and...
Willow Rose Detamore
Apr 29, 2026
Willow Rose Detamore, infant daughter of Lucas and Holly Detamore, passed away April 29, 2026 just one day shy of being one month old. Although her time with us was short she was loved tremendously and stole the hearts of everyone who met her. She will be honored and missed by her family for eternity.
Surviving are her loving parents, Lucas...
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