Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
David Doyle Donaldson
Oct 10, 2026
David Doyle Donaldson departed this life on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on June16, 1947, to the late Hurshel Donaldson and Catherine Scott Donaldson.He was reared in a Christian family and attended Parker Chapel Christian Methodist EpiscopalChurch. At an early age, David accepted Christ and continued to be a member of Parker ChapelCME Church until the time of...
Dr. Kern Lovingood Lunsford
Oct 7, 2026
Dr. Kern Lovingood Lunsford, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
A memorial service for Dr. Lunsford will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the chapel of Lynchburg College.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Grace Ann Shearer Tinsley
Oct 14, 2026
Grace Ann Shearer Tinsley, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Born in Lynchburg on August 6, 1941, Grace was the daughter of the late David Lee Johnson and Hallie Shearer Johnson. She devoted her career to caring for others as a Registered Nurse with the Lynchburg Health Department, from which she retired.
Grace was preceded in death...
Dolores Ann Mutchler
Oct 21, 2026
Dolores Ann Mutchler (Pojé), age 92, of Moneta, VA, was called home to the Lord on October 21, 2026. Dolores passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted husband of 70 years, Mike Mutchler, her loving caregiver, Kristen Harding, and family.
Dolores was born on September 22, 1934, in Akron, OH, to Edna and John Pojé as the youngest of three daughters....
Carolyn Hogue-Pryor
Oct 25, 2026
Carolyn Yvonne Hogue-Pryor , 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Diamond Hill Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Kytha Padgett Bersch
Oct 24, 2026
Kytha Padgett Bersch (Helen Kytha Padgett), age 86, passed away on the morning of October 24, 2026, at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke – Memory Care in Roanoke, Virginia.
Kytha was born on January 3, 1940, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Winston I. Padgett and Helen W. Padgett.
She is survived by her brother, Winston I. Padgett, Jr., of Texas, and...
Nancy Sue Watson Wingfield
Oct 24, 2026
Nancy Sue Watson Wingfield, 82, of Bedford passed away on October 24, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1944, to the late Henry Earl Watson and Ollie James Markham Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Christopher Wingfield, son-in-law, Douglas Jones, and brother-in-law, Douglas Torrence.
She had a long career at Macy's,...
Barbara Peters Clements
Oct 23, 2026
Barbara Peters Clements, 77, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Liberty Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Born on December 20, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Watts Peters and Phyllis Gaynelle Ashwell Peters.
Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Zane Clements; her son, William...
Frances Smith Langhorne
Oct 22, 2026
Frances Smith Langhore, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Rivermont Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the...
Ana Leticia Munson
Oct 22, 2026
Ana “Letty” Munson, of Cifax in Bedford County, Virginia, was born on June 8, 1965, in Tampico, Mexico, to Soloman and Ana Maria Castillo DeLeon. After a courageous journey with cancer, Letty passed away on October 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, kindness, and generosity that will live in the hearts of those who knew her.
Letty was...
Judith Williams Reynolds
Oct 22, 2026
Judith Williams Reynolds, 77, of Big Island, departed this heavenly earth on October 22, 2026. Born in Lynchburg on July 28, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Doris Williams.
Family was always at the heart of Judy’s life. She shared more than 40 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Bobby Reynolds, building a life filled with...
Ronald Owen Hamlette, Sr.
Oct 21, 2026
Ronald Owen Hamlette, Sr., 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Service details are forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is serving the family.
Jan Pettypool Johnson
Oct 20, 2026
Jan Pettypool Johnson, of Lynchburg, passed away on October 20, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Cleo and Arlie Pettypool; a daughter, Elizabeth Johnson Boatner; and a brother, Jay Martin Poole. Her survivors include her son, Kerke Johnson (Lynne) of Williamsburg; son-in-law, Ivan Boatner of Knoxville, TN; and granddaughters, Haley, Peyton, and Margaret.
She was born on February 13, 1936,...
William "Wil" "Billy" Nelson Comer
Oct 20, 2026
William “Wil” “Billy” Nelson Comer, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born November 18, 1974 a son of Nelson Glenn Comer and the late Rose Mary McGhee Comer. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his Paternal and...
Alease Jean Ferguson
Oct 19, 2026
Alease Jean Ferguson, age 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1945, to the late James Odell Ferguson and Arlean Jean Ferguson. She was the sixth of nine children and received her education through the Lynchburg City School System, graduating from Dunbar High School.
Alease was preceded in death by her...
Angela Warrick West
Oct 19, 2026
Angela Warrick West, 52, of Chesterfield, Virginia, formerly of Amherst, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. A celebration of Angela’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Union Hill Baptist Church, Amherst.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Gary Talmadge Overstreet
Oct 19, 2026
Gary Talmadge Overstreet, 68, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1958, a son of the late Randolph Talmadge Overstreet and Janice Bowman Overstreet.
Gary was truly one of a kind and found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. An avid outdoorsman, he loved spending time in the woods, whether hunting, fishing, or...
Shirley Jean Ward Walker
Oct 19, 2026
Shirley Jean Ward Walker, 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on April 12, 1937, in Titus, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee Ward and Ima Lazelle Kelley Ward. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Jackson Walker, (Bob) who passed away in...
Lorraine Joan Powanda
Oct 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lorraine Powanda, who was born in Jersey City, NJ on August 12, 1941 to Raymond E. and Ann (Olszewski) Fladzinski, Sr.
Lorraine was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Raymond E. Fladzinski, Jr., and her husband, Arthur to whom she was...
Charlene Yvonne Morton
Oct 17, 2026
Charlene Yvonne Morton, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on October 17, 2026. Born on September 26, 1960, Charlene leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a beautiful spirit that touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Charlene had a way of making people feel welcomed and loved. An outgoing and social person,...
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