Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Marcella Franklin
Oct 28, 2026
Marcella Ann Franklin, 72, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
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....
William "Moon" Cabell Jr.
Oct 31, 2026
William Cabell Jr. of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
A celebration of Moon's life will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Harry Beverlin
Oct 30, 2026
Harry L. Beverlin, husband of the late Joyce J. Beverlin, passed away October 30, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living.
Born on December 22, 1924, in Grafton West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mary Blaney Beverlin and Harry W. Beverlin Jr.
Mr. Beverlin served honorably as a Navy Combat Air crewman during World War II. After the war ended...
Gail Porter
Oct 30, 2026
Gail Porter , 83, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Dawn Fields Walker
Oct 30, 2026
Dawn Fields Walker, 82, of Forest, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Born in Lynchburg on May 27, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Robert William Fields, Sr. and Della Stanley Fields. Dawn retired from Nationwide Insurance in 2001. She was the loving wife of 39 years and devoted caregiver of the late James Kenneth Walker, Jr.
She was...
Marie Josee Hassing
Oct 28, 2026
Marie Josee Hassing, 63, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Marie was born on, August 16, 1963, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of the late, Hubert Ernst and Marie Louise Ernst (Breuer). After many years of working in the transportation industry, Marie became an entrepreneur and was the owner of Free Range Creations.
Marie...
Michelle Lynn Hockett Bull
Oct 26, 2026
Michelle Lynn Hockett Bull, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 9, 1971, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Michelle was the daughter of Vivian Burns Hockett of Lynchburg and the late Dennis O. Hockett, Sr. She served as the Assistant Director of Enrollment Services at Bob Jones University for many years.
Michelle...
Rachel Evangeline Travis
Oct 26, 2026
Rachel Martin Travis journeyed on to be with the Lord and to join her kin that went before her. Born and raised in beautiful Giles County, VA, her life was devoted to worship and seeking grace in the eyes of the Lord. She was a beloved Daughter, Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt and Grandmother. She leaves us with valued...
Pearl Braxton
Oct 26, 2026
A Celebration of Life and Legacy of Minister Pearl Braxton
The Heavenly Transition “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Psalm 121:1
On Monday October 26, 2026, Minister Pearl May Braxton, affectionally known as Mother Pearl, walked through the portals of Glory stepping into eternal rest at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was a profound example...
Lee Wooldridge
Oct 26, 2026
Lee Wooldridge age 58 of Evington passed away Sunday October 25, 2026. He is survived by his Mother: Mary Fisher Wooldridge, Father: Harold E. Wooldridge, Brother and Sister-in-law: Mike and Wanda Wooldridge, Niece: Ashley Campbell, Nephew: Mike Wooldridge, Jr. and Several Aunts and Uncles.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the American Cancer Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg,...
Carolyn Hogue Pryor
Oct 25, 2026
Carolyn Johnson Hogue Pryor was born on March 18, 1938 to the late Samuel Leroy Johnson and Susie Steptoe Johnson in Lynchburg, Virginia. She quietly transitioned from this life to eternity on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Carolyn lived a life dedicated to serving her family, friends, and community. She was a graduate of the class of 1956 at Dunbar High School,...
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 Arlene Smith Langhorne
The apple of his eye Psalm 17:8
Frances Arlene Smith Langhorne of Lynchburg, Va., entered peacefully into eternal rest Thursday October 22, 2026, at 2:25pm.
Born December 14, 1948, the 4th child of the late James and Alberta Robinson Smith.
Affectionally called Fran or Trinka a name given to her by her late uncle Rev. Haywood Robinson at birth.
Frances joined...
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., affectionately known as “Doc,” peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, just three days after celebrating his 80th birthday.
Born in the Brookneal area of Campbell County, Virginia, Ronald was the son of the late George A. Hamlette, Sr. and Mary Hancock Hamlette. He dedicated many years of hard work as a machinist before retiring...
Gertrude Fox
Oct 20, 2026
Gertrude Anderson Fox, 81 of Lynchburg, VA. departed this life on October 20, 2026. Gertrude was born November 10, 1944, to the late Robert Wise and Virginia Ethel Anderson.
Gertrude was married for 43 years to the late Paul Ottoway Fox. Proceeding her in death is her daughter Marion A. Jones, (Shug). Gertrude was also proceeded in death by two sisters,...
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