Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Esli Marie Lowden
Oct 15, 2025
Esli Marie Lowden, 9, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Sandra Faye Robertson
Oct 15, 2025
Sandra Faye Jones Robertson, 71, of Madison Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery located at 701 W 10th Street Buena Vista,...
Frances Scott Lineberry
Oct 16, 2025
Frances Scott Lineberry , 98, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert
Oct 15, 2025
The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia joined his Father in Heaven on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
David is survived by his loving and cherished wife of 57 years, Susan; his sons Garretson (Garry) John and David Randall (Randy); daughter-in-law Gina; grandchildren Ana Noelle and Garretson (Garret) Hunter; his sister Sandra (Gellert) Plunkett and brother Jack and a...
James Russell Neighbors
Oct 13, 2025
James Russell Neighbors, 86, of Madison Heights passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Patricia Ann Neighbors of 40 years at his side.
James was born on October 17, 1938, in Lynchburg, a son of the late James Andrews Neighbors and Emma Franklin Neighbors. James honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was the owner operator...
Linwood Hudson Jennings
Oct 10, 2025
Linwood Hudson Jennings transitioned to heaven peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on January 11, 1935, to Margaret Hudson Jennings and Leroy Randolph Jennings.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Jennings; his parents; four brothers, Leroy “L.R.” Jennings, Warren D. Jennings, Harman Jennings, and Donald Jennings; and his sister, Dorothy “Dot”...
Nathaniel Lassiter
Oct 2, 2025
Nathaniel Lassiter, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. A celebration of Nathaniel's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Gerard "Jerry" Edward Salmon
Oct 11, 2025
Gerard Edward Salmon, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on October 11, 2025. He was the son of the late Edward John Salmon and Jean Martin Salmon.
Jerry was born on October 8, 1950, in Trenton, NJ. He graduated from Campbell College and earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Lynchburg College.
Jerry was a long-time teacher and coach. For the majority of...
Jane Thomas Sigler
Oct 9, 2025
Jane Thomas Sigler passed away on October 9,2025. She was a lifelong resident of Lynchburg, born on September 28, 1928, in Virginia Baptist Hospital to Willard Franklin Thomas and Ellen Walker Thomas. She was a graduate of E. C. Glass and Salem College.
She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Ellen Stewart Thomas; her husband, Harold Sigler, Jr.; her son,...
Sandra Louise Snell
Sep 28, 2025
Sandra Louise Snell, 79, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Ronnie James Snell, with whom she shared a lifetime of cherished memories.
Sandra (Sandy) was born on Saturday, June 1, 1946, in Fairmont, WV. She was the daughter of the late...
Mary Elizabeth VanDyke
Sep 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of Mary Elizabeth Van Dyke “Sis” of Lynchburg, Virginia on September 23, 2025. She was 99 years old at her passing and is now in arms of Jesus, for which we give thanks.
Sis was born in Tazewell, Virginia on March 6, 1926, to R. O. Van Dyke, Sr. and Mary...
Robert Wilson Hall
Oct 7, 2025
Robert Wilson Hall, age 78, of Evington, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Robert is predeceased by his father, Flemon Wilson Hall and his mother, Ruth Maxey Hall.
Though most of Robert’s life was lived in Evington, VA, his love for his childhood home of Floyd, VA was experienced in his stories, his kindness,...
John Sparks
Jun 17, 2025
John Arthur Sparks, age 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
John is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Joni and daughter Ashley (Matt) of South Carolina.
He was the son of the late Timothy and Betty Sparks of Covington, VA. In addition to his parents, his sister Carole Rice preceded him in death.
John Sparks is...
Edith Hartless Coffey
Aug 24, 2025
Edith Hartless Coffey peacefully passed away August 24th, 2025 at the age of 97. Edith lived a full and active life, spending her final years in the comfort of her own home.
Edith was born and raised in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Hartless Sr. and Lewey Dean Hartless and was married 30 years to the...
MaryJane Hobbs
Sep 20, 2025
Maryjane B. Hobbs passed peacefully at Westminster Canterbury surrounded by her family on September 20, 2025. She lived 100 amazing years.
Born in Lynchburg, VA in 1925, she was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School. Music was her life and she continued with her passion for music in her study of voice, piano and organ. She was a talented...
Katharine Murray Arrowood Hicks
Sep 24, 2025
Katharine Murray Arrowood Hicks (“Kay”) departed this life on September 24, 2025, just three weeks shy of her 98th birthday.
Kay was born in Concord, North Carolina on October 15, 1927, to the Reverend Robert S. Arrowood, Sr., and Mary Dimock Murray Arrowood. After the death of her mother at a young age, she was raised by an aunt who became...
Nancy Virginia Crowder
Jul 25, 2025
The world became a little less bright on July 25, 2025, with the passing of Nancy Virginia Crowder who passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA to Lola Virginia and Houston Maie Crowder.
She is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Houston Maie Crowder, Jr. and Linda McLennan Crowder;...
Michael Wayne Cox
Oct 15, 2025
Michael Wayne Cox passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Mike was the beloved husband of Donna Cox for 37 years.
Born July 22, 1949, Mike was the youngest child of the late Owen and Mary Cox. Mike was employed by Limitorque/Flowserve and retired from Belvac Production Machinery. Mike graduated from E.C. Glass where he was proud...
Timothy Colin Campbell
Oct 11, 2025
With great sadness, we announce that Timothy Colin Campbell, Sr., 78, passed away on October 11th, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
William "Bill" Cheatwood, Sr.
Oct 8, 2025
William "Bill" Cheatwood Sr, of Lynchburg, a devoted husband, father, grandfather. great grandfather, great great grandfather, friend, was born on September 19, 1924, and passed away peacefully on Oct 8, 2025 at the age of 101, at Oakwood Health and Rehab, Bedford, Va.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Wiley Cheatwood and his great, great granddaughter Georgia Rose...
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