Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Mary Louise Riggins Clever
Jun 15, 2026
Mary Louise Riggins Clever passed into eternal life on June 15th, 2026, at her son’s home in Lynchburg, VA. Mary Lou was born Dec 2, 1932, in Yorktown, Virginia where she grew up.
She enjoyed water skiing, clamming, crabbing, and tennis. After graduating from Poquoson High School, where her activities included band, basketball, and cheerleading, she began her career as an...
David Earl Ramsey
Jun 1, 2026
David Earl Ramsey, 67, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026.
David was born November 5, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Arthur Ramsey, Sr. and Blanche Wells Ramsey. David was retired as a professional tile worker and loved history, especially metal detecting for Civil War relics.
He is survived by his daughter Stacy Ramsey of Lovingston,...
Betty Mann Hale
Jun 13, 2026
Betty Mann Hale, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at home with loved ones by her side. She was the loving wife of William Hale of sixty-two years.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, on October 23, 1943, Betty graduated from Appomattox High School in 1961. After a few years in the workforce, she settled down to care...
Linda Pribble Scruggs
Jun 8, 2026
Linda Pribble Scruggs, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born on May 3, 1947, Linda was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mabel Pribble. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Lee Scruggs.
Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her...
Stacy Mays
May 31, 2026
It's with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Stacy Ann Mays, of Lynchburg.
All services will be private.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family
Rosa Mae Horsley
Jun 18, 2026
With loving hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Mrs. Rosa Mae Horsley, who peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born on August 6, 1934, in Big Island, Virginia, Rosa Mae was the beloved daughter of the late Jesse and Lillian Boxley. She was a woman of deep faith, a faithful member...
Brenda Henderson Dennison
Jun 18, 2026
Brenda Jean Henderson Dennison, 72, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Noah’s Landing in Beford. She was born on April 28, 1954, in Washington, DC. A daughter of Mary Margurite Curtin Henderson and the late John Henderson. Brenda was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Deann Henderson and a nephew, Randy Henderson.
Brenda was a loving...
Olga Krayak Kronmeyer
Jun 18, 2026
Olga Krayak Kronmeyer, 93, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1932, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Elsie Herbig Kronmeyer and Charles C. Kronmeyer.
Olga grew up in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, and was a summer resident of Grahamsville, New York, at the entrance to the Catskills National Park.
Olga earned her bachelor’s degree...
Patty Lawanda Hogue
Jun 16, 2026
Patty Hogue, 51, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
A celebration of Patty's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Deborah Denise Mott
Jun 15, 2026
Deborah Denise Mott, 66, of Dumfries, VA, transitioned home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 15, 2026.
A celebration of Deborah's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Faith Redemption Church 1955 Blackwater Road Forest, VA.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is serving the family.
LuAnn Keener-Mikenas
Jun 15, 2026
LuAnn Keener-Mikenas, 72, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1954, to the late Thomas Clayton Keener and Mary Helen Parker Keener. She lived in Virginia with her husband, Ed Mikenas, a professional musician.
LuAnn was a writer and poet born in 1954, a native of Texas. She earned an M.F.A....
Zena Karen Hudson
Jun 14, 2026
Zena Karen Hudson, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Collins Hudson; father, Addison Vaughan Hudson; brother, Addison Ray Hudson (Jackie); nephew, Stanley Vaughan Hudson; and her fiancé, William "Bill" Potter.
Karen worked for Pearson Drugstore for many years before retiring. She...
Grace Turner Browning
Jun 12, 2026
Grace Turner Browning of Madison Heights, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends.
She was the loving wife of William M. Browning, Sr. for 44 years and the daughter of John H. and Adelene Grant Turner all of whom preceded her...
Imelia Culpepper
Jun 11, 2026
Imelia "Nita" Culpepper, age 69, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully at her home with her children on June 11, 2026. Nita was born in Lynchburg, VA, on August 4 1956, to the late Joe Randy Culpepper and Gloria Austin Culpepper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, La'Keisha Culpepper; the love of...
Doris O'Connor Duff
2026
Doris O'Connor Rice Duff, 84, of Big Island, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was the wife of the late Leonard Ray Duff.
Born on August 25, 1941, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon Bonaparte O'Connor and the late Lillie Mae Taylor O'Connor.
Doris was most proud of being a mother. Her love knew no limits...
Kyrie King Omari Thomas
Jun 10, 2026
Kyrie King Omari Thomas, 7, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on June 10, 2026. Kyrie was born on March 15, 2019, to Jarrod and Raven Thomas.
Kyrie although a young king in years had a strong faith in the Lord and was a member of Tree of Life Ministries and a student at Boonsboro Elementary School.
He was a happy little boy who...
John Clifton Laughlin
Jun 10, 2026
Clifton Laughlin - officially John C. Laughlin – but better known as Cliff, Cliffy, chief, or “Clunk” was a self-made man. From the time he was a boy, he was working. Whether on farms, the highway, or helping masters at their trade, he developed a work ethic that will never be rivaled. He eventually settled on brick masonry as a...
Mae Mathilda Deacon
Jun 10, 2026
Mae Mathilda Deacon, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Reverend A. Donald Deacon. Mae was born on March 6, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, to William G. Berry and Georgia Mae Bright. As a little girl, Mae was affectionately called Peaches by her...
Maurice Elwood Clingempeel, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Maurice Elwood Clingempeel, Jr., age 81 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. He was born May 3, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Maurice Elwood Clingempeel and Frances Louise (Brightwell) Clingempeel.
Elwood joined the US Army in 1966 and served for 3 years as a Military Policeman. He got his GED in...
Joseph Snead
Jun 8, 2026
Joseph Kendall Snead "Kenny" was born on September 9, 1967 passed away to be with his heavenly father on Monday morning, June 8, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He graduated from Joseph P. Kennedy School and Galludet College for the Deaf SOP program, both schools located in Washington, D.C.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Snead, Jr.; his brother,...
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