Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Darryl Lewis Bailey
Sep 24, 2026
Darryl Lewis Bailey, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 24, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Vivian Virginia Roberts Bailey.
He was born on August 8, 1952, in Hurricane, West Virginia. He spent more than 40 years working as an electrician in Central Virginia and took pride in the work he did. His faith...
Charles "Rose Man" Rose., Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
Charles Radford Rose, Jr. (Dooley, Chuck, Rose Man, Daddy, Papa, and Big Brother) passed away peacefully at age 83, on September 13, 2026. Charles faced the challenges of a stroke with daring courage and grit. He was the son of the late Charles Rose Sr., and Alberta Jones Rose. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Rev....
Michelle Morrison
Sep 5, 2026
Michelle Morrison was born on June 17, 1975, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Mary Jane Morrison and the late Milton E. Morrison Sr. Michelle grew up in Lynchburg, where she attended E. C. Glass High School and later continued her education at Clayton State University, earning an associate degree. She later made her home in Atlanta, Georgia, a city that became...
George Lewis Payne
Sep 24, 2026
George Lewis Payne, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Kimberly Michelle Cox
Sep 22, 2026
Kimberly Michelle Jones Cox, 57 years old of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on September 22, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 14, 1968 to Evelyn Smith and the late Hatley “Bug” Jones, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Booker Cox, infant brother Hatley Jones III and stepfather Charles Smith Sr.
Kimberly joined...
Carl Albert Jones
Sep 20, 2026
Carl Albert Jones, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 20, 2026.
A celebration of Carl’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Ella Ivey Marks
Sep 22, 2026
Ella Ivey Marks, 76, of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A loving wife and mother, a doting grandmother and a loyal friend, she touched the lives of everyone she met.
Ella was born on May 18, 1950, the daughter of the late Robert Kean Ivey Sr. and Putnam Mundy Ivey. She graduated from Seven Hills School and Sweet Briar...
Joyce Marie Mullin
Sep 18, 2026
Joyce Marie Mullin, 91, of Lynchburg, VA (formerly of Braintree, MA) passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. She was the loving wife of Edward Patrick Mullin.
Joyce was born in Lyles, Tennessee on March 24, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Ivan J. Gafford and Virginia Coates Gafford. She was a devoted homemaker to husband and children.
She is survived...
Robert C. "Robin" Wood III
Sep 12, 2026
Robert Cornelius Wood III (Robin) passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026 after a brief illness.
Robin was born on July 4th, 1940 and grew up in the Fort Hill neighborhood of Lynchburg. He was a proud 1958 graduate of E.C. Glass High School where he was voted “most friendly” in his class. A two-sport athlete in baseball and football, he...
Paul Alexander
Sep 25, 2026
Paul Alexander, 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 25, 2026.
Service details are forthcoming. To assist the family with funeral expenses with click here.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is serving the family.
Wayne Thomas Inge
Sep 25, 2026
Wayne Thomas Inge, 80, of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1945, to the late Roy Ellis Inge and Nancy Viola Wood Inge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Catina Inge and sister, Clara Overstreet.
Wayne courageously served his...
Lloyd Wayne Givens
Sep 24, 2026
Lloyd Wayne Givens passed away at his residence on September 24, 2026, in Madison Heights, Virginia. He was born on February 17, 1947, in Waiteville, West Virginia, to the late Bud B. Givens and Gladys H. Givens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice L. Givens.
Lloyd dedicated 43 years of service to BWXT...
Thomas Hunter Fletcher
Sep 22, 2026
Thomas Hunter Fletcher, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 22nd, 2026. He was the son of the late George Hunter Fletcher and Catherine Brown Fletcher.
Tom was born on April 16th, 1951, in Newport News, Virginia. He attended school at Frederick Military Academy and graduated from York High School before going into the United States Air Force and pursuing...
Linda Lovelace Gregores
Sep 22, 2026
Linda Lovelace Gregores of Madison Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born in Danville, Virginia, to her parents, Marvin and Shirley Lovelace.
Linda was a bookkeeper for many years with Bowen Jewelry. She loved to cook, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed spending her weekends with her family and friends on their...
Judy K. Steele
Sep 22, 2026
Judy Knisley Steele 79, of Goode, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Harrisonburg, VA. A daughter of the late Forrest and Nellie Rivercomb Knisley. In addition to her parents Judy was preceded in death by her sister, Bucky Coffey and a brother, Sonny Knisley.
Judy retired as a communication...
William Melvin Oliver
Sep 21, 2026
William Melvin Oliver, 66, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever remember his love, loyalty, and devotion.
Born on November 8, 1959, in Lynchburg, Virginia, William was the son of Carol Taylor Cook and the late Lyle Mack Oliver. He proudly joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in...
Kenneth Wright
Sep 20, 2026
Kenneth Wright, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 20, 2026. Service details to follow.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr.
Sep 19, 2026
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr., 36, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Michael was born on May 5, 1990, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the beloved son of Michael Gardener McDaniel, Sr. and Sharon Shephard. After graduating high school, he pursued a career in masonry.
Michael loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on his red dirt...
David Thompson
Sep 18, 2026
David Thompson, 62, of Pamplin, Virginia was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 18, 2026. David was born on November 17, 1963, to the late Wade Thompson, Sr. and the late Helen Higginbotham Thompson.
Dave was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He loved visiting other...
Harold Allen Crouch
Sep 17, 2026
Harold Allen Crouch, 59, of Evington, Virginia passed away on September 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born on September 25, 1966, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Harold Otey Crouch and Jean Francis Crouch.
He was a graduate of Brookville High School, then later pursued a career with The Virginia Department of Transportation.
Allen was a member...
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