Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Wyatt Owen Gunter
Nov 7, 2026
Wyatt Owen Gunter
December 6, 1970 – November 7, 2026
Wyatt Owen Gunter, 55, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Born on December 6, 1970, Wyatt was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Wyatt was a graduate of Heritage High School, accumulated a patchwork collection of college credits, and went on to start his own carpentry business.
Wyatt...
Phyllis Carwile Arrington
Nov 1, 2026
Phyllis Carwile Arrington, 95, passed away on November 1, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Virginia, and was the daughter of Thomas Lloyd and Aurelia Tweedy Carwile. She married Sandy Claiborne Arrington, and together they raised their family in Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister, Ellen Carwile Vail, and her brother, Thomas Lloyd...
Mike Allan Bratton
Nov 2, 2026
Mike Allan Bratton, 74, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his family on November 2, 2026.
Mike was born on December 5, 1951, and was the beloved son of the late Kenneth and Dorothea (Miller) Bratton. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1970 and then joined the United States Army, proudly serving his country, including an international assignment in...
Glenda Sue Williams
Oct 25, 2026
On 10/25/26 Glenda Sue Gilmore Williams departed her life, Born 10/15/1947 to the late Eugene Gilmore and Helen Harris Gilmore. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her brother Alray Gilmore, sister Jean Harris Gilmore Spinner and son Shelton Wayne Williams.
Glanda was Baptized at Court Street Baptist Church at a very early age, then attended the...
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.
Rebecca Christine Crawford
Oct 30, 2026
Rebecca Christine Crawford, 62, of Brookneal, Virginia, passed away on October 30, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hackworth and Frona Rebecca Bobbitt.
Rebecca Christine Crawford was born on January 23,1964, in Lynchburg, VA
Rebecca enjoyed fishing, She also enjoyed her pets and taking beautiful pictures and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her...
Lois Roena Acheson
Oct 27, 2026
Lois Acheson, age 83, of State College Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 27, 2026.
She was a graduate of Penn State University where she was a member of the honor society. Lois was a shop owner in the historic district on Jekyll Island, Georgia, where she also was the president of the Jekyll Island Business Association...
Shirley Rae Baber James
Nov 1, 2026
Shirley Rae Baber James, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 1, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored her and a lifetime of memories filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of mischief.
Born on July 18, 1942, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Shirley was the daughter of the late Filmer James Baber and Lois Ballard Baber.
Shirley was truly one...
Deborah Norris
Nov 8, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Cooper Norris
Deborah “Debbie” Cooper Norris, 72, of Lynchburg, passed away on November 8, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on March 23, 1954, Debbie was the daughter of the late Quinton “Jack” Burks and Mary “Patsy” Hodges. She was also preceded in death by Father John Hodges, her brother Micheal Burks, and her nephew Zane Hodges.
Debbie is survived by...
Douglas Wexler Kincaid, Jr
Nov 5, 2026
Mr. Douglas Wexler Kincaid, Jr., died on November 5, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born in Suffolk on December 12, 1943, he was the son of Esta Everett Kincaid and Douglas Wexler Kincaid.
Doug is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda Darden Kincaid, and four children, Julia Kincaid Hollon (John Oaks Hollon), of Lexington, Kentucky, Douglas Wexler Kincaid, III, of...
Judith Godfrey Floyd
Nov 3, 2026
Judith Lynn Godfrey Floyd, 77, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Born on August 29, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Godfrey, Sr. and Freeda Lou Sowers Godfrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Godfrey, Jr. and Rickie Godfrey.
Our family will forever cherish the...
Dr. Robert Milanovich
Nov 1, 2026
Dr. Robert “Bob” Milanovich, 83, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Jayne Milanovich for 59 years. He was a retired pediatrician who practiced medicine in Lynchburg for more than 30 years.
Bob was born in Indiana on November 27, 1942, to the late Anthony Milanovich and the...
Michael Joseph Doss
Oct 30, 2026
Joe Doss, 25, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Ashlee Doss and the son of Matthew Kause, Vanessa Fletcher, Lynn Doss, and Chris Doss.
Joe was born on May 3, 2001, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended school at Brookville High, graduating with an Advanced Diploma in 2019, before...
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 Tolbert Porter, cherished wife of Norman A. Porter for 62 years, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Oct 30, 2026. She was born on April 26, 1943 in Chicago, IL to parents Louis and Ellanore Tolbert and was raised along with her sister, Lauren Domek (Bruce), in Palatine, IL.
Gail and Norm met while she was in nursing school and...
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...
Marcella Franklin
Oct 28, 2026
Marcella Ann Franklin of Madison Heights,Va transitioned peacefully on October 28, 2026 at her home. Marcella was born on July 15, 1954 to the late Millie Margaret Butler Moseley & George Willie Moseley. In addition to her parents , she was proceeded in death by her brother, Barry Lee Moseley.
Marcy was a long term employee of Wells Fargo and was...
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...
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