Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Kathleen Anderson
Jan 2, 2026
Kathleen Alice Anderson, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away at her home Friday, January 2, 2026. She was the loving wife of Charles Barton Anderson for 56 years.
Kathleen was born on July 8, 1947, in Jamestown, New York, a daughter of the late Marshall and Ebba Friberg. In addition to her husband Bart, she is survived by a daughter Laurel Johnson...
Latoya Gilbert
Dec 30, 2025
Latoya “Toya” Gilbert-Harvey was born on July 19, 1988, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Gregory Lewis Harvey of Greensboro, North Carolina, son of Randolph Bayes and Shirley Bayes, and Karen Denise Gilbert-Morton of Lynchburg. From day one, Toya had a personality that filled every room—bold, loving, funny, and unapologetically herself.
No matter what life threw her way, including her illness, Toya never...
John Pelissier
Jan 2, 2026
John (Jean) Armand Pélissier, born January 19, 1925 in Brignoles, France, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 100, on January 2, 2026.
He was the son of Gustave and Marguerite Pélissier, and brother to nine siblings.
He married Emma Marie Loubière in 1949, in Paris, France. Together, they moved to Dakar, Senegal, where their first daughter, Bernadette, was born; and...
Patricia Ann Bostic Baker
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Bostic Baker, 79, of Moneta, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV on August 8, 1946. A daughter of the late Joseph Henderson Bostic and Edith Mae Burdette Bostic. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Millard Bostic and...
Horace Tweedy Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Horace Tweedy Jr. of Concord, VA, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Friday, January 16, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 11:30A.M.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating towards funeral services by calling 434-237-9424 between the hours of 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Albert Lee Paige, Sr.
Jan 1, 2026
Albert Lee Paige, Sr., 75, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Gaynelle Delores Atkinson Crumpton
Dec 20, 2025
2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith."
After fighting a courageous battle, on Saturday December 20, 2025, Gaynell Delores Atkinson Crumpton earned her wings and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Gay, as she was affectionally called, was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel O....
Kenneth Earl Moore
Dec 27, 2025
Kenneth Earl Moore, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2025, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. He was born in California on July 9, 1940, to the late Donald Ware Moore and Caroline McIntyre Moore.
Kenneth worked as a dedicated engineer at Areva for many years before retiring. He also was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived...
Maryan Lorraine Marshall
Dec 29, 2025
Maryan Lorraine Marshall, born January 18, 1940, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on December 29, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian Louise Merz and Rush Porter Marshall.
Maryan was a dedicated lifelong scholar and educator. She received her undergraduate degree from Connecticut College and went on to earn her Ph.D. from Yale University. She pursued a distinguished academic career,...
Charles Henry Jones, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Charles Henry Jones, Jr. was born on September 5, 1990, and passed away much too soon on December 28, 2025, after 35 wonderful years on this earth.
He is survived by his parents, Charles Jones, Sr. (Elaine) and Teresa Hinton (Kevin); younger sister, Lauren Jones (Jeff Allen); grandparents, Harold Mosley, Sr. and Mary Jones; uncle, Harold Mosley Jr.; and his niece...
Robert Kenneth Raysor (Bobb)
Dec 28, 2025
Robert Kenneth (Bobb) Raysor's faith was made sight on December 28, 2025, when he closed his eyes on this life and immediately entered Heaven, his eternal Home. Bobb had excitedly longed to go there ever since he accepted God's free gift of salvation by asking Jesus to come into his life at age 14.
A dedicated, beloved Bible teacher, Bobb invested...
Virginia "Gee Gee" Ann Dexter Nelson
Oct 31, 2025
Virginia (Gee Gee) Ann Dexter Nelson, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 27, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, Gee Gee was the daughter of the late James Francis and Mildred Marie Truland Dexter. She attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for her undergraduate studies and went...
Robert Thomas Bumpas
Jan 3, 2026
Robert Thomas Bumpas, 80, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Robert was born on August 16, 1945, to the late Robert Mallory and Josephine Smith Bumpass.
After graduating high school, he went on to join the United States Army, serving both in Vietnam and Korea. Following his time in the military, Robert pursued an education from Central Virginia...
Thomas Excell Coleman
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas Excell Coleman, 95, of Madison Heights, passed away at his home on January 3, 2026 after a five year diagnosis of lymphoma. Tom was born in Amherst County to the late Wiley Newton Coleman, Sr. and the late Ola Martin Wingfield Coleman.
Tom graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1949. He joined the U. S. Army on February 14,...
Judith Elaine Early George
Dec 20, 2025
Judith Elaine Early George (November 28, 1936 – December 20, 2025) lived a life marked by faith, family, and friendship. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to wonderful parents, James L. Early and Pauline A. Early, who guided her formative years until her marriage in 1958 to Dr John D. George, Jr. (LTC, Ret) with whom she shared life for 60 years...
Chastaneyka Willcox
Nov 26, 2025
Chastaneyka Willcox, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After an extended illness, Chastaneyka passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised by parents, Gerasimo “Zeke” and Marrianne “Vy” Zanatos. Chastaneyka was a devoted mother, wife, sibling, friend, and healer who...
Michael Lee Wynn "Mike"
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn (Mike), 85 years old, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, from complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born on May 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, Mike was the son of Martin and Leona Wynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Timothy Joseph Krpalek
Dec 18, 2025
Timothy Joseph Krpalek, age 65, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Nelson County, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late John Frank Krpalek and Edith Lucille Stellmacher.
Timothy was born on January 25, 1960, in Albany, Oregon. He attended West Albany High School before pursuing a distinguished career in the United States Navy. Timothy proudly...
Marion Stump
Nov 21, 2025
Marion Stump, 82, of Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known by many as “Mama Stump,” passed away peacefully on November 21st, at home holding the hand of her beloved partner of 47 years, Phil. She is survived by her three beloved children, Claire, Katie, and David; their partners Charles, Matt, and Lauren; her grandchildren Isabella, Samuel, Silas, Ellie, Dalton, Jackson, and Stanley....
Lonnie M. Rose, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Lonnie M. Rose, Jr., 71, passed away at his residence in Forest, Virginia, after a long battle with FTD/PPA, on January 4 ,2026. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 27, 1954, the son of Lonnie M. Rose, Sr. (deceased), and Eunice Howard Rose.
Lonnie is survived by Linda, his wife of 46 years; his son, Charlie of Atlanta, Georgia;...
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