Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Antonio Poindexter
Jul 24, 2026
Antonio "Tony" Poindexter, 60, of Grottoes, Virginia, departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was the son of the late George Robert Poindexter, Jr. and the late Alease Smith Poindexter.
Born on April 26, 1966, in Washington, D.C., Tony was known for his love of family and friends. He enjoyed spending...
Alease Smith Poindexter
Jul 16, 2026
Alease Smith Poindexter, 87, of Grottoes, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Blue Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Aaron Smith and Annie Robinson Ercus.
Born on February 17, 1939, in Arrington, Virginia, Alease was raised with a strong faith and was baptized at the age of five at the...
Elaine Burleson Clarke
Jul 23, 2026
ELAINE BURLESON CLARKE born February 25, 1937 in Morganton, North Carolina, the youngest of seven children born to Commodore V. Burleson and Mary Gillam Burleson, died suddenly July 23, 2026. Christened Dorothy Elaine, she was always called Elaine. Her brother Gillam called her “bright light” because her name means bright is the light of dawn. She lived into her name,...
Jerry Womack
Jul 25, 2026
~ Please note the time change for the service on Saturday, August 1, 2026 ~
Jerry Thomas Womack, 67, of Lynchburg, Va, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2026 surrounded by his family. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, firefighter and friend.
Jerry was born on April 9, 1959 at the Womack Army Hospital in Fort...
Virgie Ann Anderson
Jul 20, 2026
Virgie Anne Anderson was born on January 2, 1940, in Campbell County. On July 20, 2026, at 7:24 p.m., at the age of 86, she peacefully departed this life, surrounded by the love and legacy of the family to whom she devoted her life.
Virgie was a member of Jericho Baptist Church, where she served as an usher. Her faith was...
Dominick Anderson
Jul 20, 2026
Dominick James Henry Anderson, affectionately known by all who loved him as "Nick," entered eternal rest on July 20, 2026, at the age of 40. Born on April 29, 1986, to Vincent and Shelia Anderson. Nick attended E.C. Glass High School before continuing his education at Liberty University. Throughout his years as a student, he formed lasting friendships and embraced...
Rachel Lambright Shenigo
Jun 29, 2026
Rachel Lambright Shenigo died on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the wife of the late Michael George Shenigo.
Born in Tiffin, Ohio on October 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Francis Lambright and Florence Scheiber Lambright. A lifelong learner, she graduated from Heidelberg College and continued her education at the University of North...
Robbie Duff Perrow
Jul 20, 2026
Robbie Duff Perrow, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, she was the beloved wife of Daniel Thomas Perrow, with whom she shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
Born on May 23, 1932, in Amherst County, Virginia, Robbie was the daughter of the late Clarence Conrad Duff, Sr. and Kate Ogden Duff.
Robbie will be lovingly remembered for her...
Thomas E. Evans
Jul 12, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Thomas "Tom" Evans
Thomas "Tom" Evans, age 84, passed away on July 12, 2026. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, he later called Washington, D.C., Blackstone, and Richmond, Virginia, home. He lived life on his own terms—with a good sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and a Bloody Mary never too far away.
Tom proudly served his country as...
Jane Elizabeth Lopinsky
Jul 24, 2026
Jane Lopinsky, 66, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harlan Kees and Mary Kees.
Jane was born on May 15, 1960, in Beckley, West Virginia.
Above all else, Jane cherished her family. Nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with the people she loved. She was a devoted...
Margaret Elaine Magnan
Jul 22, 2026
Margaret Elaine Moles Magnan, 55, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026.
An avid reader with a kind heart and a lifelong love for animals, Margaret found her greatest joy in quiet moments with a good book and the loyal companionship of her pets. Over the years, she shared her life with many beloved furry companions—including Big Un, Head Dog, Bullwinkle...
Michael Harrison Driskill
Jul 22, 2026
Michael Harrison Driskill passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was the eldest son of June Reynolds Driskill and David A. Driskill.
Michael is survived by his cherished wife of 30 years, Lois, two grandchildren, Kayce Falls and Liam Lippert, and two beloved brothers, Ronald D. Driskill (Trisha) and Mark E. Driskill (Sharon) and their children.
He graduated from EC Glass...
Lorraine "Margie" Porter Hubbard
Jul 22, 2026
Lorraine Porter Hubbard (Margie), was called home to reunite with the Lord and family on July 22, 2026. She was born July 9, 1940 to the late Clayton and Lorraine Porter.
She joined Mt. Peelier Baptist at a young age and retired from Imperial reading Company. Lorraine married Henry H. Hubbard, Sr. in February 1957.
She was preceded in death by two...
John Thomas Hargis
Jul 22, 2026
John Thomas Hargis, affectionately known as "John T" and "Hawkeye," 76, of Evington, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his beloved family farm on July 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 9, 1949, in Lynchburg, Virginia, John was the son of the late Hugh Thomas Hargis and Frances Witt Hargis. He spent his entire life in the...
Rennie Stephen Lowe
Jul 21, 2026
Rennie Stephen Lowe (Steve), 72, of Moneta Virginia, formally of Gilbert, West Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on the 21st day of July 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Rennie and Mildred Lowe of Beckley, WV.
Born on July 30, 1953 in Welch, WV.
Steve served in the US Army...
Stephanie Dawn Witt
Jul 21, 2026
Stephanie Dawn Witt (Royer), 57, of Forest, Virginia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Though her passing was sudden and unexpected, her family finds peace in knowing she has been made completely whole and is now free from pain in the arms of Jesus.
Born on October 11, 1968, in Waynesboro, Virginia, Stephanie...
Norma Jean Brown
Jul 21, 2026
Norma Jean Brown departed her earthly life on July 21, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on March 20, 1946, to the late William Franklin Brown and Mary Brown Jones.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Roger Brown, and her sisters, Brenda Watson and Francene Jackson.
She is survived by two daughters,...
Virginia "Jenny" Marie Butler
Jul 20, 2026
Virginia Marie "Jenny" Butler, 46, of Lexington, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jenny was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love for her family knew no bounds. Her strength, compassion, and unwavering faith carried her through life's challenges...
Allan Farmer
Jul 20, 2026
Allan Windell Farmer, 65, of Evington, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on July 20, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1961, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Mattie Marie Farmer and Lloyd Roy Farmer, Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Roy Farmer, Jr.; his sister, Aletta Maria Farmer; and his nephews,...
Allana Wilkerson Torrence
Jul 19, 2026
Allana Wilkerson Torrence, 72, of Rustburg, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was the loving wife of Andy Torrence of 51 years.
Allana was born in Bellville, Illinois, a daughter of the late Lloyd Thomas Wilkerson and Kathleen Doyle Wilkerson. Allana was retired from Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and attended New Chapel Baptist Church in Rustburg.
In addition to her husband,...
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