Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Skylor Eagle
Aug 19, 2026
Skylor Eagle, 19, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away on August 19, 2026.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg with a burial following afterwards at...
Yvonne Thomas
Aug 13, 2026
Yvonne Hill Thomas, 87, of Davidson, NC, passed away at her residence on August 13, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1938, in Piney River, Virginia, to Welton Lucian Hill and Rhoda Muriel Brown.
She is preceded in death by her husband William “Tojoe” Knight Thomas; her parents, and siblings, Thomas "Tommy" Hill, Robert Hill, Howard Hill, and Ruth Hill...
Tony Lucas Hawks
Aug 10, 2026
Tony Lucas Hawks of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away quietly with his family by his side on August 10, 2026, at the age of 77.
Tony was born in Henderson, North Carolina, to the late Ralph Lucas Hawks and Catherine Perkinson Hawks of Wilson and Warrenton, North Carolina. He grew up in Wilson and graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in...
Denise Sandidge
Aug 9, 2026
Denise Sandidge, 55, of Lynchburg Virginia went to be with the Lord on August 9th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Edward Sandidge and Rosa Mae Sandidge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Sandidge, and devoted grandparents, Martha and Smith Sandidge.
Denise was born on April 17th, 1971, in Amherst Virginia. Denise...
Jeremy Edward Morgan
Aug 4, 2026
Jeremy Edward Morgan, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2026. He was born on March 10, 1983, in Karlsruhe, Germany, and moved to the United States at the age of two.
Jeremy was a loving father, devoted brother, cherished partner, and loyal friend. He was loved and adored by so many who had...
Charles Ervin Ross
Jul 3, 2026
Charles Ervin Ross, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, under a strawberry moon in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. A memorial service is planned for August with details forthcoming.Charles, aka Charlie, or Ervin in Ohio, was born in Mason, Ohio, February 18, 1928, on a very snowy day. He told a story that the doctor had to spend...
Charles "Hackie" Gordon Hurt
Aug 19, 2026
Charles “Hackie” Gordon Hurt, 79, of Big Island, fell into his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
A funeral service celebrating Hackie’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with interment at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. A fellowship celebrating Hackie will be held at 2220 Cobbs St., Lynchurg, Va....
Thomas Marvin Elliott, Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
Thomas Marvin Elliott, Jr., 77, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on August 19th, 2026, after a long battle with health issues.
Born August 7th, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas Elliott, Sr. (Carrie) and Josie Hudson (Joseph). He was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Perscilla Carter Elliott and his brother...
Lynore Eve "Lyn" Long
Aug 18, 2026
Lynore Eve “Lyn” Long, 86, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday August 18th, 2026.
Lyn was the devoted wife of William Long for 52 years before his passing in 2014.
Lyn was born on June 6th, 1940, in Carlinville, Illinois, the daughter of John Rossetti and Helen Chulick. Lyn was a graduate of the University of Illinois, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts...
Tammy Tomlin Rogers
Aug 17, 2026
On August 17, 2026, Tammy Tomlin Rogers, 58, of Lynchburg, Virginia, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was welcomed in by her beloved son Samuel Kovey Rogers. She was an understanding, forgiving, and most importantly, loving wife, “puffels,” to Ronnie William Rogers, Jr. She was a perfect mother to William Rogers (Cassidy) and an adored...
Stan Hicks
Aug 17, 2026
Stan Hicks, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was the son of the late Edward Stanton Hicks, Sr. and Phyllis Ann Hicks.
He was born on August 19, 1965, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Stan was a proud graduate of E.C. Glass High School and James Madison University.
Stan is survived by his wife, Sarah McHaney-Hicks; daughter, Julia Hicks;...
Charles Edward Bumgarner, Jr. (Bobo)
Aug 16, 2026
Charles Edward Bumgarner, Jr. (Bobo), of Forest, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Charles Edward Bumgarner, Sr. and Elnora Fay Bumgarner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Peter (Peaches) Bumgarner.
Charles was born on December 11,1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from...
Charles Edward Bumgarner
Aug 16, 2026
Charles Edward Bumgarner, Jr. (Bobo ), of Forest, Virginia went to be with the Lord on August 16,2026. He was the son of the late Charles Edward Bumgarner, Sr. and Elnora Fay Bumgarner . In addition to his parents , he was survived by his brother, Peter (Peaches) Bumgarner.
Charles was born on December 11, 1956 in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated...
Timothy Lamark Crews Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Timothy Crews Jr. of Lynchburg, departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, at Heritage Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Crews will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at he Baptist Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Carol Jean Dziak
Aug 15, 2026
Carol Jean Dziak beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 15, 2026 due to complications of Alzheimers.
Born September 2, 1937 in Aniwa, Wisconsin, Carol was the eldest daughter of Larry and Laverne (nee Resch) Armstrong. Her family later moved from Aniwa to Milwaukee, where she would attend and graduate from Saint John Cathedral High School in 1956....
Michael Oliver Johnson
Aug 15, 2026
Michael Oliver Johnson, 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Born on March 2, 1954, in Virginia, Michael was the son of the late Oliver Terrell Johnson and Doris Kennon Johnson. In addition to his parents, Michael was also preceded in death by his sisters, Karen Sue Johnson and Dara Johnson Padgett; father-in-law, Ray...
Gislinde Brunhilde Hauser Kinzler
Aug 12, 2026
Gislinde Brunhilde Hauser Kinzler passed away on August 12, 2026, in Bedford, VA. Born on August 20, 1937, in Germany, Gislinde’s life was a testament to artistry, dedication, and quiet strength that touched all who knew her.
Gislinde was the beloved daughter of Philipp Hauser and Ida Redmann Hauser, both of whom preceded her in death. Throughout her life, she cherished...
Faye Taylor Clarke
Aug 11, 2026
Faye Taylor Clarke, 70, of Lynchburg, Va. was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 11, 2026, at Tate Springs Health & Rehab after a courageous battle with dementia.
Faye was born on November 10, 1955, to the late Phyllis E. and John O. Taylor. Faye was preceded in death by four brothers, Ralph Odell Taylor, Kenneth Adam...
Karleen Edna Sime
Aug 11, 2026
Karleen Edna Sime (Groenke) passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Kay wrote “I had so much joy and love in my life. The Lord has greatly blessed me with a Christian family, a wonderful husband for 49 years, 4 amazing children, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. I looked forward to heaven without fear because the Lord is my Light...
Gwynn William Ramsey
Aug 11, 2026
Dr. Gwynn William Ramsey of Forest, VA peacefully completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Gwynn was born November 13, 1931, in Drexel, NC to John C. Ramsey Jr. and Effie Mae Toney Ramsey. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Amaryllis Ramsey Keaton; infant son, Kenan Dee Ramsey; and his beloved wife of 70 years, Betty June...
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