Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joyce Ann Whitted
Feb 20, 2026
On Friday, February 20, 2026, Joyce Ann Whitted departed from this life at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1962, to the late Mr. James “Kilroy” Whitted and Mrs. Janice Whitted.
Joyce grew up and lived her whole life in Lynchburg, VA where she was a hard-working woman and held positions at Bank of America, Genworth and was...
Allison Wood Hogan
Feb 27, 2026
Allison Wood Hogan passed away on February 27, 2026. Born in Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of Mary F. DeWitt and the late Curtis D. Wood.
Allison was a proud graduate of the Brookville High School Class of 1976. She earned a B.A. and M.E. from Lynchburg College and retired from Bedford County Public Schools with 40 years of service.
She...
Russell Joseph Otey
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Russell Joseph Otey, of Goode, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born on May 26, 1937, in Bedford, Virginia, Russell was lovingly raised from a young age by his aunt and uncle, Geneva Brown and Rudolph Brown.
Russell accepted Christ early in life and became a member of Oakmulgee Baptist Church. He attended Susie...
Delia Mae Vereen
Feb 24, 2026
Delia Mae Vereen, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on February 24, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
James Carroll "Jim" Harris
Feb 24, 2026
James Carroll "Jim" Harris, 88, of Goode, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on September 12, 1937, in Front Royal, Virginia, Jim was the son of the late Frederick K. Harris and Caroline B. Harris.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1967 as a radioman. His decade of service included a...
Diamond Johnson
Feb 24, 2026
Diamond Johnson, 32, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Frank "Chip" Hobson Eastman, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Frank (“Chip”) Hobson Eastman Jr., 65, of Henrico, Virginia passed away February 24th, 2026. He was son of the late Frank H. Eastman Sr.
Aside from his father, he was preceded in death by his step-son, Nathan. He is survived by his daughter and devoted caregiver, Madison G. Eastman(Mick) and grandson Julian S. Walker, who he loved and cherished more than...
Bryan “Beany” Chandler Ferguson
Feb 23, 2026
Bryan Chandler Ferguson, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was the loving and dedicated husband of Ramona Jenevie Ferguson.
Bryan “Beany” was born on August 28, 1963, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Carlton Conroy Ferguson, Sr. and Jean Davis Ferguson, surviving. Beany was an avid golfer and enjoyed taking his grandsons and teaching them...
Carrie Morgan
Feb 23, 2026
Carrie L. Morgan 80, passed on Monday, February 23,2026.
A private celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Ramp Church International
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Berkley (Sonny) McFaden, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Berkley Francis McFaden, Jr. (Sonny), 86, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was the loving husband of Nancy Thomas McFaden for 67 years.
Sonny was born April 24, 1939, in Lynchburg, VA, son of the late Berkley Francis McFaden, Sr., and Gladys Nickerson McFaden. He proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corp...
Jerry Bryan Gallagher
Feb 17, 2026
Jerry Bryan “Pat” Gallagher, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was the husband of Barbara Ware Gallagher.
Pat was born July 29, 1931, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Fred Odell Gallagher and Edith Wood Gallagher. Pat honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was retired from General Electric...
Carolyn McDaniel
Feb 20, 2026
Carolyn Ann McDaniel, 68, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, while surrounded by love. Born on October 26, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Carolyn was a lifelong nurturer whose quiet strength and devotion to others defined her life.
Carolyn was born to the late Lafayette McDaniel and was lovingly raised by her devoted grandparents, the late Christine R. Pugh and Frederick...
Layla Faith Gallagher
Feb 20, 2026
Layla Faith Gallagher, 14, departed this life on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Layla Faith was born on August 11, 2011, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Lara Starfire and Patrick Gallagher.
Known to her family as Layla, and Faith to her friends, she was a joy to all who knew her. She was kind, loving, and funny, and she always put others before herself....
Baby Jalora Nimoni Barnett
Feb 14, 2026
Jalora “Jaylo” Nimoni Barnett was born sleeping beautifully on February 14, 2026.
She is the cherished daughter of loving parents, Jacquelle Coles and Justin Barnett. Though her time with us was brief, she filled our hearts with everlasting love.
Jalora is survived by her older siblings, Josiah Hawkins, Braylen Barnett, and Bailey Barnett; her grandparents, Ethel Reeves, Jamin McCoy (Sharon), and Sidney...
Charlotte Long Cunningham
Feb 26, 2026
Charlotte Long Cunningham, 63, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The family will be receiving family and friends from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Curtis Glenn Hatcher
Feb 25, 2026
Curtis Glenn Hatcher, 63, of Bedford, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on January 2, 1963. Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Elisha Hatcher and sister, Angela Renee
Glenn was a lover of the outdoors who enjoyed every opportunity to hunt and fish. He...
Carolyn Jeannette Allen
Feb 24, 2026
Carolyn Jeannette Allen, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Carolyn was born July 9, 1945, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Henry Clay Allen and Eleanor Covington Allen.
She is survived by her four daughters: Susan Tillman (Tony) of Stafford, Mary Shepherd of Lynchburg, Ellen Taylor of Evington, and Betty Kesler of Forest, a sister...
Carol Campbell
Feb 24, 2026
Carol Jean Trent Campbell, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her. She was born on July 13, 1947, in Farmville, VA, to her parents, Philip and Carrie Trent.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Campbell; her brother, Marvin Trent; her grandson, Ethan Hodge; and her parents, Carrie and...
Elbert Lewis Avery Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Elbert Lewis Avery Jr. “Lukie” departed this life on February 23, 2026.
He was born on May 22, 1967 to the late Elbert Lewis Avery Sr. and the late Linda Ferguson Carter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Herman Leon Carter and his stepsister, Ju-Anita Turner.
Lukie is survived by his children, Ashley, Tiffany and Cornelius...
Patricia Jo Orr Graham
Feb 23, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Jo Orr Graham, age 77, passed away at peace in Lynchburg, VA, on February 23, 2026, after bravely battling long-term chronic illness.
She was born January 11, 1949, in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late Virginia Lough and John Warren Orr.
After graduating from Lewis County High School in 1967, Patty attended Marshall University, where she received her Bachelor’s...
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