Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Harry James (Halsley) McCray
Feb 15, 2026
Harry James (Halsley) McCray was born on January 13, 1958 to James and Nancy McCray. He was called home early Sunday morning on February 15, 2026.
He joined Chestnut Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He worked for R.R. Donnelly for over 20 years until his illness. He loved his family and friends and also fishing and hunting.
He was preceded...
Baby Jalora Nimoni Barnett
Feb 14, 2026
Baby Jalora Nimoni Barnett passed away on February 14, 2026. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
In the wake of Jalora's unexpected passing, the family would appreciate contributions to assist with final arrangements. You may donate by using this link https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=27116&C=57968
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving...
Michael Allen Seay
Feb 14, 2026
Michael Allen Seay, 64, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was the husband of Lisa Walters Seay.
Mike was born April 3, 1961, on a U.S. military installation in Hahn, Germany, to the late Allen Daniel and Shirley Grubbs Seay. Mike was a jack of all trades and a professional welder, plumber, and mechanic. He especially enjoyed spending...
Henry Luke Henson
Feb 14, 2026
Henry Luke Henson passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Margaret Burks Fishkin
Feb 14, 2026
Margaret Burks Fishkin, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1931.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Charles William Moore
Feb 13, 2026
Charles William Moore, 75, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Charles was born on February 28, 1950, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late John Clyde Moore, Jr. and Geraldine Allen Moore. After completing high school, Charles joined the United States Air Force where he faithfully and passionately served his country. After serving in the Air Force, Charles pursued...
Leon Alphonza Smith
Feb 12, 2026
Leon Alphonza Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 12, 2026. He was the son of Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
Leon Alphonza Smith was born on June 27, 1946, in Bronx, New York, to Jack Smith and Edna Bradley.
He loved taking pictures, drawing, playing tennis, dancing, and most importantly, he loved the Lord and going to church.
Leon Smith...
Dorothy Moseley
Feb 12, 2026
Dorothy Dean Moseley, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to the late James and Sybil Dean, Dorothy grew up with a deep appreciation for creativity, family, and the simple joys of life.
She is survived by her three children—Alice, Willie (Annette), and Anne (Betty)—who will forever carry her...
Michael Roy Land
Feb 12, 2026
Michael Roy “Mike” Land, 79, of Montvale, passed away on February 12, 2026, at his residence. Born in Danville VA on October 26, 1946. A son of the late William Frank Land and Lona Everhart Land. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
Mike served his country in the United States Army...
Audrey Lee Mosby
Feb 11, 2026
Audrey Mosby, of Brookneal, transitioned from her earthly home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
A funeral ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The Ramp Church International at 12:00P.M, A wake will take place Friday, February 20, 2026 at Burning Bush C.O.G.I.C. Brookneal, VA between the hours of 6:00P.M.- 7:30P.M. Ms. Mosby will also be available for viewing...
Norman L. Carroll
Feb 11, 2026
Norman Carroll, 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Cyrus Samuel Burns
Feb 9, 2026
Cyrus Samuel Burns, II, 76, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 9, 2026, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born on May 14, 1949, to the late Claude William Burns, Sr and Virginia Lucille Burns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Leigh...
Henry Donald Ross
Feb 8, 2026
Henry Donald (Jack) Ross, 99, of Forest, Virginia, passed away at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
He was the son of the late Henry Clay Ross and Juana Pinnix.
Henry was born on January 20, 1927, in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended school at Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC, then enlisted in the U.S Navy and after his separation from duty...
Carol Ann Vitrano
Feb 7, 2026
Carol Ann Vitrano of Bedford, Virginia - born on August 13, 1957 in Red Bank, NJ - passed on February 7, 2026. She was preceded in death and is now reunited with her parents Nick and Betty Vitrano and her brother George.
Throughout Carol’s life she constantly traveled. In her younger days she lived across much of the United States continuously...
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr
Feb 7, 2026
Harry Christopher Saunders, Jr., 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1941, in Virginia, and was the son of the late Harry Christopher Saunders, Sr. and Emma Walker Saunders.
Harry graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1962. He was a faithful member of Peaceful Baptist Church and a proud member...
Marianne Loving Rhodes
Feb 7, 2026
Marianne Loving Rhodes, age 87, has passed away on February 7, 2026, at her home in Lynchburg, VA.
She was born on March 19, 1938, in Lynchburg to Lunsford Lomax Loving and Rosalie Faulkner Loving.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Captain Willard Conrad Rhodes, her sister Rosalie Loving Short, and her son-in-law, Robert Troy Hight.
Marianne is...
Rebecca Olivia Newman
Feb 6, 2026
Rebecca Newman, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and great grandmother, who was called “Grandma Honey” and “Nana”, passed away on February 6th, 2026. She was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and quiet wisdom.
Born on May 20, 1956, in Lynchburg, VA, Rebecca was raised with values that shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. She led by example;...
Forest Edward Payne
Feb 6, 2026
Forest Edward Payne, 84, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on November 23, 1941, in Campbell County, Virginia, and was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Frances Payne.
Forest leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.
Donations in memory...
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey)
Feb 5, 2026
Alice May Winston Tilman (Mickey) of Rustburg, VA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. Born September 18, 1927, she was 98. Parents George Alexander Winston and Maude Garbee Winston. She was their 13th child and was last surviving member of all of her siblings.
Alice May was raised on a farm in Rustburg, VA during the depression. Early in life,...
Alphonso Roosevelt Dismond
Feb 5, 2026
Alphonso Roosevelt Dismond, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, departed this life peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Campbell County, Virginia, to Samuel Smith and Earl Dismond Peoples, Alphonso was educated in the Campbell County school system. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from February 1957 to February 1960...
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