Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Ernest Lee Johnson
Jan 15, 2026
Ernest Johnson, aged 69 of Lynchburg, VA passed away on January 15th, 2026. He is preceded in death by his brother James Anthony Johnson and his sisters Shirley and Sharon Johnson.
Ernest was born on January 19th, 1956 in Baltimore, MD. He attended Baltimore City Public Schools and completed his GED through the Job Corp in Attenborough, IN. He sang for...
Oscar Randolph "Fuzzy" Wills, Sr.
Jan 18, 2026
Oscar Randolph "Fuzzy" Wills, Sr., 91 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 18, 2026, at Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke.
He was born on July 4, 1934, in Buena Vista to Walter Braxton Wills, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Lucas Wills.
Fuzzy worked in the garment industry and retired from Imperial Reading. After his retirement he continued to work...
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...
William Croft Jennings Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
William Croft Jennings Jr., known to all as Croft, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, surrounded by family and messages of love.
Croft was the son of Rear Admiral William Croft Jennings and Betty Brandon Jennings and grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Woodberry Forest, Virginia, in 1956, Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut,...
James Irvin Farlow, Sr.
Jan 16, 2026
James Irvin Farlow, Sr., 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Irvin Grant Farlow and Eleanor Inez Hogan Farlow.
James was born on July 7, 1948, in Altavista, Virginia. He was a 1966 graduate of E.C. Glass High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was...
Lula Mitchell
Jan 7, 2026
Lula Mitchell, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Stella (Rutkowski) Nagy
Jan 16, 2026
Stella (Rutkowski) Nagy, 102, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Brandy Tenesha Miller Brown
Jan 11, 2026
Brandy Miller Brown, 46 of Lynchburg, Va. passed away on January 11, 2026. Brandy was born on October 7, 1979, in Lynchburg, Va. to Greg and Cheryl Miller.
She attended E.C. Glass High School and was part of the graduating class of 1997. Brandy then pursued a career in healthcare as well as childcare.
In addition to her parents, Brandy is survived...
Daniel Michael Chartier
Jan 16, 2026
Daniel Michael “Dan” Chartier, 64, of Montvale passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Grafton, MA on August 22, 1961. He was the son of the late John Cornelius Chartier and Marien Shocik Chartier.
Dan was a retired COL. in the United States Army with 28 years of service. He remained an officer and a gentleman. Dan...
Harry "Tom" Deaner
Jan 16, 2026
Harry “Tom” Deaner, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2026, at home after a long battle with cancer, with his children by his side.
Tom was born on August 19, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia. A devoted father, grandfather, and kind-hearted friend to everyone, he brought warmth and joy to all who knew him. He was a proud member...
Geane Ewing
Jan 15, 2026
Geane Campbell Ewing, 101, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Vernie Chaffin Campbell and (Clyde) In addition to her parents, Geane is preceded in death by her sister Dingle Harvey (Rooster)
Geane was born on August 11, 1924, in Lynchburg, VA She graduated from EC Glass...
John C. Floyd
Jan 20, 2026
John C. Floyd, age 86, of Forest, VA passed away peacefully at his home on January 20, 2026. Born on April 14, 1939, in Amherst County, he was the beloved son of the late Ruth and Kinckle Floyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Melvin, Leroy, and Cecil Floyd.
John is survived by his sweetheart...
Eulanea Evans Whittle
Jan 16, 2026
Eulanea Evans Whittle, 83, of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Charles E. Evans, Jr. and Elsie Jackson Evans. Over the years she was fondly known as “Densie”.
Eulanea was baptized at ana early age at Court Street Baptist Church. She faithfully attended Church and Sunday...
Robert William Woods, Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Robert William Woods, Jr., 87, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Ann Mariano Woods, with whom he shared 58 years of loving marriage.
Robert was born on December 12, 1938, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert William Woods, Sr. and Mae Bartholomay Woods. Robert honorably served his country...
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....
Barbara Schuler
Jan 23, 2026
Barbara Schuler, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Service details are forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Edith Rose Yakubosky
Jan 21, 2026
Edith Rose Yakubosky, 98, passed away January 21, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg, Virginia, following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Francis Paul and Julia (nee Vladyka) Paul.
Edith was born April 6, 1927, in Passaic, New Jersey, where she was educated in the public school system, graduating from Passaic High School.
When...
John Edward Wooldridge
Jan 21, 2026
John Edward Wooldridge, 72, passed away peacefully after a 20-year battle with COPD on January 21, 2026.
He was born in Lynchburg Va. On October 22, 1953. He was preceded in death by Thomas Jame Wooldridge his father, Ruby Wooldridge and a son Ray Edward Snow.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rhonda Wooldridge, a son Jeffery Johns, Daisy...
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