Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Henry Luke Henson
Feb 14, 2026
Henry Luke Henson passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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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...
Irma Richardson Burguet
Feb 4, 2026
Irma Richardson Burguet, 94, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Stanley Lamar Richardson and Irma Teal Richardson of Belzoni, Mississippi.
Irma was born on January 6, 1932, in Belzoni, Mississippi. She attended University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, for two years.
Irma was a member of Marsh Memorial Church in Lynchburg, Virginia and...
Faith Ann DasGupta
Feb 13, 1952
Faith Ann DasGupta, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten
Jan 28, 2026
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten, 81, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 28, 2026. Born on May 9, 1944, to the late Rosalie and David Ellis Basten. “Cissa” grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia where she attended E.C. Glass high school and then graduated from Queens College in North Carolina. She then went on to start a catering company with...
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...
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;...
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...
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.
LaKeshia Horsley
Feb 4, 2026
Lakeshia Horsley, of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at New Dearington Baptist Church on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00P.M. Mrs. Horsley will lie in repose for viewing one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Tyheem Royster
Jan 28, 2026
Tyheem Lemonte Royster departed this life on January 28, 2026, at Lynchburg, General Hospital. Tyheem was born on March 17, 1998, to the union of Frederick Royster, Sr. of Bronx, New York and Lonnetta Scott of Lynchburg, Virginia.
He accepted Christ at an early age. Over the years, people fondly called him “Ty” or “Heem.” Tyheem made the scholar’s list at...
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...
Darrel "Dewey" Kermit Oakes, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Darrel "Dewey” Kermit Oakes, Jr 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Darrel Kermit Oakes, Sr. and Frances Burch Oakes.
Dewey was born on November 4, 1947, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended E.C. Glass High School where he was very proud of being an integral member...
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...
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,...
Reynold "Ren" Phalen Stimart
Jan 19, 2026
Reynold (Ren) Phalen Stimart passed away on January 19, 2026, in McLean, Virginia. He was the son of the late Clifford Herman Stimart and Mary Elizabeth Hoyle Stimart. Born October 31, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ren graduated from Chicago City High School in Chicago City, Minnesota. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota and...
James Smotrel
Jan 28, 2026
James Richard Smotrel, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 28th, 2026. He was the son of the late John and Ann Smotryski. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brothers John Smotryski and Joseph Smotryski.
Jim is survived by his wife Judy of 46 years; his two daughters Sarah Pierson and Jessica White, and their...
Bernice Leona Gladkowski
Feb 4, 2026
Bernice Leona Gladkowski, 90, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2026. Bernice was born August 27, 1935, in Reidsville, North Carolina to the late Garland Cooper and Hester Bollick. She was the loving wife of first husband, Stephen B. McKinney and second husband, Henry J. Gladkowski. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded...
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...
Sarah May Alexander
Jan 15, 2026
Sarah May Alexander , 87, of, Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
A Visitation will be held at Tharp Funeral Home on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 5 - 7 PM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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