Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Glenda Overstreet Crawford
Nov 28, 2025
Glenda Overstreet Crawford, 75, of Bedford, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. Glenda was born November 2, 1950, in Bedford County, Virginia, a daughter of the late James Harrison Overstreet and Nellie Virginia Orange Overstreet.
Glenda is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Eddie Crawford; son, Kevin Crawford; grandson, Christopher Crawford; siblings, Carolyn Biggs (Johnny), Ronnie Overstreet, Donnie Overstreet,...
William T. Powell
Nov 26, 2025
William Townsend Powell of Lynchburg, Virginia, lived a full and faithful life. After 94 years, he passed into eternity on November 26.
Born on September 5, 1931, to Cecil Carlile and Ina Frances Taylor Powell, Bill grew up in Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. He was an Army veteran who served during the Korean War. Bill received his undergraduate and...
Mary Barnes Willson Steele
Nov 3, 2025
Mary Barnes Willson Steele, 103, died on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born June 21, 1922, the first child of Etta Barnes Willson and Crawford Hoy Willson, in the Amelia County family home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years Andrew “Jack” Jackson Steele, Sr. and their son Charles Hoy Steele; sister, Etta Louise Willson Loften; daughter-in-law, Zaria...
Brenda Carolyn Coleman Wiles
Nov 26, 2025
Brenda passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 79.
She was surrounded by her loved ones at her home where she wanted to be.
Born on August 20, 1946, she was the daughter of Robert and Dessie Coleman.
The youngest of nine children, she grew up in the country, traveled...
Mary Bohn
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Bohn passed away on November 23, 2025. She was born and raised in North Dakota.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter Miller and Esther Holmgren; and sister Sandra Fisher of Wisconsin.
Her family includes her husband, Lyle, of Lynchburg, VA; her daughter, Deborah McWilliams (Rob) of Rochester, MN; sons, David Bohn (Caterine) of Alexandria, VA and Daniel Bohn...
Raymond Crouse Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Raymond Angus “Buster” Crouse, Jr., 70, of Lynchburg passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1955 to the late Raymond Angus Crouse, Sr and Helen Walker Crouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Wallace.
Buster was a member of Peakland United Methodist Church...
Chastaneyka Willcox
Nov 26, 2025
Chastaneyka Willcox, 51, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After an extended illness, Chastaneyka passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born September 4, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised by parents, Gerasimo “Zeke” and Marrianne “Vy” Zanatos. Chastaneyka was a devoted mother, wife, sibling, friend, and healer who...
Doris Elliott Lovelace
Nov 20, 2025
Mrs. Doris Elliott Lovelace, a cherished resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully into eternal rest while sleeping at her home on the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was blessed with 86 beautiful years of life.
Born on May 25, 1939, Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Armistead and Josephine Elliott. She was preceded in death by...
Onyx Benjamin Cabbell
Nov 20, 2025
Onyx, or Ony B as he was affectionately known, completed our family on May 8, 2023. He immediately took everyone’s breath away, stunning the nurses with his size. This gentle giant loved nothing more than playing basketball, tackling Daddy and Beau playing football, dancing to music, tickle fights, peek-a-boo, being helpful, giving hugs, cuddling Mommy, and making people smile.
He enjoyed...
Hugh Board Bragg Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Hugh Board Bragg Jr., 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2025 while surrounded by his family. He was the son of late Hugh Board Bragg Sr. and Veola Barnard Roark. He is survived by his half-brother Wayne Roark.
Hugh was born on July 11, 1947 in Altavista, Virginia. He attended Gretna...
Cynthia Dianne Lee
Nov 19, 2025
Cynthia Dianne Lee, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late LeRoy Thompson and Maggie J. Snead.
Cynthia was born on October 22, 1949 in Lynchburg, VA. She attended school at Dunbar High, then pursued several jobs prior to career in the U.S. Army as a Medical Supply/Logistics Specialist both Active Duty...
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...
Deborah "Jean" Slaughter
Nov 10, 2025
Deborah Jean Slaughter, of Lynchburg, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 10, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel, at 3:00P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Donna Joan Schneider
Nov 18, 2025
Donna Joan (Ford) Schneider (91) was born on September 25, 1934, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, during the height of Great Depression to a hardworking tenant farmer, Victor Ford, and to his equally hardworking 19-year-old wife, Gertrude. Like many in that day, Donna grew up without luxuries, in a farmhouse without indoor plumbing, central heat or electricity but, thankfully, as farmers...
Elena Patrice Dowling
Nov 12, 2025
Elena Patrice Dowling, 88, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on October 7, 1937, in Newton, MA, to Edward P. Dowling and Frances (Mullens) Dowling.
She was a beloved sister to Edward and Barry and sister-in-law to Rita, Verna, and Rhonda, and was a favorite aunt (rhymes with font!) to fourteen nephews and nieces,...
Virginia Thompson
Nov 26, 2025
With deep love and great sorrow, the family of Virginia Thompson, 88, of Evington, VA, announces her peaceful passing on November 26, 2025, in her home, surrounded by those who adored her. She was the daughter of the late Dabney and Lula Morris.
Born on September 3, 1937, in South Hill, VA, Virginia lived a life marked by strength, devotion, and...
Shirley Nance Candler
Nov 18, 2025
Shirley Nance Candler, 90, of Goode, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Shirley was born November 25, 1934, in Bedford County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Homer Fuqua Nance and Dovie Gibbs Nance. Shirley was retired from Bank of America where she worked in the Trust Department and attended Palestine Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son Mark Shepherd of...
Wallace Edward Karnes
Nov 17, 2025
Wallace Edward Karnes, 80, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford on August 4, 1945, to the late Walter Clay Karnes and Margaret Mae Kane Karnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Pat Karnes; sister, Betty Chilicki and daughters, Bettyann LaCroix and...
Larry Dale Chrisman
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Dale Chrisman, 78, of Bedford, Virginia, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, November 6, 2025.
Born June 1, 1947, in Madison County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Edward Chrisman and Opal Mae (French) Chrisman.
Larry was a faithful servant of the Lord and a longtime...
Frank West Morrison
Oct 27, 2025
A Virginia Gentleman
Frank West Morrison — husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, counselor, and peacemaker — passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved most. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, Frank’s life was a testament to compassion, intellect, and service — to his family, his students, his clients, and his community.
A Life Rooted in Virginia
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November...
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