Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Harold Allen Crouch
Sep 17, 2026
Harold Allen Crouch, 59, of Evington, Virginia passed away on September 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born on September 25, 1966, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Harold Otey Crouch and Jean Francis Crouch.
He was a graduate of Brookville High School, then later pursued a career with The Virginia Department of Transportation.
Allen was a member...
Helen Jean Mudrick
Jul 30, 2026
Helen Jean Mudrick, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg.
Born in Butler, PA to Pavel and Mary Mudrick on May 29, 1936, Jean graduated from Butler Senior High School in 1954. Embarking on a secretarial career she would eventually enjoy a decades long employment with IBM (stands...
Robert C. "Robin" Wood III
Sep 12, 2026
Robert Cornelius Wood III (Robin) passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026 after a brief illness.
Robin was born on July 4th, 1940 and grew up in the Fort Hill neighborhood of Lynchburg. He was a proud 1958 graduate of E.C. Glass High School where he was voted “most friendly” in his class. A two-sport athlete in baseball and football, he...
Michelle Morrison
Sep 5, 2026
Michelle Renee Morrison, 51, currently of Atlanta, Georgia, and formerly of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 5, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. Interment will follow at the Baptist Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Alice Chidzero
Sep 7, 2026
Alice Chidzero, 63, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on September 7, 2026. She was born to Levi and Catherine Bwerinofa and was the beloved wife of Felix Chidzero for 13 years.
Alice was born on May 19, 1963, in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. She studied Education and began her career as a teacher before earning a Bible degree from Zion Bible College in...
Kenneth Wright
Sep 20, 2026
Kenneth Wright, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 20, 2026. Service details to follow.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr.
Sep 19, 2026
Michael Gardner McDaniel, Jr., 36, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Michael was born on May 5, 1990, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the beloved son of Michael Gardener McDaniel, Sr. and Sharon Shephard. After graduating high school, he pursued a career in masonry.
Michael loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on his red dirt...
Kenneth Anthony Huggins
Sep 15, 2026
Kenneth Anthony Huggins, of Rustburg, VA, formerly of Wellsburg WV, passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 89. Kenneth was born on November 5, 1936, to parents Arnold Porter Huggins and Genevieve Lemley Huggins in Mannington, WV.
Kenneth proudly served his country as a member of the United States Naval Reserve. He also built a long working career,...
Jordan Jeffrey Brown
Sep 14, 2026
Jordan Jeffery Brown, 68, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on November 16, 1957, in Bedford County, Virginia, he was the child of Mr. Randolph A. Brown and Mrs. Hazel G. Brown.
Jordan loved the Lord and was a devoted family man. He dedicated his life to serving others and impacted everyone who came...
Violeree Napier Cobbs
Sep 13, 2026
Violeree Napier "Val" Cobbs entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 13, 2026. It is said that there are three steps to Heaven; out of self, into Christ, and into Glory. We watched Violeree humbly take those first two steps here on earth, so we have blessed assurance that she has now taken the last.
Born July 22, 1961, Violeree was...
Pattie Wright
Sep 13, 2026
Pattie McArthur Wright, a woman of extraordinary strength, kindness, and unwavering love for her family, peacefully departed this life on September 13, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She passed surrounded by love and in the embrace of her daughter and granddaughter.
Born on April 27, 1942, in Person County, North Carolina, Pattie was the beloved daughter of Robert McArthur and Vertie...
Jared Makail Merriman-Paige
Sep 13, 2026
Jared Makail Merriman-Paige was born on April 13, 2006, as one of three, a blessing that made his entrance into the world extra special from the very beginning. Of his brothers, Jared was always the adventurous one. Full of life and never afraid to explore, he definitely knew how to keep Mama on her toes.
Jared gave his life to Christ...
Charles "Rose Man" Rose., Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
Charles Radford Rose, Jr. (Dooley, Chuck, Rose Man, Daddy, Papa, and Big Brother) passed away peacefully at age 83, on September 13, 2026. Charles faced the challenges of a stroke with daring courage and grit. He was the son of the late Charles Rose Sr., and Alberta Jones Rose. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Rev....
Martha S. Geha
Sep 12, 2026
Martha S. (Marti) Geha, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend passed away on September 12, 2026, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 83 years of age. Born November 11, 1942, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, Marti was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Norma (Gregory) Geha.
Growing up in Missouri, Marti had...
Jermaine Rondel Jackson
Sep 12, 2026
Jermaine Rondell Jackson,50, of Lynchburg VA passed away on September 12, 2026. He was the son of Paul H Jackson (Deceased) and Avis B Jackson.
Jermaine was born on September 10, 1976 in Lynchburg Va. He graduate from Rustburg High School where he had a great experience playing for the football team. At the time of Jermaine's passing he was employed...
Anthony Brian Caudle
Sep 11, 2026
Anthony Brian Caudle, 53, of Montvale, passed away at his home on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 20, 1973, a son of Stephen Caudle and the late Barbara McCreary.
Anthony was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Family meant everything to him, and he loved nothing more than spending time with the...
Richard Grantly Parmele
Sep 11, 2026
Richard Parmele, 88, of Appomattox, Virginia passed away on September 11, 2026. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Audubon Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Eddie Duval Crouch
Sep 11, 2026
Eddie Duval Crouch, 89, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Michael "Mike" Foster Eagle
Sep 11, 2026
Michael "Mike" Foster Eagle, 61, of Forest, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.
He was born on January 18, 1965, to the late Lloyd and Evelyn Eagle.
Mike was the life of the party and enjoyed many hobbies, including hunting with his special buddy and cousin, J.D., fishing, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, listening to Elvis, watching Ric Flair, and spending...
James Eppa Hite, Jr.
Sep 10, 2026
James Eppa (“Jim”) Hite Jr. died at the age of 101 years on September 10, 2026, in Forest, Virginia. He lived his whole life with hardly any serious illness, and his mind was clear until near the end. He had a long slow decline with a gradual loss of strength. He passed away quietly with his two sons and a...
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