Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Sharon Bowler
Nov 2, 2025
Sharon A. Bowler, affectionally known as “Nana”, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 2, 2025 (what would have been her husband’s 77th birthday). She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Stuart (“Stu”) R. Bowler, and her parents, Harry and Nelda Sperling. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Clisso (Tony) and Stacie Gaddy (Travis);...
Dennis W. Prince
Nov 4, 2025
Dennis W. Prince, 74 of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Rev. Joe Richard Prince and Willodene Weathers Prince.
Dennis was born on September 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated high school at Onancock High School on Eastern Shore of Virginia, then pursued electronics at Central Virginia Community College...
Rebecca Staples
Nov 3, 2025
Born in Bedford County, February 26, 1934, she was the daughter of John Otey and Ruby Gray Blankenship. She was married to Samuel Wayne Staples for almost 70 years and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from Babcock & Wilcox after approximately 20 years of service. She was a member of Indian Hill Methodist Church. She was...
Helen Delores Murdock Roberts
Oct 24, 2025
The LORD reached down and took Helen to her heavenly home, Friday October 24, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She died peacefully at her home in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by family. She was 81. Born November 10, 1943, in Campbell County, VA. Helen was the daughter of the late Ada H. and Alphonse J. Murdock. She was preceded...
Eva McDaniel Johnson
Oct 31, 2025
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot — Coming for to carry me home.” In the early morning hours of October 31, 2025, the Angel of Silence entered her home — and with a gentle and peaceful touch — sealed the lips of EVA MCDANIEL JOHNSON, age 92, of Amherst County, Virginia. She transitioned from this life into eternal rest.
Eva was born on...
Harold "Deutz" Otey Crouch
Oct 31, 2025
Harold ”Deutz” Otey Crouch, 88, of Evington, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. He was the devoted husband of the late Jean Moore Crouch for over 48 years.
Harold was born February 7, 1937, in Campbell County, Virginia, a son of the late Nick Otey Crouch and Beatrice Monroe Crouch. Harold retired after 30 years from the Lynchburg Foundry and was...
Carl D. Harris
Oct 29, 2025
Carl D. Harris, esteemed choral conductor, educator, and musical luminary of the Lynchburg region, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Long Branch, West Virginia, on September 23, 1937, Carl devoted his life to the advancement of music, education, faith, and family.
Carl was widely recognized for his integrity, warmth, and sense of humor....
Melissa Dawn Wheeler
Nov 2, 2025
Melissa Dawn Wheeler, 59, of Amherst, Virginia went home to Glory to reside with our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Melissa was born on June 22, 1966, to the late Homer Haywood Wheeler and Lula Maddox Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Lee Wheeler. Maternal grandparents...
Sharon Lee Vollert
Oct 27, 2025
Sharon Lee Vollert, 85, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on July 16, 1940, in Fulton, New York, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Doneita (Haggerty) Pollard. She earned her degree in Nutrition from Northern Virginia Community College and dedicated her career to nourishing...
Jimmy Dean Houston
Nov 1, 2025
Jimmy Houston died peacefully on November 1, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Jimmy Dean Houston was born in Newport, Rhode Island on September 9, 1958, the fourth of Melvin (Gene) and Ruby Houston’s six children. He attended EC Glass High School in Lynchburg, where he met his future wife, Lynn Kemp. Jimmy and Lynn were married in December 1977, and...
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock
Oct 18, 2025
Joyce Ann Stulgis-Blalock, 82, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born in New Kensington, PA on December 7, 1942. A daughter of the late Frank Anthony Stulgis and Rosalia Hotkowski Stulgis. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Stulgis; Sister, Theresa Stulgis.
Joyce graduated from Plum Borough High School...
Richard Glenn Blank
Sep 29, 2025
Rev. Dr. Richard Glenn Blank of Forest, Virginia, was born in Gap, Pennsylvania, on January 6, 1935, the third child of Aaron and Martha Blank. He married Gladys Marie Wentling on June 14, 1958. Richard passed into the arms of His Savior on September 29, 2025, at Noah's Landing Hospice House after a struggle with thyroid cancer, diagnosed in January...
Nancy Virginia Crowder
Jul 25, 2025
The world became a little less bright on July 25, 2025, with the passing of Nancy Virginia Crowder who passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA to Lola Virginia and Houston Maie Crowder.
She is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Houston Maie Crowder, Jr. and Linda McLennan Crowder;...
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...
William Gery Smith "Smitty"
Oct 30, 2025
William Gery Smith, who went by his middle name, Gery, and was affectionately known to many as “Smitty,” passed away on October 30, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 80 after an extended stay in the ICU. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed peacefully with his devoted wife and eldest...
William Lester Jenkins
Oct 30, 2025
William Lester Jenkins, 77, of Boonsboro / Bedford County, VA passed away on October 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter and Marie Jenkins, and the husband of Anna Rose Jenkins for 57 years.
William was born on January 25, 1948, in Pikeville, KY. He attended school at Wheelwright High School in KY, proudly served in the US...
Stacy Devon Scruggs Bartley
Oct 30, 2025
Stacy Devon Scruggs Bartley, 59, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on October 30, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on January 8, 1966, in Virginia, Stacy was the daughter of the late Frederick Scruggs and Barbara Sue Herion Pechmann.
Stacy worked for American Hofmann in assembly, where her dedication and quick wit made every workday brighter. She was known for her...
Robert Donald Worrell
Oct 29, 2025
Robert Donald Worrell, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was the husband of Gayla Ashley Worrell.
Robert was born on September 29, 1940, in Pulaski, Virginia, the son of the late William Henry Martin Worrell and Hazel Clark Worrell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Mark Worrell of Roanoke. Robert honorably...
Angela Carleen Whitehead
Oct 29, 2025
Angela Carleen Whitehead known to many s “Angie”. Departed this life on October 29, 2025. She was born to the late Calvin Whitehead and her mother Sara Whitehead. She is proceeded in death by her sister Rhonda Whitehead Robinson and brother-in-law Anthony Robinson.
She was a free-spirited person who loved the beach and shopping. She was a die-hard Washington Commanders fan.
She...
Jane Fields
Oct 28, 2025
Dorothy Jane Ogden Thornton/Fields/Bryant, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28 at the age of 88. She was surrounded and comforted in her final hours by her four sons and many members of her family.
Jane was born on July 11, 1937 and grew up "literally" in the shadow of the paper mill...
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