Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Baby Jalora Nimoni Barnett
Feb 14, 2026
Jalora “Jaylo” Nimoni Barnett was born sleeping beautifully on February 14, 2026.
She is the cherished daughter of loving parents, Jacquelle Coles and Justin Barnett. Though her time with us was brief, she filled our hearts with everlasting love.
Jalora is survived by her older siblings, Josiah Hawkins, Braylen Barnett, and Bailey Barnett; her grandparents, Ethel Reeves, Jamin McCoy (Sharon), and Sidney...
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...
Anne Catherine Whicker Campbell
Feb 22, 2026
Anne Catherine Whicker Campbell, 89, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living in South Boston. She was the beloved wife of the late Dallas Wade Campbell for over 63 years.
Anne was born on September 22, 1936, in Bristol, VA, a daughter of the late John Edward Whicker and Rose Carter Whicker.
She was...
Benny Ray Montgomery
Feb 19, 2026
Benny R. Montgomery, E.A., 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on February 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Troy Montgomery and Mabel Montgomery. Born September 6, 1938, in Danville, Virginia.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving four years during the Korean war; receiving letters of commendation for sharpshooter and expert rifle. He remained in the National Guard...
Carol Campbell
Feb 24, 2026
Carol Campbell, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Compassion Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Sherry Booker
Feb 23, 2026
Sherry Booker, of Lynchburg, transitioned from her earthly life on Monday, February 23, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at The Ramp Church International at 12:00P.M. The family will receive friends Friday, March 6, 2026 between the hours of 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Location. Mrs. Booker will also lie in repose...
James Smith III
Feb 21, 2026
James Andrew Smith III, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00P.M. Interment will follow at the Baptist Cemetery.
The family will be receiving family and friends at 1408 9th Street daily before 9:00 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the...
Layla Faith Gallagher
Feb 20, 2026
Layla Faith Gallagher, 14, departed this life on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Layla Faith was born on August 11, 2011, in Lynchburg, Virginia to Lara Starfire and Patrick Gallagher.
Known to her family as Layla, and Faith to her friends, she was a joy to all who knew her. She was kind, loving, and funny, and she always put others before herself....
Carolyn McDaniel
Feb 20, 2026
Carolyn Ann McDaniel, 68, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, while surrounded by love. Born on October 26, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Carolyn was a lifelong nurturer whose quiet strength and devotion to others defined her life.
Carolyn was born to the late Lafayette McDaniel and was lovingly raised by her devoted grandparents, the late Christine R. Pugh and Frederick...
Ernest Carl McCray
Feb 20, 2026
Ernest Carl McCray, 79, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia.
Carl was born on January 29, 1947, in Amherst County, Virginia. He joined Timothy Baptist Church at an early age and attended Central High School. He had a remarkable ability to play the piano, as well as both lead and bass guitars, which brought joy to many throughout...
Joyce Ann Whitted
Feb 20, 2026
On Friday, February 20, 2026, Joyce Ann Whitted departed from this life at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1962, to the late Mr. James “Kilroy” Whitted and Mrs. Janice Whitted.
Joyce grew up and lived her whole life in Lynchburg, VA where she was a hard-working woman and held positions at Bank of America, Genworth and was...
Donald Luttrell, Sr.
Feb 20, 2026
Donald Luttrell, Sr., 58, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg.
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Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
George Henry Corring, Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
George Henry Corring, Jr., age 71, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Fincastle, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Henry Corring, Sr. and Henrietta Walker Corring.
George is survived by his children, Katie, William (Kimberly), and James (Jaclyn), and his granddaughter, Charlotte, all of whom he was immensely proud of.
George shared his home with his long...
Kenneth Watts
Feb 19, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” Watts, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on February 19, 2026, just days after celebrating his birthday. He was born on February 10, 1959, to Edward Ray Watts Sr. and Mary Louise Watts.
Kenny was a devoted son, brother, and uncle who loved his family deeply. He was a hardworking pipe fitter and welder who took pride in an...
Jerry Bryan Gallagher
Feb 17, 2026
Jerry Bryan “Pat” Gallagher, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was the husband of Barbara Ware Gallagher.
Pat was born July 29, 1931, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of the late Fred Odell Gallagher and Edith Wood Gallagher. Pat honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was retired from General Electric...
Jonathan F. Carter
Feb 17, 2026
Jonathan Franklin Carter, 39 of Lynchburg, formally of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born in Bedford, VA on June 11, 1986. A son of Kathy Catron Havens and the late Ronald Davis “Ronnie” Carter. In addition to his dad, Jonathan was predeceased by his Maternal Grandfather and his best friend, Buford Catron, Paternal Grandparents, Hazel...
Richard "Dick" Schoew
Feb 17, 2026
Richard "Dick" Schoew, 73, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Daphne B. Coleman
Feb 17, 2026
Daphne B. Coleman, born May 21, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Coleman; her son, William A. Coleman (Bill); and her daughter, Rebecca Lynn Coleman.
She is survived by her children, Cheryl D. Coleman (Minnie Coetzee), Laurie Coleman (Peter Savarino), Mark Coleman (Wenbren Coleman), and...
Larry Dean Hysell
Feb 16, 2026
Larry Dean Hysell, 78, of Evington, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was the son of the late Obie Ernest and Mary Rose Ewing Hysell
Larry was born on May 8, 1947, in Kirksville, Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Navy in June of 1964 through July 1973 then reenlisted from September 1974 through March 1977
He was...
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