Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
William "Moon" Cabell Jr.
Oct 31, 2026
William Cabell Jr. of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
A celebration of Moon's life will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Rebecca Christine Crawford
Oct 30, 2026
Rebecca Christine Crawford, 62, of Brookneal, Virginia, passed away on October 30, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hackworth and Frona Rebecca Bobbitt.
Rebecca Christine Crawford was born on January 23,1964, in Lynchburg, VA
Rebecca enjoyed fishing, She also enjoyed her pets and taking beautiful pictures and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her...
Lois Roena Acheson
Oct 27, 2026
Lois Acheson, age 83, of State College Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 27, 2026.
She was a graduate of Penn State University where she was a member of the honor society. Lois was a shop owner in the historic district on Jekyll Island, Georgia, where she also was the president of the Jekyll Island Business Association...
Shirley Rae Baber James
Nov 1, 2026
Shirley Rae Baber James, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on November 1, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored her and a lifetime of memories filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of mischief.
Born on July 18, 1942, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Shirley was the daughter of the late Filmer James Baber and Lois Ballard Baber.
Shirley was truly one...
Marcella Franklin
Oct 28, 2026
Marcella Ann Franklin of Madison Heights,Va transitioned peacefully on October 28, 2026 at her home. Marcella was born on July 15, 1954 to the late Millie Margaret Butler Moseley & George Willie Moseley. In addition to her parents , she was proceeded in death by her brother, Barry Lee Moseley.
Marcy was a long term employee of Wells Fargo and was...
Dolores Ann Mutchler
Oct 21, 2026
Dolores Ann Mutchler (Pojé), age 92, of Moneta, VA, was called home to the Lord on October 21, 2026. Dolores passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted husband of 70 years, Mike Mutchler, her loving caregiver, Kristen Harding, and family.
Dolores was born on September 22, 1934, in Akron, OH, to Edna and John Pojé as the youngest of three daughters....
Judith Godfrey Floyd
Nov 3, 2026
Judith Lynn Godfrey Floyd, 77, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Born on August 29, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Godfrey, Sr. and Freeda Lou Sowers Godfrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Godfrey, Jr. and Rickie Godfrey.
Our family will forever cherish the...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Milanovich
Nov 1, 2026
Dr. Robert “Bob” Milanovich, 83, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Jayne Milanovich for 59 years. Bob was a retired pediatrician who practiced medicine in Lynchburg for more than 30 years.
Bob was born in Indiana on November 27, 1942, to the late Anthony Milanovich and the...
Michael Joseph Doss
Oct 30, 2026
Joe Doss, 25, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Ashlee Doss and the son of Matthew Kause, Vanessa Fletcher, Lynn Doss, and Chris Doss.
Joe was born on May 3, 2001, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended school at Brookville High, graduating with an Advanced Diploma in 2019, before...
Harry Beverlin
Oct 30, 2026
Harry L. Beverlin, husband of the late Joyce J. Beverlin, passed away October 30, 2026, at Heritage Green Assisted Living.
Born on December 22, 1924, in Grafton West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mary Blaney Beverlin and Harry W. Beverlin Jr.
Mr. Beverlin served honorably as a Navy Combat Air crewman during World War II. After the war ended...
Gail Porter
Oct 30, 2026
Gail Tolbert Porter, cherished wife of Norman A. Porter for 62 years, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Oct 30, 2026. She was born on April 26, 1943 in Chicago, IL to parents Louis and Ellanore Tolbert and was raised along with her sister, Lauren Domek (Bruce), in Palatine, IL.
Gail and Norm met while she was in nursing school and...
Dawn Fields Walker
Oct 30, 2026
Dawn Fields Walker, 82, of Forest, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Born in Lynchburg on May 27, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Robert William Fields, Sr. and Della Stanley Fields. Dawn retired from Nationwide Insurance in 2001. She was the loving wife of 39 years and devoted caregiver of the late James Kenneth Walker, Jr.
She was...
Marie Josee Hassing
Oct 28, 2026
Marie Josee Hassing, 63, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Marie was born on, August 16, 1963, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of the late, Hubert Ernst and Marie Louise Ernst (Breuer). After many years of working in the transportation industry, Marie became an entrepreneur and was the owner of Free Range Creations.
Marie...
Michelle Lynn Hockett Bull
Oct 26, 2026
Michelle Lynn Hockett Bull, 55, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 9, 1971, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Michelle was the daughter of Vivian Burns Hockett of Lynchburg and the late Dennis O. Hockett, Sr. She served as the Assistant Director of Enrollment Services at Bob Jones University for many years.
Michelle...
Rachel Evangeline Travis
Oct 26, 2026
Rachel Martin Travis journeyed on to be with the Lord and to join her kin that went before her. Born and raised in beautiful Giles County, VA, her life was devoted to worship and seeking grace in the eyes of the Lord. She was a beloved Daughter, Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt and Grandmother. She leaves us with valued...
Pearl Braxton
Oct 26, 2026
A Celebration of Life and Legacy of Minister Pearl Braxton
The Heavenly Transition “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Psalm 121:1
On Monday October 26, 2026, Minister Pearl May Braxton, affectionally known as Mother Pearl, walked through the portals of Glory stepping into eternal rest at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was a profound example...
Lee Wooldridge
Oct 26, 2026
Lee Wooldridge age 58 of Evington passed away Sunday October 25, 2026. He is survived by his Mother: Mary Fisher Wooldridge, Father: Harold E. Wooldridge, Brother and Sister-in-law: Mike and Wanda Wooldridge, Niece: Ashley Campbell, Nephew: Mike Wooldridge, Jr. and Several Aunts and Uncles.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the American Cancer Society.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg,...
Glenda Sue Williams
Oct 25, 2026
On 10/25/26 Glenda Sue Gilmore Williams departed her life, Born 10/15/1947 to the late Eugene Gilmore and Helen Harris Gilmore. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her brother Alray Gilmore, sister Jean Harris Gilmore Spinner and son Shelton Wayne Williams.
Glanda was Baptized at Court Street Baptist Church at a very early age, then attended the...
Carolyn Hogue Pryor
Oct 25, 2026
Carolyn Johnson Hogue Pryor was born on March 18, 1938 to the late Samuel Leroy Johnson and Susie Steptoe Johnson in Lynchburg, Virginia. She quietly transitioned from this life to eternity on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Carolyn lived a life dedicated to serving her family, friends, and community. She was a graduate of the class of 1956 at Dunbar High School,...
Kytha Padgett Bersch
Oct 24, 2026
Kytha Padgett Bersch (Helen Kytha Padgett), age 86, passed away on the morning of October 24, 2026, at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke – Memory Care in Roanoke, Virginia.
Kytha was born on January 3, 1940, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Winston I. Padgett and Helen W. Padgett.
She is survived by her brother, Winston I. Padgett, Jr., of Texas, and...
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