Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Eunice Fariss Neighbors
Nov 12, 2025
Eunice Fariss Neighbors, 85, of Gladys, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Fariss and Mabel D. Fariss.
She was born on August 28, 1940, in Gladys, Virginia. She attended school at William Campbell High School and Phillips Business School. She then pursued her career as a high school secretary at Lynchburg...
William Ware, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
William Ware Jr., 69, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Heritage Baptist Church Chapel (across from Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location).at 1:00P.M. The family receive friends Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:00P.M. until 8:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg location. Interment will be held following the...
Vanessa Callaham
Nov 11, 2025
With a life defined by love, kindness, and devotion, Vanessa Calloway Callaham touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her unwavering faith and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on her family and friends. On November 11, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA, Vanessa, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and devoted aunt, departed peacefully at the age of 63,...
Kevin "Michael" Herndon
Nov 11, 2025
Kevin Herndon, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 1:00P.M. A reception will follow at the funeral home in the muli-purpose room.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
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.
Michael Lee Wynn
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia formerly of Los Angeles, California, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Fred Franklin Collier, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Fred Franklin Collier, Sr, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at The Summit after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Born March 29, 1946, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was a father, friend and companion whose gentle personality touched the lives of all he met....
Michael Curtis McCormack
Nov 6, 2025
Michael Curtis McCormack, 77, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
A Celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Shirley Virginia Goff
Nov 15, 2025
Shirley Virginia Goff, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was the wife of the late Charlie Eugene "Big Pete" Goff.
Born on December 20, 1943, in Bedford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis Goff and the late Ellen Tolley Goff. She dedicated a significant part...
John Ray Alford, Sr.
Nov 12, 2025
John Ray Alford, Sr., 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family with Willie Nelson’s last verse of How Great Thou Art playing in the background.
John earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University. As an undergraduate, he played varsity baseball, a life-long passion leading to his involvement with the...
Elena Patrice Dowling
Nov 12, 2025
Elena Patrice Dowling, 88, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle"
Nov 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle".
Virginia passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 92.
She was born November 14, 1933, to the late Carrol William Padgett and Daisy Tomlin Padgett.
Virginia was the wife of the late Joe Creasy. She was also preceded in death by her brother Lewis Padgett...
Joan Speir Purvis
Nov 13, 2025
Mrs. Joan Speir Purvis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Bedford Hospice House in Bedford, Virginia at the age of 92 on November 13, 2025. Joan’s life was marked by an unwavering spirit, a deep love for her faith, and a profound dedication to her family and church community.
Born on May 11, 1933, to Mamie Rahn...
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Patricia, in Forest, Virginia. She was born on October 11, 1951, to Howard and Mary Cronk of Goshen, Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Yeager, III, her sisters, Norma Jean Bixby and Judy Sams,...
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;...
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...
Russell Robinson, II
Nov 16, 2025
Russell Robinson II, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on August 25, 1969, and went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, caring son, loyal brother, and faithful follower of Christ, Russell’s life was marked by generosity, resilience, and a deep love for his family.
Russell was married to the love of his life,...
Richard Parker
Nov 16, 2025
Richard Parker, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Neta Hare Pearson
Nov 14, 2025
Neta Hare Pearson, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Harry Eugene Pearson of Lynchburg.
Neta was born on December 22, 1932, in Talladega, Alabama to the late Marion and Ethel Hare. She was active in her community and church, Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. Neta retired from Delta Star as an...
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