Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
David Warren Hawks, Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
Surrounded by family, David Warren Hawks, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born on September 4, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late William and Lorene Hawks. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Rodney Grubbs (Pam), his two sisters Fay Cash (Massie) and Joyce Kent...
Robert Lewis "Bob" Ferrell
May 12, 2026
Robert Lewis “Bob” Ferrell, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 27, 1940, in Bedford, Virginia, Bob was the son of the late Nelson and Vivian Ferrell.
Bob was a proud graduate of Huddleston High School, where he served as Salutatorian of the Class of 1959. He went...
Robbie Graham Dooley, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Robbie Graham Dooley, 60, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was devoted husband to Meredith Parry Dooley for over 30 years and loving father to Robbie “Graham” Dooley Jr. and Parry Elizabeth Dooley. Robbie, known as “Dool” to friends, was born in Bedford on June 8, 1965 to Kenneth and Kitty Dooley. He attended Thaxton Elementary and was in...
Tony Marvin Long
May 5, 2026
Tony Marvin Long, born July 25, 1958, in York, South Carolina, to the late John and Minnie Ruth Logan Long, peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Tony was educated in the York County School System and graduated from York Comprehensive High School in 1977....
Maria White
Apr 27, 2026
Maria White, 57, of , passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
A public viewing will be on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 12 PM - 5 PM at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
A Celebration of Life will be held at County Line Baptist Church on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM with interment to follow to at the church cemetery.
Tharp...
Robert Nathaniel Butler, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Mr. Robert Nathaniel Butler Jr. age 61, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 5, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born October 12, 1964, to the late Robert and Macie Thomasson Butler.
In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by three sisters Rhonda who was an infant at death,...
Donald Patrick Illig, Jr.
May 11, 2026
Donald Patrick Illig, Jr., 74, of Lynchburg , passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at North Bedford Baptist Church on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Rhonda Saunders
May 7, 2026
"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," said the apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21.
We know that this would be the message if our dearly beloved Rhonda Kay were able to give us a message today from the portals of heaven where she has gone to be forever with the Lord.
On May 7, 2026, Rhonda Kay Saunders...
Carleen Womack
May 13, 2026
Carleen Womack , 78, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Carol Ann Cygan
May 11, 2026
Carol Cygan, affectionately known as "Kitty," passed away on May 11, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Full of life, humor, and love, she carried a joyful spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Throughout her 77 years, Kitty shared laughter, warmth, and countless memories with the many people who came to cherish her.
She delighted in dancing, spending time...
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr.
May 11, 2026
Michael Spruce Christian, Sr. passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born September 21, 1949, to the late James Dearing Christian Jr. and the late Margaret (Rita) Spruce Christian. He was married to Patricia (Tricia) Shaw Christian for fifty-two years.
Michael was the middle and nicest of five siblings...
Harold Leonard Simmons
May 10, 2026
Harold Leonard Simmons, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Lila Abrash Rosenthal
May 9, 2026
Lila Abrash Rosenthal, 100, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was the wife of the late Dr. Macey Herschel Rosenthal.
Lila was born on May 2, 1926, in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late George Abrash and Ann Gold Abrash. Lila received her Master’s Degree in Education and then married the love of her life Macey...
Doris Hailey
May 9, 2026
Doris Hailey, 100, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Charles Russell Brown
May 8, 2026
Charles Russell Brown, affectionately known to all as “Skippy,” of Amherst, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, May 8, 2026, at the age of 84.
A devoted family man and a visionary leader, Skippy’s life was defined by an inexhaustible enthusiasm for people. As a self-made entrepreneur, he didn’t just build businesses; he built connections that...
Betty Johnson
May 8, 2026
Mrs. Betty Joyce Banks Johnson peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2026. Born on February 12, 1938, to the late John and Julia Banks, Betty was the last surviving member of her ten siblings, completing a remarkable generation of love, strength, and family legacy.
At an early age, Betty accepted Jesus Christ as her...
Richard Michael Frey
May 7, 2026
Richard Michael Frey, 87, died May 7, 2026, in Bedford, Virginia, with his daughters by his side. He was born May 11, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Earle and Elizabeth Frey. Richard graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and worked as a computer technician for IBM, Texas Instruments, and Storage Technology Corporation. Later in life, he drove a school bus and...
Dorothy Huff Hopp
May 7, 2026
Dorothy Huff Hopp, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in her hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. She was 84 years old, having been born on October 31, 1941, also in Lynchburg.
Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late Helen Elizabeth Spencer and Adger Elmo Huff. She treasured her childhood in Lynchburg, where...
Nada Mays Sweeney
May 5, 2026
Nada Mays Sweeney, wife of Judge William W. Sweeney of Lynchburg, VA died in her sleep on May 5th at Westminster Canterbury. She was born to Herman and Colelda Mays in Amherst County on November 12, 1932. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and her three siblings; Marshall Mays, Wenonah Gilliam and Blanche Mays.
She is survived by her...
Linda Kay Ferry
May 3, 2026
Linda Kay Ferry, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 3, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Jack Driskill and Judy Driskill.
Kay was born on December 13, 1954, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended school at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and went on to pursue a successful career in addition to being a devoted homemaker.
Kay will...
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