Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Gregg Bradley Amonette
Jan 27, 2026
Gregg Bradley Amonette, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 after a short illness. He was the son of the late Robert Littleberry Amonette and Phyllis Thompson Amonette of Lynchburg.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan Palasthy Amonette. Also surviving are his son, Jacob Andrew Charles Amonette and his daughters, Margaret Langhorne Amonette and Elizabeth Anne...
Kyle Anthony Mayberry
Jan 26, 2026
Kyle Anthony Mayberry (Tony) passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on July 1, 1967.
Tony worked as an assembly mechanic at SML Packing Solutions LLC. He had a deep love for the outdoors and music, specifically enjoying fishing, hunting, playing the drums, and listening to music. He also cherished the time spent playing online...
Valeria Bell Jefferson
Feb 2, 2026
Valeria Jefferson, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00P.M. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Burial Park. Ms. Jefferson will lie in repose for public viewing one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Jeremy Witcher
Feb 2, 2026
Jeremy Witcher, of Lynchburg, transitioned into the arms of the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026.
A funeral ceremony will be conducted on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at The Ramp Church International ( 701 Thomas Road Lynchburg, VA) at 12:00P.M. Mr. Witcher will lie in repose for public viewing one hour prior to the service.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the...
Clarice Lewis
Jan 29, 2026
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Prince of Peace closed the eyes of Clarice Haythe Lewis at her residence and her soul winged its flight from the world of pain to a place of eternal rest.
She was born on September 5, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Clarence and Vera Haythe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jennifer Gibson
Jan 29, 2026
Jennifer Gibson, of Forest, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00P.M. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. Interment will follow at the Holy Land Cemetery in Bedford, VA.
Tharp Funeral home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Infiniti Harsley
Jan 23, 2026
Infiniti Harsley transitioned on January 23, 2026.
A celebration of Finn’s life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel. A repast will follow the service at the Yoder Center, 109 Jackson Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
“My Beloved son We miss you so much it’s hard to believe that you’re not here anymore...
Tyheem Royster
Jan 28, 2026
Tyheem Royster, 27, of Forest, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg Chapel, located at 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, Virginia 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Croft Jennings Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
William Croft Jennings Jr., known to all as Croft, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, surrounded by family and messages of love.
Croft was the son of Rear Admiral William Croft Jennings and Elizabeth Brandon Jennings and grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Woodberry Forest, Virginia, in 1956, Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut,...
Barbara C. Schuler
Jan 23, 2026
Barbara C. Schuler, 93, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert Caverlee and Lillian Caverlee.
Barbara was born on January 26, 1932, in Logan, West Virginia. She attended school at Mary Washington and UVA, then pursued her career in teaching at E. C. Glass High School.
She was a member of...
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten
Jan 28, 2026
Narcissa Elizabeth Basten, 81, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 28, 2026. Born on May 9, 1944, to the late Rosalie and David Ellis Basten. “Cissa” grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia where she attended E.C. Glass high school and then graduated from Queens College in North Carolina. She then went on to start a catering company with...
Paul James Abbott
Jan 17, 2026
Paul James (PJ) Abbott of Forest, Virginia passed away on January 17, 2026 at the Bedford Memorial Hospital. Paul was a retired long-time Framatome employee, and a graduate of Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Ohio. Paul will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, his sharp memory, electrical knowledge and mechanical skills inherited from his father Jim. At Framatome, PJ was...
Donald Ray Newton
Jan 30, 2026
Donald “Don” Newton, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2026 after a long illness.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, KB and Edna Newton.
He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 46 years, Joanne. Their marriage was built on love, companionship, and unwavering support. Other surviving family members include his son,...
Kerry Scott Anthony
Feb 1, 2026
Kerry Scott Anthony, 61, of Brookneal, Virginia, passed away on February 1, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1964, in Fairfax, Virginia, Kerry was the son of the late Gerald W. Anthony and Beverly Grace Duke Anthony. He had a passion for his family, flowers, and cars.
Kerry is survived by his brothers, Keith Anthony of Culpeper, and Kevin Anthony (Kristi) of Brookneal.
He...
Garry Wayne McGrath, Jr.
Jan 27, 2026
Garry Wayne McGrath Jr., 66, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away on January 27, 2026. He died in the very place he was happiest: the home he built in 1999.
A true craftsman, Garry left a lasting mark on the Smith Mountain Lake community through his work as a contractor and his time at Moneta Farm Supply. He was also highly knowledgeable...
Frances Carter Swisher
Jan 27, 2026
Frances Carter Swisher, 91, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her home after a courageous battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Myrtle F. Carter.
Frances was born on August 28, 1934 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from E. C. Glass High School in 1953 and, in 1970,...
Reynold "Ren" Phalen Stimart
Jan 19, 2026
Reynold (Ren) Phalen Stimart passed away on January 19, 2026, in McLean, Virginia. He was the son of the late Clifford Herman Stimart and Mary Elizabeth Hoyle Stimart. Born October 31, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ren graduated from Chicago City High School in Chicago City, Minnesota. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota and...
James Smotrel
Jan 28, 2026
James Richard Smotrel, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
A celebration of James' life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends and family on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., at Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Dr. Lynchburg.
Tharp...
Michael Lee Wynn "Mike"
Nov 14, 2025
Michael Lee Wynn (Mike), 85 years old, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, from complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born on May 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, Mike was the son of Martin and Leona Wynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Stella (Rutkowski) Nagy
Jan 16, 2026
Stella (Rutkowski) Nagy, 102, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2026.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11 A.M., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Amherst, Virginia.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
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