Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Shannon Pettyjohn
Apr 16, 2026
Shannon Pettyjohn, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bonicha “Tootie” Counts Dellinger and Douglas Franklin Dellinger.
Shannon was born in Stuttgart, Germany and raised, most of her life, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend who loved her family deeply and treasured time spent together.
She is survived by her...
Adrianne Lynn Hallauer
May 14, 2026
Adrianne Lynn “Annie” Hallauer, 17 of Bedford tragically passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on May 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 2008. The daughter of David Andrew Hallauer and Lisa Smith Hallauer. Annie was predeceased by her half-sister, Angel Marie Hallauer; her loving dog Sassy; and Annie’s boyfriend, Timmy Gibson, who...
Harry Lewis Gray
May 29, 2026
Harry Lewis Gray, 95 of Lynchburg, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born in Bedford, Virginia on March 24, 1931, to the late Charles “Luther” Gray and Minnie Hensley Gray. In addition to his parents Harry was preceded in death by two sisters. Ann Gray Lodge (Wayland-dec) and Josephine (Jo) Gray Crawford (Lemuel-dec.) of Bedford Va. Six brothers...
Joyce Lewis Newman
May 26, 2026
Joyce Lewis Newman, 73, of Lynch Station, Virginia, departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1953, to the late Joseph Maynard Toms and Kathleen Hodges Toms.
A devoted Christian woman, and member of Crosspoint Church, Altavista, Joyce loved the Lord deeply and found joy in the simple beauty of God’s creation. She lived her...
Robert Clayton Parrish
May 24, 2026
Robert Clayton Parrish, 85, of Elliston, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Roanoke, VA on February 18, 1941, a son of the late Clay Oliver Parrish and Hazel Brown Parrish. In addition to his Parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gladys Spraker,...
Wilferd W. Felchle
Dec 11, 2025
Wilferd Wilmer Felchle changed his address on December 11, 2025, from Lynchburg VA to his heavenly home at the age of 98.
He was born September 4, 1927, at his grandparents farm home south of Goodrich ND. Parents were Edward Felchle and Otillia (Keist) Felchle. He was the first child and first grandchild born.
He attended a one room schoolhouse for grades...
Lawrence Carl Kaslo
May 31, 2026
Lawrence Carl Kaslo, 79, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was the husband of Susan Kaslo for over 39 years.
Lawrence was born on January 29, 1947, in Great Falls, MT. He spent his working career as a sculptor.
In addition to his wife, Susan, he is survived by his son, Ryan Kaslo and his significant other,...
William Reid
May 30, 2026
William Robert Reid, 79 of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Scott Zion Baptist Church, Madison Heights. The family will accept friends at their home daily from 12:00-7:00 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Warren August Theis
May 29, 2026
Warren August Theis, 85, of Huddleston, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 29, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in San Diego, California, on March 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Daniel August Theis and Henriett Warren Theis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
James Trammel, Jr.
May 29, 2026
James Trammel, 85, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Judith Palermo
May 29, 2026
Judith Ann Palermo , 78, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Richard Snyder
May 28, 2026
Richard Snyder, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg at a later date.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Leslie Austin Pankey
May 27, 2026
Leslie Austin Pankey, 81, of Forest, Virginia, died peacefully at Wyndhurst Health and Rehab, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born at home in Appomattox, Virginia, on August 8, 1944, he was the son of late Leslie Gordon Pankey and Gladie Myrtle Adams Pankey. He was preceded in death by his dear nephew, Brian Ripley. So many of his Pankey and...
Max Guggenheimer, Jr.
May 27, 2026
Major General Max Guggenheimer, Jr. died on May 27, 2026, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, VA. After an evening with his children and their spouses, with a fierce thunderstorm followed by a sky clearing to a sunset with a double rainbow out his window, he passed peacefully in the presence of his brother, Charlie Guggenheimer.
In addition to his brother, he...
William Hinton Davis, Sr.
May 27, 2026
William (Bill) Hinton Davis, Sr., passed away on May 27, 2026. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, on November 16, 1933, the son of the late B.C. Davis and Ruth Carwile Davis.
Bill was founder and co-owner of Westover Jewelers and Watch Repair; he was also a longtime member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Hilda Mae Cheatwood Hayes
May 26, 2026
Hilda Mae Hayes, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 26, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Otterville Baptist Church. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Ronald Nolan
May 26, 2026
Ronald Nolan , 71, of Amherst, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Ronald Nolan was born on July 29, 1954 to the late Mrs. Rillie Nolan. He was reared in a strong environment. He received Christ at a very early age and was baptized at Craven Corner Missionary Baptist Church in Harlowe, NC. He attended Havelock High School in...
Doretha Banks
May 26, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Doretha Pryor Banks, who departed this life peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 76.
Doretha was born on August 29, 1949, in Minden, WV, to the late Rev. Thomas Pryor and Lorena Pryor. She was one of 10 children and was raised with strong family...
Richard Earl Roberts
May 25, 2026
Richard Earl Roberts, age 71, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1954, in Bedford, Virginia, Richard was the son of the late Lawrence Talman Roberts, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Newcomer Roberts. Richard spent over 30 years working as a truck driver, earning the respect of those who knew him through...
Annie Marie "PeeWee" Mays
May 24, 2026
Annie Marie “PeeWee” Mays, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born in Bedford on May 10, 1949 to the late Joseph Napoleon Mays and Margaret Burge Mays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Marvin J. Puckett and brothers, James. E. Mays and...
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