Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Robert "June" Brown
Sep 28, 2025
Robert Lewis Brown Jr, 73 , of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 28th, 2025. He was the son of Robert Louis Brown and Vernie Dawson Brown, and the husband of Darlene Brown for 44 years.
Brown was born on May 19,1952 , in Lynchburg Va. He attended school at E.C.Glass , then pursued his education for 2 years at Shaw...
Joseph Josephus Wilson
Sep 18, 2025
Joseph Josephus Wilson (aka Boyce, Wilbert, and Chicken Wilson), was born in Mon Repos, St. Lucia on March 17, 1955, to the late Antoine Daniel and Josephine Wilson. On September 18, 2025, The Lord called him to his eternal resting place.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Matthew Wilson and Abel “Tony” Wilson and sisters, Angela Louis and...
James "Jim" Tennant
Sep 26, 2025
James "Jim" Tennant , 83, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Service details to come.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Roan (Ronnie) Hunter Cardwell
Sep 24, 2025
Roan (Ronnie) Hunter Cardwell departed this life on September 24, 2025, at his residence. Ronnie was born November 18, 1952, in Concord, Virginia. He was the son of late Otis I. Cardwell and late Elizabeth C. Cardwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Otis Jr., McKinley, Leon and Lawrence (Cigarette) Cardwell. As well as his...
Ronnie Duayne Davis
Sep 28, 2025
Ronnie (Ron) Duayne Davis went home to be with the Lord on Sept 28, 2025. Despite the difficult battles Ronnie faced, he ultimately achieved victory by finding eternal peace in the loving embrace of our Lord.
Beloved husband of 46 years, Ronnie leaves behind his devoted wife, Debbie McCraw Davis. He is also survived by his cherished daughter Brittany Treat and...
Jo Ann Allen Houchins
Sep 27, 2025
Jo Ann Allen Houchins passed away peacefully at her home in Forest on September 27, 2025, at the age of 73. She had waged a ferocious war with cancer for over two years.
Born in Springfield, Illinois to Naomi Stillman Allen and Herschel W “Red” Allen, Jo Ann moved to Andalusia, Alabama at age 8 and graduated from Andalusia High School...
Ann Turner Reynolds
Sep 26, 2025
"Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord." — Matthew 25:23
Ann Turner Reynolds, lovingly known as “Mama Ann” to all who knew her, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Born December 30, 1939, to Clark Wilson and Grace Jennings Turner, Ann lived...
Philip Jason Ore
Sep 21, 2025
“Therefore, you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one is going to take your joy away from you.” John 16:22
Philip Jason Ore, 58, of Forest, Virginia, passed into Glory way too soon, suddenly after a brief illness, on September 21, 2025. He was a faithful and loyal servant of...
Cheryl Ann (King) Walker
Sep 20, 2025
With heavy hearts we morn the passing of Cheryl Ann Walker, at 77 of Bedford Virginia. She passed away after a long illness and declining health. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.Cheryl was born Shirley Ann King at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Cheryl was a quiet and intelligent child who loved to help others....
Tony Lee Burns
Sep 23, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tony Lee Burns, who departed this life on September 23, 2025, at the age of 60, in his beloved hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on January 2, 1965, Tony was the cherished son of Tony Morton Burns and the late Barbara Ann Burns. He lived a life full of...
Agnes Burgess Erwin
Aug 23, 2025
Agnes Burgess Erwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the age of 101 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born December 12, 1923, in Halifax, Virginia, Agnes cherished her childhood on the family’s tobacco farm with her mother, Thelma (Tillery), father, Walter, and her younger sister, Charlotte (Ussery). It was there she learned the value...
Margaret (Peggy) C Lyons
Jun 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) C. Lyons, age 91, who died peacefully on June 30, 2025, in Forest, Virginia.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, on May 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Oscar Cole and Nell Harvey Young, and the stepdaughter of Larry Young. Peggy is survived by her children:...
Bernard Edwin Mazanec
Aug 17, 2025
Bernard Edwin Mazanec, 92, of Evergreen, Virginia passed away on August 17, 2025. He was the son of Edwin John Mazanec and Martha Kjar, of Bozeman, MT and the husband of Cecil Kay Harvey of Evergreen, VA for 10 years.
Bernard (Bing) was born on July 30, 1933, in Lexington, NE. The family moved to Bozeman Montana where he attended school...
Howard Dan Maddox
Sep 21, 2025
Howard Dan Maddox, 62, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Joe Grafton Maddox and Lois Campbell Maddox.
Howard was born on August 2, 1963, in Virginia. He attended Amherst County High School and later continued his studies at Central Virginia Community College. He worked as a machinist and mechanic throughout...
Martha Black Strader
Sep 20, 2025
Martha Black Strader, 99, lifelong native of Lynchburg died early Saturday, September 20, 2025 with her daughters by her side in her residence at Westminster Canterbury. Prior to moving to Westminster Canterbury in 2010, Martha and her husband lived for 50+ years on Trents Ferry Road.
Throughout her long and vibrant life, Martha was a regional model, often featured in area...
Sandra Louise Snell
Sep 28, 2025
Sandra Louise Snell, 79, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Ronnie James Snell, with whom she shared a lifetime of cherished memories.
Sandra (Sandy) was born on Saturday, June 1, 1946, in Fairmont, WV. She was the daughter of the late...
John Sparks
Jun 17, 2025
John Arthur Sparks, age 66, of Monroe, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
John is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Joni and daughter Ashley (Matt) of South Carolina.
He was the son of the late Timothy and Betty Sparks of Covington, VA. In addition to his parents, his sister Carole Rice preceded him in death.
John Sparks is...
MaryJane Hobbs
Sep 21, 2025
Maryjane B. Hobbs passed peacefully at Westminster Canterbury surrounded by her family on September 20, 2025. She lived 100 amazing years.
Born in Lynchburg, VA in 1925, she was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School. Music was her life and she continued with her passion for music in her study of voice, piano and organ. She was a talented...
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;...
Ronald Edwin Stinnett
Sep 29, 2025
Ronald Edwin Stinnett, 68, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, September 29, 2025.
Ronnie was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 21, 1956, a son of the late Russell Duval Stinnett and Anna Morgan Stinnett. Ronnie retired as a Registered Nurse with Lynchburg General Hospital.
He is survived by his partner Anthony “Tony” F. Evans, Jr. of Lynchburg, his sisters-in-law: Mary Anne Stinnett,...
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