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Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Birlen Marie Morris

Birlen Marie Morris

Sep 4, 2025

Birlen Marie Morris, 64, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on September 4, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights located at 118 Commonwealth Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Dr. James Mulligan Rodman

Dr. James Mulligan Rodman

Sep 3, 2025

Dr. James Mulligan Rodman, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away September 3, 2025. He was the son of the late Dr. George Hurst and Frances Rodman.

Jim was born on October 17, 1946 in Greenville, Kentucky. He attended undergrad at Bellarmine College then pursued his medical degree at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1976, followed by his residency at Carilion...

Robert Wilson "Bobby" Bell

Robert Wilson "Bobby" Bell

Sep 1, 2025

Robert Wilson “Bobby” Bell of Madison Heights, Virginia entered his eternal home in glory on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Herbert Athey Bell and Lucy Vernaville Hungate Bell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herbert A. Bell, Jr., and his sister, Shirley J. Bell.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of...

Cheryl Lynn Harrell

Cheryl Lynn Harrell

Sep 4, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Harrell, lovingly known as “Sherry,” age 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of the late Sidney Loneal Harrell and Reberta Ann Harrell.

Born on April 18, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia, Sherry had a warm and giving spirit. She was a true people person who brought joy and laughter wherever...

Donald "Don" Charles Wray

Donald "Don" Charles Wray

Aug 30, 2025

Donald Charles “Don” Wray, 79, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. He was the son of the late John and Edith Wray.

Born on January 20, 1946, in Danville, Pennsylvania, Don built a life filled with faith, family, and music. After attending Butler Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and The Reading Hospital School of Anesthesia, he devoted his career to...

Joseph "EBO" Fauber, III

Joseph "EBO" Fauber, III

Jun 10, 2025

Wake: Sunday, September 7, from 1-3:00 pm, Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Memorial Service: Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:00 pm, Brook Hill Farm, 7291 Bellevue Road, Forest, VA 24551.

How do we describe Ebo Fauber? His creativity, contagious laughter, outgoing personality & positive attitude, his love of family, love of life, love of friends, love for UVA...

Phyllis Lynn Swain

Phyllis Lynn Swain

Sep 4, 2025

Phyllis Lynn Swain, 69, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born on June 22, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Claude Edward Swain, Sr. and Julia Swain.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Jackie Marie Swain and Sarah Swain Collins; and brother, Claude Edward Swain, Jr. (Eddie)

She is survived...

Fannie Mae Tolliver

Fannie Mae Tolliver

Sep 2, 2025

Fannie Mae Tolliver, 96, of Lynchburg, Virginia transitioned on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. A celebration of Fannie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. The family will be receiving family and friends one hour prior to the service.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps

Jessie E. "Wood Man" Phelps

Aug 29, 2025

Jessie E. Phelps Sr. (affectionately known as the Wood Man) departed this life Friday, August 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 2, 1931, to the late Theodore R. Phelps Sr. and the late Dr. Madelean C. Phelps.

Jessie accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. He sang on the...

Darren Davis

Darren Davis

Aug 28, 2025

Darren Michael Davis, 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, on November 20, 1964, Darren was the beloved son of the late Percy Davis and Donna L. Tompkins.

Darren was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Davis Swayne. He is survived by his loving sister, Tori Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia; his cherished...

Cornelia Ann Poage Pillow

Cornelia Ann Poage Pillow

Aug 30, 2025

Cornelia Ann Poage Pillow, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Herbert Poage and Gertrude Reynolds Poage.

Born on July 17, 1934, in Roanoke, Virginia, Ann was a devoted member of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church. She found joy in her large family, her friends, baking, and working word search...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Greene Lipford

Jacqueline "Jackie" Greene Lipford

Aug 30, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) Greene Lipford, 75, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this world on August 30, 2025, surrounded by the love she so deeply shared. Born on December 8, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jackie was raised by her devoted grandmother, Melvina Greene, and aunt, Kenneth Wood, in Lynchburg, Virginia. It was here that her spirit flourished, and...

Pete Francis McHugh

Pete Francis McHugh

Sep 1, 2025

Peter Francis McHugh, Jr., 75, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Ardella Foster McHugh for over 59 years.

Pete was born on November 9, 1949, in New York, a son of the late Dave and Bessie Wilson. Peter was retired as a heavy equipment operator for KAM Backhoe Services and was a member...

Jackie Lee Quick

Jackie Lee Quick

Aug 28, 2025

Jackie Lee Quick, 92, of St. Marys, GA passed away August 28th 2025. He was the son of the late Lilburn Eugene Quick and Gladys Eileen Mayfield Quick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Quick of 67 years.

Jackie was born on July 27, 1933 in Atwood, Illinois. He attended Atwood High School...

Maxine Kanode Bice

Maxine Kanode Bice

Aug 28, 2025

On August 28th, 2025 (Laurane) Maxine Kanode Bice died peacefully in her sleep. She was a strong willed and bright 94-year-old.

Born to Roy Wyett Kanode and Lella Evans Costigan Kanode in 1931 on a farm outside of Christiansburg, Virginia. It was there that she gained an appreciation for cooking from her mother, livestock and management from her father. Later she...

Patricia "Patty" Alto Lacks

Patricia "Patty" Alto Lacks

Jun 15, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Alto Lacks, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Madison Heights, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family.

Patty was born on July 28, 1960, in Long Island, New York; the daughter of the late Richard Alan Alto and Nancy Lee Pearson Alto.

Patty dedicated 26 years of her career to Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Virginia, where she made a...

Blake Sturm

Blake Sturm

Sep 2, 2025

Blake was born into this world as Christina Grace Sturm on September 18th, 1999. As with many aspects in his life, Blake always blazed his way forward with a dazzling firework display of personality and a love for life. Even from a very young age Blake was a unique and wonderful soul who brightened the world around him. As a...

Angelina Barone Mascari

Angelina Barone Mascari

Sep 1, 2025

Angelina Barone Mascari, 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will immediately follow the service at Tree of Life Cemetery.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

William "Bill" Richardson

William "Bill" Richardson

Aug 31, 2025

William “Bill” Henry Richardson, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Brenda Whitt Richardson for 58 years.

William was born on February 28, 1945, in Narrows, Virginia, a son of the late Ira Bernard Richardson and Catherine Shank Richardson. William was a graduate of Lynchburg College with...

William David Coleman, Sr.

William David Coleman, Sr.

Aug 30, 2025

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, William David Coleman Sr., affectionately known as "Bill," departed this life peacefully, escorted by an angel to his eternal home.

Born on August 15, 1951, in New York, Bill was the beloved son of the late Marguerite Odell Branch. He was also preceded in death by his cherished sister, Angela Rose Branch, fondly known as "Angie";...

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