Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Carol Duff Luther
Sep 24, 2025
Carol Duff Luther, 83, of Amherst, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lee Roy Luther, Sr., for over 42 years.
Carol was born in Lynchburg on November 5, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Elwood Lawrence Duff and Margaret Wood Duff. Carol worked as a cashier for Kroger for...
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....
Barbara Lockhart Teates
Sep 20, 2025
Barbara Lockhart Teates, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born on May 28, 1950, in Winchester Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Coddie Lockhart and Virginia Reynolds.
Barbara devoted her life to her family and to her faith. Her passion for hospitality began when working for the C&P telephone company and in hotel...
Michael Dale Kersey, Sr.
Sep 21, 2025
Michael Dale Kersey Sr., lovingly known as “Mike” and “Pops,” went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2025, at his home in Appomattox, Virginia, surrounded by family and love.
Mike was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a proud, hardworking man who valued faith, family, and a simple, country life. He was a hardworking man who...
Roy A. Douglas
Sep 22, 2025
Roy A. Douglas passed away on September 22, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on June 25, 1941, Roy filled his years with love and dedication to those around him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia Braxton Douglas, and their son, Leroy A. Douglas. Alongside them, his niece, Kimberly Turner, and numerous other family members.
Roy was preceded in death by...
Clifton Wade
Sep 22, 2025
Clifton Wade (Plooky), 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Allen King Wade SR. and Fannie Cyrus Wade. Clifton was born on January 14, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He worked for Coleman Adams as a crane operator for many years.
Clifton was known for his...
Carl P. Miller
Sep 20, 2025
Carl P. Miller, 75, of Lynchburg Virginia transitioned September 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Aubrey Sr and Josephine Miller, both of Lynchburg Virginia. He was born on August, 19,1950. He served in the Marines and was a devoted truck driver, for over 40 years, until he retired due to illness.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra...
Betty Ray Statham
Sep 18, 2025
Betty Ray Statham, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on September 18, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 5517 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Lynchburg, Virginia on September 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Megginson Family Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Joseph Josephus Wilson
Sep 18, 2025
Joseph Josephus Wilson,70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
A service will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Howard Herndon
Sep 5, 2025
Howard Eugene Herndon, 58 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 5, 2025, He was the son of the late Payton Patillo and Earlie L. Scott Herndon.
Howard was born on January 27, 1967, in Lynchburg, Va. He attended school at E.C Glass High School then pursued his career in the military for many years. Howard was a member of Peaceful...
Linda Pollard Jones
Sep 13, 2025
Linda Pollard Jones 70, a beloved soul known for her sweet demeanor and appreciative nature, peacefully departed this earth on September 13, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on April 26, 1955, Linda illuminated the lives of those around her with an infectious smile. When you saw her smile, you couldn’t help but smile yourself. She had a heart that cherished...
Dennis "Kane" Kinney
Sep 5, 2025
" Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17
Dennis Ray Kinney, affectionately known as “Kane” within the community, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born on November 21, 1952, at Virginia Baptist Hospital to the...
Katharine Murray Arrowood Hicks
Sep 24, 2025
Katharine Murray Arrowood Hicks , 97, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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...
MaryJane Hobbs
Sep 21, 2025
MaryJane Hobbs , 100, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at Westminster Canterbury on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1 pm.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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...
Robert Scotten Bonheim
Sep 18, 2025
Robert Scotten “Bob” Bonheim, 95, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord & Savior Thursday, September 18, 2025. He is preceded in death by Barbara Wingard Bonheim (March 1968) and Brenda Alderfer Bonheim (September 2020).
Bob was raised in Los Angeles, CA, where after 2 years in the US Army, he attended UCLA. After graduating, he began his first teaching...
Jessie Reid Calloway, Jr.
Sep 17, 2025
Jessie Reid Calloway, Jr., 72, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2025.
He was born in Lynchburg General Hospital to the late Jessie Reid Calloway Sr., and Marion Victoria Robinson. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. The family appreciates the condolences and prayers received from family and friends.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory,...
Dorothy Ethel Dautel Finger
Sep 17, 2025
Dorothy Ethel Dautel Finger passed peacefully from this life on September 17th, 2025 in Daleville Virginia at the age of 91. The daughter of Ethel and George Dautel, she was born in New York City and grew up in Astoria, Queens before attending Flushing Hospital Nursing School. She loved being a nurse, working in the Danbury Connecticut Hospital ICU, Potomac...
Karoline (Kay) Happell Albee
Sep 16, 2025
Karoline (Kay) Happell Albee went to be with her Lord on September 16, 2025 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was 94 years old. She was born in West Orange, New Jersey on December 26, 1930, the daughter of Frederick and Lillian Weidner Seibel. She was married to John J. Happell for almost 50 wonderful years. Her marriage to her second husband...
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