Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joann A. Lewis
Sep 7, 2025
Joann Alyce Lewis, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2025, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Her strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family remained constant throughout her journey.
Born in Glens Falls, New York, Joann was the daughter of Theda Ghizzoni (Barnes), who survives her, and the late Michael Ghizzoni. She grew...
Linda Lou Blair
Sep 2, 2025
Linda Lou Blair (Quimby) passed into heaven on September 2, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Her faith in Christ has guided her every step. She will be remembered for her joyful spirit and her love for her family, friends and God’s word.
Linda was born on July 5, 1941, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to the late Lyle Benjamin and Louise Mabelle Quimby (Hebe).
She is...
Dennis Kinney
Sep 5, 2025
Dennis Ray Kinney, 72, of Salem, Virginia passed away on September 5, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Clinton Williams Elliott
Sep 6, 2025
Clinton Williams Elliott, 81, of Madison Heights, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025. He was the son of the late Matt Elliott and Myrtle Williams Elliott. Clinton was born on March 29, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Clawson Elliott, three sisters; Rita, Lillie May, Vernell; two brothers, Marshall and Lindy; and...
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...
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. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at...
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
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...
Pauline Everett
Sep 9, 2025
Pauline Elaine Everett, 91, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
A service will be held at 5th Street Baptist Church on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM. A visitation will be on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg from 5 - 7pm.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Vivian Carthorne
Sep 7, 2025
Vivian Carthorne , 59, of Staunton , VA, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Margaret Reed Putnam
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Reed Putnam, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Beulah Irene Fisher
Sep 6, 2025
Beulah Irene Fisher, 87, of Bedford passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2025. Beulah was born on February 6, 1938, the daughter of the late John Carrington Jordan and Irene Pocahontas Roberts Jordan. In addition to her parents, Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Edward Fisher and a sister, Sara East.
Beulah is survived by...
Kenneth James Irby
Sep 4, 2025
Kenneth Irby, 61, of Bedford, passed away September 4, 2025. He was born October 18, 1963 in Fairfax, Virginia, a son of the late Raymond and Helen Irby.
Ken is survived by his sisters, Linda Powell, Susan Irby, Pamela and Donald House, Eileen and Robert Atkinson; brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Dianne; and many nieces and nephews.
The term “family man” does...
Birlen Haynes Morris
Sep 4, 2025
Birlen entered this earthly realm on August 28, 1961. Without notice on Thursday, September 4, 2025, God dispatched angels from heaven to Birlen Morris earthly home to her eternal home in the sky.
Birlen was a hard-working, animal loving, good-hearted soul, who was motivated by her love and compassion for others. Her gift of compassion and patience was especially shown for...
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...
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...
Claude Junior Robinson
Sep 2, 2025
2nd Corinthians 5:7 for we walk by faith, not by sight
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Claude J. Robinson, Jr. passed onto his eternal resting place at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born May 29, 1957, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Claude Robinson (Butch) and Rosetta Robinson.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Davis...
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...
Teresa Harper Hunt
Sep 1, 2025
Teresa Harper Hunt , 60, of Evington, VA, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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...
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