Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Rylan Alexa French
Aug 7, 2025
Rylan Alexa French, age 12, of Forest, VA passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at UVA surrounded by her loving family after courageously battling DIPG, an aggressive type of brain cancer.
Rylan was special the moment she was born being the first baby born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA. Born on New Year’s Day in 2013, Rylan was...
Mary Louise Ware Wood
Aug 13, 2025
Mary Louise Ware Wood, 88, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on August 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Ashton Ware and Mary Margaret Williams Ware.
Louise was born on February 28, 1937, in Amherst County, Virginia. She attended and graduated from Boonsboro High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Alfred James Halterman (dec.), and had one...
Sergeant Charles Harvey Cunningham
Aug 9, 2025
Our Loving Charles Cunningham, 69 of Bedford County, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Moses and Hazeltine Anthony Cunningham. In addition to his parent Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Christopher Cunningham and Richard Cunningham; and one sister, Christine Goode.
Charles was born and...
Johnathon D'Keith Poe
Aug 8, 2025
Johnathon Poe, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.
Arrangements are being finalized and are forthcoming.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Freddie Lionel Austin
Jul 31, 2025
Freddie Lionel Austin , 56, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
All services will be for family and close friends.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Christopher Myers
Aug 10, 2025
Christopher Brian Myers, born July 12, 1984, in Lynchburg, Virginia was sent to his eternal home on August 10, 2025, at 41 years young. Chris moved through life with quiet strength and an open heart. His journey on earth was marked by his love for his kids and family, his compassionate heart, and his faith in God.
Chris is survived by...
Nancy Lee Wade Zappulla
Aug 7, 2025
Nancy Lee Wade Zappulla, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to Heaven on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Murray Granger Wade Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Powell Wade.
Nancy was born on January 13, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended school at Radford University, then pursued her career as an English teacher for over 30 years, working...
Philip Joseph Hankey
Aug 9, 2025
Philip Joseph Hankey passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1956, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
Phil dedicated 37 years of his career to the Virginia State Lottery. Outside of work, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and he was happiest when surrounded by his family and grandchildren.
He was...
Stephen Lee Jones
Aug 7, 2025
Stephen Lee Jones, 63 of Bedford VA, passed away on August 7, 2025. Stephen was born on March 17, 1962, in Cincinnati OH to Delores and Ronald Jones. After graduating from Glen Este High School, Stephen enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country for 36 years. As a respected combat engineer, he brought the same skill, determination and...
Ronald Lee "Ben" Dooley
Aug 2, 2025
Ronald Lee “Ben” Dooley, 75, of Roanoke, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on March 11, 1950, to the late John LaFayette Dooley and Mildred Juanita Hartberger Dooley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Dooley and Donald G. “Buck” Dooley and sisters, Evelyn V. Welch, Brenda...
Dane Dennis Thompson
Aug 10, 2025
Dane Dennis Thompson , 75, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Walter Carwile, Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Walter Dewitt Carwile, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter Dewitt Sr, and Louise Cunningham Carwile.
Walter was born on June 23, 1943, in Lynchburg, Va. He retired from GNB, and served in the Army National Guard, in the Airborne Unit.
Walter is survived by his wife Emily Weigan Carwile of...
Evelyn Janet Turpin
Aug 5, 2025
Evelyn Janet Turpin, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1958, to the late Jack sand Clara Wade Turpin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray J. Turpin, Jack E. Turpin and John Haskins and two sisters, Clara “Nissie “Turpin and Mary V. Jones.
She Leaves...
Brice Joseph Leith
Aug 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Brice Joseph Leith, 22, of Forest, who passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Brice was a radiant presence in the lives of his family and friends—his warm heart and quirky humor matched only by a smile that could light up an entire room. His kindness was boundless, touching...
Peter Dorman
Aug 4, 2025
Peter Dorman passed away at home on August 4, 2025. He was surrounded by his family: his wife of 36 years, Audrey (Shultz), and his children, Evan, Zoey, and Tate. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers.
He was born on August 31, 1950, to Eleanor (Haas) and Simon Dorman in Noblesville, IN. His parents took Peter and...
Roger Dale Bennett
Aug 4, 2025
Roger Dale Bennett, 67, of Bedford passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born in Richmond, VA on December 9, 1957. A son of the late Eldridge Junior Bennett and Edith Mae Dooley Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Bennett Boyd.
Roger was an avid Washington Redskins fans and always...
Terry Ray Childress
Aug 4, 2025
Terry Ray Childress, 71, passed away at home, unexpectedly on August 4th, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Bonnie Byers Childress, and child, Kaydence Skeen. Additionally, he was greatly loved by numerous In-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was the son of Ernest Wray Childress and Francis Shackelford Childress. Additionally, he was predeceased in death by...
Virginia Lee Hawks Goemmer
Aug 4, 2025
Virginia Lee Hawks Goemmer, 76, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. Virginia was born on January 2, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Harold Carvin Hawks and Mabel Virginia Lane Hawks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Clif Raby, Carolton Roy Raby, Johnny Ruthkowski; and Sister-in-Law, Pat Hawks.
Virginia is survived by her...
Jack Cibrian
Aug 3, 2025
Jack Cibrian, 82, of Forest, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, August 3, at home surrounded by his wife Ruth, her daughter Donna, and his son Jack. He was born on June 18, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Rahway High School, Jack joined the Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Enterprise.
He married Carol Fulinello in 1963. For many years...
Kevin P. Goodman
Aug 3, 2025
Kevin P. Goodman, 75, of Forest, Virginia passed away on Sunday August 3, 2025. He was the son of Leroy Goodman and Delores Coker.
Kevin was born on December 3 1949 in Staten Island NY. He attended school at Newdorp High School. He served in the United States Navy and as a New York City Police Officer.
Kevins favorite hobby was model...
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