Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Lois Marie Owen Sandidge
Jul 26, 2025
Lois Marie Owen Sandidge, formerly of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on July 26, 2025. Lois was born on January 30, 1942, to the late Ward B. Owen, Sr., and Grace Y. Owen. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Bryan E. Owen, Sr.; sister, Evelyn L. Owen; and sister-in-law, Mary Pat Owen.
Lois grew up in Brookneal...
Javion Shikiem Mack
Jul 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved child, Javion Shikiem Mack "Poodie", age 13, who departed us on July 31, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA.
Javion was born on May 6, 2012, to his birth mother, Shinae Johnson. Poodie was raised by his maternal grandparents, Antonio Johnson and Terry Johnson, as their son, and provided him...
Floyd Arthur Calloway Sr.
Aug 1, 2025
Floyd Arthur Calloway Sr. entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on June 25, 1951 to the late Floyd Calloway and Lorraine B. Calloway. He was the youngest of three children and the only son.
Floyd joined Mt. Evergreen Baptist at an early age and was a lifelong member.
Floyd...
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...
Ashley "Nickie" Key
Aug 1, 2025
Ashley “Nickie” Key, 38, of Johnson City, TN formerly of Evington passed away on August 1, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1986. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Harold and Helen Davenport and her Paternal Grandparents, Bernard “Bunny” and Ruby Dooley Key. Nickie was known for her love of helping others in any way possible....
Evelyn Janet Turpin
Aug 5, 2025
Evelyn Janet Turpin , 67, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Hudley Owen Hamlett
Jul 31, 2025
Hi,
My name is Hudley Owen Hamlett and I was born on August 2, 2023. Day 1 for me began with “Mama” (Jennifer Nicole Dalton of Madison Heights, Va.), “Dada” (Jon Woodell Hamlett of Forest, Va.) and my sister and best friend (Hannah Nicole Pierce – with Oaklynn on the way). It was the best day ever!
I loved Disney movies, playing,...
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...
Wilmer L. Jones
Jul 29, 2025
Wilmer Lewis “Main Main” Jones, a loving father, son, brother, and friend, was taken from us too soon on July 29, 2025. He leaves behind his wife, Shunee Jones; his children, Kiera McCoy, Chaz Jones, Chance Jones, and stepson Keonte Starks; and his cherished grandchildren, Khloe Owens, Kylaa Waters, Khalif Waters, and Khamil Waters. Wilmer was the son of Wilmer...
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...
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...
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...
Clarence Smith
Aug 2, 2025
Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2025, God called away the soul of Mr. Clarence Duval Smith “Pete, Smitty”. He was born May 15, 1933, in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Roy and Dorothy Parker Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Roy Smith and sisters Doris Mclain and Elaine Merritt.
Clarence was a graduate of Dunbar High School. He...
Patricia Ann Reynolds
Aug 2, 2025
Patricia A. Reynolds departed this earthly life on August 2, 2025 in Forest, Virginia.
Patricia Reynolds was born on January 15,1958 to the late Dorothy J. Reynolds in Amherst County, Virginia. She is survived by her brother, Maurice Karriem (Khadijah) ,her Aunt, Virginia Reynolds, great aunt, Gladys Cabell, nieces, nephews , relatives and friends.
Patricia was an entrepreneur at heart and strived...
Keith Alan Wilkerson
Aug 1, 2025
Keith Alan Wilkerson of Lynchburg, Virginia, our loving “Kepaw”, took his final breath surrounded by loved ones on August 1, 2025.
Keith was born and raised in Velma, Oklahoma and preceded by his parents Velma Pearl and Wayne Wilkerson and by his wife, Barbra Jane Wilkerson, who is surely welcoming him with a Harley Motorcycle and open arms in the embrace...
James Randall Mayberry, Sr.
Aug 1, 2025
James Randall Mayberry, Sr. age 57 of Lynchburg passed away Friday August 1, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father: Alvin T. Mayberry and his brother: Alvin Michael Mayberry.
Surviving is a daughter: Emily Mayberry and a son: James Mayberry, Jr.; grandson: Damien Scafuri; mother: Barbara Mayberry; and sister: Sharon Mayberry.
Graveside service will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday, August...
Jean Lee
Jul 31, 2025
Jean Shaner Lee, age 89, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on August 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Duval Shaner and Sadie Brightwell Shaner. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John “Jack” Joseph Lee, Jr. and...
Janet Marie Barker Reynolds
Jul 30, 2025
Janet Marie Barker Reynolds was born April 15, 1932, until July 30, 2025, age 93 of Gretna, Virginia, passed away at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehabilitation in Amherst. She was in the care of NAYAR Hospice of Bedford.
Born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was the youngest of eleven children of the late Clinton Scott Barker and Daisy Jacobs Barker. She...
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