Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Clarence Smith
Aug 2, 2025
Clarence Smith, 92, of Lynchburg, VA transitioned on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
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...
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...
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...
Julia Annie Rucker
Jul 30, 2025
"This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24
Please be advised that Julia Annie McDaniel Rucker, at the age of 95, has moved. She received a call from God, the Chief Architect, early in the morning of July 30, 2025. God informed her that she had sent up enough timbers to complete...
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...
Wilmer L. Jones
Jul 29, 2025
Wilmer L. Jones, 47, of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Service details are forthcoming. The family request that you consider making monetary donations to assist with funeral expenses by calling 434-237-9424. Your generosity is appreciated.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is serving the family.
Angela Luttrell
Jul 29, 2025
Angela "Angie" Renee Luttrell, 52, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Angela was born April 12, 1973, in Lynchburg, and has been surrounded by family ever since.
She is survived by her sons, Donald "Buddy" Mack Luttrell Jr and James "peanut" Mitchell Luttrell; husband, Donald "Donnie" Mack Luttrell Sr; brother, John Adams and wife, Cathy; nephew, Robert Dale Adams;...
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...
Ashley "Nikie" 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....
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...
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...
James Barclay Andrews, II
Jul 28, 2025
James Barclay Andrews, II passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on November 25, 1939, Barclay made his home in Lynchburg for over 55 years, where he was a cherished member of the community.
Barclay graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering and went on to earn a...
John Emmett Riordan, III
Jul 26, 2025
John Emmett Riordan, III, 71, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 26, 2025, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on September 8, 1953, at Fort Benning, Georgia, John – affectionately known as “Chip” – lived a life marked by strength, resilience, and deep love for his family and friends.
He was the son of the late...
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...
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