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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

It is our honor and privilege to serve the families of Central Virginia.

For nearly a century, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory has been the premier choice in Central Virginia, entrusted with honoring life’s most sacred moments. As a family-owned and operated establishment, we provide compassionate, dignified, and affordable funeral and cremation services, alongside thoughtful preplanning, burial, cremation arrangements, and pet loss care. With locations in Lynchburg, Bedford, Smith Mountain Lake, Madison Heights, and Roanoke, we are deeply committed to serving our community with grace and reverence.

11/17/2025

Russell Robinson, II

Russell Robinson II, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on August 25, 1969, and went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, caring son, loyal brother, and faithful follower of Christ, Russell’s life was marked by generosity, resilience, and a deep love for his family. Russell was married to the love of his life, Christal, for 34 wonderful years. Together, they built a warm and joyful home and raised their three children, whom...

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11/17/2025

Michael Lee Wynn

Michael Lee Wynn, 85, of Lynchburg, Virginia formerly of Los Angeles, California, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

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11/17/2025

Vanessa Callaham

With a life defined by love, kindness, and devotion, Vanessa Calloway Callaham touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her unwavering faith and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on her family and friends. On November 11, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA, Vanessa, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and devoted aunt, departed peacefully at the age of 63, leaving behind memories to be treasured forever. Vanessa was born on August 22, 1962, in Bedford, VA, to Harvey Meadows...

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11/17/2025

Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager

Mary Jane (Cronk) Yeager passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Patricia, in Forest, Virginia. She was born on October 11, 1951, to Howard and Mary Cronk of Goshen, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Yeager, III, her sisters, Norma Jean Bixby and Judy Sams, her brother Howard (Buddy) Cronk, and her son-in-law, Todd Earhart. Mary Jane is survived by her daughter, Patricia Yeager...

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11/17/2025

Fred Franklin Collier, Sr.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Fred Franklin Collier, Sr, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at The Summit after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 29, 1946, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was a father, friend and companion whose gentle personality touched the lives of all he met. Fred was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by two children, one grandson and a...

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11/17/2025

Elena Patrice Dowling

Elena Patrice Dowling, 88, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on October 7, 1937, in Newton, MA, to Edward P. Dowling and Frances (Mullens) Dowling. She was a beloved sister to Edward and Barry and sister-in-law to Rita, Verna, and Rhonda, and was a favorite aunt (rhymes with font!) to fourteen nephews and nieces, Timothy, Michael, Laurie, Kevin, Lynn, Michelle, Cynthia, Paula, James, Janet, Beth, Brendon, Edward, and Frances, and to many grand...

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11/17/2025

Richard Parker

Richard Parker, 77, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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11/17/2025

Shirley Virginia Goff

Shirley Virginia Goff, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was the wife of the late Charlie Eugene "Big Pete" Goff. Born on December 20, 1943, in Bedford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis Goff and the late Ellen Tolley Goff. She dedicated a significant part of her life to her career, retiring after 33 years from Bedford Weaving Mill. Shirley was known for her...

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11/16/2025

Virginia "Gee Gee" Ann Dexter Nelson

Virginia (Gee Gee) Ann Dexter Nelson, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 27, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, Gee Gee was the daughter of the late James Francis and Mildred Marie Truland Dexter. She attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for her undergraduate studies and went on to earn her master’s degree from Cornell University. Gee Gee was the co-owner of Sweet Zoo Gift Shop...

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11/15/2025

Eunice Fariss Neighbors

Eunice Fariss Neighbors, 85, of Gladys, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Fariss and Mabel D. Fariss. She was born on August 28, 1940, in Gladys, Virginia. She attended school at William Campell High School and Phillips Business School. She then pursued her career as a high school secretary at Lynchburg Christian Academy until she retired in 2006. She was a lifelong member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

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11/15/2025

Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle"

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Padgett Creasy "Toodle". Virginia passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born November 14, 1933, to the late Carrol William Padgett and Daisy Tomlin Padgett. Virginia was the wife of the late Joe Creasy. She was also preceded in death by her brother Lewis Padgett and his wife Audrey Padgett and brother-in-law Willie Bibb. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Pamela Via...

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11/14/2025

Joan Speir Purvis

Mrs. Joan Speir Purvis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Bedford Hospice House in Bedford, Virginia at the age of 92 on November 13, 2025. Joan’s life was marked by an unwavering spirit, a deep love for her faith, and a profound dedication to her family and church community. Born on May 11, 1933, to Mamie Rahn Speir and Henry Lee Speir, Sr. in the small town of Ellabell, Georgia, Joan was the fourth of six...

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220 Breezewood Drive
Lynchburg, VA
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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory is proud to be the most often selected funeral home and crematory in Central Virginia, offering affordable funeral and cremation arrangements and services, preplanning, burials, cremation planning, and pet loss services. We are a family owned and operated funeral home with locations in Lynchburg, Bedford, Smith Mountain Lake, Madison Heights, and Roanoke, and have proudly served Central Virginia for nearly a century.

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