Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Joseph Paul Orlando
Jul 9, 2024
Joseph Paul Orlando, 60, of Forest, Virginia passed away on July 9, 2024. He was the son of Joe Pete Orlando and late Mary Ellen Orlando.
Mr. Orlando was born on February 23, 1964, in Madison, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Altavista Highschool, then pursued his passion in the culinary industry.
Mr. Orlando was a computer enthusiast who enjoyed spending...
Sandra Kay Chase
Jul 9, 2024
Sandra Kay Chase, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Aidan and Linda Lafoe, and the loving wife of Raymond Chase for 43 years.
She was born on June 23, 1943, in Enosburg Falls, Vermont. She attended Hartford High School, then started her beautiful...
Carol Sue McAlexander
Jul 9, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Sue McAlexander, age 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia on July 9, 2024. Born on November 9, 1944, in Portsmouth, VA, Carol was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.
Carol was the devoted mother of three wonderful children: David McAlexander and his wife Lisa of Chesterfield; Dale McAlexander of Lynchburg; and Darrin McAlexander and...
Adam Clint Terrell
Jul 7, 2024
Adam Clint Terrell, 45, of Goodview, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1979 in Salem, VA to Perry Lee Terrell and Anne Leffler Terrell.
Adam was loved by many. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. He was proud of the work he did and the things he built. He...
Mary Shank Lantz
Jul 7, 2024
Mary Shank Lantz, 79, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Greensboro, NC.
She Proudly received her master's degree of arts for addiction counseling in 2005 and retired from horizon, behavioral health with over 30 years experience. In loving memory, you will always be missed.
She was a beloved mother and Sister leaving brother, David shank and wife, Sharon; son, Floyd...
Bryant Wheeler Whitby
Jul 7, 2024
Bryant Wheeler Whitby, Sr. 52, of Moneta, tragically passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1971, to the late Cecil Bryant Williams and Callie Alene Rollins Williams.
Bryant was a happy soul who enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved music of all kinds and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He could light up...
Margie Elaine Mays McCormick
Jul 7, 2024
Margie Mays McCormick, 62, of Gladstone passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Yvonne Slusher and her sister, Kathy Phillips
Margie is survived by her husband Larry McCormick; mother, Margaret Tomlin Fry; siblings, Freddie Mays Jr., Anthony Mays, Melissa Ayers (Carlton) and Belinda Silby; children, Patricia Slusher, Margo Slusher, and Jessica Slusher; grandchildren, Easton Wilson,...
Jennings "J.B." Bryant Leebrick
Jul 6, 2024
Jennings “J.B.” Bryant Leebrick, (67), went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home in Madison Heights surrounded by his family. He was born on November 29, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia, son of the late Ray Henry Leebrick, Sr., and Barbara “Leebrick” Gowen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Maria Hanackova Stroobants
Jul 6, 2024
Maria Hanackova Stroobants, 53, of Forest died on July 6, 2024, with her mother and brother by her side.
Maria was born in Slovakia on June 13, 1971, a daughter of Maria Hanackova and the late Andrej Hanacek.
She chose to come to the United States to build a better future for herself and it was here in Forest, Virginia, that she...
Stephen Tunnell Booth
Jul 5, 2024
Stephen Tunnell Booth, 61, of Blacksburg and Moneta, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2024. He was the son of the late Ralph Booth, Jr. and Katherine Willliams Booth.
Steve was born on October 28, 1962 in Newport News, Virginia. He graduated from Virgina Tech in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Following graduation, he worked...
Jacob Michael Grant
Jul 5, 2024
Jacob “Jake” Michael Grant, 28, of Albany, New York, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. He worked at Curia as an analytical chemist. Jake grew up in Bedford, VA. and Radford, VA.
Jake was preceded in death by Nonnie and Daddy Ralph who were special great-grandparents to him.
Jake is survived by his mother, Erin and stepfather Jamie Dooley, brothers Luca,...
Barbara Martin Turille
Jul 5, 2024
Barbara Martin Turille, 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed peacefully on July 5, 2024. She was the devoted wife of Stuart J. Turille for 48 years, and a loving, devoted mother to her daughter, Angela May and loving grandmother to Alanna Scheuermann.
She was born in Amherst, Va. on July 13, 1943, to her beloved parents Melvin Connie Martin and Pattie Floyd...
Jesse Cyrus Hamric
Jul 4, 2024
In a word, Jesse was courageous. He could land a triple backflip on a snowboard off a 60-foot jump. And this extraordinary fearlessness and zest for life has always been there. Born on September 14, 2005 in Hong Kong, China, where he spent his early years, he was the leader of the preschool playground. As the only American, he learned...
Charles Randall Dye
Jul 3, 2024
Charles Randall (Randy) Dye, 73, of Forest, Va., was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024, with his wife and son at his side.
Randy was born in Wood County, WV, on May 16,1951, to the late Frances Eileen Dye and Charles F. Dye, Jr. He is a member of the Heritage United Methodist Church, Lynchburg,...
Audrey Jeane Neuberger
Jul 3, 2024
Audrey Jeane Neuberger passed peacefully on July 3, 2024 at 99 years young, leaving behind a beautiful legacy and life well lived. Audrey saw so much in her almost 100 years, experienced trials and overcame, walked the loss of many before her with grace, and welcomed the arrival of many after her with so much joy: 2 daughters, 2 son-in-laws,...
Mary Anne Taylor
Jul 3, 2024
Mary Anne Taylor (77) of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away suddenly at home on July 3, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband Herbert E. (“Bart”) Taylor, III, and two sons, G. Branch Taylor and his wife, Wendy, of Owings, Maryland, and Harrison Bain Taylor of Richmond, Virginia. She was predeceased by her daughter, Amy Westbrooke Taylor.
Mary Anne was born...
Brad Alan Gusler
Jul 2, 2024
Brad Alan Gusler, age 44, of Big Island, VA passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Born in Martinsville, VA on July 25, 1979, the son of Sam Smith Gusler (Freida) and Peggy Ann Witt. Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Dorothy Witt.
In addition to his parents Brad is survived by his...
Elizabeth Andrews
Jul 2, 2024
On July 2, 2024, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Andrews of 921 Floyd St. Apt 4, Lynchburg, Virginia, affectionately known as “Janie Boo”, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father.
She was born on June 14, 1935, in Agricola, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Archie Dawson Sr. and Bessie Burks.
Elizabeth was educated through the schools of Amherst County....
Frank Hanning
Jul 1, 2024
Frank Hanning , 80, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, July 1, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family
Joseph Hamilton Bryant
Jul 1, 2024
Joseph Hamilton Bryant passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 76 in Lynchburg VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert Bryant and Lizzie Ragland Bryant; Sisters, Virginia LeWarne, Alice Vanderpool and Dorothy Whorley; Brothers, Ernest, John Henry and Alfred. He is survived by his twin brother James (Nancy); brother Frank and sister, Barbara Akers...
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