Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Linton Corlise Beasley
Jul 1, 2024
Linton Corlise Beasley, 93, of Lynchburg, died at home July 1, 2024. He was the loving husband of Nancy Hestetune Beasley, to whom he was married for 65 years. Lin and Nancy married in Frankfurt, Germany, where he was stationed with the U.S. Army and she was working for the Red Cross.
Lin was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Campbell County,...
Terry Edward McKellips
Jun 30, 2024
Terry Edward McKellips, 72, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1952, in Illinois to the late Charles Melvin and Clara Myrlyne Martin McKellips.
Terry proudly served in the United States Navy and then attended school at University of Lynchburg. He was an avid reader and enjoyed all genres of books. Terry...
Candice Marie Blankenship Hudson
Jun 30, 2024
Candice Marie Blankenship Hudson passed away, unexpectedly, on June 30, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1980, a daughter of William "Billy" Blankenship (Deborah) and the late Patricia Snow Chryssikos.
Candice attended both Brookville and Rustburg High Schools. Candice was employed by Startek and later in life the Quik E gas station in Amherst. In her...
Geraline Sharner Oulds Avery
Jun 30, 2024
Geraline Sharner Oulds Avery, 89, of Evington, Virginia peacefully transitioned Sunday June 30th. She was born to Lillian Andrews Oulds and Stephen “Daddy Rabbit” Oulds on Monday April 22, 1935. She was affectionately known by many as Ger, Ms. Avery, and to her closest loved ones as Lady G. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend....
Henry Thorton Roark
Jun 29, 2024
Henry Roark, 57, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away on June 29, 2024.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Lloyd Holmes
Jun 29, 2024
Lloyd Holmes, 93 died on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab. in Amherst, Virginia .
A Memorial service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights on July 5, 2024 at 11 A.M.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family
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