Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Allen Cole Wood
Jul 12, 2024
Allen Cole Wood, 95, of Bedford, VA formerly of Richmond, VA passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born in Richmond, VA on January 1, 1929, a son of the late Harry Lester Wood and Dorothy Pedrick Raper. Allen was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Wood; and grandson, Matthew Johns.
Allen is survived by his daughters, Jeanette...
Wilbert Stuart Watson
Jul 11, 2024
Wilbert Stuart Watson, 78, of Bedford, Virginia went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was the son of the late Wilbert Stuart Watson, Sr. and Mildred Maddox Watson.
Wilbert was born on October 6, 1945, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Wil was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating and fishing, golfing, and spending time in his garden....
Vikki Lynn Sterne
Jul 11, 2024
Vikki Lynn Sterne, 56, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on July 11, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Wendle Murphy.
Vikki was born on August 4, 1967, in Massachusetts. She graduated high school at Holy Cross. Her path was less traditional because she put the needs of her family first. Her accounting career began at Quik-E foods,...
Donald William Dalton
Jul 11, 2024
Donald William Dalton, 88, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born in Pittsylvania County, Va on June 9, 1936. A son of the late Giles and Carrie Kessee Dalton. In addition to his parents Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Josephine Hull Dalton; brothers, Carlton Dalton, Wallace Dalton and Melvin Dalton; sister,...
Norma Allen Pugh
Jul 10, 2024
Norma Elizabeth Allen Pugh, 99, of Lynchburg, VA, died peacefully at home on July 10, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1924, in Sevierville, Tennessee to the late Sweden Cyrus Allen and the late Edith Mildred Webb Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bearl Jackson “Jack” Pugh of 61 years. She was also preceded in death...
Elizabeth Ann Pruitt Irby
Jul 9, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Pruitt Irby, 75, of Gretna, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1949, in Danville, Virginia to the late Raleigh and Pearl B. Pruitt.
She was a member of the Gideon auxiliary in the Pittsylvania County North Camp organization.
Ann is survived her loving husband Frank Raymond Irby, daughter, Melinda Irby and husband Allen...
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,...
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