Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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
Sharon Leigh Overstreet Bryant
Jun 29, 2024
Sharon Leigh Bryant, 63, of Bedford, VA; passed away on June 29th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Overstreet Sr. and survived in death by her loving mother, Margaret Orange- Overstreet.
Sharon was born on September 28th, 1960, in Bedford, VA. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1978.
She...
John "Casey" Edward Casey
Jun 29, 2024
John “Casey” Edward Casey, 86, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Johnny was born on September 24, 1937, to the late Edward “Pug” Henry Casey and Lucille Elizabeth Gilliam Casey.
He spent over 40 plus years working for Merita Bakery as a route salesman smiling and whistling every day. Casey loved the old school NASCAR and on raceday you...
Charlotte Sue Sayre Hansen
Jun 28, 2024
Charlotte Sue Sayre Hansen, age 90, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was surrounded by her family in Lynchburg, Virginia where she lived these last few years.
Mrs. Hansen was born August 17, 1933, in Miami, Florida to the late Lewis and Beulah Sayre. She graduated from Miami Sr. High School and went on to...
Ray Douglas Massie
Jun 28, 2024
Ray Douglas Massie, 80, of Big Island, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg on January 18, 1944 to the late Radford McNeil Massie and Audrey Fifer Massie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Hunter Massie and grandson, Ryan...
Myrna Rae Ballain
Jun 27, 2024
Myrna Rae Ballain went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1949, in Red Oak, Iowa, to parents Myron C. and Martha J. Ballain.
Myrna grew up in Southwest Iowa and graduated from Nishna Valley High School near Emerson, Iowa, in 1967. She attended Immanuel Hospital of Nursing in Omaha, NE and...
Harry Douglas Hale, Sr.
Jun 27, 2024
Harry Douglas Hale Sr. gained his wings Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Bedford VA and transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord. Harry was born May 23, 1950, in Lynchburg Virginia to his parents John D. Hale and Gearldean Sadler Hale.
Being raised in Coleman Falls Virginia along with his 4 siblings. Harry started his education in Coleman Falls, Va and...
Glenna Drohn
Jun 25, 2024
Glenna Mildred Swanson Drohn, age 90, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Eaton Rapids, Howell, and Waterford, MI, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1933, in Brant, Saginaw County, Michigan, the daughter of George Alexander Swanson and Evelyn Lucille French.
Glenna had survived her beloved husband of 56 years, Thomas Roy Drohn,...
Robert "Bobby" Thomas Brown
Jun 25, 2024
The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Bobby Brown, 87, peacefully "Crossed the River" on June 25, 2024 at his home in Big Island, VA. Born August 11, 1936 in Lynchburg, VA, he was the only child of the late Robert Thomas (Tom) Brown and late Minnie Fifer Brown. He was married to his high school sweetheart, the late Myrene Ross...
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