Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Alice Fitzgibbons of Lynchburg, VA, died on March 20, 2024, at Westminster-Canterbury at the age of 103. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, John David (“Dave”) Fitzgibbons, her parents, Charles O’Donnell and Emily Winter O’Donnell of Syracuse, NY, her brothers, Rev. Earnest O’Donnell, O.F.M. of Syracuse, NY, and James O’Donnell of Eagle Pass,...

Mar 20, 2024

John  Haygood , 83, of , Lynchburg died Wednesday, March 20, 2024.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

Mar 18, 2024

Robert Olander, 92, of Big Island, VA passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his residence. He was born in New York on April 8, 1931, A son of the late Francis Olander and Alice Callahan Olander. In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his first wife Kathryn, the mother of his three children. In...

Mar 18, 2024

Earna Rachel Flowers Orange, 89, of Montvale passed away on March 18, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 30, 1935 to the late Floyd L. Flowers and Eva Clara Guilliams Flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl T. Orange; daughter, Regina O. Campbell; grandson, Bryan Davis and brothers,...

Mar 17, 2024

Elbert Columbus Minnick, III, Butch, passed away at the age of 59 on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home.  Butch was born on October 16, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a loving husband, an awesome father, a devoted son, and a kind and generous friend to all.

Butch is survived by his wife, Terry; children, Alex and Sophie; parents,...

Mar 15, 2024

Shelly Ann Calcat Browning, 57, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 11, 1966, in Michigan to the late Ernie Calcat and Nancy Jane Verney Calcat.

Shelly was a lady of many talents, among them being photography and gardening. She had a love for her flowers and enjoyed working with them....

Mar 15, 2024

On Thursday, March 15, 11:20 a.m., the bells tolled for Ruby Lynch and she crossed over to her heavenly home. She was born on August 10, 1929, in Hamlet, North Carolina to the late Dorcy and Willie McNeil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Ann Gamble, and 3 brothers, Lonnie, Willie, and Melvin...

Mar 14, 2024

Michael William Humphries “Santa Claus”, 76, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

 

Michael was born on December 20, 1947, to the late Robert Ashby Humphries and Louise Rice Humphries.

 

For many years, Michael was Santa Claus for nonprofits including, Carolina Beach Fire Department. One of Santa’s biggest smiles was from being in the Carolina Beach Christmas Parade. 

 

After many years...

Mar 13, 2024

Amber Monique Lockhart passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 44, at her residence in Atlanta, Georgia. Amber was born on April 22, 1979, in Washington, DC as the third child of Morris and Brenda Jean Thomas Lockhart. She grew up in Woodbridge, VA in the Lake Ridge subdivision.

Amber was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Woodbridge,...

Mar 13, 2024

Edward Lewis Mayhew, Jr., 84, of Amherst, VA, passed away on March 13, 2024. Edward was born in Lynchburg, VA, on August 3, 1939, to Edward Mayhew and Nell (Treadway) Mayhew. He was raised in Gretna, VA, and is survived by his sister, Ruth Hedrick (Robert) and brother, Mike Mayhew (Jeanie). Following high school, he received a Bachelor’s Degree from...

Mar 13, 2024

Barbara Stevenson Wise, also known as Barbara Ann Wise, and Nene by many was called home to Heaven at the young age of 78 years old. She departed from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital of Roanoke, Virginia at 9:37PM on Wednesday March 13th, 2024.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Stevenson, Sr. and Lois Catlett Stevenson.

She was born June...

Mar 13, 2024

Eva Jane Slayton Hall transitioned from labor to reward on March 13, 2024.

Eva was proceeded in death by her son Jack B. Hall III; four brothers, Joe Louis, Doris Lee, Milton Slayton, and James Hall; one sister and one sister, Mary Agnes Watson. 

Eva was born to Rebecca Davis and Johnnie Slayton on June 4, 1943. She was married to James...

Mar 13, 2024

On March 13, 2024, Diane E. McCoy answered the Master’s call to “Come Home”. Diane was 75 years old. Born on August 1, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Patillo and Ida Frances Patillo. She was the 8th of 11 children. 

Diane grew up in Philadelphia on the North side. 2308 N. Myrtlewood Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was her home. Her...

Mar 13, 2024

     Jennifer Rhea Tyree, of Forest, VA,  went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  She was the special daughter of Russell and Reba Tyree, who took special care of Jennifer for her whole life. 

     Jennifer was born on August 2, 1975, in Lynchburg, VA, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Her infectious smile lit up...

Mar 13, 2024

On the morning of March 13, 2024, GOD in HIS infinite wisdom, BLESSED Carl M. Lewis with “ANGEL WINGS.” He was born in Campbell County, VA. on June 17, 1945, to the late Edna J. Lewis and the late Fleming Lewis, Jr. 

Carl was a talented man with many interests. He especially enjoyed barbering and landscaping, in addition to, listening to...

Mar 13, 2024

 Lorraine O. (Barker) Fullbright departed this life March 13, the year of our Lord 2024, a resident of Runk & Pratt Pearls of Life Senior Living Community, Lynchburg, Virginia.  Born June 3, 1925, to Ben and Hazel (Groendyke) Barker, in Beaver, Oklahoma, she graduated from Laverne High School.  She began college at Oklahoma A&M, then obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s...

Mar 13, 2024

Eleanor Gray Dennis was called to heaven on March 13, 2024.

 

Eleanor was born March 21, 1927 and was the daughter of Julius and Eleanor Farmer of Winston Salem, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Mary Ethel Gray and husbands, David Ralph Gray and Henry Harvey Dennis.

 

Eleanor attended Jefferson High School, Longwood University and Roanoke...

Mar 12, 2024

Carol Ann Roberts Appler, 84, of Chilhowie, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.   

She was born on April 4, 1939, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Idwal Roberts and Marie Palmatier Roberts. She attended school at Utica Free Academy, and married Edward T. Appler in 1958 in Utica, NY.

Carol...

Mar 12, 2024

Gregory Kent Neal, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Richmond, VA. Greg was born on July 17, 1960, in Lynchburg, VA. He was the eldest child of Harold Kent Neal and the late Janet Foster Neal of Bedford. 

Greg is survived by his father Harold K. Neal; brothers, Jeffrey P. Neal of...

Mar 12, 2024