Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Larry Cassady
Sep 30, 2022
E. Larry Cassady, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, after a two- and half-year bout with cancer. He died peacefully at home.Larry was born May 22, 1948 to Ruby Wilford Cassady and Charles Joseph Cassady in Ivy, Virginia. After graduating from Ferrum Junior College, he transferred to Lynchburg College where he met the love of...
Richard Ernest Koberlein
Sep 29, 2022
Richard Ernest Koberlein of Lynchburg, Virginia died peacefully at home on September 29,2022 after a two year battle with cancer. Richard, born April 13, 1950 in Aberdeen, Maryland, was the son of the late Frederick and Betty Koberlein of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.Richard is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Beverly (Bolcar) Koberlein, their daughters, Kelly (Andrew) Donahue of Roanoke,...
Eloise Berkley Phillips
Sep 29, 2022
Eloise Berkley Phillips, 91, of Forest passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Carlton Phillips for 48 years.Born in Charlotte County, Virginia on May 25, 1931 she was a daughter of the late George Berkley, Sr. and Pearl Berkley.She is survived by two sons, David Phillips and wife Sandra and George...
Carolyn Virginia Crosby
Sep 28, 2022
Carolyn Virginia Hodges Crosby, 80, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on September 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Marvin Hodges, Sr. and Bedie Wingfield Hodges.Carolyn was born on May 14, 1942. She was born and raised in the New London community. She was brought up in the Bethel Baptist Church in Evington. She graduated from New...
Walter Elias Loy Jr
Sep 28, 2022
Walter Elias Loy, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28th at his home at Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg VA with his beloved wife Janet by his side. He was born on October 5, 1933, in Hershey PA to Walter, Sr. and Anna (Mumma) Loy. Walter graduated as president and valedictorian of his 1951 Palmyra PA High School class. He...
Sherry Ogden-Hudson
Sep 27, 2022
Sherry Ogden-Hudson, 61, passed unexpectedly in her home on September 27, 2022.She is predeceased by her husband, Darrell Hudson; and her mother, Ann Ogden.Sherry is survived by her daughters:, Dana Ogden-Lewis and Jessica Reagan, father, Thurman Ogden; sister, Kerri Ogden; and her grandchildren, Brandon Ramsey and Madison Reagan.The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,...
Lewis Edward Kemmerer
Sep 27, 2022
Lewis Edward “Jack” Kemmerer of Bedford, VA passed on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the age of 95. He was born on August 7, 1927, in Richmond, VA to the late Frank Harker Kemmerer and Denise Elsie Bariaux Kemmerer. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley Christian Kemmerer and...
Tara Tomlin
Sep 27, 2022
Tara Tomlin, age 26, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022.Arrangements are being handled by Tharp Funeral Home – Madison Heights, 118 Commonwealth Drive, Madison Heights, VA.
Raymond Eugene “Sugaray” Dyke Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
Raymond Eugene Dyke Jr, affectionately referred to as “Sugaray”, age 50, fell asleep in death Tuesday September 27, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by the love of his mother and eldest sister.Born February 1, 1972, in Lynchburg Virginia, he graduated from Heritage High School (class of 1990), and from Virginia College at Salem (class of 1996). Ray was passionate...
Everette Philip Anthony
Sep 27, 2022
Everette Philip Anthony, affectionately known as “Pepsi”, was born to Lucille Romano Anthony and the late Mr. Cyril Anthony on March 23, 1948, on the island of Trinidad.Philip departed this life on September 27, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy McIntyre; and a brother, Winston Anthony.He is...
Rosa Gowen Mitchell
Sep 26, 2022
Rosa Gowen Mitchell, 84 of Madison Heights, Virginia died on Monday, September 26, 2022.Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights is assisting the family.
Peter Dunlop
Sep 26, 2022
Peter Dunlop, beloved husband, father, grandfather and gifted engineer passed away September 26, 2022, with his children by his side.Born Derk Jan Pieter terHorst on 24 July 1941 in Hengelo, Netherlands, he came through Ellis Island with his mother in 1946 to make a new home in Castlegar, British Columbia. He attended the University of British Columbia where he met...
Sandra Noell Wood
Sep 26, 2022
Sandra Gayle Noell Wood, 74, of Bedford passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1948, in Bedford, VA. Sandra was the daughter of the late Pete Allen Noell and Katie May Wood Noell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Georgia Lynn Yeager and a brother, Jerry A....
Gary Arthur Stroud
Sep 26, 2022
Gary Arthur Stroud passed away in his home on Monday, September 26, 2022, having bravely battled ALS for five years. Gary was born on August 5, 1951, in Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edward Stroud and Nellie Sue Leonard Stroud.Gary graduated from South Mecklenburg High School and Western Carolina University. In 1974 he moved...
Lt. Col. Norman Dewitt Jones, Dvm, Usaf (Ret.)
Sep 24, 2022
Lt. Col. Norman DeWitt Jones, DVM, USAF (Ret.), passed away at his home on 24 September 2022.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Kiwanis Club of Lynchburg, PO Box 4372, Lynchburg VA 24502.Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Francis Allen Smith
Sep 24, 2022
Sergeant Major Francis A. Smith 98, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Cardinal Senior living in Bedford. He was born on January 22, 1924, in Bedford Co., VA. He was the son of the late Allen Ramsey Smith and Cora Parks Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Lacy Evan Moyers
Sep 24, 2022
Lacy Evan Moyers, 94, of Lynchburg, VA passed away peacefully at his home on September 24, 2022 surrounded by his family.Mr. Moyers was born on October 19, 1927 in Franklin, WV and was the son of the late Martin Hugh Moyers and Gertrude Mauzy Moyers Simmons.He was a member of the National Guard. He retired from Peoples Security Insurance Co....
Donald Ray Campbell, Jr.
Sep 23, 2022
Donald Ray Campbell, Jr., 61, of Madison Heights passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at his residence. He was the husband of Ronda Campbell for 39 years.Born in Lynchburg on April 11, 1961 he was a son of the late Donald Ray Campbell, Sr. and Shirley Mae Campbell. He was a retired truck driver with Coca Cola.He was preceded in...
Grace Allen Payne Sadler
Sep 23, 2022
Grace Allen Payne Sadler, 96, slipped away peacefully early Friday morning, September 23, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.She was born on February 2, 1926, to the late Kate Payne (Witcher) and Ennis Monroe in Altavista, VA.She was the wife of the late Robert Theodore Sadler, with whom she shared 51 wonderful and happy years.Preceded in death by her sister Pauline...
Alice Virginia Martin Montgomery
Sep 23, 2022
Alice Virginia Martin Montgomery, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away on September 23, 2022, at Runk and Pratt, Leesville Rd. She was born on July 13, 1928, in Toano, Virginia to the late Walter Coleman Martin and the late Mary Elizabeth Garden. Alice worked as a secretary for many years and retired from Montgomery Construction. She was a devoted member of...
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