Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Dorothy Franklin
Jun 22, 2026
Dorothy Horsley Franklin, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.
A service will be held in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. Viewing will be held one hour prior. Interment will follow at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.
Tharp Funeral Home - Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Carlos Rafael Roman Sr.
Jun 22, 2026
Carlos Rafael Roman Sr, 66, of Monroe Va, passed away on Monday, June 22nd, 2026. He was born October 24th, 1959 to Juan Lino Roman and Margarita Vega in Ciales, Puerto Rico.
In addition to his parents, Carlos was preceded in death by his son, Carlos Rican Roman Jr; siblings Juan Roman, Angel Roman, and Nilda Roman; and grandchildren Arianna Thornhill...
William Clarence "Bill" Mauser
Apr 26, 2026
William Clarence Mauser, 68, of Bedford, Virginia, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Known to those who loved him as Bill or Bus, he was a beloved son, father, partner, grandfather (Pop Pop), brother, and dear friend to many.
Bill was born on July 22, 1957, in Farmingdale, New Jersey, to Albert William Mauser and Gayle Marie Shafto Mauser. Along with...
Rosa Mae Horsley
Jun 18, 2026
With loving hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Mrs. Rosa Mae Horsley, who peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born on August 6, 1934, in Big Island, Virginia, Rosa Mae was the beloved daughter of the late Jesse and Lillian Boxley. She was a woman of deep faith, a faithful member...
Sue Wright Scranton
Jun 19, 2026
Sue Wright Scranton , 73, of Forest, entered into heaven on Friday, June 19, 2026 to the welcome arms of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ, her parents and other family members as well friends who have gone on before, but most especially, to her most beloved husband, Phillip, who preceded her with his untimely passing on December13, 2012. Sue...
Derick Hendricks
Jun 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Derick Hendricks on June 5, 2026, at the age of 48.
Born on September 29, 1977, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Derick was a hardworking and talented metal fabricator who took great pride in his craft. He was known for his dedication, strong work ethic, and his willingness to help others whenever...
Patty Lawanda Hogue
Jun 16, 2026
Patty Lawanda Hogue, 51, of Lynchburg, Virginia, departed this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Born on October 22, 1974, to the late Herbert “Benny” Winfield and her mother Sara “Sue” Whitehead, Patty was one of a kind and everyone who knew her felt that.
She was refreshingly real. Patty had no filter and no pretense. If she loved you, you...
Michael Anthony Jackson
Jun 21, 2026
Michael Anthony Jackson, of Prospect, Va , peacefully entered into eternal rest with our Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Michael, was a faithful and proud servant member at the Ramp Church International and he will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
A homegoing celebration will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at The Ramp Church International at...
William Mitchell
Jun 21, 2026
William Fred Mitchell , 91, of Gladstone, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.
Melvin Gene Pegram
Jun 20, 2026
Melvin Pegram
Born May 25, 1941 to Troy and Edna Pegram in Kernersville NC where he grew up working on the family farm with his eight siblings.
After graduating from Stokesdale High School and working for several years, he enlisted in the US Army where he served in the 385th Military Police Battalion and then served in the US Army Reserves until...
Gene L. Daily
Jun 20, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene L. Daily, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on June 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Gene was born on March 1, 1942, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, to Glenn Daily and Nellie Latshaw.
Gene attended Franklin Senior High School, then pursued his education in mechanical engineering at Penn State University...
John "Jay" Martin, III
Jun 19, 2026
John "Jay" Martin, III, 51, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.
A celebration of Jay's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
Herman Lewis Walthall
Jun 19, 2026
Herman Lewis Walthall, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on June 19, 2026.
Herman was born on July 18, 1951, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Herman and Louisiana Walthall.
He was a great basketball player and attended school at Dunbar High School. Herman was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church in Phenix, VA. He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, playing cards, and...
Brenda Henderson Dennison
Jun 18, 2026
Brenda Jean Henderson Dennison, 72, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Noah’s Landing in Beford. She was born on April 28, 1954, in Washington, DC. A daughter of Mary Margurite Curtin Henderson and the late John Henderson. Brenda was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Deann Henderson and a nephew, Randy Henderson.
Brenda was a loving...
Olga Krayak Kronmeyer
Jun 18, 2026
Olga Krayak Kronmeyer, 93, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1932, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Elsie Herbig Kronmeyer and Charles C. Kronmeyer.
Olga grew up in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, and was a summer resident of Grahamsville, New York, at the entrance to the Catskills National Park.
Olga earned her bachelor’s degree...
Anthony Ray Kurtz
Jun 16, 2026
Anthony Ray Kurtz, aged 60, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 16, 2026. Born on May 7, 1966, Anthony was the cherished son of Mary Meadows of Amherst, Virginia, and the late Charles Kurtz.
Anthony was a skilled sheet metal welder, but found his true joy in spending time by the water, fishing at every opportunity.
At this time, no services...
Deborah Denise Mott
Jun 15, 2026
Deborah Denise Mott, 66, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on June 15, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Frank Darby and Alice Carter.
Deborah was born on July 25th, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was an Operations Manager at Alex Renew Wastewater Treatment Facility for 25 years until 2013.
Deborah was a member of Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield Virginia and...
Mary Louise Riggins Clever
Jun 15, 2026
Mary Louise Riggins Clever passed into eternal life on June 15th, 2026, at her son’s home in Lynchburg, VA. Mary Lou was born Dec 2, 1932, in Yorktown, Virginia where she grew up.
She enjoyed water skiing, clamming, crabbing, and tennis. After graduating from Poquoson High School, where her activities included band, basketball, and cheerleading, she began her career as an...
LuAnn Keener-Mikenas
Jun 15, 2026
LuAnn Keener-Mikenas, 72, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1954, to the late Thomas Clayton Keener and Mary Helen Parker Keener. She lived in Virginia with her husband, Ed Mikenas, a professional musician.
LuAnn was a writer and poet born in 1954, a native of Texas. She earned an M.F.A....
Zena Karen Hudson
Jun 14, 2026
Zena Karen Hudson, 76, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Collins Hudson; father, Addison Vaughan Hudson; brother, Addison Ray Hudson (Jackie); nephew, Stanley Vaughan Hudson; and her fiancé, William "Bill" Potter.
Karen worked for Pearson Drugstore for many years before retiring. She...
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