Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
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...
Staci Lynn Svenson
Jun 19, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Staci Lynn Svenson, age 52, of Roanoke VA who passed away on June 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 24, 1973, in Norwich, NY. A daughter of Clayton E. Svenson and the late Luanne Ida Hicks Bowling.
Staci graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor’s degree....
John "Jay" Martin, III
Jun 19, 2026
John “Jay” Martin, III, 51, of Lynchburg, Virginia departed this life on June 19, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was born on November 2, 1974, to the late John Martin, Jr. and Phyllis Martin.
Jay attended Lynchburg City Schools and worked several jobs ranging from production to roofing. His most recent employment was with the News & Daily Advance. Jay...
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...
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 baseball 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...
Dianna Hatzell Bolton-Wingfield
Jun 18, 2026
Dianna Hatzell Bolton-Wingfield entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 18, 2026, just days after celebrating her eightieth birthday on June 6. Dianna was born in Conway, Arkansas, and soon thereafter she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in California where she spent most of her life before relocating to Lynchburg, Virginia, in 2016.
Dianna lived...
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...
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...
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...
Diane Dunlop
Jun 15, 2026
Diane Marie Dunlop, 84, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on May 24, 1942, in New Westminster, British Columbia, she was the daughter of H.G. “Floyd” and Madge Warner.
Diane was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 58 years, Peter Dunlop, whom she met while attending the University...
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...
Betty Mann Hale
Jun 13, 2026
Betty Mann Hale, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at home with loved ones by her side. She was the loving wife of William Hale of sixty-two years.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, on October 23, 1943, Betty graduated from Appomattox High School in 1961. After a few years in the workforce, she settled down to care...
Grace Turner Browning
Jun 12, 2026
Grace Turner Browning of Madison Heights, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends.
She was the loving wife of William M. Browning, Sr. for 44 years and the daughter of John H. and Adelene Grant Turner all of whom preceded her...
Imelia Culpepper
Jun 11, 2026
Imelia "Nita" Culpepper, age 69, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully at her home with her children on June 11, 2026. Nita was born in Lynchburg, VA, on August 4 1956, to the late Joe Randy Culpepper and Gloria Austin Culpepper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, La'Keisha Culpepper; the love of...
Doris O'Connor Duff
2026
Doris O'Connor Rice Duff, 84, of Big Island, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was the wife of the late Leonard Ray Duff.
Born on August 25, 1941, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon Bonaparte O'Connor and the late Lillie Mae Taylor O'Connor.
Doris was most proud of being a mother. Her love knew no limits...
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