Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Margaret Dillard
Jun 23, 2026
Margaret (Marge) Corlett Dillard passed away on June 23, 2026, at 100 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Powell Garland Dillard, Jr., MD, whom she married in 1948. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on February 27, 1926, daughter of the late Meryl and Aimee Browning Corlett. Marge was educated in the Battle Creek public...
Jacqueline H. Early-Taliaferro
Jun 23, 2026
Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23
Jacqueline Hamler Early-Taliaferro peacefully entered eternal rest on June 23, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born on May 21, 1931, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Jacqueline was the beloved daughter of the late Nellie Hamler and John Edward “Jack” Hamler. She was the sister of the late John Edward Hamler, III. A proud daughter...
Dolphine Lucille Overstreet Swofford
Jun 22, 2026
Dolphine Lucille Overstreet Swofford left this life peacefully on June 22,2026 to join her Heavenly Father and the love of her life James O. Swofford Jr.
She was born February 27, 1928 to Elbert D. (Ned) and Lura Foster Overstreet. Raised in Bedford VA, she was a graduate of Montvale High School and National Business College.
Marrying USAF Master Sargent, James Swofford,...
Dorothy Franklin
Jun 22, 2026
Dorothy Horsley Franklin, 90, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.
A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting...
Carlos Rafael Roman Sr.
Jun 22, 2026
Carlos Rafael Roman Sr, 66, of Monroe Va, passed away on Monday, June 22,2026. He was born October 24, 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 and...
Kenton Hubbard
Jun 21, 2026
Kenton Deon Hubbard, 47, of Evington, Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Born on September 10, 1978, Kenton was the son of Roy and Linda Hubbard. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Marie Farmer, Mattie Pannell, and J.B. Hubbard.
Kenton received his education through the Campbell County School System. He dedicated many years of his...
Jeanne Owen Buhler
Jun 21, 2026
Jeanne Owen Buhler, age 96, died peacefully the morning of June 21, 2026, after a long and challenging journey with dementia. Jeanne was a remarkably kind and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Throughout her life she was generous, selfless, and happy to quietly play a supportive role for those she loved. Jeanne was observant, hopeful, a peacemaker, and a...
Michael Anthony Jackson
Jun 21, 2026
Michael Anthony Jackson peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was a man of gentle strength, abiding love, a sense of humor, and hard worker. Michael lived a life of kindness and made friends wherever he went.
Michael was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He was the beloved son of Alfred Jackson and Joyce Priscilla Jackson.
In June...
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.
Glenn Richard Wertz, II
Jun 20, 2026
Glenn Richard Wertz II, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He was the devoted husband of Jeanette Wertz, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.
Glenn was born on May 24, 1947, in Salem, Virginia, the son of the late Glenn Richard Wertz and Melva Flora Wertz. He honorably served his...
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...
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...
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