John D. Owen Jr. History Lecture: Hutcherson Funeral Home

Located in the heart of Fifth Street, the Hutcherson Funeral Home got its start in 1939. Founded by Carl B. Hutcherson (1912-1972), the company offers funeral planning and services. Born of necessity during the Jim Crow era of strict racial segregation that impacted Americans from cradle to grave, the Hutcherson Funeral Home provided crucial services to the community. Learn about the history of one of Lynchburg’s oldest funeral homes, the family that started it, and how this essential business has evolved to serve residents today.

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