Obituaries and Condolences

Estella Ligon Milton (Stella), 69, of Lynchburg, VA went into Jesus’ arms on January 14, 2013.  She was born in Lynchburg, VA on November 3, 1943.  She was the daughter of the late Reverend Leonard Ligon and Dora Ligon.  Stella is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth L. Milton.  She is also survived by her three children, Colonel Kevin W. Milton…

  Connie Fay Patton, 66, of Madison Heights died Saturday January 12, 2013. Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights is serving the family, 929-0055  

  Evelyn Page Wallace, 88, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013.  She was the wife of the late Jesse Thurman Wallace.   Born on January 12, 1925 in Henderson County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Rufus Floyd Page and Elizabeth Ringgold Page.   Evelyn is survived by: her daughter, Jane Wallace Sublett and her husband,…

  Carthy Ray Dunbar  of Evington, Virginia died Sunday, January 13, 2013 . Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg is assisting the family (434) 237-9424.

George William Schulz, age 74, of Forest, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Eleanor Schulz, and his brother, Robert Schulz. George was a veteran of the United States Army; having served in Korea. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin G. Schulz (Kim L.), John W. Schulz (Christina), and…

Maxine Davis Peters, 79, of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was the wife of the late Paul S. Peters. Maxine was born Monday, June 19, 1933 in Reusens, a daughter of the late Thelbert Davis and the lateThelma Norvell Davis.   She was a member of…

Amy Woody Melkonian, 32, died Friday, January 11, 2013. She was the wife of Chris Georges Melkonian for 8 wonderful years. Born Saturday, June 28, 1980 in Lynchburg, VA, Amy was the daughter of Michael Gordon Woody. In addition to her husband and father, Amy is survived by a beloved son, Jackson Melkonian, a sister, Amanda Rowles and her husband,…

Pauline Barbara Willson, 91, of Forest, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at The Summit in Lynchburg. Born in Rutland, Vermont on April 28, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Richard P. Upton and Cornelia Ida Carto Upton. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, James Willson; her daughter Donna Boeye; and a…

Moses C. Tyree (Moe), 71 of Lynchburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 12, 2013.   He was the son of the late Moses and Lottie Tyree.  He is survivied by his loving wife of 52 years, Juanita D. Tyree; three children:  Judy Cooper (Jerry), Mark Tyree (Angela), and Grey Tyree (Goldie); five grandchildren:  Jennifer Cooper,…

Elizabeth Pierce Sanders, 91, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, in Lynchburg, VA. A native of Winchester, VA, Betty was a daughter of the late Noble Childs Pierce, and the late Hennie Pirkey Pierce. A longtime resident of Portsmouth, Betty was a graduate of the Woman’s College of North Carolina (UNC Greensboro), and a retired Portsmouth elementary school teacher, a charter…

              Toney Newton Robinson of Lynchburg, formerly Mayberry, WV, passed away at home late in the evening on Friday, January 11, 2013.  He was born March 19, 1950 and raised in Jolo, WV.  Toney was an excellent auto body and repair technician.  He last worked for a long time friend at Al’s Body Shop in Welch, WV.              Toney…

Mary Crisler Enochs, 61, of Lynchburg, devoted wife of Henry Enochs, Jr. for 40 years, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her husband and children on Saturday, January 12, 2013.   Mary was born, February 13, 1951, daughter of David and Jackie Crisler of Orlanda, Fl. She was a member of Leawood Baptist Church, a devoted homemaker,…

Anne Coleman Phillips, 85, of Lynchburg, VA, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013. Born Thursday, July 21, 1927 in Lynchburg, VA, Anne was a daughter of the late Addison B. Coleman and the late Annie Pearson Coleman. Anne is survived by three daughters: Pat Eubank, Peggy P. Pritchett and her husband, Wayland, and Penny P.…

Ruth Charlene Murray (Robbins) died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at her home in Lynchburg.   A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life at Tharp Funeral Home Chapel in Lynchburg on Friday, January 18, 2013, at 2:00 PM. The reverend William A. Jester will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.   In…

Jacqueline Allen, 51 of Madison Heights, Virginia died on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Keith Dickenson for 12 years. Born Thursday, February 9, 1961, in Norfolk, she was a daughter of the late Alvin K. Allen and Dorothy Nicholas Allen. In addition to her father, Jackie was preceded in death by a…

Ann Phoebe Purdy, 93, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, January 01, 2013. She was the wife of the late William Henry Purdy. Born Saturday, March 08, 1919 in De Pere, WI, Ann was a daughter of the late Frank Hamilton and the late Jean Shaw Hamilton.. In addition to her parents, and her husband, Ann was preceded in death by…

Stephen Vivian St. Armand, 84, of Lynchburg died Friday December 7, 2012. Twice married, his first wife was the late Pauline Lavertue St. Armand and his second wife Evelyn Montgomery George St. Armand of Lynchburg. Stephen was born March 16, 1928 in Limestone, Maine a son of the late Thomas St. Armand and the late Alice Levesque St. Armand. Stephen…

Robinson Dire Belcher, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Carriage Hill Nursing Home. Born on June 21 1927, a son of the late Wallace Belcher and Nell Robinson Belcher of Grundy, VA. In addition to his parents Robinson was preceded in death by a son George Belcher. Robinson was an airline mechanic with Piedmont/ U.S.…

Born in Wise County, Virginia, Jean was the daughter of the late Silas and Lou Crawford Collier.  She was a secretary for a food distribution service until retirement. Jean was a member of the Rebecca Lodge # 41 of Virginia, as well as a member of Heritage United Methodist Church. Mrs. Collier-Moore is survived by a brother, Franklin Collier and…

Ruth Mackenstedt Smith died on January 4, 2013. She was born in Newport, KY on February 27, 1923, the daughter of Juanita and Will Mackenstedt and grew up in Ft. Thomas, KY. She is survived by her daughters Kathy Barton and husband Jeff of Roanoke , VA and Susan Culpepper and husband Robert of Columbus, GA, four grandsons, Tyler Shelton,…