Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home

Blairs, VA. \"" Douglas \"Wayne\" Van Allen, age 54, of 265 Georges Lane, #14, Blairs, Virginia, died November 21, 2010 at Danville Regional Medical Center.  Wayne was born on September 28, 1956, in Danville, Virginia, the son of Frances L. Van Allen and the late Robert F. Van Allen, Sr.Wayne graduated from Danville Community College and soon thereafter moved to...

Monty Leon Wiles, 74, of Coleman Falls, VA, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Monty was born in Norton, VA on October 30, 1938, the son of the late Roy Donald Wiles and the late Marion Amy Robinette Wiles.He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Brenda Wiles; two daughters, Stacy Wiles-Hudgins and...

02/25/1925 \"" 03/19/2010Although Estelle\"™s beautiful spirit remained strong to the end, her body was badly broken and she longed to join her husband of 64 years who passed away just over a year ago.  On March 19, God lifted her beautiful spirit from that broken body to join Hoppy in their Heavenly home.Estelle was born in Lynchburg on February 5,...

 Mary Frances Pressley, 82, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She was the wife of the late Norman "Red" Douglas Pressley.Mary Frances was born on December 7, 1929, in Richmond, a daughter of the late George Vance and Bessie Moore Black. She was a member of The Kirk in Forest, and was retired from her position as...

On May 29, 2011, the sun set on the life of Don Tosi.  He is preceded in death by his father, Neal A. Tosi and his mother, Creolia \"Pat\" Tosi. He is survived by his wife Debi Tosi and his three children Mary Claiborne, Neal, and Travis Tosi. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Matt Sheets, sister-in-laws, Ticia Sheets,...

Warren Royal Tyree, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his residence in Lynchburg, VA.Born in Amherst County, January 13, 1922; he was the son of the late Frank L. and Alice Tyree Tyree.  He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Storey Tyree in August 2009.In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death...

Dorothy R. Armstrong, 87, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Born October 29, 1924 in Ticonderoga, New York; she was a daughter of the late Eva and Harold Ross. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and playing cards. She had a great love of music, flowers, birds, and animals. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by...

Joyce Dixon, of Amherst, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012.  Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family, (434)929-0055.  A complete obituary will be added at a later time.

Jonathan \"Jonny\" C. Ervin, 49, of Forest died Monday, February 27, 2012 at his home. He was born March 4, 1962 in Jackson, TN, the third born to James Allen Ervin and Rosemary Plunk Ervin. He graduated from Liberty University and Robert Fiance School of Hair Design in New York City. Jonathan enjoyed a successful career in the hair business...

Charles A. Wood, 64, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries from an auto accident. He was the son of the late Charles Ira and Ruby Rice Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Mack E. Wood; brother-in-law, Clarence L. Brookshier; sister-in-law,...

Doris Peters Fidler Hicks, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 07, 2012. She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Mary Peters of Moneta, VA and six siblings: Levin, Reba, Ruth, June, Rachael, and Connie; a special grandson, Matthew Craig Fidler; and son-in-law, Bill Puller. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Fidler of Vinton, Charlie Fidler and his wife, Patti...

Oscar Bland \"O.B.\" Ayers, Jr. of Madison Heights passed on October 30, 2011. A wonderfully, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend has left us three days before his 82nd birthday. The family is at peace knowing that O. B. is in a happy pain free place having left us with a life time of great memories. He was...

Nancy Curtis Driskill — our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend — died on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 after a brief illness. She lived her life with wisdom, tenderness and compassion. Amid our grief is gratitude that we have known and loved her.Nancy was born on March 9, 1949 in Elizabeth City, NC to the late William M. Curtis...

Virginia (Ginny) Hafey Morris, of Lynchburg passed away at home March 20, 2013 after a lengthy illness. The family wishes to send special thanks to her devoted caregivers, Judy and Linda, who provided such loving and compassionate care for her.Funeral arrangements are private.

Clay Jessup Ritter, 91, of Forest died Thursday February 28, 2013.  He was the devoted husband of Betty Carlton Ritter.Clay was born September 14, 1921 in Glenwood Springs, CO, the son of the late John Columbine Ritter and the late Helene Jessup Ritter. After graduating from Colorado State University, Clay honorably served his country during World War II. He served...

Michael Stephen Marut, 90, of Concord died on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at his residence. Born August 10, 1920 in Trenton, NJ, he was a son of the late Frank Marut and Agnes Szwast Marut. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, John Marut. Michael is survived by his sister; Josephine Bainbridge, of Trenton,...

Louis Cappel Fischer, III, a resident of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, died October 15, 2012. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but grew up in Charleston, S.C., the son of the late Louis C. Fischer, Jr. and Adele R. Fischer, who survives him. His wife Charlotte A. Fischer and a daughter Elizabeth E. Fischer of Honolulu, H.I. also survive him,...

Ronald Hugh Baker, 77, of Altavista, VA and Plant City, FL died Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He was Barbara Anne Baker\"™s loving husband for 57 years. He died at home, as was his wish.Born December 11, 1933 in Erie, PA, Ron was the father of Ronda Schulte  (Arnold) of Dover, FL, Curt Baker (Alison) of Lynchburg, VA, and Lincoln Baker...

Woodrow \"Woodie\" Lawrence Hennessey, 94, of Lynchburg died Sunday September 5, 2010. He was the devoted husband of Wanda Lee Kern Hennessey for 61 years. Woodie was born September 17, 1915 in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late John Joseph Hennessey and Kjersten Aanonsen Hennessey. Woodie proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Army Corps...

Mary Ann Woodlief Shields, 72, of Bedford, VA, passed away on August 9, 2010 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg.Mary Ann was born December 10, 1937 in Lynchburg a daughter of the late John Calvin Woodlief and Martha Ann Duty Woodlief. Mary Ann was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Bedford.In addition to her parents Mary Ann was preceded...