Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Elizabeth Marie Johnson passed away peacefully on the morning of July 31, 2023. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, Robert W. Graham, Sr.; mother, Beatrice Austin Graham; brothers, William Garfield Wright, Henry Wright, Robert Graham, Jr., and Paul Graham; and sister, Mary Alexander.

Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory her husband...

Jul 25, 2023

On July 25, 2023, Mr. Morman Lynwood Andrews of 58 Monroe Street, Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known as Wolf, Lyn, LA, Poppa, Unc, Banker, Navigator, and Cotton left this earthly dwelling to be with his heavenly father.

He was born on June 20, 1957. Morman was the son of the late Mrs. Mary Oulds...

Jul 19, 2023

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On the afternoon of July 19, 2023, Peaches with her eyes gazed toward heaven, was set free from her earthly tabernacle to ascend to her heavenly home, where she met a host of angelic family members to greet her, to include her deceased father, Curtis A. Johnson. Peaches was born Deborah Renee...

Jul 16, 2023

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she lived.

Ms. Carolyn Diane Franklin of Madison Heights, Virginia was called from labor to eternal rest on July 16, 2023, at her residence.

Carolyn, known by most as Diane, was born December 4,...

Jul 13, 2023

Ms. Margaret Evenly Sandidge, 72, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1950, to the late Percy Edward Sandidge and Rosezelia Christain Sandidge.

Margaret accepted Christ at an early age at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Amherst, VA, and...

Jul 13, 2023

Celebrating the Marvelous Life of Antoinette LaWane Dillard fondly known to her loved ones, family, and friends as "Peaches". Peaches was born on July 18, 1975. Antoinette lived life on her own terms and was always a free, vibrant spirit. She departed her worldly life on July 13, 2023. Leaving many to love and cherish her memory....

Jul 13, 2023

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Carletta Laverne Byrd-Pannell of 4 Blackberry Ct. Lynchburg, VA departed this life on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Born on March 3, 1970, she was preceded in death by her parents the late Audrey Lee Walthall Byrd, Cornell Van Byrd, Sr., and her birth father, Frank Boyd (Pike).

Carla...

Jul 11, 2023

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Shirley Mayebell West Christian of Madison Heights, Virginia crossed over into the hands of Jesus into eternal peace on July 11, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Walker D. West and Adell M. Elliott West. Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel H. Christian, and her loving...

Jul 8, 2023

On July 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, a host of angels gently escorted Mrs. Geraldine W. Clark to her Heavenly home. The celestial journey was a lifetime in the making, and the starlit cosmic path from Earth to the Everlasting Kingdom was dotted with flashes of an abundant life overflowing with love, service, commitment, joy,...

Jul 7, 2023

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

After a lengthy illness on Friday morning July 7, 2023, at Fairmont Crossing Rehabilitation Center, John Wayne Williams departed this life to begin...

Jul 7, 2023

Lynn Giles Thompson, age 51, of Arrington, VA, transitioned to be with the Lord Friday, July 7, 2023, after a gradual decline in health. Lynn was born October 9, 1971, in Charlottesville, VA. Lynn joined the Little Zion Baptist Church in Arrington, VA where she was a faithful member—serving on the choir for numerous years before moving...

Jul 3, 2023

Pastor David Adams (Dave) was born on February 10, 1978, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Lord called him from labor to reward on July 3, 2023.

He was educated in Campbell County Schools and E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia. He received an associate degree from Liberty University. Dave was a member of...

Jul 1, 2023

On Saturday, July 01, 2023, Roberta Marie Fore Megginson, "Tillie", departed this life to her eternal home. She was born on May 27, 1943, in Lynchburg, VA to Inez Russell Fore Taylor and Eunice Sandifer.

She was preceded in death by Walter M. Fore, Sr. and Inez Russell Fore Taylor. Also preceding her...

Jun 25, 2023

Marcella Jane Tinsley departed this life peacefully on June 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born in West Virginia on June 26, 1959, to the late Wellington Filbert Chidester and Verna Jane Brown Chidester.

Marcella was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Bobby Junior Chidester; 1 son, Gregory Mark Zickefoose; sister-in-law,...

Jun 22, 2023

John Thomas departed this life on June 22, 2023.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 29, 2023, at St. Peter's Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

Jun 21, 2023

On the afternoon of June 21, 2023, God's angels carried our beloved Mary Ann "Lizzy" Thomas to her heavenly home. Mary Ann Thomas was born October 26, 1973, to the late Walter Lee Thomas, Sr., and Ann Elizabeth Harvey (Thomas).

Mary was baptized at an early age and was a faithful warrior and...

Jun 10, 2023

Travis Edrá Porter was born December 9, 1985, to Willie Lambert and Ramona Porter. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Randolph McCray, Jr.; grandmother, Irene Lambert; uncles, Benjamin Porter and Richard Lambert; and great-grandparents, Clayton and Lorraine Porter.

Travis departed this life on June 10, 2023. He leaves to cherish his...

May 29, 2023

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Knowlton "Henary" Richie was born on May 20, 1952, the fourth child and eldest son to the late Knowlton Thomas Richie and Alpha Geraldine Minnis-Richie.

He was educated in Bedford County public schools and graduated from Susie Gibson High School.

He was baptized at...

May 29, 2023

Jamaal Jody Bleasdell (J Tall) was born on February 15, 1979, and entered eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born in Arlington, VA to Gemma Bleasdell and Joseph Carter, who preceded him in death.

He graduated from Henrico High School and St. Paul's College. Jamaal was a barber who worked...

May 29, 2023

On May 29, 2023, at 3:34 AM, James Edward "Billy" Rose, 80 years old, went home to be with the Lord. He lost his battle fighting cancer for over two years.

He leaves to mourn his wife, Anna Thomas Rose; two daughters, Kelly Coles, and Shanté Rose; also, two stepsons, Keith (Sherry) of...