Obituaries

Obituaries

Antoinette Lawane "Peaches" Dillard

Antoinette Lawane "Peaches" Dillard

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....

Carletta (Carla) Byrd-Pannell

Carletta (Carla) Byrd-Pannell

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...

Shirley Christian

Shirley Christian

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...

Geraldine Clark

Geraldine Clark

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,...

John W. (Big John) Williams

John W. (Big John) Williams

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...

Lynn G. Thompson

Lynn G. Thompson

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...

Pastor David Preston Adams

Pastor David Preston Adams

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...

Roberta "Tillie" Megginson

Roberta "Tillie" Megginson

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...

Marcella Tinsley

Marcella Tinsley

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,...

John Thomas

John Thomas

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.

Mary Ann "Lizzy" Thomas

Mary Ann "Lizzy" Thomas

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...

Travis Edrá Porter

Travis Edrá Porter

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...

Knowlton Richie

Knowlton Richie

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...

Jamaal (J Tall) Bleasdell

Jamaal (J Tall) Bleasdell

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...

James "Billy" Rose

James "Billy" Rose

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...

Reverend Meredith Tinsley

Reverend Meredith Tinsley

May 27, 2023

Pastor Meredith Tinsley departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in the presence of his wife, Deborah, better known as D, to him and his daughter, Jackie. Meredith was born on April 21, 1936, to the late George and Alberta Tinsley.

Mr. Tinsley confessed Christ at an early age and joined Piney...

Barbara (Snookie) Davis-Hamlett

Barbara (Snookie) Davis-Hamlett

May 21, 2023

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Barbara Ann (Snookie) Davis Hamlett departed this life on May 21, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1938, to the late Robert Edward and Sallie Parrish Davis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tamara Renee Hamlett; and a sister, Carolyn Davis.

Snookie attended the Madison...

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

May 1, 2023

Deborah Davis Brown passed away on May 1, 2023, after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kinston W. Davis and her mother, Nannie Davis Toms, and her brother, Wayne Lee Davis.

She leaves to mourn her death a devoted son, James...

Vernell Smith

Vernell Smith

Apr 27, 2023

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Heavenly Angels descended, and Vernell Ballard Carpenter Smith slipped quietly away to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on January 29, 1930, to the late Robert E. and Mamie Higginbotham Ballard of Amherst, Virginia.

Vernell accepted Jesus Christ at an early age....

Me'Sharra L. Patterson

Me'Sharra L. Patterson

Apr 27, 2023

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On April 27, 2023, God in His infinite wisdom called our precious Me'Sharra home.

Me'Sharra (Trell) Latrell Patterson was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 2, 1982, to former Angela (Wade) Patterson and the late Melvin Patterson. She was the second child born to this...

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