Obituaries

Oct 25, 2022

Shamanda "Boo" Gordon received her wings as she transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving parents.

Born on April 29, 1985, in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of Mary and Wade Thompson. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gertrude...

Oct 23, 2022

Veronica Lynn Freeman departed this life on Sunday October 23, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born June 20, 1960, in Lynchburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Freeman Sr.; her parents, Peggy Graham-Powell, Ernest McDaniel, Robert Graham; and brother, Robert "Bobby" Graham Jr.

She is survived by...

Oct 22, 2022

Ferando Antroan Robertson, 46, of Gladstone, VA departed this life on October 22, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Ferando was born on November 7, 1975, to Joyce Ann Robertson and the late William C. Robertson. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Robertson, and Leonard Robertson; and two sisters, Loretta Robertson, and Patricia Ferguson....

Oct 11, 2022

Terry L. Smith, affectionately known as "Dinky Moon", was born on December 22, 1955, in Ohio, to the late Jimmy Lee Smith and the late Virginia Ann Gentry. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Gentry.

Terry grew up and attended school in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he graduated from E.C. Glass High School. He joined...

Sep 25, 2022

Mack Edward Anderson, Sr. was born on March 17, 1951, in Bedford County, Virginia to the late Mr. Warren Mack Anderson and the late Elizabeth Younger Anderson. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister.

Mack attended Bedford County Public Schools. Mack's favorite hobbies were Hunting and boxing, he also...

Sep 13, 2022

On the morning of September 13, 2022, Gracie "Minnie" Evans transitioned home into heavenly glory with family by her side. Gracie was born in Amherst County, Virginia, on June 1, 1927, to the late Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pennix. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lloyd Henry Evans Sr. In addition to her husband,...

Sep 13, 2022

Tavion Jace Perkins took flight to his heavenly home at Virginia Baptist Hospital on September 13, 2022. He was born on the same date as his death to Katelynn Carr and XaVondre Perkins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lorraine M. Thomas, Irene Cabell, and Bobbie Jenkins. Tavion is survived by his paternal grandparents, Ernest...

Sep 13, 2022

Larkin Smith Watts was born on November 2, 1938, in Evington, Virginia; the third son of Luther and Eunice Watts. Larkin attended the then-segregated Campbell County School System and through his sharp, inquisitive mind, and love of reading, he graduated early at age sixteen. Larkin was a country boy to his core and spent his youth working...

Sep 11, 2022

On the evening of September 11, 2022, God called his angel, Evelyn "Betty" Marie Andrews, to join him in Heaven. She worked at Blue Buckle for many years, GE/Ericsson until her retirement. Evelyn had been sick for some time. Due to her illness, she moved in with her son, George, and daughter-in-law, Dayle's home to get the...

Sep 9, 2022

Shaniya L. Hillman received her wings on Friday, September 09, 2022, in Richmond, Virginia. Shaniya was a very loving, affectionate person to everyone. Shaniya loved all children and was willing to help anyone if she could. She was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Shaniya was a member of Galilee Baptist Church, Amherst, Virginia.

Aug 28, 2022

Mrs. Jacqueline Laverne Miller Freeman departed this life on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1968, in Lynchburg, VA. She was the daughter of the late Ora Jones Trent Miller and Lloyd Miller.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Joyce Trent, Gloria...

Aug 28, 2022

Fred" June" Lamberth, Jr. was born in Appomattox, VA on August 23, 1943. He was the second child from the union of Fred Nathaniel Lamberth, Sr. "Freddy Frog" and Mary Turner Davis. He was preceded in death by his eldest sister, Virginia Torian. Fred entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age...

Aug 17, 2022

William E. Smith, Sr. departed this life on August 17, 2022. He was born on August 09, 1940, to the late, Samuel and Edna Smith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin Smith, and a daughter, Wilma Smith.

He leaves to mourn...

Aug 11, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Reid, affectionately known as Kizzy, Shirley, Nana, Granny, Liz, and Ms. Ruff and Tuff, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 7:34 PM in Lynchburg, VA. Liz was born on July 15, 1943, to the late William T. and Clara M. McCoy. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Lee Reid...

Aug 9, 2022

Mr. Ernest Willie Marshall (a.k.a. Uncle Boo) of 1720 Floyd St, Lynchburg, VA departed this life, on August 09, 2022, at his residence. He was born February 28, 1928, in New York and was the son of the late Lewis and Winifred Marshall.

He joined Holcomb Rock Baptist Church at an early age...

Aug 2, 2022

Patricia Payne Braxton was born on July 06, 1977, to the late Howard Lee and Emma Dunkley Payne. She departed this life on August 02, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Shawn Braxton.

Patricia was...

Aug 1, 2022

Nicole Louise Nowlin of Browns Summit, NC was born to Glenn Louis Nowlin, Sr. and Johanna Charlton Tinsley (Leonard) on August 06, 1979. She departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Monday, August 01, 2022.

Nicole received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Dr. Jack Wilson at the First St. Paul...

Jul 17, 2022

Early Sunday, July 17, 2022, Damien Malek Waugh met the Angel of the Lord, he took him by the hand and lead him home to be with the Lord.

Damien was a graduate of Amherst County High School. He was employed by Frito-Lay. He was an avid football player and fan of the...

Jul 10, 2022

David Scott Morrison "Mouse" departed this life Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his residence. Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late William Morrison and Lillie Glover Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Brian McCoy, three brothers Joseph, James, and Milton Morrison, and two sisters Elizabeth Harvey...

Jul 9, 2022

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15 (KJV)

Mary Anderson Harvey, born February 17, 1964, departed this life on July 09, 2022. Mary was the daughter of the late Mack G. Anderson and Mary Anderson Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was...