Obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11:25-26

Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Spriggs Jackson went home to be with the Lord...

Feb 4, 2022

Beatrice Gordon Johnson was born March 21, 1929 in Farmville, Virginia to Herman and Tempie Branch. Her parents lived with her maternal grandmother and grandfather John and Lillie Brown. Soon after her birth, her parents went "North" as many Black people did back in the day in order to find employment. Beatrice had one brother John whom...

Feb 3, 2022

Warren L. Watkins, 88, of Concord, VA, gained his wings to is heavenly home on February 03, 2022.

He was born on May 11, 1933, to the late Louis Andrew Watkins and the late Willie Louise Daye Watkins. He attended Carver Price High School in Appomattox, VA; he accepted Christ at an early...

Feb 3, 2022

Debra Ann Lewis, 65, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.  Born July 4, 1956, in Lynchburg, VA to the late Lorenza and Nettie Younger.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Howard Lewis, Jr.

She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Traveling with her daughter...

Jan 30, 2022

William D. Henry "Shawn" also known as "Kobe" departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1980, to the parents of William Henry of Appomattox, VA, and Sonya Clarke (Lorence Clarke) of Concord, VA. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. James and Annie McIvor, his paternal grandparents,...

Jan 29, 2022

On Saturday Morning, January 29, 2022, Our Dearly Beloved Father, Pah-Pah, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend, Tony Lynn Robinson quietly slipped away into eternity.  Born March 14, 1963, in Chester, South Carolina to the loving parents of Mary Mobley Robertson and Irvin Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stepfather Alfred B. Robertson and two great-nephews, Tylen...

Jan 27, 2022

On January 27, 2022, Phyllis was awarded her heavenly wings as she slipped into eternal rest.

On February 04, 1939, Phyllis was born to the late Walter and Mary Duke Jones in Campbell County, VA. She was the youngest of 18 children. Besides her parents, all siblings predeceased her.

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Jan 27, 2022

Madeline "Mat" Smith Rucker gained her wings and left her earthly home on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Mat was born on June 27, 1927, in Piney River, Virginia, to the late Woodrow "Woody" Jones and Mildred Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Rucker.

Mat was raised by her grandparents,...

Jan 24, 2022

Reginald Tyrone Cross departed this life on January 24, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

A memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday, February 19, 2022, at St. Paul Baptist Church. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

Jan 22, 2022

Jerry Leigh Johnson, father of three, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 21, 2023, at age 73.  Jerry was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 9, 1949, the youngest son of the late Duvall Johnson & Helen Revely Johnson Hudson.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother and...

Jan 22, 2022

Deaconess Barbara Alpine Wright Napier, 83, was called home on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She born May 02, 1938, to the union of Hiram Wright and Ceolia Cashwell Wright. Barbara was born in the Piney River area of Nelson County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years,...

Jan 22, 2022

Alberta R. Waugh took her Savior by the hand and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born in Amherst County, Virginia on September 04, 1952.

She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and became a member of Timothy Baptist Church. She was a...

Jan 19, 2022

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints"- Psalms 116:15

Hortense Elnora (Smith) Colmore was born on April 28, 1919, to the late Clara Smith and Skinny Tucker in Dry Branch (Kanawha County), West Virginia.

Hortense departed this life on Wednesday, January...

Jan 18, 2022

Bessie Mae Coles nickname "Teny" passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was born on August 19, 1943, to the late James and Mary Cunningham Coles.  "Teny" was preceded in death by one brother Aubrey Guy Coles and two sisters, Mildred Virginia Coles and Jeanett Ruby Ward.

She was educated in Lynchburg City...

Jan 14, 2022

Norvell L. Anderson, Sr. ( affectionately known as Rennie ) a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend transitioned from life to eternal life to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on December 1, 1928, in Amherst County, to the late Charlie and Mary Rose Anderson. He was baptized at...

Jan 10, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Terry at age 75 formerly of Axton, Virginia went to meet her Lord on Monday, January 10, 2022 at her residence in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Miss Virginia was a faithful and devoted member of The Sanctuary At kingdom Square in Upper Marlboro, Maryland where she was honored to serve as a valued member of the...

Jan 8, 2022

Shanita Jackson departed this life on January 08, 2022, at her residence.

A celebration of Shanita's life will be held 2PM Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Ramp Church International with Bishop S.Y. Younger, Eulogist.

Jan 5, 2022

Terri M. Thomas, "Rocket", departed this life on January 05, 2022. She was born on January 19, 1966, in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her father, David Thomas, Sr.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Patricia and James Davis; her former husband, Gordon Coles; her three children, Michael...

Jan 4, 2022

Early Tuesday night, on January 4, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital our beloved son Christopher P. Lewis was called from labor to reward after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on October 31, 1965, in Lynchburg, VA to Elder James Ray Lewis (deceased) and Evang, Christine Johnson Lewis.  He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 3, 2022

Era Mae Fitzgerald departed this life on Monday, January 03, 2022, peacefully at her residence. She was born in Halifax, VA on February 08, 1944, to the late Gus and Nancy Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lewis Fitzgerald; one daughter, Nancy D. Johnson;...