Obituaries

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;...

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Thurman Edward Woodson was born August 17, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia and departed this life on January 02, 2022. He was a member of First Baptist Church South Lynchburg and an associate member of Faith Assembly Christian Church, a member of The Sensational Highlites, a member of The Wiseman Car Club, and was also a faithful...

Dec 30, 2021

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, niece, aunt and friend, Tina Lavonne Goins Minifee, 56, entered her heavenly rest on December 30, 2021, at her residence. Tina was born on April 24,1965, in Lynchburg Va. to the late Owen Calvin Goins, Sr. and Gracie Lynn Jones Goins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Dec 30, 2021

William "Massie" Radford depart this life on December 30, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born May 2, 1930, to the late Archie and Annie Radford.  In addition to his parents, Massie was preceded in death by his siblings four sisters, Mildred Jones, Mary Radford, Louise Key and Drucilla Radford; and four...

Dec 26, 2021

In the early morning of Sunday, December 26,2021, Stephen Vincent Massie "Vince" was called home to be with the Most-High at the age of 54.

He was born on July 27, 1967, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Helen Massie. He was raised by the late Aaron and Kathleen Massie, his grandparents. On...

Dec 23, 2021

Staphono O'Neil Greene, son of the late Ernest Harvey and Gretna Greene Jackson was born on May 12, 1975, in Prince Edward County, VA. He departed this life on December 23, 2021. Staphono graduated from Prince Edward County High School and attended St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville, VA. He attended Cosmetology School and pursued his passion for...

Dec 20, 2021

Layton Smith was born on January 13, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of John J. Smith and Gladys M. Smith. He was the second of four siblings; his brother, Donald and sister, Joyce Mariea preceded him in death.

He was a product of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and a graduate...