Norma J. Brower
Jul 30, 2021
Norma J. Brower, - 58, of Atlantic City, NJ was called home on Friday, July 30, 2021. Norma was born on November 18, 1962 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Shirley and Charles Brower. She attended the local Atlantic City school system. After completing school she worked in several casinos, the Uptown Complex and later working for the...
George Washington Rucker
Jul 25, 2021
George Washington Rucker, 87, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on October 05, 1933 in Forest, VA, to Willis and Rosalie P. Rucker. They preceded him in death along with his brothers, Willis "Step" Rucker, Jr. and Johnson Rucker.
He is survived by his wife of 65...
Viola Peters
Jul 18, 2021
Viola Jeanette Jeffries Peters departed this life of Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born on May 02, 1930 to the late Bessie Anne Wood Jeffries and Monroe Charlie Jeffries.
She was a faithful member and Deaconess of New Vine Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Vercina Douglas
Jul 16, 2021
Her earthly journey has ended, she has taken her place in one of God's holy mansions.
Sister Vercina Haynes-Douglas departed this life on July 16, 2021, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Dillwyn, VA.
She was born to the late Victor and Mabel Richardson Haynes of Amherst, VA on...
Delia Ann Hooks
Jul 3, 2021
Delia Ann (Berkley) Hooks was born in Charlotte County, VA on May 2, 1935 to Reed and Mattie Sue Berkley*. Delia was the second oldest of their four children. She was predeceased by her siblings Corean Jackson, Joe Lewis Berkley, and Mack Berkley. Delia was raised in Brookneal. She received her education through the Charlotte County and...
Jan Mae Douglas
Jun 30, 2021
On June 30, 2021, God called his angel, Mrs. Jan Mae Douglas, home. Jan was born on December 05, 1940 to the late Talmadge Berry and Julia B. Diggs.
In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Douglas; son, Wallace Douglas; sister, Bessie Campbell; brothers, James and...
Doretha Harris
Jun 28, 2021
Doretha Harris, 58, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, with family by her side after a 23 year battle with cancer.
She was born to the late Dorothy Harris in Amherst County, Virginia. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Harris, Willard...
Shirley Dickerson
Jun 18, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Dickerson of Lynchburg, VA departed this life June 18, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1948.
The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside the still waters,
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Carl L. Johnson
Jun 12, 2021
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, Carl Leon Johnson, gratefully gained his wings at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Carl was born to the late Jeanette (Patrick) Johnson and Raymond Davidson. In addition, Carl was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Johnson, Sr.; grandson, Ricky Johnson, Jr.; brothers, James, Roger, Phillip,...
Kimberly Renee Davis
Jun 8, 2021
Kimberly Davis, 62, of Detroit, passed away on June 8, 2021, in Lynchburg, Va.
Kim was born in Detroit on August 7, 1958, to the late Elna Zink and Sarney Hayes Jr. She attended and graduated from Thomas M. Cooley High School in 1976. She was employed by waste management where she retired...
James (Puney) Nappier
Jun 6, 2021
The Broken Chain
We little knew that day that God was going to call your name. In Life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose; you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, when God called you home. You left...
Dekota Matthews (Kota, Dirt-Bug)
Jun 3, 2021
Dekota D. Matthews departed this life on June 3, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1986 to Debra Matthews and the late James "Pipe" Matthews. Dekota graduated from E.C. Glass High School. He was a dedicated iron worker and loved being in the skies. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his friends and family. He...
Barbara Henry
Apr 27, 2021
Barbara Henry departed this life on April 27, 2021 at her residence.
Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husband, Pernell Henry, Sr.; daughter, Lynda Ann Brown Banks; and great-grandson, Christopher Lee Haskins.
She is survived by 5 children, Veronica Perkins (Lynchburg, VA), Sheryl Morris (Durham, NC), Pernell Henry, Jr. (Richmond, VA), Langford Henry...
Cory West
Apr 25, 2021
"For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed,
We have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, Not built by human hands.".
2 Corinthians 5:1
Mr. Cory Ferris West of Amherst, VA passed away Sunday April 25, 2021...
Perry Billingsley, Jr.
Apr 24, 2021
Perry Billingsley, Jr., aka, Soloman Jedidia Shagari, 63, died on April 24, 2021 in College Park, Georgia.
He is preceded in death by his father, Perry Billingsley, Sr. of Philadelphia, PA and mother, Elder Clara L. Billingsley of Lynchburg, VA.
Perry is survived by his siblings, Margaret Chieves and...
Dwane B. Sandidge
Apr 19, 2021
Dwane Bonita Sandidge, 54 of Amherst, peacefully went home on April 19, 2021 after his fight with lung cancer. He was born May 24, 1966 in Amherst, Virginia, a son of the late James Earl Sandidge and Lucy Mae Sandidge of Amherst, Virginia. Dwane was preceded in death by his father James Earl Sandidge, Stepmother Pearlie G. Sandidge, mother-in-law Gladine,...
Leroy Edward Rose
Apr 15, 2021
Leroy Edward Rose was called home on April 15, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1954 to the late Alvin Megginson and Mary Rose Megginson. Those left to cherish Leroy memories are three siblings, Cordine Rose, Lisa Rose Evans (Greg) and Felicia Rose and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Charles Sandidge
Apr 9, 2021
Charles went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 09, 2021 in Teaneck, New Jersey. He was born on July 15, 1949 in Amherst, Virginia to the late Henry and Arabell (Thomas) Sandidge. He joined St. Peter's Baptist Church at an early age. He attended schools in Amherst County and later moved to New York. He...
Valencia Walthall
Apr 9, 2021
Valencia I. Jackson- Walthall "Little Bit" departed this life on Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home in Lynchburg, Va. She was born on December 10, 1960 to the late Joe Louis Jackson, Sr. and Ruby Mae Cardwell- Jackson. She also leaves to cherish her memory a loving step-mother Phyllis Jackson. Valencia is survived by a devoted...
Matthew Charlton
Apr 7, 2021
"Realize, Recognize and Understand" A quote Matthew said all too often as we all know. Matthew was affectionately known as "Soupa Chicken" was the baby of seven children born to the late James and Theresa Charlton. He is preceded in death by his brothers, James Charlton Jr. "Dude", Jerry Charlton and his sister, Stella Helm.
