Obituaries

Obituaries

Jan Mae Douglas

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

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

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,

...

Carl L. Johnson

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Carolyn Diane Davis

Carolyn Diane Davis

Apr 5, 2021

Carolyn Diane Davis departed this life on April 05, 2021 at her residence. Born on July 30, 1943 she was the middle child of the late Robert E. and Sallie P. Davis. She was also preceded in death by her aunt, Helen M. Harvey; a niece, Tamara R. Hamlett; and a devoted friend, Sadie Houston.

Christopher Ray Scott

Christopher Ray Scott

Apr 5, 2021

On Monday, April 5, 2021, the master spoke to our beloved and said the day is done, your work is finished and now it is time to rest. Being obedient to the master's voice, Christopher Ray Scott, 76, passed peacefully at his home.

Chris, as he was affectionately known, was born August 30,...

Maxine G Washington

Maxine G Washington

Mar 29, 2021

Maxine G. Washington, 78, passed away peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital (CENTRA) at 12:00 pm on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Maxine was born on November 24, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA at the old Lynchburg General Hospital on Federal Street to the late Sis. Vivian T. Nowlin and raised by the late Rev. William...

Evelyn Massie Sandidge

Evelyn Massie Sandidge

Mar 26, 2021

Evelyn Massie Sandidge of Amherst passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was born on April 30, 1923 to the late Henry Massie and Laura Rose Massie.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 77 years Moses Sandidge; daughter, Gladene S. Davis and all of her siblings.She leaves to remember her memory...

Madeline (Sparrow) Rose

Madeline (Sparrow) Rose

Mar 26, 2021

Eunice Viola Rose, known to all as Madeline, was a warm, loving and beautiful woman who enjoyed being with family and friends. Her kindness was immeasurable and she was filled with sincere compassion for others. There was never a visitor she wouldn't invite to stay for a meal. She found joy in sharing the fresh harvest or canned vegetables...

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