Obituaries

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Michael David Jones

Michael David Jones

Sep 24, 2025

Michael David Jones departed this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Campbell County on June 10, 1959. He was the son of the late Irving and Edna Jones.

He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Marie Prunty (Joe), Ora Miller (Lloyd), and Edith Scott. He was also...

Joyce Ann Pennix Robertson

Joyce Ann Pennix Robertson

Sep 19, 2025

Joyce Ann Pennix Robertson peacefully departed her life on September 19, 2025, at her home in Gladstone, VA. She was born on October 13, 1937, to the late Claude and Sallie Pennix. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Robertson, of 69 years and her children, Loretta Robertson, Richard Robertson, Leonard Robertson,...

Janice Jefferson Reid

Janice Jefferson Reid

Sep 17, 2025

On September 17, 2025, God called home one of his precious angels. Janice Althea Jefferson Reid was born on October 22, 1962, to the late Elmo Jefferson and Barbara Jefferson. She was an amazing woman who loved her family, friends, and animals. She was full of life and a person who had a heart of gold. Janice was a...

Helen Pettigrew Govan

Helen Pettigrew Govan

Sep 12, 2025

Helen Pettigrew Govan departed this life on September 12, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1923, to Jasper Pettigrew and Martha Dixon Pettigrew.

Helen attended Campbell County schools and graduated from Dunbar High School in Lynchburg, VA. She joined Mt. Peeler Baptist Church at an early age and faithfully attended until 2023. She was faithful in...

Elnora I. Horsley

Elnora I. Horsley

Sep 1, 2025

Elnora I. Horsley, 74, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Tate Springs Health and Rehabilitation.

Elnora was born June 2, 1951, to the late Edward S. Horsley and Henrietta I. Horsley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James E. Horsley; two sisters, Ruby M. Russell and Elvalena...

Katherine Davis

Katherine Davis

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. Katherine Davis departed this earthly home on early Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, at Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, VA. God saw that she was weary and sent his heavenly angels to bring her home to glory. Mrs. Davis was a loving, caring, and Christian mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She loved the Lord and...

Thomas L. "Sonny" Nowlin

Thomas L. "Sonny" Nowlin

Aug 31, 2025

Thomas L. (Sonny) Nowlin, a proud Marine and a Purple Heart recipient, passed away on August 31, 2025. He was born to the late John Smith and Christine Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beunice Nowlin, and great-grandson, Rayne Ross.

Thomas joined Mt. Peeler Baptist Church at an early...

Thomas Saunders

Thomas Saunders

Aug 25, 2025

Thomas Saunders departed this life to enter eternal rest on August 25, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1950, to the late Luther Saunders and Mary Scott Saunders. In addition, those who loved him, who preceded him in death were his brothers; Donald and Robert Saunders; sisters, Evangeline Deane, Frances Wilson, Geraldine Saunders, Priscilla Saunders Jones, and Kathleen...

Reverend Carlton Thomas Johnson

Reverend Carlton Thomas Johnson

Aug 20, 2025

Reverend Carlton Thomas Johnson, a devoted servant of God, a husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on May 23, 1934, in Forest, Virginia, he was the son of the late William H. Johnson, Sr. and Rosa Johnson who was his role model. In addition...

Eduardo Bernardo

Eduardo Bernardo

Aug 18, 2025

Eduardo Bernardo, 53, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on April 27, 1972, in São Paulo, Brazil, Eduardo was a devoted father, a loyal friend, and a man known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering work ethic. He was a proud father to his two daughters, Yzabelle and Victoria...

James David Hall

James David Hall

Aug 4, 2025

James David Hall departed this life on August 4, 2025.

Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

Michael Gwaltney

Michael Gwaltney

Jul 15, 2025

Michael Gwaltney departed this life on July 15, 2025, in his sleep. He was born in New York City, NY, on September 30, 1943, to Helen Pettigrew Govan and the late Jack Keith Gwaltney, Sr.

He attended Campbell County Public Schools and played in the high school band. He joined Mt. Peeler Baptist Church at an early...

Hazel Elizabeth Jones Mccloud

Hazel Elizabeth Jones Mccloud

Jul 14, 2025

Hazel Elizabeth Jones McCloud, 82, of New Jersey, departed this life on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her sister, Nora's, residence in Roseland, Virginia. She was born June 18, 1943, to the late Vester and Mamie Jones in Amherst County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Willie Paul...

Delores J. Horsley

Delores J. Horsley

Jul 10, 2025

Delores J. Horsley departed this life on July 10, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She attended Campbell County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoover, Sr. and Rosa Parker; her husband, Jessie Horsley; a devoted friend, Gerald Alston; two sisters, Peggy Tuck and Shirley Nyepan; and three brothers, Leroy, Hoover, Jr., and William Parker, Sr....

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Jul 1, 2025

Carolyn Jones departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 3, 1950. She was the daughter of the late William Lewis, Sr. and Marie Turner Osborne.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bolling Hill Baptist Church and later moved her membership to First Baptist Church, Coolwell,...

Louise Carter

Louise Carter

Jun 24, 2025

Louise "Ann" Carter quietly departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1941, to the late Eugene Lee and Edna Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Pearl Blount, Edna Johnson, and Queen Huryse; and two brothers Willie Lee and Robert Lee.

She was...

Lucas Mann Barnett

Lucas Mann Barnett

Jun 20, 2025

Lucas Mann Barnett departed this life on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was the sixth child born on December 12, 1985, to the late Homer C. Barnett, Sr., and Lecie Toms-Barnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Santresa Barnett; his brother, Estrello Barnett; and his uncle, Elmore Barnett.

At an...

Juanita Dawn Seay Hicks Harlow

Juanita Dawn Seay Hicks Harlow

Jun 17, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, God wrapped his arms around her to gently escort Juanita Dawn Seay Hicks Harlow to her eternal rest.

She was born on September 9, 1934, to John Albert and Marion Elizabeth Coffey Seay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Eugene Seay and his wife,...

John "Chief" Harry Thomas, Sr.

John "Chief" Harry Thomas, Sr.

Jun 17, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home, God sent His angels to gently escort Deacon John H. Thomas, Sr., affectionately known as "Chief," to his eternal rest.

He was born on December 7, 1935, in Amherst, Virginia, to the union of Dock and Margaret Morris Thomas, the eldest of four children. In addition to his parents,...

Earl Anthony Morgan

Earl Anthony Morgan

Jun 15, 2025

Earl Anthony Morgan, born on June 28, 1957, and departed on June 15, 2025. Earl was the beloved son of Richard Morgan, III and Willie Ann Clark Morgan, both of whom preceded him in death.

Earl was a proud graduate of Amherst County High School. Following his graduation, he dedicated his life to serving his country as...

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