Obituaries

Oct 7, 2025

Peacefully, in the early morning of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Mrs. Bertha Gwendlyn Carter, affectionately known as "Bud", transitioned to her Heavenly home at the age of 101.

She was born in Bedford County on February 24, 1924, to the late Talitha Cumi Davis Woodruff and Roy Lee Woodruff of Lynchburg, Virginia.

In her early...

Oct 3, 2025

May His peace be with you 'til we meet again.

'Til we reach that distant shore,

And we'll shed a tear no more.

May He give you strength to endure.

'Til we meet again.

Robert "Bobby" Lee Davis, Jr.,...

Oct 1, 2025

Missionary Sandra Jane Colmore Braxton celebrated her life journey and transitioned to her eternal reward on October 1, 2025. Born on June 18, 1947, she was one of the cherished daughters of the late Roma L. Colmore, Sr. and Deaconess Hannah Williams Colmore. She had a special bond with her twin sister, Muriel Colmore Liggon, and was the fifth...

Sep 29, 2025

Eddie Lee Muse departed this life on September 29, 2025.

A graveside will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Franklin Memorial Park, 21440 Virgil H. Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Sep 25, 2025

Patricia "Pat" McDaniel, 84, of Lynchburg, VA, stepped into the arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2025, at 10:58 A.M. in her home. Patricia was born on December 18, 1940, in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late Lucille M. Wood.

Pat worked at Camelot Nursing home and retired from Guggenheimer Health...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 4, 2025

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

Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

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...

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...

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....

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,...