Obituaries

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 25, 2021

Dornel R. Waugh, 65, of Washington, DC passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021.  He was born to the late John M. Waugh, Sr. and Mary Sue Johnson Waugh.  He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Deloris Archie and Hilda M. Morris; brothers, Charlie Johnson, John Waugh, Jr., Nowlin Waugh and Ronald Waugh.

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Mar 24, 2021

Merdith (Bootie) Austin II entered into eternal peace Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born November 25, 1950 to the late Murray and Mary Austin. A wife, Orelia Elizabeth Austin; two daughters, Wanda and Tahara Austin; one son, John Austin; two granddaughters, Canisha and Ma'Kaya; and two grandsons, Cameron and MeKhi preceded him...

Mar 22, 2021

Master Sergeant James Edward Jones, 57, passed away on March 22, 2021 in Altus, OK. He was born on July 15, 1963 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Elmer Jones and Zara Brown Jones.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Brown; sister, Brenda Jones and uncle, Cameron Jones.

After...

Mar 20, 2021

Antwone Mr. Guaranteed Man Haskins departed this life on March 20, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1985 to the late Etta Mae Haskins. Antwone was also preceded in death by his sister, Erica Haskins; maternal grandparents, Houston and Frances Haskins of Lynchburg, VA; one aunt, Doris Haskins of Lynchburg, VA; and 2 uncles,...

Mar 20, 2021

Shawn Lamont Braxton suddenly and peacefully departed this life at home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He transitioned to his heavenly home as he lived; majestic, without complaint or disappointment. He was the devoted husband of Patricia Payne Braxton and loving father of daughter Dasia. Shawn was born to Theresa Braxton Alexander and Stewart Poindexter in Lynchburg,...

Mar 19, 2021

Mrs. Eva Pannill Haley, 85, of Gretna, Virginia departed this life on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Envoy of Staunton Nursing Home in Staunton, VA.

Born February 10, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, Eva was the daughter of the late Lemon Reynolds and Eva Ramsey Reynolds Coleman. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 17, 2021

Rosa Gilbert Parker of 400 Patrick St. departed this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1920 in Pittsylvania County to the late Ed and Emma Gilbert. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hoover Parker, Sr.

A funeral service will be...

Mar 17, 2021

George Edward Patterson, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1953 to the late Vincent Patterson, Sr. and Vermont McDaniel Patterson. He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Delores Patterson.

George graduated from Carver Price School in Appomattox, VA. He...

Mar 10, 2021

Andrew Lee Scott, Jr. departed this life on March 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 7, 1952 to the late Andrew Lee Scott, Sr. and to the late Violet Copeland Scott in Lynchburg, Va. Scottie was a graduate of the Dunbar High School class of 1970, the last graduating class of Dunbar High...

Mar 5, 2021

Robert Leroy Williams Sr. was born on December 1, 1951, to the late Vergie and Earl Williams of Forest, Virginia. God whispered, "your battle is no more it's time to come home" and welcomed him into the heavenly gates Friday, March 5, 2021.

Growing up in Forest being a hard worker was expected...

Feb 28, 2021

Deborah Scott Baker departed this life on February 28, 2021, at her residence.  She was born in Washington, D.C. to stepfather, Francis J. Queen, and mother the late Gloria "Chico" Queen on October 10, 1953 and was preceded in death by her adopted parents Uncle Herman and Aunt Allean Scott.

During middle and...

Feb 24, 2021

Mrs. Mary Louise Haynes of 166 Mt. Sinai Road Madison Heights, VA departed this life on February 24, 2021 after a long illness.

She was baptized at an early age at Diamond Hill Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA.

Mary was born in Lynchburg, VA on September 09, 1948 to...

Feb 22, 2021

Beunice "Beu" Loving Nowlin "Bigma" passed quietly in her sleep Monday, February 22, 2021 at her residence.   Beunice was born September 24, 1949 to the late Charles H. and Georgia Wood Loving.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter at infancy, Elizabeth Canada and her sister, Vernal L. Mills; a brother, Charles W....

Feb 22, 2021

On the Morning of Monday, February 22, 2021 following a lingering illness, Michael "RIP" Randolph Williams of Lynchburg, VA. was called home from Lynchburg General Hospital to live with God. He was born September 5, 1955 to the late Howard Braxton and Virginia Williams.

Brother Mike, as an adult joined and has ever...

Feb 14, 2021

Carolyn Davis Bowling, 69, gained her wings on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC. She was born July 11, 1951 to the late John and Bertha Davis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Ann Davis and brother, Garnell Lincoln Davis.

She is survived by two daughters,...