Obituaries

Obituaries

Hazel Lee Johnson

Hazel Lee Johnson

Dec 18, 2020

Hazel Lee Johnson departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2020, at her residence. She was born on April 21, 1927, to the late Alfonzo Jordan and Earsie Mae Kyle.   Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, the late Alex Johnson, Sr.; daughter, Sherry A. Johnson; brothers, Henry Jordan, Alfred Jordan and William Kyle.

She is...

Harold Cecil Parker, Jr.

Harold Cecil Parker, Jr.

Dec 17, 2020

Harold Cecil Parker, Jr. of 1300 Tilden Ave. departed this life at 3:26 A.M. on Thursday, December 17, 2020.  He was born on May 23, 1967 to Harold Parker, Sr. and Phyllis Elliott Parker.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at The Parker Family Cemetery on Thistle Lane in...

Alfred Thomas Farrar

Alfred Thomas Farrar

Dec 17, 2020

Alfred Thomas Farrar, Sr. passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his residence.  Alfred was born on December 26, 1920 to the late Roy Hampton Farrar and Lillie Ware Farrar.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Johnson Farrar.

Those left to cherish his memories are his son, Roy Hampton Farrar and wife Joyce; grandsons,...

Michael Edward Word, Sr.

Michael Edward Word, Sr.

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Michael Edward Word, Sr. departed this life, Thursday December 10, 2020 at Lynchburg, General Hospital.  Born March 11, 1970 in Lynchburg, Va. He was the son of Ms. Eula Word and John Pennix (Lucille).

He was preceded in death by his Son DaVontae Word, and his Grandmother Miss Marie Word.

He was a member...

James Willard Harris

James Willard Harris

Dec 10, 2020

James "Willard" Harris Jr. peacefully departed this life on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his residence of Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in the company of devoted nurses at 4:27 p.m.

Willard, as he was affectionately known, was born on January 20, 1953 in Amherst, Virginia to the late James Willard Harris Sr. and Dorothy Harris.  In...

Arthur Howard Dixon

Arthur Howard Dixon

Dec 8, 2020

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Arthur Howard Dixon of 415 Woody's Lake Road Madison Heights, VA, a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle passed away at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA, at the age of 57. Howard was born on February 18, 1963 to the late Arthur and Gracie Dixon.

Howard had a passion for cooking...

Jeanne Lee Colmore

Jeanne Lee Colmore

Dec 6, 2020

Jeanne Lee Colmore embraced sunset on December 6, 2020 at Lynchburg Health and Rehab and was born on September 5, 1939.  She was the daughter of Mr. Roma Lee and Mrs. Hannah W. Colmore who preceded her in death as well her brother, Rev. Roma Lee Colmore, Jr. and her sister, Ms. Muriel C. Liggon.  She is survived by...

Carisa Denee' Robey

Carisa Denee' Robey

Dec 5, 2020

Carisa Denee' Robey departed this life on Friday December 5, 2020.  She was born on November 15, 1978.  She is preceded in death by Her Grandfathers, Walter Louis Robey, Doctor Rev. Carlton Logan and George & Mary Harvey, and William Brown Jr.

She is survived by two daughters Alysha Brown and Lauryn Tweedy; her parents Deborah &...

Rev. Victoria Ann Murriell-White

Rev. Victoria Ann Murriell-White

Dec 2, 2020

Victoria Ann Murriell-White was born on July 12, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Gladys Washington-Murriell and James Rufus Coleman. She was the oldest of four, two of them preceding her in death; Rev. Cassandra Murriell-Tate and William E. Carter.

Victoria was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System and also earned her associate degree from...

Judith Terry

Judith Terry

Nov 30, 2020

Judith Terry, 70, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at her residence.

Judith passion was giving her time to the homeless, Veteran's and humanity which gave her great joy to uplift those in need and she touch many people in her walk with God.

She is survived by her son, Danny Terry (Mary);...

Jessie Mae Harvey Turner

Jessie Mae Harvey Turner

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Jessie Mae Harvey Turner departed this life on November 30, 2020 at 6:43 a.m.

She was born in Pamplin, VA to the late Garfield and Anna H. Harvey.

She was baptized at a young age and attended church regularly and was a lifelong member of C Street Baptist Church of Lynchburg, VA. She was...

Wilmer "Leroy" Gaines

Wilmer "Leroy" Gaines

Nov 28, 2020

On November 28, 2020, the Lord called our loved one, Wilmer "Leroy" Gaines from labor to rest. Leroy was born on March 7, 1955 to the late Deacon Irvin and Irma H. Gaines. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Leroy attended Rustburg High School and later enlisted in the Navy. He joined...

Gloria Berkley

Gloria Berkley

Nov 25, 2020

Gloria S. Berkley (Nonnie) departed this lIfe Tuesday, November 25, 2020 after a brief illness.

Gloria was born October 24, 1951 to the late Richard and Frances Spaulding. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Richard, Howard and Steward Spaulding.

She leaves behind her husband of fifty years Richard L. Berkley, daughter Charlena...

Christopher Aaron Gwaltney

Christopher Aaron Gwaltney

Nov 21, 2020

Christopher Aaron Gwaltney was born on March 12, 1987 to Michael and the late Sheila Swain Gwaltney. He departed this life on November 21, 2020, peacefully in his home, in Radford, VA.

Born and raised in Lynchburg, VA he attended E.C. Glass High School and graduated in 2005. While in high school he was a member of...

Mildred Taylor Carter

Mildred Taylor Carter

Nov 21, 2020

Mildred Taylor Carter was born on September 07, 1932 in Amherst County, VA to the late Percy Taylor, Sr. and Thelma Jackson Taylor. She departed this life on November 21, 2020 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Carter, three brothers; Charlie Taylor, Payton Taylor, and George Taylor, and three sisters; Margaret...

Brandon Scott Sorrells

Brandon Scott Sorrells

Nov 19, 2020

Brandon Scott Sorrells of Amherst, VA departed this life on Thursday November 19, 2020 after a short illness. He and his twin brother, Adam, were born on November 14, 1981 in Lynchburg, VA. Brandon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Obie and Maude Sorrells, and maternal grandfather, Raymond Sandidge.

Brandon was a 2000 graduate of...

Rev. Dr. Carlton Logan

Rev. Dr. Carlton Logan

Nov 17, 2020

Rev. Dr. Carlton Logan, 91, departed this life on November 17, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Logan, and devoted family members.

Carlton received his education from the public-school system of Lynchburg, VA. He attended Dunbar High School, until he dropped out to join the U.S. Navy, serving four years....

Sylvester Anderson Sr.

Sylvester Anderson Sr.

Nov 14, 2020

Sylvester Anderson, Sr. departed his life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

He was born in Madison Heights, VA to the late James Anderson and Lacy Harvey Anderson on October 15, 1939. He is also preceded in death by one son, Orlando Anderson; two brothers, Jessie and Russel Anderson; and a brother-in-law, Duval Rose....

Veronica Thomas

Veronica Thomas

Nov 9, 2020

Veronica Thomas was born March 9,1966 and departed this life on November 9, 2020 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jane E. Guy and Billy W. Guy; her maternal grandparents, Rosa & Thomas Calloway and her paternal grandparents, Thelma & Wendell Guy;

she is survived by her husband, Aaron Thomas...

Ella C. Jones

Ella C. Jones

Nov 7, 2020

Ella C. Jones was born in Appomattox, Virginia on December 12, 1936 and went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Gordon and Nannie Chambers. She was preceded in death by her son, Clayton L. Jones, I; a brother, Francis Chambers; and a niece Cheryl Jackson Tyler. She is...

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