Obituaries

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...

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 &...

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...

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);...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

Nov 1, 2020

Mr. Roy T. Anderson departed this life Sunday morning, November 1, 2020, at 63 Federal ST. after a brief illness. He was 65 years old and was born in Bedford County, December 14, 1954 to the late Mr. Warren M. Anderson and the late Elizabeth Younger Anderson. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister....

Oct 29, 2020

Delwin Lewis Nowlin, age 49, departed this life on Thursday October 29 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1970 in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of Calvin Nowlin (Elizabeth) and Dorothy Younger.

Delwin worked alongside his father, whom he had an earnest relationship with, learning the trade of masonry. Throughout his lifespan he was...

Oct 23, 2020

Vicki Lea Otey departed this life on Friday, October 23, 2020 at her residence in Big Island, VA. She was born on December 16, 1966, to the late Rev. Dr. Lorenza S. Otey and Elizabeth Wright Otey of Big Island, VA.

Vicki accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church...

Oct 21, 2020

Lamont Price, 66, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at The Summit.  He was born on May 25, 1957 to the late James Price and Claudine Bolland Price.

Those left to cherish his memories are his devoted children, Briany Price Reid (Steven) and Kevin Price and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Oct 18, 2020

God saw fit to call one of his angels home Sunday night, October 18,2020 at 11:00 PM at Lynchburg General Hospital, Ms. Geraldine Avis Hamlett. She was the daughter of the late Edward Hamlett, Sr. and Jane Avis Cox Hamlet. She was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Hamlett Jr. and one aunt, Mrs. Mary Tweedy and two...

Oct 11, 2020

Shontese Alexander was born on October 31, 1977 in Lynchburg, VA. She departed this life on October 11, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father, George William Hillman, Sr; brother, Jamarius Hillman; sister, Tonya Hillman; and grandmothers, Lucille Craft and Luella Stone.

She loved the Lord and joined Cook and Harris Holiness...