Deacon Eddie C. Ellis, Sr.
Aug 20, 2020
Deacon Eddie Carrington Ellis, Sr., 92 of Amherst, VA gained his wings on Thursday, August 20, 2020 to be reunited with the Lord and his late wife of 49 years Joe Ann. Born on October 23, 1927 to the late Lucille Ellis Cosby.
He was preceded in death by his late Stepfather Jeff Cosby and mother Lucille...
Emmett Cunningham
Aug 16, 2020
Emmett P. Cunningham of Altavista, VA passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He is survived by his son, Emmett; daughter-in-law, Rea; granddaughter, Yuri; other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 2948 Marysville Rd, Altavista, VA 24517 at 11 a.m. Family and friends may view on...
Dianne Cole
Aug 14, 2020
Dianne Cole
January 30th 1943 - August 14th 2020
On August 14th 2020 Dianne B. Cole "Lady Di" gained her wings after battling an illness at Lynchburg General Hosiptal. She was born on January 30th 1943 in Washington D.C to the late Harry and Katherine Walls.
In addition to her parents, Dianne is...
Frank Eugene Anderson
Aug 5, 2020
Proverbs 16:1 says, "The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord." Verse 3 adds "Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established." With Verse 9 continuing…"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."
Our father understood that in...
Roosevelt Theodore Sparrow
Aug 4, 2020
Roosevelt Theodore Sparrow, Jr. of Fairmont Nursing Facility, Amherst passed away this life on August 4, 2020.
He was born March 9, 1936 to the late Roosevelt Theodore Sparrow, Sr. and Myrtle Banks Sparrow, of Amherst, Virginia.
Roosevelt joined St. Peter's Baptist Church in Clifford, Virginia at an early age and remained a faithful member...
James Robert Nowlin
Jul 24, 2020
James Robert Nowlin, Sr., 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020. He was the loving husband of Carentha Ferguson Nowlin.
Born on March 27, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late James Proctor and Theresa Nowlin. His Stepfather, Hurley Nowlin, Sr., and his sister, Marion Nowlin, also preceded...
Jessie D. Cousins
Jul 23, 2020
On July 23, 2020 God sent His angels to escort Bro. Jessie D. Cousins to his heavenly home. Jessie was born on October 13, 1932 to Josh and Cora Cousins. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Edna Cousins, daughter, Thelma Johnson; grandson, Pastor Anthony Johnson (India); two great-grandchildren, Anthony, Jr. and Paisley; one sister; one brother,...
Cynthia Rosetta Harris
Jul 9, 2020
Cynthia Rosetta Harris was born on February 11, 1965 in Lynchburg, VA. She was the daughter of the late Lois Jean Harris.
She was a long-time employee of Westminster Canterbury, where she was supervisor of Salads.
Those left to cherish Cynthia memories are her children, Nohen Harris and Martika Harris; two grandchildren, Kadasia Lambert and...
Lenwood W. "Buster" Bradley
Jul 7, 2020
On Tuesday July 7, 2020, Lenwood W. Bradley "Buster", 77 of Rustburg, VA passed away in peace and received his angel wings in the comfort of his residence. Cherished and loving memories remain forever with his devoted wife of 48 years, Dale Bradley; one son, Charles Bradley (Nicki); three daughters, Denise Bolling (Benson), Brenda Bradley, Linda Bradley (Larry) and...
Arlene Greer Harris
Jul 6, 2020
Arlene Greer Harris entered eternal rest peacefully on July 6, 2020 at the beautiful age of fifty-five. Arlene Greer Harris was born on June 14, 1965 to the late Eugene and Frances Walker.
She was preceded in death by her devoted father Eugene Alexander Walker and loving niece, Dominique Frances Crawford.
Arlene accepted the Lord...
Lena Williams
Jul 4, 2020
Lena Williams, a retired teacher and longtime resident of Lynchburg, VA. transitioned peacefully Saturday, July 4 th , 2020.
Lena was born December 31, 1924 in Marion County, South Carolina to the late Rev. Embert and Katie Davis Page. She was educated in public schools and attended Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina where she received her...
Ami Virginia Scott Watson
Jul 1, 2020
Ami Virginia Scott Watson of Lynchburg, VA., passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2020 after a short illness.
Born in Bedford County, VA. on July 18, 1942 to the late Rosella Scott Sr., and Lucille Davis Scott, she was the wife of the late Thomas A. Watson. As a lifelong, devoted child of Christ,...
Deacon Joseph Edward Davis, Jr.
Jun 29, 2020
Joseph Edward Davis Jr.'s amazing life began on September 1, 1929, born to the late Joseph E. Davis Sr. and Ruth Glover in Lynchburg, Virginia. Joseph rejoined Rivermont Baptist Church and was deemed Deacon Emeritus, celebrating his life-long faithfulness to God. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Davis; and previous wives, Charlotte Webb, and Reitha Woodall;...
Deacon Kenneth Preston Jones
Jun 28, 2020
Kenneth Preston Jones of 380 Crosstie Lane, Rustburg, VA departed this life on June 28, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born August 7, 1959 to the late Lovelena Jones and Charlie Hancock.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Elizabeth Jones, paternal grandparents, Mariah...
Dr. Annie B. Hankins
Jun 28, 2020
Dr. Annie B. Hankins, of 1011 Brentwood Ave. Lynchburg Va. departed this life on June 28, 2020 at her son's home in Chesterfield Va.
Dr. Hankins was preceded in death by her father Nolan Brown Sr., mother, Macy Pearl Scott Brown, brothers, Nolan Brown Jr., and Joseph Lee Brown Sr. At a early age she accepted Christ...
Katina Brown
Jun 28, 2020
On Sunday June 28, 2020, God sent his angels to bring home one his ribbons in the sky, Mrs. Katina Brown Aka Pumpkin, aka Young. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday July 3, 2020 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com . Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
Jerel Quentin O'Neil Harris
Jun 23, 2020
Jerel Quentin O'Neil "Lil Driveshaft" Harris, 31, of Madison Heights departed this life Tuesday June 23, 2020, in Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania. Jerel was born on September 19, 1988 to the late Walter Miles and Carolyn Harris. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Rev. Betty Miles, maternal grandfather Johnny Page, aunt...
William Edward Brown, Jr.
Jun 13, 2020
William Edward Brown, Jr. "B-Dub" 43, of Altavista passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at UVA Medical Center. He was born on December 31, 1976 to Patricia Payne Brown and the late William Edward Brown, Sr.
Those left to cherish his memories including his mother, Patricia Brown are his daughter, Alysha Brown; stepdaughter, Lauryn Tweedy; devoted friend,...
Deacones Dora W. Clark Cunningham
Jun 12, 2020
Deaconess Dora W. Clark Cunningham, 88 of Altavista, VA gained her heavenly wings on Friday morning, June 12, 2020.  Born on July 1, 1931 to the late James Sterling Clark and Gladys Melvin Clark.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Deacon Ernest Cunningham, her daughter Lydia Cunningham Farmer, one sister Rosa M....
Betty Jean Moore
Jun 7, 2020
Betty Jean Moore, 62, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1957 to the late Thomas Lee Russell Moore and Alice Taylor Moore. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Taylor.
Those left to cherish her memories are her two daughters, Patricia Jean Moore...
