Obituaries

Feb 26, 2020

Betty Jean Johnson On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Betty Jean Johnson passed away at her home in Lynchburg, Va. Born on December 16, 1953, in Big Island, Virginia, Betty was the daughter of the late Walter and Odessa Johnson. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Paula "KeKe" Johnson; one brother, Clarence Johnson; and two sisters, Juanita Dabney...

Feb 24, 2020

Mary Lewis, 83, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at her residence.  She was born to the late George Vincent and Geneva Wilkins Vincent on February 28, 1936.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lewis, Sr.; son, Howard Lewis, Jr. and brother, Hurley Wilkins.

Those left to cherish her memories are...

Feb 22, 2020

Martha Louise Braxton Telleria, age 60 passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born January 1st, 1960.

Like the savior, Martha believed that children were close to the lord like was taught in Mark 10:14 that "of such is the kingdom of God." Martha lived her life with that principle and helped so many children...

Feb 20, 2020

Lonnie Gaines Morris, 81, of Lynchburg passed away February 20, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  He was born on December 03, 1938 to the late David Glover and Katherine Morris.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Monday February 24, 2020 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service with Rev. Edward Jones, Sr. officiating.  Condolences may be sent to...

Feb 20, 2020

Samuel Menefee of Bel Air, Md, formerly of Ferrum, VA received his heavenly wings on February 20, 2020.  He is survived by his companion of 31 years, Karen Cook; one daughter, Ladayne (Gene) Brown; granddaughter, Shay Brown; six brothers, Wane Menefee, Arthur Menefee, James Menefee, Tracy Menefee, of Ferrum, VA, Bruce (Georgia) Menefee, of Bassett, VA and Carl (...

Feb 19, 2020

Georgia Richardson Barksdale of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Heritage Green Nursing Home.

Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Honorable Edward M. Barksdale, Sr.; her daughter, Dr. Lynda Woodruff.

Those left to cherish her precious memories are her one son, Dr. Edward M. Barksdale, Jr., and his wife, Michelle Johnson...

Feb 11, 2020

Deaconess Louise Elizabeth Anderson, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Lynchburg Health & Rehab.  She was born on March 28, 1931 to the late John W. Andrews and Julia Davis.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Perno T. Anderson, Sr.; son, Perno Thomas Anderson, Jr; one sister, Judeal Andrew Banks; three brothers, Eugene Andrews, Randolph...

Feb 9, 2020

Clara M. Hubbard of 1500 Eighth Street departed this life on February 9, 2020.  She was born June 7, 1921 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late George and Bertha Martin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Hubbard: four sisters, Edith King, Teresa Cousins, Bertha Martin and Mable Martin; and one...

Feb 9, 2020

Robert Preston Petty born March 2, 1965 our beloved father, brother, uncle and friend departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at UVA Surgical Trauma Intensive Unit.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Alexis and her mother, Monica Petty; his siblings, Marvin Tune, Herman Petty (Tina), Helen Petty and Richard Petty (Delores); nieces, Anastasia...

Feb 7, 2020

On Friday evening, February 7, 2020 while in Lynchburg General Hospital our Heavenly Father called our beloved Clara (Pooly)Louise Harvey-Charlton home. God watched her as she suffered an He knew she had done her share. He gently closed her weary eyes and took her in His care.

Clara was 81 at the time of her death. She...

Feb 5, 2020

Sheila Franklin, 59, of Hampton passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Riverside Health System, Hampton, VA.  She was born June 22, 1960 to the late Maurice Moore and Barbara Harvey.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Korey Franklin and her brother, Rev. Keith Moore.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Bernard Franklin,...

Jan 29, 2020

Theodore Earl Anderson, 76, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Accordius Health.  Theodore was born October 22, 1943 to the late John Harvey Anderson and Carlean Buckner Anderson.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Palina "Babe" Anderson; one sister, Marion Harvey; and two brothers, Elgie Ray Buckner and Wesley Anderson.

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Jan 28, 2020

Virginia Carolyn Parker, of Amherst passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence.  She was born to the late James Braxton and Virginia Smith Braxton on December 19, 1944.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Parker, Sr.; one son, Eddie Parker, Jr.; two sisters, Jean B. Rose and Rosalee Sandidge.

Those...

Jan 27, 2020

Edwin D. Moore departed this life on Monday, January 27,2020 at Valley Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. He was born April 4, 1958 to Edgar and Geneva West Moore of Amherst, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Colvin Moore.

His memory will be cherished by his loving parents, his devoted son, Erik Thomas...

Jan 25, 2020

Wilbert Allen Robertson departed this life on January 25, 2020 and was born to William Dorothy Robertson on January 21, 1955.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Robertson; siblings, Doris, Phyllis, Wanda, James, Leroy and Frank.

He leaves to cherish his memory daughters, Lisa, of Altavista and Gail, of Manassas; his siblings, Lillian Smith...

Jan 23, 2020

Lataundra Chantel Ward, of Lynchburg transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home at Lynchburg General Hospital Thursday, January 23, 2020.  She was born to Annie jones Moss and the late Donald Moss on June 25, 1978.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Anita Jones; grandparents, Edith and Colonel Jones and Bertha and Silas Moss.

Lataundra is...

Jan 22, 2020

Phillip Edward Mack went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2020 at Bentley Commons.  He was born on June 2, 1932 to the late James and Sarah (Johnson) Mack.  Phillip was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy; sister, Louise and nephews Roger Mack and Milton Mack.

Phillip was an owner and operator of...

Jan 21, 2020

Frances Jennings Byrd, 92, passed away Monday, January 21, 2020 at UVA Medical Center.  She was born April 24, 1927 to the late Bossie Jennings and Lue Berda Carter Jennings.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Byrd, Sr.

She is survived by her son, Stanley Byrd, Jr.; granddaughter, Yolanda Byrd; two devoted nieces, Phyllis...

Jan 19, 2020

Irving Smithers, 60, of Atlanta, GA passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020.  He was born May 28, 1959 to the late Irving K. Richardson and Edith Smithers.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Pamela Shields Smithers, Atlanta, GA; daughter, LaStarya Boyd, of TX; one sister, Cornelia "Dee Dee" (Edward, Jr.) Dillard, of Amherst, Jenny...

Jan 11, 2020

Horace David "Butc h" Jones II, entered eternal peace on Saturday, January

11, 2020. He battled cancer as a strong and brave warrior and fought the

good fight with God by his side.  He was preceded in death by his parents,

Horace David Jones Sr., Fannie Lee Jones, and his beloved wife, Geneva...