Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Rose
Jan 10, 2020
On January 10, 2020 Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Rose peacefully departed this life into eternal rest. He was born December 5, 1960 in Amherst County to the late Vernon Rose and Madeline Brown Rose. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Rose and Randy Rose and one sister Janice R. Grooms.
Ronnie proudly serve his country...
Deacon Wesley Mckinley "Pop" Franklin
Dec 28, 2019
Wesley McKinley 'Pop' Franklin, 91 of Madison Heights VA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born in Amherst County on September 23, 1928 to the late Thomas and Mary Franklin. He is preceded in death by his sister Mary Elizabeth 'Sister' (George) Sparrow; Brothers, Thomas 'June' (Louise), Edward Lee (Aretha), Benjamin (Christine) and...
James Edward "Frog" Jackson
Dec 27, 2019
James Edward Jackson "Frog", 66, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1953 to the late Edward June Jackson and Mary Payne Jackson.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Diamond Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Anderson, officiating and...
Alphonso Weldon "Lucky" Reeves
Dec 23, 2019
Alphonso Weldon "Lucky" Reeves passed away peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital on Dec 24, 2019 after a long battle with illness. Born August 23, 1938 to the late Charlie H. Reeves Sr. and Mary "Maggie" Woodruff Reeves. Alphonso was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret E. Reeves; one daughter Theresa Whirley; two brothers, William Alfred "Sonny" Reeves and...
H. Clarke "Duke" Curtis
Dec 23, 2019
Harry Clarke "Duke" Curtis was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Harry Cecil Curtis, Jr. and Marilyn Clarke Curtis on November 25, 1956. He was a 1975 graduate of William Fleming High School and graduated from John Tyler Community College in 1978.
Duke became the President of Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home in 2003 where he was a...
Albert "Jake" Scott,Iii
Dec 21, 2019
Albert Scott, III "Jake" departed this life on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at the Bedford Hospice House. He was born on April 27 th, 1944 to the late Catherine Spinner Scott and Albert Scott, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Scott; one sister, Rebecca Hamilton; a niece, Angela Reid; two brothers-in-law, Steve Hamilton...
Rodney Larry
Dec 16, 2019
Mr. Rodney Larry was born August 31, 1941 in Boones Mills, VA to the late Roy Larry, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Larry. He was preceded in death by sister, Susie Delaney; brother-in-law, Erskine Jones; niece, Kimberly Mays Harrington and nephew Rickey Delaney.
He was a proud member of Maple Street Baptist Church Male Chorus and served on...
Diago Shavar Martin, Sr.
Dec 15, 2019
Diago Shavar Martin, Sr. passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born to Helen Martin Boone and the late Ira Toms on June 26, 1982.
He is survived by his loving wife, Angela Martin; one son, Diago Martin, Jr. both of Lynchburg; two daughters, Oriana Martin and Maleeya Martin, both of...
Derick "Chubb" Culpepper
Dec 13, 2019
Derick "Chubb" Culpepper, 44, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Ford, officiating and Rev. Johnny Stone, eulogist. The interment will be the Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...
Alvin Leavelle
Dec 13, 2019
Alvin Leavelle, 88, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1931 to Charles Linwood Leavelle and Gillie Holland Leavelle.
Alvin leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Jean Leavelle of Rocky Mount, VA: two daughters, LeSonya Leavelle Bullard (Victor) of Fishersville, VA.; Sherri Leavelle of...
Deaconess Esther Christian Napier
Dec 11, 2019
Deaconess Esther Christian Napier, 95, transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her home in Arrington, VA. She was born on January 22, 1924 to the late Mary A. Christian.  Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Massie G. Napier, Jr.; one son, Reginald and a cousin who was like her brother,...
Alma Hayden
Dec 10, 2019
Alma Hayden, 85 of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at The Heartland Nursing Home. She was born April 2, 1934 to the late Burks Hayden and Serena Giles Hayden.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. The interment will be in the Forest Hill Burial Park. ...
Clara Bell Jones Johnson
Dec 3, 2019
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Clara Bell Jones Johnson was escorted by the angels into the presence of the Lord after a three-year battle with cancer and the victory is now hers.
Clara was born November 8, 1937, to the late Sampson Jones and the late Edith Cheatham Jones of Concord, Virginia. Clara loved and trusted the...
Eleanor Davis
Dec 2, 2019
Eleanor F. Davis departed her life on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was born March 18, 1922 to the late O.K. Ferguson and Nanny McCoy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Henry Davis; one daughter, Lolita Glasper; three brothers, Lester Ferguson, Warren Ferguson and Horace "Mac" Ferguson; four sisters, Eunice Henderson, Bernice...
Gladine H. Richardson
Nov 27, 2019
Gladine H. Richardson, 71, of Amherst passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1948 to the late Henry Hendrix and Lucille C. Hendrix. She was also preceded in death by her husband Linwood B. Richardson.
A funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Piney Hill...
Deborah Lynn Wilder
Nov 23, 2019
Deborah Lynn Wilder transitioned to be with Our Lord on November 23, 2019. She was well known for her loving heart and unselfish spirit. She was born on January 29, 1955 in Roanoke, VA to the late Bishop Norton B. Wilder and the late Mother Virginia Allen Wilder. She graduated from E. C Glass High School and received a BS...
Floyd Dawkins, Jr.
Nov 22, 2019
Floyd Dawkins Jr. 86, of Evington passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 after a long illness. Floyd was born July 9, 1933 to the late Floyd Dawkins and Lela Holman Dawkins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lora Palmer Dawkins, one brother, Samuel Dawkins, one sister, Violet Dawkins, and a faithful aunt, Dossie Mae "Annie" Davis....
Travis Antonio Davis
Nov 10, 2019
Travis Antonio Davis, 39, departed this life Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1980 to Juanita Braxton and Larry Johnson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John Davis and Bertha Davis and paternal grandmother, Minnie Johnson.
He is survived by three daughters, I`ayana Davis, Payton Davis and Paige...
Melvin Dillard
Nov 9, 2019
Melvin Lee Dillard of Amherst passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born April 24, 1964 to the late Edward and Gracie Dillard.
Melvin went to Amherst County Public School. He also joined Timothy Baptist Church at an early age and he also attended Faith City Church. Melvin worked at the Box Company for many years...
Mary Smith
Nov 9, 2019
Mary Temple "Maryboo" Smith was called to rest in her eternal home on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Lynchburg General Hospital with her daughter and niece by her side.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 22, 2019 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service with Dr. Robert W. Trice, Jr., officiating. Service of comfort rendered...
