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...
Janet Jefferson
Nov 7, 2019
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. On this Thursday, November 7, 2019, I Janet Jefferson closed my eyes to another beautiful day the Lord hath made. Be it morning, noon, evening or the twilight of the night, we will rejoice and be glad in it.
I am the...
Curtis D. Everett, Sr.
Oct 26, 2019
Curtis D. Everett, Sr. affectionately known as "Big Curt", entered into eternal rest on October 26, 2019 in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on July 23, 1934 to Mannie and Georgia Everett, both preceding him in death.
Big Curt is survived by his wife of 60 years Patricia Ann; one son, Curtis David, Jr. of Lynchburg; two...
Charlotte Cook
Oct 20, 2019
On Sunday morning October 20, 2019 in Eden, North Carolina Charlotte Cook went peacefully home with the Lord. Charlotte was born August 19, 1959 to the late William T. Alexander Sr. and Trancy Austin Alexander. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, William Alexander, Jr., Carlton Alexander and Robert Alexander; one sister, Ruby Alexander.
She...
Lawrence Tweedy
Oct 16, 2019
Lawrence Tweedy, of Lynchburg, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
Lawrence was born July 30, 1947 to the late Dorothy and Warren Tweedy.
Lawrence received his education in the Lynchburg Public School System, and he served in the Army Reserves. Lawrence was known for his bright smile and...
Joyce Marie Jones
Oct 15, 2019
Mrs. Joyce Marie Jones, born May 23 rd , 1953, passed away at her home in Gladstone, VA on October 15 th , 2019. She was born to the late Harry and Lucille Ellis. Joyce was united in holy matrimony to her high school "sweetie", Charlie Lee Jones, Sr. in April of 1972. This union was blessed with three...
Da`Marion De`Antonio Davis
Oct 15, 2019
Da'Marion De'Antonio Davis, 7 months old, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at MCV Medical
Center. He was born on March 2, 2019, to De'Antonio Davis and Dayshia Braxton. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Day'Dion Davis; grandparents, Charles Braxton, Roosevelt William Garland, Jr. and Lorraine Davis.
Those left to cherish...
