Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Judeal Andrews Banks, 77, of Forest passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on September 5, 1941 to the late John Andrews and Julia Davis Andrews.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Odell Banks, Jr.; three brothers, William Eugene Andrews, John Randolph Andrews and Leroy Andrews.

Those left...

Jun 29, 2019

Thomas Wilson Jones, 93, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Lynchburg Health and Rehab.  He was born November 27, 1924 to the late Alexander Jones and Mary Jane Spinner.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service with Rev. Edward Jones, officiating.  The interment will be...

Jun 29, 2019

Debra Ann Carter born August 10 th , 1956 passed away peacefully Saturday, June 29 th , 2019 at her residence.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hughes Carter and two brothers.

She leaves to cherish her memory three sisters Mary, Shelia and Barbara Carter, all of Lynchburg and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Jun 20, 2019

Frank Scott, Sr. 79, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home.  He was born on August 10, 1939 to the late Howard Scott, Sr. and Eloise Gray Scott.

Those left to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Carolyn Scott; two daughters, Judy Scott Dillard (Paul) and Felicia Scott (Walter) both of Lynchburg; one son,...

Jun 17, 2019

On the morning of June 17th George Wintston Jones upon hearing his name called climbed the stairway to heaven peacefully in his sleep.  Leaving on his own terms he spent his final day with all of his children and those who meant the most to him. God gave his acknowledgement that indeed he had a marvelous day and it...

Jun 16, 2019

Lewis Glover Sr. 92, of Gladstone, VA departed his life on June 16, 2019. Born September 21, 1926 to the late Orelia Lillie Glover. He was proceeded in death by his late wife, Minnie Revely Glover and his daughters Elaine Glover Mosley and Yvonne Glover Franklin. Lewis was a member of Second Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Gladstone, VA....

Jun 10, 2019

Fletcher Hubbard, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia, suddenly transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Curis at Lynchburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 16, 1952 and was one of five children born to Elder Fletcher Hubbard, Sr. and the late Jeanette Thomas Hardeman Hubbard. In addition to his...

Jun 10, 2019

Barbara Ann Jones Williams died unexpected on June 10, 2019. She was born on August 29, 1954 in Lynchburg, Virginia, the daughter of James Alvin Jones and Loretta Jones. In addition to her parents and husband, Rodney Williams, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Darrel Jones;and niece, Tenille Willis.Barbara Ann is survived by her son, Rasheen...

Jun 6, 2019

Jerry Gillispie Sorrells, 67, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born to the late Roy Ben Gillispie and the late Bessie Jane Robertson. She was the devoted wife of Samuel Sorrells, Jr.

After working many years at Courtland Manufacturing and Archer Creek, she fulfilled her longtime dream of working in the...

Jun 6, 2019

Jerry Gillispie Sorrells, 67, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born to the late Roy Ben Gillispie and the late Bessie Jane Robertson. She was the devoted wife of Samuel Sorrells, Jr.

After working many years at Courtland Manufacturing and Archer Creek, she fulfilled her longtime dream of working in the...

Jun 5, 2019

Dorothy Edith Watson Cash, 98, formerly of 1029 Joe Watson Dr., Lynchburg, Virginia went home to be with the Lord Wednesday evening, June 5, 2019 at the Piney Forest Rehabilitation Center in Danville, VA. Born December 29, 1920 in Bedford County, VA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Roach Watson. She attended grade school in...

May 25, 2019

Vernelle Mack Wade, 82, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019.  She was born to the late John William Mack and Irene Mack in Franklin County, VA.  She is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth David Wade

To cherish her memories, she leaves her husband of 62 years, Curtis Wade of the...

May 20, 2019

On Monday night, May 20, 2019, God called his servant home.  Mrs. Vergie Campbell Wood was the second oldest child born to the late Edward Campbell and Josephine Puirl Campbell on September 16, 1923, in Lynchburg,Virginia. She resided for the past 12 years at the Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she was well cared for by their supportive...

May 19, 2019

Deacon Lawrence Monroe Tanner, Sr. the fifth of seven children of the late Charlie W. and Mary Doss Tanner was called to his eternal rest on Thursday morning, May 9, 2019.  He was born on July 20, 1930 in Spout Spring, VA and attended Appomattox County Public Schools and graduated from the Carver High School in 1950.

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May 10, 2019

Yanee Jeanu Robinson Simon entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was survived by his parents, John Simon and Natalie Robinson; grandmother, Irene Robinson; his daughters, YaNiyah and Ceeoni Simon, and their mother Chyna Rawls; his sisters, Sharonda (Charles) Mosley, Yashica (Eric) Bowen, Keeshia and Simone Simon.

A funeral service will be held 12:00...

May 10, 2019

On Friday May 10, 2019, Sharon Calloway received her angel wings in the arms of her loving husband of 43 years Jesse Calloway.

Sharon was born December 16, 1956 to the late Jean Reid and David Reid, Sr and was also preceded in death by her late great granddaughter, Indie Pannell.

Sharon is survived by...

May 3, 2019

James Edward Jones departed this life on May 3, 2019.  He was born in Lynchburg, VA to the late Beulah Virginia Jones and late Kenneth Ashby Jones on February 1, 1962.  He was preceded in death by his son, Eaun (W.W. Saunders, Jr.); brother Barry Eugene Jones.  He attended Rustburg High School and upon graduation he enlisted in the...

May 1, 2019

Herbert Harold Housen, 88, of Appomattox, VA gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his home with his wife Rosa Housen right by his side.  Herbert was born on May 25, 1930 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.  He was preceded in death by his parents Rhonda Crann and Felix Housen; one daughter, Yvonne Housen; his brothers, Johnnie...

Apr 7, 2019

Elvalena Horsley, 61, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019.  Elvalena was born August 1, 1957 to the late Edward S. Horsley and Henrietta I. Horsley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James E. Horsley and one sister, Ruby M. Russell.

Elvalena was a dedicated Dallas Cowboys fan.  She loved...

Apr 7, 2019

On April 7, 2019 in the hands of her daughter Kim and granddaughter Talia, God called Doris Ester Miller Mitchell from this earth to her heavenly reward.  Doris was born August 1, 1940 in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Cleopatra and Herbert Miller.

Doris was proceeded in death by Harry Lee Mitchell, Sr. (husband), Harry Lee Mitchell,...