Obituaries

Obituaries

Thomas L. "Sonny" Nowlin

Thomas L. "Sonny" Nowlin

Aug 31, 2025

Thomas L. (Sonny) Nowlin, a proud Marine and a Purple Heart recipient, passed away on August 31, 2025. He was born to the late John Smith and Christine Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beunice Nowlin, and great-grandson, Rayne Ross.

Thomas joined Mt. Peeler Baptist Church at an early...

Thomas Saunders

Thomas Saunders

Aug 25, 2025

Thomas Saunders departed this life to enter eternal rest on August 25, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1950, to the late Luther Saunders and Mary Scott Saunders. In addition, those who loved him, who preceded him in death were his brothers; Donald and Robert Saunders; sisters, Evangeline Deane, Frances Wilson, Geraldine Saunders, Priscilla Saunders Jones, and Kathleen...

Reverend Carlton Thomas Johnson

Reverend Carlton Thomas Johnson

Aug 20, 2025

Reverend Carlton Thomas Johnson, a devoted servant of God, a husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on May 23, 1934, in Forest, Virginia, he was the son of the late William H. Johnson, Sr. and Rosa Johnson who was his role model. In addition...

Eduardo Bernardo

Eduardo Bernardo

Aug 18, 2025

Eduardo Bernardo, 53, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on April 27, 1972, in São Paulo, Brazil, Eduardo was a devoted father, a loyal friend, and a man known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering work ethic. He was a proud father to his two daughters, Yzabelle and Victoria...

James David Hall

James David Hall

Aug 4, 2025

James David Hall departed this life on August 4, 2025.

Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

Michael Gwaltney

Michael Gwaltney

Jul 15, 2025

Michael Gwaltney departed this life on July 15, 2025, in his sleep. He was born in New York City, NY, on September 30, 1943, to Helen Pettigrew Govan and the late Jack Keith Gwaltney, Sr.

He attended Campbell County Public Schools and played in the high school band. He joined Mt. Peeler Baptist Church at an early...

Hazel Elizabeth Jones Mccloud

Hazel Elizabeth Jones Mccloud

Jul 14, 2025

Hazel Elizabeth Jones McCloud, 82, of New Jersey, departed this life on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her sister, Nora's, residence in Roseland, Virginia. She was born June 18, 1943, to the late Vester and Mamie Jones in Amherst County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Willie Paul...

Delores J. Horsley

Delores J. Horsley

Jul 10, 2025

Delores J. Horsley departed this life on July 10, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She attended Campbell County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoover, Sr. and Rosa Parker; her husband, Jessie Horsley; a devoted friend, Gerald Alston; two sisters, Peggy Tuck and Shirley Nyepan; and three brothers, Leroy, Hoover, Jr., and William Parker, Sr....

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Jul 1, 2025

Carolyn Jones departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 3, 1950. She was the daughter of the late William Lewis, Sr. and Marie Turner Osborne.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bolling Hill Baptist Church and later moved her membership to First Baptist Church, Coolwell,...

Louise Carter

Louise Carter

Jun 24, 2025

Louise "Ann" Carter quietly departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1941, to the late Eugene Lee and Edna Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Pearl Blount, Edna Johnson, and Queen Huryse; and two brothers Willie Lee and Robert Lee.

She was...

Lucas Mann Barnett

Lucas Mann Barnett

Jun 20, 2025

Lucas Mann Barnett departed this life on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was the sixth child born on December 12, 1985, to the late Homer C. Barnett, Sr., and Lecie Toms-Barnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Santresa Barnett; his brother, Estrello Barnett; and his uncle, Elmore Barnett.

At an...

Juanita Dawn Seay Hicks Harlow

Juanita Dawn Seay Hicks Harlow

Jun 17, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, God wrapped his arms around her to gently escort Juanita Dawn Seay Hicks Harlow to her eternal rest.

She was born on September 9, 1934, to John Albert and Marion Elizabeth Coffey Seay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Eugene Seay and his wife,...

John "Chief" Harry Thomas, Sr.

John "Chief" Harry Thomas, Sr.

Jun 17, 2025

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home, God sent His angels to gently escort Deacon John H. Thomas, Sr., affectionately known as "Chief," to his eternal rest.

He was born on December 7, 1935, in Amherst, Virginia, to the union of Dock and Margaret Morris Thomas, the eldest of four children. In addition to his parents,...

Earl Anthony Morgan

Earl Anthony Morgan

Jun 15, 2025

Earl Anthony Morgan, born on June 28, 1957, and departed on June 15, 2025. Earl was the beloved son of Richard Morgan, III and Willie Ann Clark Morgan, both of whom preceded him in death.

Earl was a proud graduate of Amherst County High School. Following his graduation, he dedicated his life to serving his country as...

Reverend David Stewart

Reverend David Stewart

Jun 6, 2025

The Reverend David Sebastian Stewart was born on April 20, 1952, to the late Barney McGustavus Stewart and Christine Elizabeth Payne Stewart.

David's educational journey began in Lynchburg City Schools and culminated in a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Lynchburg College (now the University of Lynchburg). A lifetime learner, he held a deep passion for reading...

Carol E. Jones

Carol E. Jones

Jun 4, 2025

Carol Etta Jones, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025.

Born on June 5, 1950, in Campbell County, to Virginia Canada and the late Lacy Nowlin, Sr.

Carol was employed by the Lane Company for years, followed by the Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center where she found a passion for...

Ronnie Lee Tweedy

Ronnie Lee Tweedy

May 27, 2025

Ronnie Lee Tweedy departed this life on May 27, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1950, to Doris Smith and Tyria Tweedy.

Ronnie served in the US Army. Those left to cherish his memories are his son, Donnie Ward (Casie); daughter, Tyria Tweedy; and four grandchildren.

There are currently no services scheduled. Service of...

Veronica Lee "Ronnie" Culpepper

Veronica Lee "Ronnie" Culpepper

May 27, 2025

Ms. Veronica Lee Culpepper "Ronnie" departed this life and gained her wings on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Her favorite saying was "God's got his hands on me".

Born in Lynchburg on May 16, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Mrs. Carrie Mae Culpepper Sorrells (William "June") and Mr. Willie Saunders ("Boogie"). In addition to her...

Doris Yvonne Calloway

Doris Yvonne Calloway

May 26, 2025

Doris Yvonne Rucker Calloway departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1936, to the late Aaron Rucker and Edith Virginia Monroe Rucker.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel James Calloway, Jr.

Doris became a member of the Chapel Grove Baptist Church...

Zaykeese "Koos" Amarius Brown

Zaykeese "Koos" Amarius Brown

May 6, 2025

Zaykeese Amarius Brown was a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. God wrapped his loving arms around Zaykeese on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Zaykeese was born on March 3, 2000, in Lynchburg, VA, to Anthony Brown and Kennita Hopkins. Zaykeese was a 2019 E.C. Glass graduate.

We were only able to have him for 25 years...

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