Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 3, 2025

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, God stopped by the Summit, Lynchburg, VA, to call home our brother, Wayne Morgan Dalton. Born January 27, 1956, Wayne was the son of the late Charlie Milton Dalton and Emma Morgan Dalton Yuille.

Wayne was raised in the city of Lynchburg, where he attended R.S. Payne and graduated from E.C. Glass...

Apr 18, 2025

Roosevelt Sales (Rudy) departed this life on April 18, 2025. He was born in Amherst County, VA to John P. and Mattie Belle Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Erica; son, Eric; and eight siblings: George, Page, James, and Charles all of Amherst, VA, Martha Crawford, and Carolyn Strange of Amherst, VA, Anita Wall of...

Apr 17, 2025

Martha Ann Hamlett Berkley of 1721 Monsview Place, Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lenwood Berkley.

She was born in Gladys, VA, on February 4, 1934, the daughter of the late Theodore and Lorena Hamlett.

She was a member of Pilot Mountain Baptist Church....

Apr 14, 2025

Ted William Haynes, 71, of Amherst, VA, departed his life on Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. He was born on November 9, 1953, to the late Frank and Patsy Haynes. Ted was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Sallie, Gloria, Doris Kay (Jasper), and Lillie, and 1 brother, Freddie Haynes (Faith).

Ted attended...

Apr 13, 2025

Carroll Lee Megginson, "Jerry" 83, of Struthers, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 16, 1941, in Concord, VA to the late Ollie and Lucille (Turner) Megginson.

Carroll was a proud member of the United States Marines and served during the Vietnam War. When he returned...

Apr 11, 2025

Our precious Deanna Marlene Banks gained her angel wings and peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 11, 2025. Deanna was born on April 24, 1971, to Paige Braxton Banks and the late Roy N. Banks, Jr.

After graduating from Amherst County High School, Deanna continued her studies at Norfolk State University. Upon graduation...

Apr 7, 2025

Norvell Donnell Thurman, 70, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on April 7, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Donnell was born November 27, 1954, to late Mable Sandidge Thurman and the late Rudolph Thurman. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Doris Johnson, Helen Thurman, Patricia Osborne, and Phyllis Thurman; four brothers, Rudolph Thurman, John Thurman, Carl...

Mar 31, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Raymond Antonio Saunders, who passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on December 12, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Raymond was a beloved son of the late Armentha Edith Saunders (Campbell) and Raymond John Saunders.

Raymond's life was a vibrant...

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy J. Penn departed this life on March 28, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1925, to the late Roosevelt Johnson and Nancy Williams. She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband Andrew L. Penn, and one stepson, George Williams.

She leaves to mourn her memory one sister, Lois Gregg of Washington, DC;...

Mar 22, 2025

Rufus Alexander Harris, Jr., affectionately known as "Rudy" or "Goose", departed this life at his residence in Concord, VA on March 22, 2025, at the age of 72. Rudy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many.

Rudy was born on March 21, 1953, to the late Rufus Alexander Harris, Sr. and...

Mar 21, 2025

Roosevelt "Tootie" Rose, passed on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital at the age of 90. He was born on June 2, 1934, to the late William Henry and Carrine Rose.

Roosevelt accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Saint Mark Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member.

On...

Mar 20, 2025

Emery Quienton Saunders entered eternal rest on March 20, 2025. He was born January 1, 1988, to Sharon Peters Lewis (Anthony Glass). He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Viola and Leonard Peters; and maternal aunt, Erna Peters Tweedy; as well as his brother, Chad Bryant.

In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish...

Mar 17, 2025

Boris DeCarla Claxton, of Amherst VA, took flight and entered Heaven and embraced his savior on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the home of his brother. Boris was born on December 18, 1960, to the late George and Mable Claxton. In addition to his parents, Boris was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela T. Claxton, who answered the...

Mar 10, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the peaceful transition of Ada LaVern Smith on the morning of March 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on April 18, 1945, in Amherst County, Virginia. Ada was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Smith. Around the age of 10, her family relocated to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York where...