Obituaries

Sep 6, 2018

Kenneth (Kenny) David Wade departed this life on September 5, 2018. He was born on March 15, 1973 to Curtis and Vernelle Wade. Kenny was the head coach for the Men's Basketball team at Patrick Henry Community College. He also served as the Director of Facilities and Assistant Athletic Director. Kenny leaves a host of family and friends to cherish...

Aug 28, 2018

Cornelia Elaine Ferguson, 86, of Centra Fairmont Crossing Health Rehabilitation Center, Amherst, VA departed this life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.  Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late John Samuel Ferguson and Susie (Bernice) Wynn Ferguson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ferguson; her daughter, Gwendolyn Bates...

Aug 21, 2018

Preston L. McCray "Batman", 61, of Madison Heights passed Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Guggenheimer Health & Reb.

A funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Piney Hill Baptist Church, Amherst.  The interment will be in the Ivy Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday, August 24, 2018 at...

Jul 20, 2018

Rosella Callinder, 67, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

She was born on March 26, 1951 to the late Eleijh Callinder and Erma Toliver Callinder.

Rosella was preceded in death by one sister, Myra Toliver Barksdale and one brother Clinton Lee.

She was a loving sister, aunt...

Jul 19, 2018

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Zane Lawyer O'Bannion "Earl" of 272 Tower Hill Rd Appomattox, VA went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

He was the son of the late Lawyer and Carrie Ford O'Bannion.  He is preceded in death by three brothers; Raymond, Frank and Lawrence O'Bannion.

He leaves to cherish...

Jul 14, 2018

Frances P. Allen of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Avante Nursing Home.  She was born on February 17, 1924 to the late Starling Scott and Mary Ward Scott.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary F. Saunders.

She was a member of Silver Grove Baptist Church.

She is...

Jul 13, 2018

Michael Reeves, 59, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Avante Nursing Home.  He was born on June 13, 1959 to the late James J. Reeves, Sr. and Margaret Jackson Reeves.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Reeves.

Those left to cherish his memories are...

Jul 10, 2018

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Linda J. Perry departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, July 10, 2018.  She was born on January 9, 1955 to the late Otis T. Brown, Sr. and the late Rosa Lee Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Perry, brothers; Otis Brown, Jr., Thomas Brown, James Brown, Edward Reeves, Sr.;...

Jun 20, 2018

Tonya Shevonne Faulkner received her wings on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her residence.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of Deborah (Rev. Merridth) Tinsley and George (Sharon) Hillman, Sr.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Leonard & Lucille Craft, and Melvin Johnson; her parental grandmother, Luella Stone. She was also preceded...

Jun 18, 2018

Haywood Scott, Sr. passed away at his residence on June 18, 2018 after a battle with cancer.  He was born on December 25, 1945 to the late Grover C. and Lois Scott of Rustburg, VA.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his uncle and aunt, Willie and Virginia Mason, who raised him;...

May 30, 2018

Susie Bell Harris, also known as "Sue Bell" 99, of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her residence.  Susie was born on July 22, 1918 to James Boyd Morgan and Mary McDaniel Morgan.

Susie was a spiritual lady who loved the Lord and enjoyed watching the many gospel programs.  Susie was a straight shooter...

May 25, 2018

Mr. Lorenzo (Pook) Andre Brown of Madison Heights, VA went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018 at UVA Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1964. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and a friend to many.

Lorenzo accepted Christ at an early age and joined Scott Zion Baptist Church.

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May 6, 2018

Felicia Helena Sorrells "Lisa" Lee-Lee" of Amherst, VA flew into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 6, 2018.  She was born August 20, 1958 in Lynchburg, VA.  Felicia was preceded in death by her natural parents, Obie and Maude Sorrells and her legal guardians David and Ethel Smith; two sisters, Sandra S. Brown and Judy Carol Sorrells; one...

Apr 10, 2018

We stood beside his bed and watched his life depart and when we knew he was gone it broke our hearts.

On April 10, 2018 God called his child Milton Slayton home to rest.  Milton was born January 8, 1950 to the late Johnnie Slayton and Rebecca Slayton Rucker.  He was also preceded in death by two...

Apr 8, 2018

Mr.  Jonathan Marquez Irvine entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2018. He was born October 20, 1980 in Lynchburg, Virginia in Lynchburg, Va. to Barbara J. Carter and John S. Irvine Jr.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leroy and Dorothy Andrews and John Irvine Sr and Janice Wynn, one Aunt Michelle Campbell and...

Apr 4, 2018

Charles W. Braxton, 75, of Amherst passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home.  He was born January 20th, 1943 in Amherst to late Frank Toliver and Gracie Braxton.  He was preceded in death by five brothers, Butler Braxton, Edward Braxton, Percy Braxton, Richard Braxton and Bobby Braxton.

Charles was a faithful member of...

Apr 2, 2018

Keith Richardson, 46, departed this life unexpectedly on April 2, 2018 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 7, 1971 to the late Irving "Sonny" Richardson and Edith Smithers Richardson.  Keith is also preceded in death by one brother, William "Billy" Richardson.

Keith leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, his twin Kendall Richardson,...

Apr 1, 2018

Alroy M. Anderson, 86, of Madison Heights, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her residence.

A celebration of life will be held 2:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, with Rev. Johnny Ford, officiating.  Service  of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.

Mar 20, 2018

Lynda D. Woodruff , PhD a trailblazer, educator, leader and soldier for social justice died at her home in Atlanta, Georgia on March 20.

Born Lynda Darnell Woodruff , September 29, 1947 to the former Georgia Etta Richardson Woodruff and Lloyd Alton Woodruff in Amherst County, Virginia.  She spent her preschool and early...

Mar 5, 2018

Garnell O'Gene Blair, Jr. was granted his wings on March 5, 2018.

He was survived by a loving wife, Faten Mawyah Blair, whom he joined in marriage in 2009 and out of the union of his first marriage union he was blessed with 4 children, daughter Marissa Blair(Marcus) and sons Dasan Hunt (Kendra), Adrian Lombre and Cameron...