Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2018

Virginia Torian "Ginny Mae", 75 of Lynchburg passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Lynchburg Health & Rehab. She was born July 27, 1942 Fred N. Lamberth, Sr. and Mary Turner Davis.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Larnza Culpepper, Jr. and grandson, Eric Knutson.

Those left to cherish her memories are her three...

Mar 4, 2018

Ricky Johnson, Sr. of Lynchburg slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, March 4, 2018.  He was born February 3, 1967 to Carl L. Johnson and Carrie M. Johnson.

Those left to cherish his memories are his children, David Gray, Ricky Johnson, Jr., Quateria Cardwell and Jazmine Calloway; three brothers, Roger Johnson (Cassandra),  Carl L. Johnson (Lisa) and...

Feb 17, 2018

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, Mrs. Julia India Walthall Cabler transitioned into the arms of our Heavenly Father after a blessed life of 87 years. Her parents, Mr. Spurgeon Walthall and Mrs. Mazie Pannell Walthall and sons Ronald Cabler and Barney Cabler preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Feb 9, 2018

Charles Leroy Taylor, Jr., of Lynchburg, VA was born February 11, 1948.  He slipped into eternal rest on Friday, February 9, 2018 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leroy Taylor, Sr. and Elaine Ware Taylor and a devoted aunt, Elsie Taylor.

Charles was a spirit filled man who loved...

Jan 27, 2018

Shirley Mae Wilson departed this life on Jan. 27, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital with her family by her side and she was born April 28, 1933. Shirley was married to the late James R. Wilson and she is survived by seven daughters, Katie Wilson, Evangelette (Samuel) Pannell, Sharon Wilson, Tammy (Irvin) Word, Stacey (Nathan) Brown, Anissa Wilson and...

Jan 18, 2018

George Melvin Horsley, 62, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Avante' Nursing Home.  He was born on June 13, 1955 to Betty Waugh Horsley and the late Clayton Horsley.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jessie Horsley.

Those left to cherish his memories in addition to his mother are his...

Jan 14, 2018

Curtis Wilson Haskins, 80, of Rustburg passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  He was born February 4, 1937 to the late Ernest Haskins and Hattie Wynn Haskins.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Marie Haskins; son, Ricky Lee Haskins; brother, Roy D. Haskins; sister, Nina Mae Haskins; sister-in-law, Alfreda...

Jan 11, 2018

Virginia Ramey Miller, 74 years old lived in Concord Virginia. She went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2018 after struggling with Vascular Dementia.

Virginia R. Miller was born in Eufaula Alabama on June 6, 1943. She is the daughter of Oscar Peterson and Rosie Ramey. She was perceived in death by her father;...

Jan 10, 2018

Juanita D. Haynes, 72, of Amherst departed this life on January 10, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital with her family at her side. She was born February 22, 1945 to the late King and Sally Douglas. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Lloyd E. Haynes, Sr.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margie...

Jan 8, 2018

Epoch Carol Higginbotham "Known as Chief" passed away on January 8, 2018 at Avante' Nursing Home Lynchburg, VA after a short illness. He was born in Amherst County on October 14, 1925 to the late Rebecca Watson Higginbotham and Epoch Tony Higginbotham.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathlean Beverly Higginbotham and son, Epoch Tacoma...

Jan 3, 2018

Victor John Henry Jones, Jr. of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1939 to the late Victor John Henry Jones, Sr. and Mary Frances Younger Jones.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Jones and his sister, Lettie Pullen....

Dec 3, 2017

On December 3, 2017, Thomas Mayo Toliver "Cotton" gained his victory when he was called to his heavenly home to be with the Lord. Thomas was born on March 23, 1951 to the late Frances Jane Toliver and Joseph Timothy Toliver. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Thomas was a loving father, grandfather, brother,...

Nov 29, 2017

James Edward Goode, 50, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, John Edward Jones and is survived by his mother, Margie Rucker.

Those left to cherish his memories are his two children, Stacey Long and Tanisha Tuning, both of Lynchburg; five brothers, Melvin Goode,...

Nov 20, 2017

Shirley Temple Bernice Yuille James was the third oldest child of ten born to Deaconess Helen Dabney Yuille and Deacon William Everett Yuille in Campbell County, Virginia on December 5, 1936.  Shirley, or as she was so lovingly called by her sister Dee, "Temp ", was a very hard working, caring, and loving personality.  She would give the shirt...

Nov 12, 2017

Virginia Smith, of College Park, MD formerly of Amherst passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 in College Park, MD. She was born May 20, 1928 to the late Pet and Maggie Richardson.

Those left to cherish her memories are two daughters, Maggie Brooks (Dwight), of College Park and Denise Brooks (Kenny) Brooks, of Pasadena, MD; three sisters,...