Obituaries

Oct 26, 2017

William Roberts Gilmore, better known as "Charlie" to friends and family alike, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 26 th, 1922. He was the third child and first born son of William H. Gilmore Jr, of Bedford, Virginia and Corinne Roberts Gilmore, of Lynchburg.

Charlie developed a strong sense of responsibility at an early age and...

Oct 12, 2017

Peggy L. Johnson, of Nelson County, died October 12, 2017, at Lynchburg General. She was born June 17, 1954, in Lynchburg. The daughter of the late Sallie C. Harris and Clinton Morris.  She is preceded in death by one brother Allen Wright Sr.  At an early age she joined Second Mineral Springs Baptist Church and was a devoted and...

Oct 11, 2017

Robert Miller, 60, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  He was born September 17, 1957 to Harry B. Miller and the late Eunice M. Miller.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phonsa Miller.

Those left to cherish his memories are his father, Harry B. Miller; daughter, Brittney Porter; grandson, Kaisan...

Oct 10, 2017

Earl G. Johnson, Sr., " Poo-Poo" age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved on Wednesday, October, 10, 2017 at the Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia to Ellen Johnson Brown, he lived most of his life in Lynchburg, Virginia.                                 .

Mr. Johnson is survived...

Oct 9, 2017

Jermaine Hawkins, 34, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at UVA Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1983 Charles Turner and the late Valerie Hawkins.

Those left to cherish his memories are his loving grandmother, Evelyn Jean Hawkins; father, Charles Turner; fiancée', Patrice Smith; daughter, Shaniya Brown; two sons, Jermaine Hawkins, Jr. and Shykeim...

Sep 30, 2017

Paris Milton Lenon departed this life on September 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Paris Lenon and Florence Lenon Coleman. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Tansmore and Catherine Wells and his step-father, James Coleman. Paris attended public school in the Philadelphia School District...

Sep 13, 2017

Rosser Edward Brown entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Ellen Callaham Brown; a brother, Vergil Brown and a niece, Leta Campbell.

Rosser is survived by his wife, Cynthia Hood Brown; a son, Rosser Lee Brown; a granddaughter, Emporia Brown; a devoted...

Sep 6, 2017

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Walter Edward Dixon, Jr. "Bun Baby" of 1210 8 th St. departed this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Liberty Ridge Nursing Home after a long illness.  He was born on April 23, 1946 to the late Walter Edward Dixon, Sr. and Jessie Pearl Dixon.

After high school he was drafted into the...

Aug 30, 2017

Early Wednesday, Morning August 30, 2017, God called the roll unto Price Wilson Leftwich and said "come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Trustee Wilson graciously answered and departed to his heavenly home. Wilson was born August 23, 1941 in Amherst County to the late Alphonso Leftwich, Sr. and...

Aug 29, 2017

Larry Garnett McCoy of 528 Archer Mill Rd. Concord, VA 24538 was called home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2017 after a long battle with illness. He was born September 23, 1962 to the late Lessie Mae Giles McCoy and John Henry McCoy, Sr.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...

Aug 27, 2017

On Sunday, August 27, 2017 God called his daughter, Christine Marie White out of this life of pain to be home with him. Christine was born November 19, 1970 in Campbell County, VA to the late Christine McDaniel White and the late Carey White.

She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Jean White; aunt, Judy...

Aug 27, 2017

Early Sunday morning, August 27, 2017 heaven gained another angel when our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Betty Jane Myers was called home to take her eternal rest.

Sister Betty Jane Myers, 78, was born in Nelson County on May 20, 1939, and she was one of six children born to the late Nellie Diggs...

Aug 24, 2017

On Thursday, August 24, 2017, Donelson "Don" Wardlaw transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with the Lord. Don was born on May 7, 1947 in Columbus, GA.  He was the son of the late Charley Erwin Wardlaw, Sr. and Alvina Nunley Wardlaw Lyles.  He was the loving husband of Edith Napier Wardlaw.

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Aug 22, 2017

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On August 22, 2017, Linwood A. "Tony" Saunders, Jr. was called home after a long illness. Linwood was born to Ethel Younger and Linwood Saunders on November 14, 1969.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bettie Flood.

He is survived by his children, Shakila Saunders and Ishmaiel Saunders; granddaughter, Teniyah...

Aug 7, 2017

Langston, Sr. entered life, April 27, 1944 to the late Margaret Ellen Scott. Langston graduated from Watson High School, 1961 and worked at the Homestead, Hot Springs VA prior to movement to Lynchburg, VA, where he began employment with the Lynchburg Public Schools (LPS), in 1964.

Langston retired in 1999, after 35 consecutive years of service with...

Jul 31, 2017

Charles Wood Loving, Sr. "Buddy/Buddy Love" passed quietly in his sleep Monday, July 31, 2017 at his residence.

Charles was born January 3, 1942 to the late Charles Henry and Georgia Wood Loving. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Pollard Loving; his son, Jessie M. Loving and his...

Jul 19, 2017

David W. Simpson, 75, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother & sister-in-law, Norman Simpson and wife, Jean Simpson and he was also preceded in death by a devoted friend, Thomas McDaniel.

He graduated from Dumbar High School and was...

Jul 16, 2017

After a brief illness on Sunday, July 16, 2017 God called home His precious child, Barbara L. Tweedy, a long-time resident of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Born on August 4, 1951 Barbara lived the first few years of her life in Lynchburg before relocating to Newark, New Jersey.  After graduating from Westside High School in 1969 Barbara moved back...

Jul 12, 2017

Marion Modine Johnson "Jadie" transitioned while at Guggenheimer Rehabilitation Facility to be with her Heavenly Father, July 12, 2017 at 6:32 am. Born September 29, 1920 in Pamplin, VA, and she was the daughter of the late George and Jenny Scott and spent her early years in Prince Edward County.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Jul 7, 2017

Jimmy David Gaines was born to the late Frederick Douglas Gaines, Jr. and Annie Bell Page Gaines on March 14, 1952 at the house in Massies Mill, Virginia.  He was affectionately called "David" by his family and friends. On Friday, July 7, 2017. David peacefully departed this life while at the Hospice of the Piedmont Hospice House...