Obituaries

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,...

Nov 8, 2017

Marcia Gertrude McCloud was born to the late David and Madline McCloud on September 21, 1949 in Baltimore City. She entered into eternal rest at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg VA on November 8, 2017. Marcia is proceeded in death by her one and only child, her daughter - Terris Denise McCloud. Eldest brother Charles McCloud and younger sister Charmaine McCloud....

Nov 8, 2017

Leon McKinley Clark, 67, of Madison Heights passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 1, 1950 to the late William Clark and Mary B. Clark.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol Clark, of Madison Heights; three sons, Leon "Ken" Clark, Jr. (Carol), of Evington, Michael Clark (Tracey), of...

Nov 1, 2017

Donna K. Yancey-Vega departed this life on early Wednesday morning November 1, 2017. She was born on June 9, 1968 in Danville, VA.

She is survived by a devoted husband, Julio Vega; a loving mother, Bertha Yancey; also left behind are her three loving devoted daughters, Brittany Moorman (Francis, II), Courtenay Banks and Ishola Obi; a sister,...

Oct 31, 2017

Mildred Jackson, 63, of Lynchburg passed Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

A funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 5, 2017 at First Baptist Church South Lynchburg, with Dr. Carl B. Hutcherson, officiating. The interment will be held at The Baptist Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com .  Service of comfort rendered...

Oct 27, 2017

Early Friday morning, Carroll Junior Noel, "Bigboy", 41, entered into eternal rest at Vibra Hospital of Richmond. He was born on March 4, 1976 to Carroll L. Noell and Mabelean Noel.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Garrett D. Noell, Sr. and Lucy A. Noell; grandfather, Luther Jones; father-in-law, Lloyd F. Andrews.

Carroll grew up...

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...