Obituaries

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...

Jul 7, 2017

Our Beloved Mrs. Edna Fowler Johnson, 77 of Forest, VA, stepped into Heaven's Throne room on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 peacefully at her home.

A Homegoing Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 8, 2017  at Lawyers Missionary Baptist Church, 190 Waterlick Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501. The family will receive friends at 294 Barbour Dr., Forest,...

Jul 5, 2017

Charles Leon Turner passed away quietly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 5 th , 2017, after a long battle with cancer. "Leon," as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born on March 26 th , 1936 to the late Ethel Harris Turner and Burnett Turner.

Leon grew up in Spout Spring, Virginia,...

Jul 3, 2017

George Basil Thompson born June 29, 1916 departed his life on July 3 rd 2017 at the age of 101 at the Summit.  He was the son of the late Cris and Tessie Thompson.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Blair, Chris, Troy and twin sisters, Jesse and Ferrel.

Basil accepted Christ at a young...

Jun 29, 2017

Orlando S. Lacy joined her heavenly father Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Concord, VA. She was born to the late Talitha and Roy Lee Woodruff on September 20, 1914 in Bedford, County.  Mrs. Lacy was married to the late Nathaniel H. Lacy, Sr. and through their union one son, Nathaniel H. Lacy, Jr. ...

Jun 24, 2017

On June 24, 2017, God's silent angel sealed the lips of our beloved Carrol Jeffrey Austin. Carrol was born May 12, 1967 in Lynchburg to Carrol Austin and the late Jurniece A. Bond.  He attended Heritage High School.  Carrol joined Saint Paul Baptist Church of Forest, VA at an early age and sung on the choir.  Carrol also sung...

Jun 14, 2017

Julian Louis Sandidge departed this life and gone to a better home after a long illness on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Heartland Nursing Home.  He was born July 23, 1938 to the late Oscar and Martha Sandidge.

He was preceded in death by two children, Calvin and Lucinda and six brothers.

He was married...