Obituaries

Aug 24, 2016

Janet Bell Hamlet Richardson, 83, of Madison Heights, departed this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born October 11, 1932 to the late James & Lora Hamlet. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Major Hamlet & Henry Hamlet. Janet confessed Christ at an early age. She was faithful member of the Piney...

Aug 14, 2016

Joseph J. Franklin "Jody", of Rustburg passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1947 to the late George Franklin and Elizah Bell Jones Franklin. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Calvin, Richard, Herman, Royal, Charles, George and Phillip Franklin and one sister, Elizabeth Elliott. Those left to cherish his memories...

Aug 3, 2016

In the early morning on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to visit the residence of Carlton William Herndon and take him home. Carlton was born in Rustburg on July 8, 1947 to the late Vance and Armelia Herndon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Alvin, Carroll...

Jul 20, 2016

Theodore Ferguson, 83, of Lynchburg passed away, Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on September 09, 1932 to the late Raymond B. Ferguson, Sr. and Ruth Johnson Ferguson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Ferguson, Jr., Delmar Ferguson and Devon Ferguson. Those left to cherish his memories are his devoted wife, Yvonnie...

Jul 16, 2016

Mr. James Wilbert Smith Sr. departed his life on July 20, 2016 at Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC. He was born on May 22, 1938 in Lynchburg VA to the late Harry and Willie B Smith. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorris Clark. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife of 56 years Revell Smith;...

Jul 15, 2016

Early Friday morning, July 15, 2016, Harold "Lil Boy" Booker, 84, departed his life at his residence. He was born September 8, 1931, to the late Howard and Vera J. Booker. He was preceded in death by three brothers, James A Booker, Howard Booker, Jr, his Twin and Alphonso S. Booker, Sr. He was a United States Army Veteran, Staff...

Jul 11, 2016

Robert "Simon" Steward, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 16, 1936 to the late Robert Steward and Eliza Faggins Steward. Simon was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ann Steward; his son, Marvis Anthony Steward; one brother, Russell Steward and three sisters, Elizabeth Steward, Frances Hite and Addie...

Jul 1, 2016

Annie F. Wheeler 1920 – 2016 "It is not how much we do, But how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, But how much love we put in the giving." ….Mother Teresa Annie F. Wheeler, our beloved Mother and Aunt, slipped quietly into the realm of immortality at her home, on Friday,...

Jun 14, 2016

Daisy Gwendolyn (Genny) Fisher, 61, departed her life on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on January 16, 1955 in Nelson Country to the late George Gilbert Taylor and Martha Turner Taylor. She was a member of Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Nellysford, VA. Daisy received her education in the Nelson County Schools. She was...

Jun 12, 2016

Jessie Andrew Thomas, "Pete", 82, of 1700 Wards Ferry Road in Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born on April 16, 1934, to the late Oliver Daniel Thomas and Emma White Thomas. Jessie was preceded in death by five brothers, William, James, Terrell, Sr., George, and Charlie Thomas. Those left to cherish his memories...

May 16, 2016

Frank E. Anderson of Madison Heights passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born in Bedford County to the late Rev. John B. and Virginia Everett Anderson as their sixth child and of a total of thirteen siblings. Frank was preceded in death by three brothers, John Randolph, Mack Gilbert and William Louis and one...

May 16, 2016

Sister Bianka Oleta Cabell departed this life and slipped into eternal rest at home on Monday, May 16, 2016 in Madison Heights, VA. She was born to the late Dorothy Marie Cabell on September 8, 1952. She accepted Christ at an early age at Rose Chapel Baptist Church in Madison Heights, VA. She graduated from Amherst High School and went...

May 3, 2016

Johnny William Paige, Jr, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at VCU Medical Center. Johnny William Paige, Jr., was born on January 31, 1951 to Mattie Walker Johnson and Rev. Johnny William Paige, Sr. (both deceased). He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lucy Vaughter and Daniel Devine Johnson; paternal grandparents, Agnes Dungeon and Samuel...

Apr 29, 2016

Rev. Jene Samuel Johnson, age 73, of 1720 Early Street, Lynchburg, VA walked into the presence of the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home. He was born September 15, 1942 in Massies Mill, VA to the late Samuel and Virginia Johnson. He was a disciple of Pine Hill Baptist Church, a U. S. Navy Veteran and a...

Apr 26, 2016

On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 God chose to call home one of his faithful and loyal servants, Elvin Gloria Harris and now she rests peacefully in his arms. She was known for warm smile and outgoing personality. Elvin had a special way of loving and caring for her loved ones. Elvin was born on November 7, 1926 to Ivanhoe Jenkins...

Apr 16, 2016

Bessie Berry Campbell, of Amherst, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at her residence. She was born to the late Talmadge Berry and Julia Berry on April 3, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmore Campbell, Sr.; two brothers, James Berry, Sr., and Talmadge Berry; one sister, Martha Hunt; daughter-in-law, Michelle Campbell; and grandson, Quinton Lewis. She...

Mar 27, 2016

George Frank Horsley, 79, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born on August 13, 1936 to the late Ambrose Horsley and Margaret Eubanks Horsley. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2016 at Timothy Baptist Church, Amherst with Rev. Scottie Craft, officiating. The interment will be in the...

Mar 26, 2016

James Elijah Davis, 83, of Lynchburg passed away March 26, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born May 26, 1932 to the late Philip Canada and Irene Rose Davis.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Davis; two brothers, Tyree Davis and Robert Preston; sister, Geraldine Younger.

James was Executive Chef at...

Mar 24, 2016

Honorable Edward M. Barksdale, Sr., 90, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Heritage Green Nursing. He was born May 10, 1925 to the late Sandy and B.V.L Barksdale. Those left to cherish his precious memories are his loving and devoted wife, Georgia E. Richardson Barksdale, of Lynchburg; one daughter, Dr. Lynda Woodruff, of College Park, GA; one...

Mar 16, 2016

Naomi Helm Berger departed this life on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Rev. Herbert Greene and Willie Bond Helm of Ferrum, Virginia. She was raised along with her siblings as a Preacher's Kid. She was wed to the late William McKinley Berger. In addition to her parents and her husband, she...