Evangelist Mary Frances Tweedy Anthony
Sep 21, 2016
Evangelist Mary Frances Tweedy Anthony, slipped quietly away into eternal rest on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2016. She was born March 24, 1927 in Campbell County to the late Ike Tweedy and Polly Kent Tweedy. Everybody always called her Frances, Ma Frances or Grandma. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Tweedy; a daughter, Phyllis Flowers Jones,...
Lieutenant Colonel Horace Alton Reed, Jr.
Sep 15, 2016
Lieutenant Colonel Horace Alton Reed, Jr., 75, of Concord passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 21, 1941 to the late Horace Alton and Mittie Preston Reed, Sr. He is survived by his devoted wife Joyce H. Reed, of Concord; one sister, Barbara Jean Haskins (Thomas), of TX; one brother-in-law, Ronald Haskins, Sr....
Reverend Bernard Jefferson
Sep 12, 2016
Rev. Bernard Harris Jefferson Sr. passed peacefully on September 12, 2016 in Waterbury, CT. He was born on March 28, 1935 to the late Leonard Jefferson and Ophelia (Harris) Jefferson of Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Jefferson was preceded by death of 2 sisters and 3 brothers; Elmore Jefferson, Harold Jefferson, Carter Randolph Jefferson Sr., Vernelle Jefferson- Bowe, and Marion Jefferson-Wethers. He...
Bobby "Trae" Taylor
Sep 9, 2016
Bobby (Trae) Taylor III, 25, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016. Bobby was the youngest son of Bobby Taylor, Jr. (deceased) and Evelyn Taylor and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Taylor, Sr. His Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Pigg River Community Center in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Visitation...
Reverend Hester Gilberthogue Easley
Aug 27, 2016
Reverend Hester Gilbert Hogue Easley Rev. Hester Easley transitioned this life quietly and without reservation at her home (1804 Dearborn Rd. in Evington, VA) on Saturday, August 27, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born on February 9, 1932 and was the oldest of nine children born to the late Percy and Rebecca Gilbert of Gladys, Virginia; and widow...
Janet Bell Hamlet Richardson
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...
Joseph J. "Jody" Franklin
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...
Carlton William Herndon
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...
Theodore Ferguson
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...
James Wilbert Smith, Sr.
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;...
Harold "Lil Boy" Booker
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...
Robert "Simon" Steward
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...
Annie F. Wheeler
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,...
Daisy Gwendolyn (Genny) Fisher
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...
Jessie Thomas
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...
Frank E Anderson
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...
Bianko Oleta Cabell
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...
Johnny Paige
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...
Reverend Jene Johnson
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...
Elvin Gloria Harris
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...
