Gracie Mccray Dillard
Nov 18, 2016
Gracie McCray Dillard of Amherst passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab. She was born December 30, 1927 to the late Deacon George McCray and Deaconess Angus McCray. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Reuben, Harvey, Darnell and Allen McCray; four sisters, Adleen, Lacy, Clara Perry, Alma Branch and Barbara Rucker; six sisters-in-law and...
James Lee Candis, Jr.
Oct 30, 2016
James Lee Candis, Jr. "Jimmy" passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1953 to late James Candis, Sr. and Effie Victoria Candis and was preceded in death by a toddler brother, Jerry Candis. Mr. Candis was the third oldest sibling of eleven children born unto his parents; Barbara Ann Ward (Irvin, Sr.), BettyAnn...
Carl Lewis Napier, Sr.
Oct 27, 2016
Carl Lewis Napier, Sr. departed this life on last Thursday, October 27, 2016, at his residence. He was the son of the late Betty Napier Ferrell. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Geneva; a stepfather, John (Alma); six children: Carl, Jr. (Lisa); Debra, Violeree, Janice, Ronnie and Linda (Michael). A stepdaughter, Charlene (Darrell); 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren...
Lorraine Booker Calloway
Oct 26, 2016
On October 26, 2016 sister Lorraine B. Calloway transitioned into the arms of our heavenly father after a blessed life of 94 years. She was born on February 26, 1922 to the late Henry and Kitty Booker. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Calloway; four brothers, Elmore, Charles, Chesteen and Warren Booker and one sister Mary Sue...
Betty N. West
Oct 25, 2016
Mrs. Betty N. Williams West of Amherst passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Tallahassee, FL on September 24, 1947 to the late Isiah Williams and Annie Gilliam Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odester L. West; daughter, Caryn West and brother, Rev. Ben L. Williams. She was converted and baptize...
Thomas Mann Oakcrum
Oct 7, 2016
Thomas Mann Oakcrum "Moon", 59, of Massies Mill, VA passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born on August 26, 1957 to the late Robert T Oakcrum and Nannie E. Carter Oakcrum. He was preceded in death by his devoted companion, Reesy Myers; two brothers, Robert T. Oakcrum, Jr. and Sgt. John H. Oakcrum; one...
Sally Haynes Cabell
Oct 1, 2016
Sally Haynes Cabell departed this life on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was born October 29, 1932, to the late Hal and Nannie Haynes, Sr. and was married for 40 years to the late Perry Cabell, Sr. She is preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Preston and Claude Haynes; two sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law. She...
Nannie Rose
Sep 28, 2016
Nannie Rose left her mortal life on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at her residence. She was ready to go home to be reunited with her mother Teressa H. Rose. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John C. Rose and an aunt Sallie C. Baker. She leaves to mourn one nephew, Elmer Rose; niece,...
Leroy D. Bedford
Sep 23, 2016
Leroy D. Bedford passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Leroy was the son of the late Estelle and Thomas Bedford. He was born in Harlem, New York on December 20, 1940. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Bedford. Leroy grew up in Virginia and accepted Christ at...
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...
