Ernest "Teddy Bear" Franklin
Mar 8, 2016
Ernest "Teddy Bear" Tyrone Franklin, 60 of Madison Heights quietly went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 08, 2016, surrounded with his loved ones by his side. He was born on November 24, 1955. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Sue Franklin and his brother, James Wesley "Slim" Franklin, Sr. Ernest was a loving...
William Daniel "Weese" Thomas
Feb 29, 2016
Deacon William Daniel Thomas departed this life Monday, February 29, 2016, at the Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home. William was born August 27, 1925, in Amherst County, Va. to the late Oliver Daniel and Emma White Thomas. William "Weese" was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Dolores H.; his loving daughter, Sharon D.; one granddaughter, Deanna; and four brothers, James,...
John Andrews Sales
Feb 23, 2016
John A. Sales, 64, of Amherst passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born April 2, 1951 to the late Willie Sales and Audrey Douglas Sales. Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Tanya Liverman (Jeffrey), of Maryland; three grandchildren, Alexis, Tyler and Alyssa; one brother, Winfield Douglas; two sisters, Eleanor Edlow,...
Eva Mae Scruggs
Feb 20, 2016
Mrs. Eva Mae Scruggs was born on October 17, 1940 to Jessie Lee and Eva Mae Wright. Eva Mae received her education through the Appomattox County Schools. Eva Mae Scruggs was truly blessed. She was preceded in death by her loving father and mother, Jessie Lee and Eva Mae Wright; beloved sister, Clara Forest; brothers, Charles Wright, Eddie Wright; son,...
Joseph Martin
Feb 18, 2016
Joseph Amos Martin, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died unexpectedly on February 18, 2016, at the age of 55. Joe is survived by his wife, Julia Bruce Martin; his aunt, Clara Hubbard; his brother, Melvin Martin; his sisters, Teresa Harris and Rose Mary Robinson-Short; nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Bertha Independence Martin, and his uncle, George Hubbard. Joe...
William Sorrells, Jr.
Feb 15, 2016
William H. Sorrells, Jr., 80, of Lynchburg passed away, Monday, February 15, 2016 at Avante Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Victoria Sorrell. He is survived by one daughter, Janice Grant; grandchildren, Latonya Flynn, Mattew Grant, Jr., Anthony Broxton, Jr., Antwaun Broxton and Tyleaka Sorrell; 6 step-children and his special friend and caretaker, Ms. Louise Marshall...
B. Yvette Otey
Feb 7, 2016
On Sunday, February 7, 2016, God chose to call home one of his faithful & loyal servants, Beatrice Yvette Otey, and now she rests peacefully in His arms. She was known for her love of flowers, awesome photography and infectious smile. Yvette had a special way of making sure that all she came in contact with felt special and loved....
Arelia Elizabeth Leftwich
Jan 31, 2016
Early Sunday morning, January 31, 2016, God whispered softly to Deaconess Arelia Leftwich of Amherst, VA, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Sister Arelia graciously answered God's call and departed to her heavely home. Arelia was born December 25, 1944 in Amherst County to the late Deacon Randolph, Sr....
Cameron Nicholas "Cam" Long
Jan 30, 2016
Cameron "Cam" Nicholas Long, age 20, of 628 Addie Way, Lynchburg, Virginia, went home on January 30, 2016. He was born October 13, 1995 to Richard and Jacqueline Long. Cameron was born in Lynchburg, Virginia at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was raised in Concord, Virginia. He graduated from Rustburg High School in 2013. While attending Rustburg he played basketball and...
George Joseph Read
Jan 29, 2016
George Joseph Read, the sixth child of the late James and Emma Read, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born on April 28, 1930 in Bedford County, Virginia where he resided all his life. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his three sisters; Mattie and Georgette Read and...
Zuri C. Dixon
Jan 28, 2016
Zuri C. Dixon, 2, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. She was born April 9, 2013 to her beautiful parents, Jason D. Dixon, Sr. and Camelia Dixon. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Booker Gregory. In addition to her parents she is survived by her brother, Jason Dixon, Jr., of Lynchburg; paternal grandparents, Louis and...
Elaine Mosley
Jan 24, 2016
On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 5:30pm the lord opened his arms and carried Elaine "Rusty" Mosley to eternal rest. She was born on January 9, 1959, to Lewis Glover, Sr. and the late Minnie R Glover of Gladstone, Va. Elaine joined the Second Mineral Springs Baptist Church at a young age. Elaine was a dedicated worker at the Appomattox...
Stewart Evan Robinson
Jan 22, 2016
Stewart Evan Robinson of 6072 Stage Road, Concord, VA, departed this life on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1949 to the late Stewart and Eloise (Fleshman) Robinson. Stewart was employed for over 30 years at the City of Lynchburg IT Department as a systems analyst and computer programmer supervisor. He was a...
Rev. Dr. Lorenza Samuel Otey
Jan 15, 2016
On Friday, January 15, 2016, God chose to call one of His faithful and loyal servant's home, and now he rest in His arms. Rev. Dr. Lorenza Samuel Otey, lovingly known as Dad, Daddy, Rev., Doc, father, brother, Grandpa, Pepa, Pastor, and friend to many was born on August 24, 1924 to the late Emmett and Elizabeth Otey. In addition...
Iris Annette Smith Belgrave
Dec 30, 2015
Iris Annette Smith Belgrave passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1958 in Campbell County, mother, Amanda L. Watts and father, Alroy Smith. Iris attended schools in Campbell County and in New York city school system. As a child she attended Mt. Evergreen, Mt. Moriah and Mt. Pisgah and once relocating to Evington,...
Hamilton Alexander
Dec 30, 2015
Hamilton Alexander, Jr. 61, of Forest passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Hospice House in Lynchburg. He was born July 12, 1954 to the late Hamilton Alexander, Sr. and Rebecca Jones Alexander. Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife, Delores Alexander, of Forest; three children, Shawn Alexander, of Eden, NC, Tamron Alexander and Ryan...
Douglas Hendrix
Dec 29, 2015
I'm free, praise the Lord I'm Free, no longer bound, no more chains holding me! My soul resting and it's such a blessing, praise the Lord – Hallelujah, I'm Free! Douglas Haynes Hendrix, 64, of Amherst departed his life on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1951 to the late Lucille and...
Cynthia Denise Bailey
Dec 24, 2015
Cynthia Denise Bailey, 59, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 after a long illness. She was born February 2, 1956 to Louis H. Bailey and Jean D. Bailey. She attended Lynchburg Public Schools and worked as an aide for the old Lynchburg Nursing Home, was a caregiver for children and she also worked in restoration for Kidd's Carpet....
Barney Cabler
Dec 23, 2015
Barney Howard Cabler, of Clinton, MD passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the VA Hospital, Washington, DC. Born in Campbell County on March 13, 1957, he was a son of Mrs. Julia Walthall Cabler and the late Matthew Cabler. As a young child, he was baptized at the Crossroads Baptist Church. He pursued his education in the Campbell County...
Nettie Kidd Cashwell
Dec 20, 2015
Mrs. Nettie Kidd Cashwell passed away and went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2015 at her home, 2354 Mosby Avenue Lynchburg, Va. Those left to cherish her memories, Susie Mack and Julia Cashwell, of Rochester, NY, Jeannette Cashwell, Rosemary Melvin, Grace (Lewis) Walker, Charlotte Cashwell, Kathy (Aloysious) Nowlin, all of Lynchburg, James Cashwell, of Greensboro, NC, Dewey...
