Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...