Obituaries

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...

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...