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...
Nellie J Pendleton
Dec 19, 2015
Nellie J. Pendleton, of Amherst passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Frances Strange Miles and the late Charlie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Pendleton. She is survived by eight children, five daughters, Patricia Rose (Gilbert), Deborah Goins (Ralph), Denise P. Carter (Kermit), Joan...
Richard Junior Jones
Dec 1, 2015
God saw that the road was rough and he called another one of His angels home. He saw that he was tired and whispered softly to come home. Now he is resting in God's care. Richard Junior Jones of 2723 Rocky Road, Rustburg, VA departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Guggenheimer Health & Rehabilitation Center, Lynchburg, VA....
Moses "Oilcan" Mickles, Jr.
Nov 25, 2015
Moses Mickles, Jr., "Oilcan"59, of Rustburg passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2015 at his residence. Moses was born April 17, 1956 to the Rev. Moses Mickles, Sr. and Shirley Daniel Mickles. "Oilcan" loved to cook and what a cook he was, everyone hoved his greens and country ham. He loved wrestling and with his kind heart, he opened his home...
Rosa B. Watts
Nov 22, 2015
Rosa B. Watts was born July 22, 1940 in Campbell County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Armstead Tom Watts, Sr. and Mattie Thompson Watts. Rosa accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church. She was a former member of the Usher Board. Rosa attended Campbell County High School,...
Hurley Wilkins
Nov 20, 2015
Hurley Wilkins, 84, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the born February 14, 1931 to the late Geneva Vincent. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Edith Wilkins; one daughter, Jeanette Crews; four sons, Larry Jones, Darryl Early, Gregory (Shelia) Jones and Michael (Stephanie) Wilkins, all of Lynchburg; two sisters,...
Roger Julian Ford, Jr.
Nov 19, 2015
Roger Julian Ford, Jr. departed this earthly life on November 19, 2015. He was born November 12, 1965 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the youngest of six children and the only boy born to the late Rev. Dr. Roger Julian Ford, Sr. and Mrs. Velma Gray Ford. Roger's education began in the Albemarle County, VA School system and was completed...
