Obituaries

Obituaries

Nellie J Pendleton

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...

Deacon Sherman Booker

Deacon Sherman Booker

Nov 11, 2015

Sherman Booker, 63, of Rustburg, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1952 to Deacon Chestine Booker and Lucille Smith Booker. Sherman was preceded in death by his daughter, Sabrina Albert; one sister, Linda Booker and one brother, Matthew Booker. Sherman was a deacon at Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church and he sang on...

Vernon Gregory Horsley, Jr.

Vernon Gregory Horsley, Jr.

Nov 5, 2015

Vernon Gregory Horsley, Jr. passed away peacefully at the home he shared with his fiancée, CorAnn Crockett on November 5, 2015. Vernon was born on August 23, 1971 to Vernon Gregory Horsley, Sr. and the late Sandra Lee Horsley-Lamberth. He graduated from Amherst High in 1991. Vernon married Joan Wayne in June 1993. Together they had two children, Vernon Gregory,...

Edward Randolph, Sr

Edward Randolph, Sr

Nov 3, 2015

On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Edward Randolph, Sr., Lynchburg, VA., went home to be with the Lord. Edward was born March 20, 1937 to the late Archie Randolph, Sr., and the late Mary Maggielean Brown Randolph. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Randolph. He is survived by his loving family, wife Georgia; four children, Vincent...

Horace Maxwell "Mac" Ferguson

Horace Maxwell "Mac" Ferguson

Nov 1, 2015

Horace Maxwell "Mac" Ferguson, 90, of 1003 Johnson Rd, Lynchburg passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, November 1, 2015 He was born on June 22, 1925 to the late OK and Nannie McCoy Ferguson in Concord, VA. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Concord, VA and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II....

Benjamin C "Bennie" Porter

Benjamin C "Bennie" Porter

Oct 30, 2015

Benjamin "Bennie" C. Porter, of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Lynchburg passed away October 30, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. Benjamin was born on May 21, 1956 in Lynchburg, Virginia to Joyce P. McCray and he was the stepson of the late Deacon Randolph McCray, Jr. Benjamin was baptized at an early age and joined the Mt. Peeler Baptist Church. He attended...

Mary Maggie Eggleston

Mary Maggie Eggleston

Oct 29, 2015

Mary Maggie Eggleston, 84 of Big Island passed away peaceful at Lynchburg General Hospital on Thursday, October 29th 2015 with love ones by her side. Born on July 15th 1931, she was a devoted wife to William Eggleston for 61 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Eggleston; and son, Jerry Eggleston, Charlie and Mary Dabney. Those...

Kenneth Alphonso Smith

Kenneth Alphonso Smith

Oct 28, 2015

Kenneth Alphonso Smith of Richmond, formerly of Lynchburg passed on peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord at MCV Hospital on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the age of 57. Alphonso which he liked to be called was born June 1, 1958 to the Virginia L. Smith and the late James A. Smith, Sr. and surviving mother Virginia...

Sabrina Booker Albert

Sabrina Booker Albert

Oct 13, 2015

Sabrina Booker Albert, 33, of Rustburg passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 14, 1981 to Deacon Sherman Booker and Sandra R. Booker. Sabrina was a cheerleader captain for Timberlake Lions and was a camp counselor for the 4H. She joined Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church at an early age where she was a member...

Michael Hall

Michael Hall

Oct 9, 2015

Michael Thomas Hall was born January 16, 1952 to the union of Calvin and Eleanor Hall; he was the eldest of five children. Michael was a family man and found happiness in being surrounded by family and friends laughing, talking and having a plain ole good time. There was nothing Mike would not do for anyone. Whether it was lending...

Harry Mcdaniel

Harry Mcdaniel

Oct 6, 2015

Our dear beloved Brother Harry McDaniel, crossed over to be with his savior on Tuesday morning at 3:00 am at Virginia Baptist Hospital, Lynchburg. VA. He was born on November 30, 1929 to the late Robert and Lille Davis McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clinton McDaniel and his sister's Annie Bell and Edmonia McDaniel. He is...

Norvell Eugene "Buck" Mays

Norvell Eugene "Buck" Mays

Oct 2, 2015

Norvell Eugene Mays "Buck", of Madison Heights passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1962 to Shirley Mays Megginson and the late Elliott Sidney Mays, Sr. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mammie Mosley Mays, of Madison Heights; daughter, Catina Mosley, of Lynchburg; three brothers, Elliott Sidney Mays, Jr., of...

Helen Mae Davis

Helen Mae Davis

Sep 28, 2015

Helen Mae Davis, 60, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born April 17, 1955 to Mary Kendrick Jackson and the late Herman Lee Jackson. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Shinlita Rodriguez (Deedee); son, James "LB" E. Davis,...

Wilbert Austin Walker

Wilbert Austin Walker

Sep 21, 2015

I Fought A Good Fight Wilbert Austin Walker was born April 21, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the younger of two children born to Margaret and Wilbert. He returned to his heavenly home on September 21, 2015. His education was in Baltimore at schools #135, #149, and Dunbar High School where he was a member of the infamous graduating...

Brian Keith Mccoy

Brian Keith Mccoy

Sep 19, 2015

Brian Keith McCoy, 48, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of the late William T. McCoy and Victoria F. Morrison and David S. Morrison. At an early age he was baptized at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Brian graduated from E.C. Glass High School where he played football, wrestled, participated in...

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