Rufus Alexander Harris, Jr. "Rudy"
Mar 22, 2025
Rufus Alexander Harris, Jr., affectionately known as "Rudy" or "Goose", departed this life at his residence in Concord, VA on March 22, 2025, at the age of 72. Rudy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many.
Rudy was born on March 21, 1953, to the late Rufus Alexander Harris, Sr. and...
Roosevelt "Tootie" Rose
Mar 21, 2025
Roosevelt "Tootie" Rose, passed on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital at the age of 90. He was born on June 2, 1934, to the late William Henry and Carrine Rose.
Roosevelt accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Saint Mark Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member.
On...
Emery Quienton Saunders
Mar 20, 2025
Emery Quienton Saunders entered eternal rest on March 20, 2025. He was born January 1, 1988, to Sharon Peters Lewis (Anthony Glass). He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Viola and Leonard Peters; and maternal aunt, Erna Peters Tweedy; as well as his brother, Chad Bryant.
In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish...
Boris Claxton
Mar 17, 2025
Boris DeCarla Claxton, of Amherst VA, took flight and entered Heaven and embraced his savior on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the home of his brother. Boris was born on December 18, 1960, to the late George and Mable Claxton. In addition to his parents, Boris was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela T. Claxton, who answered the...
Ada L. Smith
Mar 10, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the peaceful transition of Ada LaVern Smith on the morning of March 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on April 18, 1945, in Amherst County, Virginia. Ada was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Smith. Around the age of 10, her family relocated to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York where...
Reverend James Winn Morris, Sr.
Mar 7, 2025
On March 7, 2025, Reverend James W. Morris peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family. Born on October 31, 1934, in Fluvanna County, VA, he was the son of Edna Mae Morris.
Reverend Morris grew up in Lynchburg and was a graduate of Dunbar High School. After graduating from high school, he proudly served in...
Holice Delano Johnson
Mar 7, 2025
Holice Delano Johnson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a long-time resident of Massapequa, NY, where he lived for over 40 years. Holice left a legacy of love, creativity, and quiet strength.
Holice was born to the late Deacon Maryland And...
David Lee Archie, Sr.
Mar 4, 2025
David Lee Archie, Sr., a cherished resident of Roanoke, VA, peacefully departed this life in his sleep at home on March 4, 2025. Born on March 23, 1969, in Lynchburg, VA, he was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who accepted the Lord as his Savior at an early age at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.
David...
David Allen Matthews
Mar 4, 2025
David Allen Matthews, 68, of Danville, Virginia passed away on March 4, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
Born on November 23, 1956, in Danville, Virginia, David spent most of his life working in construction before retiring.
David is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Matthews; his daughter, Carrie Matthews;...
Geneva Colmore Lewis
Mar 1, 2025
Geneva Colmore Lewis of Madison Heights, VA, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA. She was born on March 20, 1935, to the late Leonard A. and Frances S. Colmore.
Geneva is lovingly survived by her devoted siblings: sisters, Shelva Eubank of Forest, VA, and Loretta West of Lynchburg, VA;...
Alexander Payne
Feb 25, 2025
Alexander (Alex) Howard Payne, fondly known as AP, departed this life on February 25, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA.
He was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 13, 1990, to the late Freda Diane Payne and George Washington Rose. In addition to his mother, Alex is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Howard...
N. Sylvester Douglas
Feb 24, 2025
N. Sylvester Douglas departed this life on February 24, 2025. Born in Amherst, Virginia on October 21, 1961. He was the son of the late Annie S. Morris. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Rosetta Y. Douglas. His siblings, Paul Douglas, Sr. (Tracy), Sarah Owen, Ronnie Morris, Jr., Jeremiah Morris (Demetria), and O. Marie Hilliard....
Berda J. Mack
Feb 24, 2025
Berda J. Mack entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2025, at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. She was the second child born to the late Thomas and Lula Anderson Mack. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Brooklyn Technical College, and Long Island University.
In Brooklyn, N.Y. she was employed as a...
Aurelia P. Long
Feb 22, 2025
On Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, the Lord sent his angels to escort Aurelia Carnetta (Connie) Pinn Long to be with Him. Connie was born on May 24, 1943, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Owen and Virginia Pinn.
Connie was introduced to Jesus at an early age and was baptized at Brookville Baptist Church. She went...
Ronald B. Larry
Feb 17, 2025
Miss You Always,
You never said I'm leaving, you never said Goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still,
In our heart we hold...
Ronald Lee Banks
Feb 15, 2025
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Mr. Ronald Lee Banks departed this life at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehab Center in Amherst, VA. Born on November 6, 1940, to the late Roy N. Banks, Sr. and Madeline Watkins Banks.
Ronald was employed with George E. Jones Construction in Amherst, VA for 35 years. He worked until his health...
Charlie Henry Horsley
Feb 9, 2025
Charlie Henry Horsley was the second oldest son of the late Richard Horsley, Sr. and Delores T. Horsley. He passed away peacefully at UVA hospital in Charlottesville at 11:00 p.m. on February 09, 2025.
Preceding him also in death were his two brothers, Tyrone Horsley (Squirrel) and Clarence Horsley (C.C.); and brother-in-law, Silas Alexander. Charlie leaves to...
Steven Wayne Jones
Feb 6, 2025
Steven Wayne Jones departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on June 10, 1959. He was the son of the late Irvin and Edna Jones. He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Marie Prunty (Joe), Ora Miller (Lloyd), and Edith Scott. He was also...
Charles Henry Morgan
Jan 30, 2025
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Mr. Charles Henry Morgan transitioned beyond every human sight to fulfill his hope of living with God.
He was born on June 20, 1946, to the late Richard Morgan, Jr. and Isabelle Penn Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Richard Morgan, III, Joe Lewis...
Mabel Hughes
Jan 29, 2025
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Mabel Massie Hughes entered eternal rest while surrounded by family with a smile on her face on January 29, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Amherst County on June 12, 1931, to the late George and Maggie Massie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A Hughes, Jr.; 3...
