Obituaries

May 3, 2025

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, God stopped by the Summit, Lynchburg, VA, to call home our brother, Wayne Morgan Dalton. Born January 27, 1956, Wayne was the son of the late Charlie Milton Dalton and Emma Morgan Dalton Yuille.

Wayne was raised in the city of Lynchburg, where he attended R.S. Payne and graduated from E.C. Glass...

Apr 18, 2025

Roosevelt Sales (Rudy) departed this life on April 18, 2025. He was born in Amherst County, VA to John P. and Mattie Belle Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Erica; son, Eric; and eight siblings: George, Page, James, and Charles all of Amherst, VA, Martha Crawford, and Carolyn Strange of Amherst, VA, Anita Wall of...

Apr 17, 2025

Martha Ann Hamlett Berkley of 1721 Monsview Place, Lynchburg, VA, departed this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lenwood Berkley.

She was born in Gladys, VA, on February 4, 1934, the daughter of the late Theodore and Lorena Hamlett.

She was a member of Pilot Mountain Baptist Church....

Apr 14, 2025

Ted William Haynes, 71, of Amherst, VA, departed his life on Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. He was born on November 9, 1953, to the late Frank and Patsy Haynes. Ted was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Sallie, Gloria, Doris Kay (Jasper), and Lillie, and 1 brother, Freddie Haynes (Faith).

Ted attended...

Apr 13, 2025

Carroll Lee Megginson, "Jerry" 83, of Struthers, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 16, 1941, in Concord, VA to the late Ollie and Lucille (Turner) Megginson.

Carroll was a proud member of the United States Marines and served during the Vietnam War. When he returned...

Apr 11, 2025

Our precious Deanna Marlene Banks gained her angel wings and peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 11, 2025. Deanna was born on April 24, 1971, to Paige Braxton Banks and the late Roy N. Banks, Jr.

After graduating from Amherst County High School, Deanna continued her studies at Norfolk State University. Upon graduation...

Apr 7, 2025

Norvell Donnell Thurman, 70, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on April 7, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Donnell was born November 27, 1954, to late Mable Sandidge Thurman and the late Rudolph Thurman. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Doris Johnson, Helen Thurman, Patricia Osborne, and Phyllis Thurman; four brothers, Rudolph Thurman, John Thurman, Carl...

Mar 31, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Raymond Antonio Saunders, who passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on December 12, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Raymond was a beloved son of the late Armentha Edith Saunders (Campbell) and Raymond John Saunders.

Raymond's life was a vibrant...

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy J. Penn departed this life on March 28, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1925, to the late Roosevelt Johnson and Nancy Williams. She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband Andrew L. Penn, and one stepson, George Williams.

She leaves to mourn her memory one sister, Lois Gregg of Washington, DC;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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;...

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...