Obituaries

Obituaries

Reverend James Winn Morris, Sr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jennie Ann Ellis

Jennie Ann Ellis

Jan 24, 2025

Jennie Ann Tucker Ellis peacefully transitioned to her everlasting home on January 24, 2025, in Amherst, VA, at the home of her devoted niece, Rosa Irving, who preceded her in death on January 11, 2025.

She was born on December 7, 1934, to the late Charlie Henry Tucker and the late Rose Zelma Ward Tucker.

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John Harry Thomas, Jr.

John Harry Thomas, Jr.

Jan 21, 2025

John Harry Thomas, Jr., 64, of Amherst County went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2025.

He was born on April 11, 1960, to John Thomas, Sr. and the late Ollie Henley Thomas. He is preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memories 4 sisters, Joyce Sandidge...

John Henry, Jr.

John Henry, Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

John Henry, Jr., 69, of Spout Spring, VA went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2025. Born November 27, 1955, to the late John Henry, Sr. and Estelle Pollard Henry. John grew up in Appomattox County and attended Appomattox County High School, where he later graduated.

He was an employee at Lynchburg Archer...

Warren M. Scott

Warren M. Scott

Jan 16, 2025

I'm free.

Praise the Lord, I'm free. No longer bound. No more chains holding me. My soul is resting. It's just a blessing. Praise the Lord, hallelujah, I'm free.

Warren Moorman Scott, of Lynchburg, son of the late James Marvin Scott and Willie Mae Scott departed this life to go live...

Rebecca Sue Moody

Rebecca Sue Moody

Jan 12, 2025

Rebecca Sue Moody of Concord, VA, age 71, is in peace after many years of suffering came to an end on January 12th, 2025. She was born on September 30th, 1953, to the late Everett Moody and Beatrice Blizard Moody of Concord, VA. "Becky" was the fourth of five children and grew up tending to the family's horse farm/riding...

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