Baby Boy Ja`Saih Jahmere Jones
Jan 29, 2014
A beautiful baby boy, Ja'Siah Jahmere Jones, who touched so many, lives in such a brief time. He went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 29th 2014. Survived by his loving parents, Barbara Shantel Allen and Earl Orlando Jones (Madison Heights, Virginia), who were grateful for the lifetime of love he was able to give them in his...
Annebelle Hughes
Jan 22, 2014
On January 22, 2014 of Washington, DC. Devoted mother of Tracey O. Bowe, (Richard), and step-son Earl Anderson; loving grandmother of Tiara and Kenneth Pelham, Jr.; great-grandmother of Kenneth Pelham, III. Also survived by five step-grandchildren; aunts and uncles, Curtis Johnson (Cooley), Fred Leftwich, Catherine Vaughan, Curthis Hughes (Marie), Alma Hendricks and Noreen Hughes; God-sons Bruce Williams and Freddie Davis...
Larry Megginson
Jan 14, 2014
Larry "Truck" Megginson , departed this life Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born on March 26, 1957 the son of the late Elaine Megginson Jackson and was the step son of the late Jessie Jackson. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Carmello Dabney. "Truck" joined Mt. Peeler Baptist Church at an early age....
Glen Roger Witcher
Jan 8, 2014
Glen Roger Witcher, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was born on September 20, 1937 to the late Bill Witcher and Elizabeth Stone. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Elsie Mae Witcher; seven children, Mary (Aaron) Hunt, Beatrice (Leon) Payne, all of Lynchburg; Will (Emma) Witcher, of Evington, Debra (Tony)...
Jacob Matthews Terry, Sr.
Jan 3, 2014
Jacob Matthews Terry, Sr., 73, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at Avante Nursing Home. He was born on August 5, 1940 to the late Nathaniel Terry and Vastie Virginia Stone Terry. Those left to cherish his memories are one daughter, Pamela Robertson, of Lynchburg; two sons, Michael (Juan) Terry of Lynchburg and Nathaniel (Cherrelle) Terry, of Appomattox;...
Revella Austin
Dec 25, 2013
On the early morning of December 25, 2013, God gave Revella Eloise Jones Austin, 89, the ultimate Christmas gift and called her to her eternal rest. She was born March 3, 1924 to the late John H. Jones and Lelia I. Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Cris S....
Cynthia Jackson
Dec 19, 2013
Cynthia Ann Smith Carrington Jackson, 63 of Rustburg, Va., peacefully slipped away to her eternal rest, Thursday, December 19, 2013 at her residence. Cynthia was born in Campbell County, January 9, 1950, to the late Eugene and Maxine Moorman Smith. Cynthia was a faithful Jehovah's Witness and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Altavista, Va., as often as she...
Ellwood Graves "Woody" Reid, Sr.
Dec 18, 2013
Ellwood Graves Reid, Sr. "Woody", of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born October 9, 1934 to Russell D. Reid and Catherine Graves Reid. In addition to his parents Ellwood was preceded in death by, three brothers, Levi Reid, Joseph Reid and Henry Reid, Sr. and one sister, Ruth Reid. Ellwood worked for...
Floyd Evans, Sr.
Dec 18, 2013
Floyd Evans, Sr. "Ballie" departed this life at his residence 195 Harris Rd, Madison Heights, VA. He was born February 9, 1933 in Amherst County, VA to the late Norvell and Beatrice Evans. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Smith Evans; one grandson, Ronald Hughes and one sister, Beatrice Willie Allen. Floyd...
Darell John Sparrow
Dec 18, 2013
Darell John Sparrow, 19, of Amherst passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born to Tosey "Roy" Sparrow and Stella M. Sparrow June 16, 1994. Darell was a graduate of Amherst High School 2013 where he played basketball and was involved in many activities at the school but most of all Darell loved God and...
Herman Hayes "Beaver" Mccoy, Jr.
Dec 16, 2013
Deacon Herman Hayes McCoy Jr, "Beaver" 68 entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2013. Born on November 2, 1945 in Lynchburg,VA as the second child of the late Herman and Lottie McCoy Sr. Herman was preceded in death by one brother, Linwood McCoy and one son Ronald Watts. Beaver was a loving man who was quick to serve...
Annie Bell Smith
Dec 12, 2013
Annie Bell Smith departed this life in the early morning hours on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born September 7, 1925 to the late Minnie Dillard and the late Willard Rose. She joined Timothy Baptist Church at an early age. She was married to the late George H. Smith. In addition to her...
Louise Jackson Franklin
Dec 4, 2013
Mrs. Louise E. Franklin, 87, of Izaak Walton Road, Madison Heights, VA departed this life Wednesday, December 4, 2013. She was born April 2, 1926 to the late Bernard and Louise Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Franklin; daughter Velma Taliaferro; grandchildren; Angela Haynes and Korey Franklin; three brothers; Edward, Moses...
Mary Irene Davis
Dec 3, 2013
Mary Irene Davis of 10250 Stonewall Rd, Appomattox, passed away on December 3, 2013 at Halifax Memorial Hospital. At the time of her death, she was residing in South Boston. She was born October 16, 1925 to the late Samuel and Alice Turner. She is survived by her children, Virginia (John) of South Boston, Fred Lamberth, Jr. (Joan), of Madison...
Inez M. Jefferson
Nov 28, 2013
Inez M. Jefferson purposed in her heart to serve and please God every day of her life. She lived her life with her devoted husband sixty-four years, Thomas Jefferson; and beloved son, Orlando Jefferson, who preceded her in life in 1975. She purposed in her life to walk in the ways of the Lord. Inez entered this world on August...
Larry E. Weston, Sr.
Nov 26, 2013
On Monday, November 26, 2013 Larry Eugene Weston, Sr. entered into enternal rest at UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA. He was born on October 21, 1938 in Hattiesburg, MS to the late Deacon Silas James and Luella Brown Weston. He was the youngest of seven children. After a brief career in the United States Army he relocated to New York...
Ernest Luther Penn, Sr.
Nov 22, 2013
"The battle is lost but the victory is won." Ernest Luther Penn, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 22, 2013. He was born on May 18, 1931 to the late Luther Penn and Izetta English. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, James Lee "Papa," and a sister, Ernestine Love. He leaves...
Robert Roland Hamlett
Nov 21, 2013
Robert Roland Hamlett, of Lynchburg, was called home November 21, 2013. He was born June 14, 1935 to the late Theodore and Lorena Hamlett in Campbell Co. VA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Hamlett, one son Fitch Lee Jackson, and three brothers Frank, James, and Willie Hamlett. Robert leaves behind three...
Dorothy Christian Garland
Nov 14, 2013
Mom You're always there to help No matter what life brings; To laugh with me, to be proud of me, And share all the happy things. But even more importantly You're there when plans go wrong To help me work things out When disappointments come along. And so, I want to thank you, Mom, And tell you lovingly You are...
Sue Morris Williams
Nov 13, 2013
Sue Elizabeth Morris Williams On Wednesday Night, November 13, 2013, in the loving presence of her family, Sue Elizabeth Morris Williams transitioned and took on spiritual immortality. Sue was born on December 15, 1929 in Gladstone, Virginia. She was one of eight children born to the late Lewis and Mary Cousins Morris. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded...
