Reverend Samuel Ellis Sandidge
Sep 7, 2013
Reverend Samuel Ellis Sandidge was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Earlean Sandidge since September 17, 1996. Reverend Sandidge was born in Lynchburg on May 28, 1924 to the late Linwood Woody Sandidge and Lucy Virginia Johnson Sandidge. In addition to his parents, he...
Lawrence "Flipper" Johnson
Sep 5, 2013
Lawrence Henry Johnson, Jr., "Flipper" of Lynchburg passed away September 5, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born October 11, 1951 to the late Minnie L. Johnson and Lawrence H. Johnson, Sr. Those left to cherish his memories are his father, Lawrence H. Johnson, Sr.; two daughters, Shantee J. Elliott, of Newport News, VA and Erica S. Smith (Rodney),...
Marshall "Big Red" Sandidge
Sep 3, 2013
Marshall D (Big Red) Sandidge, 55 of Lynchburg, began enjoying his eternal reward September 3, 2013. Born in Amherst County, August 20, 1958, he was the son of the late Russell and Julia Lee Sandidge (Verb). Marshall had been employed with Archery Creek Foundry and England Stove, prior to pursuing a dream of running his own businesses, with Sandidge Car...
Levon Deshawn Martin, Sr.
Aug 21, 2013
Levon DeShawn Martin, Sr., 29, of Madison Heights passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born October 14, 1983 to Ira Ivan Toms and Helen Martin Boone. Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife, Cassie Dawson-Martin; four children, Imez Dawson, Tonia Martin, Inea Martin and Levon D. Martin, Jr.; his...
Bishop Samuel Fred Adams
Aug 17, 2013
Bishop Samuel Fred Adams, 91, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Bishop Adams was born on March 18, 1922 to the late Nathaniel and Mattie Logan Adams. He was preceded in death by two children, Sandra and Bruce Adams. He was pastor and overseer of Mt. Zion Temple of Prayer. Those left to cherish...
Lanny Gary Johnson
Aug 16, 2013
On August 16, 2013 in his home in Lynchburg, VA God called home his beloved son Lanny Gary Johnson. Lanny was purposed into this world on February 16, 1950 in Crumpler, West VA being born to the late Alexander Johnson and the late Elaine Murrell Johnson and also proceeded in death by his loving grandparents Arthur and Hannah Johnson and...
Laverne Jackson Maben
Aug 16, 2013
Laverne Jackson Maben, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born August 22, 1924 to the late William Jackson and Veola Hunter Jackson in Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late George Giles Maben and was also preceded in death by Gary Runyon Maben. She professed her faith at an...
William Thomas "Bug" Alexander, Jr.
Aug 5, 2013
William Thomas Alexander, Jr. "Bug" of 1613 16th Street, Lynchburg departed this life on August 5, 2013. He was born April 6, 1957 to the late William T. Alexander, Sr. and Trancy Alexander. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa and one brother, Carlton. He is survived by one daughter, Tanya Jones; a very devoted son, Kevin...
Everett Kenneth Morris
Jul 29, 2013
Everett Kenneth Morris, 61, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born August 4, 1951 to the late Helen W. Hale and Russell H. Morris. Those left to cherish his memories are his sister and brother, Sheila Morris and Delma H. Morris both of Lynchburg; one devoted godson, Derrick Johnson of Lynchburg; one...
Celestine "Toots" Statham Cabell
Jul 27, 2013
Celestine "Toots" Statham Cabell of 5321 Pleasant Valley Road, Lynchburg, VA departed this life on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at her home. "Toots" was born in Lynchburg on July 28, 1932 to the late Sarah and Douglas Duvall Statham, Sr. She was united in marriage to the late Alonzo Clifford Cabell, Sr. She was preceded in death by two sisters,...
Lewis Alexander Washington
Jul 17, 2013
Lewis Alexander Washington, Sr., 84, of Madison Heights entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2013 at Amherst Dialysis Center, The Lord stop by and took Lewis by the hand and said, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy...
Deaconess Gladys Ann Lee
Jul 16, 2013
Deaconess Gladys Ann Lee, 74, of Amherst, VA found peace for eternity in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Virginia Baptist Hospital. Gladys was born on June 18, 1939 to Booker and Christine Essex. Gladys leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 51 years, Charlie Lee; two sons, Jerome Lee of Amherst, VA and...
Wayne Ferguson
Jul 12, 2013
Mr. Wayne Ferguson, 55, of Lynchburg, VA made his transition from this life to a life of no more struggles of this world at his residence on Friday, July 12, 2013. Wayne, the middle child of the late John and Vivian Neaslious Ferguson was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 12, 1958. He was also preceded in death by...
Mary Ann Megginson
Jun 14, 2013
Mary Ann Spencer Megginson Mary Ann Spencer Megginson was born on January 29, 1948, in Lynchburg, to the late Kinckle and Mary H. Spencer. She entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Robert and Clarence Spencer. She received her education at Campbell...
Carolyn Phelphs Gunter
Jun 14, 2013
Carolyn P. Gunter Carolyn P. Gunter of Forest, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1957, to Jessie Edward Phelps Sr. and Marion B. Phelps. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jessie E. Phelps Jr., Theodore R. Phelps and George Phelps. Those left to cherish her memories including...
Deacon Lawrence Johnson
Jun 10, 2013
Deacon Lawrence M. Johnson was born July 22, 1934, the oldest child of Deacon Perno and Mrs. Edna Johnson (both now deceased) in Forest, Virginia. He passed away peacefully on June 10, 2013 after many months of serious illness. He was educated in the public schools of Bedford County and Lynchburg Virginia. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1952....
Jose` "Ho" Wilson
May 28, 2013
Jose` Eugene Wilson "Ho", 54, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at The Centra Hospice House in Lynchburg. Jose` was born September 9, 1958 to the Shirley D. Wilson and the late Richard L. Wilson, Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James E. and Lena H. Davis and Claude and Harriett Wilson, Sr. Those left...
Bettie Woodruff Smith
May 20, 2013
Bettie Woodruff Smith, 81, of Lynchburg went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Franklin D. Smith. Born February 29, 1932 in Lynchburg, to the late Leroy Woodruff, Sr. and Elizabeth Woodruff. Bettie was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory "Blue" Smith and Raymond Levi Smith....
Jacob Terry
May 15, 2013
Jacob M. Terry, Jr. of 2705 Memorial Ave. Lynchburg, entered into internal rest Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his residence. Jacob was born to Jacob M. Terry, Sr. and Gloria Davis. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy Buckner and Alexander W. Chambers; three aunts, Grace Ray Buckner, Linda Mosely and Gwendolyn Mozell. He is survived by his...
Julia Simpson Beverly
May 9, 2013
Julia Simpson Beverly departed this life Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her residence in Madison Heights. Born April 7, 1951 in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Baldwin and Julia Simpson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Veronica Lynn; sister Vivian Simpson and brother Hawthorne Simpson. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted and...
