Betty Jean Martin Slaughter
Mar 22, 2013
Betty Jean Martin Slaughter departed this life on March 22, 2013 at home with her loved ones by her side. She was the wife of the late, Carrington Slaughter. She was the daughter of the late Bluthoyd Martin, Sr. and the late Nancy Martin. She is also preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Cora Mays and Carrington Slaughter,...
Dorothy Barksdale Mabin
Mar 4, 2013
Dorothy Barksdale Mabin, 87, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at the The Carrington Nursing Home. She was born to the late Marie Barksdale on May 29, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Mabin, Sr.; one son, Lawrence Mabin, Jr.; three sisters, Joyce Cheatham, Audrey Morris and Martha Boomer. Those left to cherish her...
Stephanie Farrar Floyd
Feb 26, 2013
Stephanie Farrar Floyd, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home. She was born July 29, 1960 to June Barton Farrar and the late Gus J. Farrar. Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Jeremy Caldwell, of Lynchburg; 10 brothers and sisters, Tim Farrar, of Appomattox, Quentin Farrar, of Lynchburg, Terry Farrar, of...
Elva Lee Harvey
Feb 25, 2013
Elva Lee Watson Harvey, 86, passed away on February 25, 2013, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Lynchburg on December 23, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Pearl W. Wilson & the late Willie W. Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Harvey, her son, Merrill Watson, and a great-granddaughter, Abigail Longenecker....
Franklin Roosevelt Jones
Feb 17, 2013
Franklin Roosevelt Jones, 59, of 162 Crabapple Lane, Amherst departed this life on February 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1953 the son of Edith Page Jones and the late Colonel William Jones. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Jones and Norman W. Jones. In addition to his mother he is survived...
Roger Lee Horsley, Sr.
Feb 14, 2013
On February 14, 2013, Roger Lee Horsley, Sr. of Lynchburg, was called home to glory where he was surrounded by his family. He was born to the late George A. and Margaret Horsley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Lewis Horsley. He was employed by the lawn Doctor for many years. He leaves...
Julia Sandidge
Feb 8, 2013
Julia Verbeana Lee Sandidge "Verb", 90, of Amherst, Va, was called to be with Lord on Friday, February 8, 2013. She was born November 5, 1922. The youngest of seven to the late Henry Novell Lee and Mildred Kent Lee. She met and married the late Russell E.Sandidge, this union resulted thirteen children, six girls and seven boys. She joined...
Harold Brown
Feb 5, 2013
Harold Vincent Brown, 57, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg to the late Harry and Barbara Brown. Those left to cherish his memories are brother, Calvin (Shirley) Brown, of Lynchburg; aunts, Matilda Bowles, Maude Davis, both of Lynchburg, Shirley (James) Coppage, of Decatur, GA, Helen Thomas and Mildred Brown,...
Curtis Lee Megginson, Sr.
Jan 21, 2013
Curtis Lee Megginson, Sr., 97, of Concord passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley Evans Megginson also of the residence. Born June 18, 1915 in Appomattox County, he was the son of the late Clinton Megginson and Elizabeth Davidson Megginson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne M. Megginson;...
Edward "Tosey" Sparrow
Jan 14, 2013
Edward "Tosey" Sparrow of Amherst passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 and answered the call to be with the Lord. "Tosey" was the youngest son of Roosevelt and Myrtle Sparrow. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. "Tosey" loved to cook and entertain family and friends. He was a retired employee of B&W and Winfree and...
Mildred Jennings
Jan 10, 2013
Mildred Jennings, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 7, 1923 to the late Daniel and Mary Slaughter Eubanks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie "Bob" Jennings; her brother, Ellis Eubanks and her son-in law, George Phelps and grandsons, Donald Phelps and Stacey Jennings. Those left to cherish her...
Deacon Ernest L. Cunningham
Jan 9, 2013
For I am Now ready to be offered and the time of my Departure is at Hand. II Timothy 4:6 On January 9th 2013 Deacon Ernest L. Cunningham was called to Glory by his heavenly Father. He was born on July 15, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. William Henry and Isdora Allen Cunningham in Campbell County. He professed Christ in...
Calvin Eugene Sandidge
Jan 4, 2013
Calvin Eugene Sandidge, 45, of Madison Heights passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1967 to Rev. J.L. Sandidge and Mary Sandidge. Calvin was preceded in death his grandmother, Alice Taylor and his sister Lucinda Taylor. Those left to cherish his memory including his parents are his wife, Cynthia L. Sandidge; sons, Deondre...
Early Matthew Johnson
Jan 2, 2013
Early Matthew Johnson, 76, of 815 Victoria Ave., Lynchburg, VA passed away January 2, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1936 to the late Sidney and Daisy Johnson. Born and raised in Amherst County, he graduated from Central High School and joined the First Baptist Church, Coolwell at an early age. Beside his parents his was preceded...
Deaconess Lizzie Boyd Hill Workman
Jan 1, 2013
Deaconess Lizzie Boyd Hill Workman was born June 15, 1914 in Lauren County, South Carolina to the late Elden and Amy Boyd. She received her education in the public school system in Cross Hill, South Carolina. At an early Lizzie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized and attended church at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Lauren County....
Ellen Megginson Wheeler
Dec 28, 2012
Nothing That Is Ever Loved Is Ever Lost… "Nothing that is ever loved is ever lost… No one who has touched a life who has brought beauty to the world, is ever truly gone…." Ellen Megginson Wheeler Ellen Megginson Wheeler, our beloved Mother and Aunt, slipped quietly into the realm of immortality at her home, on December 28, 2012. Her...
Timothy Lynn Goins
Nov 17, 2012
Timothy Lynn Goins, 45, of Lynchburg, passed away November 17, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Timothy was born to the late Owen Calvin Goins and Gracie Jones Goins on August 27, 1967. He was preceded in death by both of his grandfathers, Leonard Goins, Sr. and Leslie Jones; uncle, Leonard Goins, Jr. He is survived by son, Cortrell Goins; daughter,...
Renny Lee Johnson
Oct 26, 2012
On Friday, October 26, 2012, Renny Lee Johnson departed his life at MCV in Richmond, VA. Renny was an avid music lover and collector. He took great pride in making CD's for family and friends. Antique cars and trucks were also his passion…and we can't leave out the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was formally educated in the Lynchburg Public School system...
Catherine Delores Rucker Rosser
Oct 19, 2012
Catherine Delores Rucker Rosser "Dollie" departed her life on October 19, 2012, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA to late Cleveland and Isabelle Rucker. She is survived by her loyal and faithful husband, Larking D. Rosser of 53 Years; three children to cherish her memory, Margaret Lynn Lacks (Zachary, Sr.) of Halifax,...
George "Chuck" William Christian
Sep 21, 2012
George William Christian III "Chuck", the son of Eunice P. Christian and the late George W. Christian, Jr. of Lynchburg, VA., was called to eternal rest with the Lord on September 21, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two sisters, Georgia Christian Jones and Genevieve Christian Carter. In November 1971,...
