Obituaries

Obituaries

Abraham Petty

Abraham Petty

Sep 12, 2012

Abraham Petty, 63, of Appomattox passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012. He was born to Lorine Matthews and the late Jacob Abraham Petty on March 28, 1949. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Coleman and Martha Cashwell; one brother, Jake Lewis Petty. Those left to cherish his memories are six sisters, Alice Matthews, of Pamplin, Mary Brown,...

Bessie Mae Scott Ward

Bessie Mae Scott Ward

Sep 12, 2012

Bessie Mae Scott Ward passed away, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Campbell County, August 22, 1921. She is survived by one granddaughter, Mary Teresa Washington; one great grandson, Michael T. Washington, of Rustburg; four devoted nieces, Lois S. Poindexter, Linda Scott, Juanita Payne and Marion S. Tweedy; three devoted nephews, Tracy Scott,...

Cozette Marie Davis Sandifer

Cozette Marie Davis Sandifer

Sep 6, 2012

Cozette Marie Davis Sandifer, daughter of the late George and Vernell Davis, died on 9/6/12 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George, Jr. and Jewel, and sister Catherine Wilson. Cozette was also preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Edward Sandifer and a grandchild. Surviving her are her loving daughters, Renika Sandifer...

Mamie Betty Rucker Mcdaniel

Mamie Betty Rucker Mcdaniel

Sep 3, 2012

God Went walking in His garden on Monday September 3, 2012. The sun was shinning, the sky was clear and blue; a really warm day for the heart of the summer season. He stretched forth his mighty hand, "Betty come and go with me." God said in a soothing voice "You can share your warm smile, and make Heaven rejoice"...

Louise Fitzgerald Harris

Louise Fitzgerald Harris

Aug 31, 2012

Louise Fitzgerald Harris was born on June 4, 1917 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late William Lee, Sr. and Inez Thomas Fitzgerald. She was predeceased by one brother, William Lee Fitzgerald, Jr. She entered quietly into eternal rest on August 31, 2012 at the Piney Forest Healthcare Center. At an early age she was baptized and joined Big Bethel Church...

Steven M. Oulds

Steven M. Oulds

Aug 31, 2012

Steven M. Oulds, 84, of Evington passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at Hospice of the Hills. Steven was born September 6, 1927 to the late Stephen Oulds and Lillian Andrews Oulds. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Oulds, Carl Oulds, Sr. and James Oulds; one sister, Mable Oulds Canada. Those left to cherish his memories are...

James Scott

James Scott

Aug 21, 2012

James Marvin Scott "Hoss", "Jamey" of Lynchburg departed this life to go live with Jesus on Tuesday August 21, 2012 at Guggenheimers Nursing Home. He was the husband of Willie Mae Jones Scott. Born July 30, 1937 in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Samuel Scott, Jr. and Gracie Moorman Scott. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry...

Mary P White

Mary P White

Aug 3, 2012

Mary Page White On Friday August 3. 2012, in the presence of her devoted son and daughter in law, Mary Page White made the peaceful transition to be with her Lord. Mary was born July 7, 1928 in Lynchburg, Virginia; the daughter of the late Andrew and Emma White. She was a resident of Madison Heights, Virginia her entire life....

Robert Gordon "Red Dog" Richardson

Robert Gordon "Red Dog" Richardson

Jul 19, 2012

Robert Gordon Richardson "Red Dog" On Thursday, July 19, 2012, the life of Robert G. Richardson, 67, closed on earth and he began a beautiful new journey with God. Born October 20, 1944 in Amherst County he was the son of the late Ralph A. Richardson and Leora Simpson Richardson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Deacon William Burnette Turner, Sr.

Deacon William Burnette Turner, Sr.

Jul 12, 2012

Deacon William Burnette Turner, Jr. passed on to glory after a long illness on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Lynchburg Hospital. He is the eldest son of three. He was preceded in death by his father, William Burnette Turner, Sr. and his mother, Ethel Harris Turner of Spout Spring, Virginia. William is survived by his loving wife of 55...

Barbara Freeman Helm

Barbara Freeman Helm

Jul 10, 2012

Barbara Freeman Helm, of Lynchburg passed away, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born Dec. 12, 1949 to the late Edward Freeman and Rebecca Adams Freeman. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Those left to cherish her memories are her children, George Edward Helm, of Lynchburg, Edgar L. Helm (Zandra) of...

Denessa Hairston Sales

Denessa Hairston Sales

Jul 7, 2012

Denessa Hairston Sales, 45, of Madison Heights passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her residence. Denessa was born November 2, 1966 to Harold J. Hairston and the late Shirley M. Peatross Hairston. Those left to cherish her memories including her father, are her husband, Andrew Sales, of Madison Heights, VA; one sister, DeDedra Lipscomb; two brothers, Darold L. Hairston...

Curtis Freemond Nowlin

Curtis Freemond Nowlin

Jun 26, 2012

Curtis Freemond Nowlin On Tuesday June 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM Curtis passed away at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born July 26, 1929 to the late Horace and Etta Nowlin. He was also preceded in by three sisters, Theresa Nowlin, Margaret Mitchell and Geraldine Johnson and a brother, Lacy Nowlin. He joined Silver Grove Baptist Church at an early...

Leonard "Baby Leonard" Goins

Leonard "Baby Leonard" Goins

Jun 24, 2012

Leonard Michael "Baby Leonard" Goins, Jr. Leonard M. Goins, Jr. of 203 West Bethel Dr., Madison Heights, departed this life peacefully June 24, 2012, at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his loving Family. Leonard was born on August 12, 1947, in Amherst, VA. He was the son of Ethel E. Goins of Madison Heights, and the late Leonard Goins, Sr....

Jackquline Cotten

Jackquline Cotten

Jun 13, 2012

Mrs. Jackquline 'Jackie' Cotton, age 37, departed this life on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at her residence. She was born on February 19, 1975 to the late Pastor Matthew S. Cotton and Barbara G. Cotton. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Georgia Leftwich, Ted Brown, Emory and Mary Cotton. She was a member of Living Word Ministries...

Nellie Ernestine "Teenie" Jackson

Nellie Ernestine "Teenie" Jackson

Jun 6, 2012

Nellie Ernestine Jackson departed this life Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Lynchburg, VA she was the daughter of the late William N. Jackson and Nellie Harris Jackson. She was also preceded by husband, Danzier Collins; brothers, William 'Bill", Sylvester "Vest", Thornhill "Coney" and Thomas "Bump". She leaves to cherish her fond memories, daughters, Adrienne, Robin...

Lula Mccormick

Lula Mccormick

Jun 5, 2012

God sent his angels to receive Lula Jones McCormick on the evening of June 5, 2012. No more suffering, no more pain, her struggles are over. Saved by Grace and free from the cares of this world. Lula was a very loving and giving person. She Born February 23, 1944 to Easter Ann McCoy Jones and the late John Miller...

Gladys Smith Braxton

Gladys Smith Braxton

Jun 5, 2012

Gladys Smith Braxton (Sugar Pie) of Forest passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Happy Wallace Smith and Radar Smith. In addition to her mother and father Gladys was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard Braxton, Sr.; daughter, Denise Smith and her son Harry Clyde Braxton. Those...

Thelma Mae Evans

Thelma Mae Evans

Jun 3, 2012

Thelma Mae Evans, 70, of Madison Heights passed away, Sunday June 3, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Thelma was born April 26, 1942 to the late Ashby Smith and Alma Lue Brown Smith. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Viola Hawkins and Amy Smith; mother-in-law, Beatrice Allen and her father-in-law, Norvell Evans, Sr. Those left to cherish her...

Vincent B. Sales, Sr.

Vincent B. Sales, Sr.

Jun 2, 2012

Vincent B. Sales, Sr., 80 of 144 Mountainview Drive Madison Heights, VA departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital. Vincent was born on April 9, 1932 to the late Frank and Lula Sales. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mare Jane Sales of 59 years; a son Vincent B. Sales, Jr. and a...

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