Obituaries

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Deaconess Mother Helen White

Deaconess Mother Helen White

Jan 16, 2010

Deaconess Mother Helen White, 86, of 409 Chambersville St., Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Helen was born May 3, 1923, to the late George and Minnie Grier. She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. White Sr., and her son, John G. White Jr. Those left to cherish her memory, include one...

Josiah Davis

Josiah Davis

Jan 9, 2010

Josiah Davis 8 months old passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Josiah was born April 27, 2009 to Derek Lewis and Brittney Davis Lewis. Those left to cherish his memory including his parents are his brother, Jeremiah; Maternal Grandmother, Kimely Davis; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, Jr.; maternal great grandparents, Mr. Mrs. Grady Davis;...

Deacon William Everett (Will) Yuille

Deacon William Everett (Will) Yuille

Jan 9, 2010

Deacon William Everett (Will) Yuille was born in Campbell County, Virginia on September 20, 1909 to the late Julius Luke Yuille and Elizabeth Frazier Yuille and was their last descendent . William was a devout Christian and active member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church until his illness period. He held several positions in the church. He followed his father as...

Earlean Swinson

Earlean Swinson

Dec 30, 2009

Ms. Earlean Swinson departed this life on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is survived by one son, Darryl Alladice (and his wife Joy Rosenthal), one grand-daughter, Zuri Ray-Alladice, and one surviving sibling, Charles Eric Swinson. She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Denise Alladice-Bradley, siblings Calvin Swinson, Jessie Steverson, Soisetta Moore, and Horace Swinson. Ms. Swinson was a...

Georgia Smith

Georgia Smith

Dec 27, 2009

On Sunday, December 27, 2009, Georgia, was called home from the Carrington Nursing Home, Lynchburg, Virginia. Georgia was born on July 13, 1916, to the late George and Kate Dillard in Lynchburg, VA. She leaves to mourn her passing, her children, Winfred Jr., Marvin, Peggy and Wayne Sr.; devoted son-in-law, Randolph Austin, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Andrea Smith; brother, Maceo Dillard;...

William "Butch" Pendleton Johnson

William "Butch" Pendleton Johnson

Dec 25, 2009

William "Butch" Pendleton Johnson passed from this life to the next on December 25, 2009 at Virginia Baptist Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on March 14, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Goodman Ford Pendleton and Catheline Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of two years, Pawla; two sons, Damien...

Eleanor Elizabth Johns Franklin

Eleanor Elizabth Johns Franklin

Dec 17, 2009

Eleanor Elizabeth Johns Franklin quietly departed this life on December 17, 2009 after an extended illness. Eleanor was born on April 5, 1928 to the late Rev. William Lawrence Johns, Sr. and Frances Mayo Johns in Bedford, VA. She was the oldest of three children. She was preceded in death by brothers William L. Johns, Jr. (Luke) and Farrel Delano...

Eddie "Edison" Weathersbee

Eddie "Edison" Weathersbee

Dec 13, 2009

Eddie "Edison" Weathersbee, Jr. quietly departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Eddie was born in Barnwell, South Carolina on January 8, 1940. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Ann Weathersbee; his son, Edward Weathersbee; a stepdaughter, Karen Crute, and two sisters, Emma Myers (Barnwell, SC) and Dora Bush (East Orange, NJ); two granddaughters,...

Delores Irving Powell

Delores Irving Powell

Dec 13, 2009

Delores Irving Powell, 56, of Lynchburg passed away, Sunday December 13, 2009 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Delores was born November 4, 1953 to Mary B. Goode and the late Eugene Dent Irving. Those left to cherish her memory including her mother are her three children, Francina Tinsley, Michael Charles and Rosa Lee Peyton; two sisters, Rose Hausen and Peggy Jones;...

James "Jimmy" Lester Miles

James "Jimmy" Lester Miles

Dec 11, 2009

James "Jimmy" Lester Miles, of Faber passed away, Friday December 11, 2009 at UVA Medical Center. Jimmy as he was affectionately known as, was born March 8, 1952 to the late Goffrey Miles and Louisa M. Carrington Miles. Those left to cherish his memory are daughter, Talecia Morton, of Woodbridge, VA; son, James Miles, of Faber, VA; brother, Goffrey Miles...

Patricia Elaine Bevley Carter Terrell

Patricia Elaine Bevley Carter Terrell

Dec 10, 2009

As is His prerogative, the Heavenly Father dispatched angels among us, and this time, had them bring to Him one of his precious ones. Thus around 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Dec. 10, 2009, after a long illness, Mrs. Patricia Terrell journeyed to her celestial home. On Sept. 17, 1946, Patricia was born to Durant Bevley and Geraldine Shelton Bevley Anderson....

John "Pic" Gilbert White, Jr.

John "Pic" Gilbert White, Jr.

Dec 9, 2009

On Wednesday evening, December 9, 2009, God sent down an angel for John Gilbert White, Jr (Pic). No more suffering , no more pain, his struggle is over. Immediately set free from his infirmity and saved by Grace. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, the son of the late John Gilbert White, Sr and Helen Grier White. "Pic" was educated...

Cortina Evette Spinner

Cortina Evette Spinner

Dec 6, 2009

Cortina Evette Spinner of 2309 Aragon St. entered into eternal rest on December 6, 2009. She was born in Lynchburg VA, on November 14, 1978 to Brenda Spinner and the late James Gravely. Cortina was preceded in death by her grandmother Neillie Younger Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory along with her mother, three sons, Jay`Quan Pollard, Terrell Moss...

George M. Goode

George M. Goode

Nov 26, 2009

GEORGE M. GOODE, age 70, departed this life on November 26, 2009. He was the third of fifteen children, born to the late Dan and Latreatha Goode. He was educated in the Appomattox County Public Schools. George accepted Christ early in life, was baptized and became a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member until...

Janie Lois Whitney

Janie Lois Whitney

Nov 20, 2009

Janie Lois Whitney, of Amherst passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at The Medical Care Center. Janie was born Feb. 6, 1931 in Amherst County to the late Roosevelt and Lillian Napier Key. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Whitney; two children, Ronald Mays and Deborah Whitney; three brothers, Harold Key, Ernest Napier and Elmer Key...

Henry Lee "Buck" Reid

Henry Lee "Buck" Reid

Oct 22, 2009

On Thursday Evening, October 22, 2009, Henry Lee "Buck" Reid, Sr., made His transition from earth and took on immortality. "Buck" was born October 25, 1930, in Lynchburg, VA, he was a son of the late Russell D. Reid and Katherine Graves Reid. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a sister; Betty, and two brothers;...

Henry Lee "Buck" Reid

Henry Lee "Buck" Reid

Oct 22, 2009

On Thursday Evening, October 22, 2009, Henry Lee "Buck" Reid, Sr., made His transition from earth and took on immortality. "Buck" was born October 25, 1930, in Lynchburg, VA, he was a son of the late Russell D. Reid and Katherine Graves Reid. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a sister; Betty, and two brothers;...

Ronnie Alonzo Johnson

Ronnie Alonzo Johnson

Oct 3, 2009

Ronnie Alonzo Johnson of Amherst, was called to his heavenly home on October 3, 2009. He was the son of the Mary E. Johnson and the late Woody Johnson and the maternal son of Carrie Clark. He was preceded in death by his father Woody Johnson, one sister, Phyllis Cabell; one brother, Juan Johnson; and grandparents Sidney and Daisy Johnson....

Elmer M Hutcherson

Elmer M Hutcherson

Sep 24, 2009

Mr. Elmer M. Hutcherson of 2751 Galts Mill Rd., Madison Heights, departed this life September 24, 2009 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was in Amherst County on July 18, 1923 to the late Jesse L. Hutcherson and Fannie Ferguson Hutcherson. He was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers. Elmer is survived by his devoted wife, Evelyn and his...

Lawrence E. Johnson

Lawrence E. Johnson

Sep 20, 2009

Lawrence E. Johnson, 66, of Suitland MD, formerly of Amherst passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009. He was born in October 31, 1942 in Amherst County to the late Junior and Doretha Johnson. Lawrence was also preceded in by his son, Ronald Johnson. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Karine Johnson; one daughter, Sheri Johnson; two...

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