Russell A King, Sr.
Aug 6, 2009
Russell A. King, Sr. Russell Alexander King, Sr. passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. He was born February 3, 1951 in Louisa, Virginia, and raised by his mother, Betty Florene Hayes (deceased), and Bishop Rufus Hayes. Russell is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Glenda Seay King; son, Russell Alexander King, Jr., daughters Leslie Danielle King, Christa...
Ronald Lee Gray
Aug 6, 2009
Ronald Lee Gray, of 377 Riverview Rd. Madison Heights passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born March 10, 1948 to the late George M. and Rosa A. Gray. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, George E. Gray, James E. Gray, Sr., John H. Gray and Lloyd (Billy...
Herman D. "Duke" Reid
Jul 20, 2009
Herman D. Reid, of 121 Reid's Place Amherst departed this life Monday, July 20, 2009 at Lynchburg General Hospital at 3:20 am. He was the son of the late John Reid, Jr. and Alice Burford Reid. He leaves to cherish his memories, three sisters, Barbara Dixon, Joan McDaniel, and Silas Mae Rose all of Amherst; one brother-in-law, Silas McDaniel of...
Roy Norman Banks, Sr.
Jul 14, 2009
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Roy Norman Banks, Jr. of 485 Toytown Road, Amherst, VA slipped into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. He was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church in Clifford, VA. He retired from Burlington Industries. He was preceded in death...
Gladys Morgans Evans
Jun 7, 2009
Mrs. Gladys Morgan Evans, 87 of Lynchburg, VA formerly of Appomattox, VA passed away on Sunday, June 7 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert Dabney Evans. Born March 18, 1922 in Appomattox County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. Morgan and Dora Morgan. She was a lifelong member of the Canaan...
Althea Henley Lee
May 13, 2009
Althea Henley Lee On Tuesday May 12, 2009 Althea Henley entered into eternal rest at Trinity Missions Health and Rehabilitations in Farmville VA. Althea was born in Amherst County on Dec. 3, 1913, to the late Lewis Douglas and Sophie Massie Douglas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Peyton Lee and daughter, Ollie H. Thomas and son,...
Blanche Smith Lee
May 1, 2009
Mrs. Blanche Smith lee of 211 Ash Street was called to her heavenly home on Friday, May 1, 2009, at The Oaks of Lynchburg. She was born in Bedford County on February 24, 1936 to the late John A. and Mary L. Smith. She was preceded in death by her sister Leila S. Jackson Blanche was a graduate of Dunbar...
Joseph W. "Daddy Joe" Megginson
Apr 26, 2009
Deacon Joseph W. "Daddy Joe" Megginson, 84 of Gladstone passed away, Sunday April 26, 2009 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born October 05, 1924 to the late Eddie and Serena McCoy Megginson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Herman Megginson and Pete Megginson; two sister, Lucille Christian and Emily Franklin. Joe was a active member of...
Vanesia Ferguson
Apr 4, 2009
Vanesia Ferguson 57, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, April 04, 2009 at her residence. She was born December 28, 1951 to the late John S. and Vivian F. Nealious Ferguson. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday April 11, 2009 at Davis-Turner Funeral Service with Rev. Edward Jones, Sr. officiating. Expressions of condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com....
John S. Ferguson
Mar 24, 2009
John S. Ferguson 77, of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday March 24, 2009 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was born July 23, 1931 to the late George and Julia Morgan Ferguson. Those left to cherish his memories are, his children, Wayne, Vanessia, Marvin and Lewis; sister, Daisy Jones; brother, Sam Ferguson and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral...
Fannie Burton Jones
Mar 11, 2009
Fannie Burton Jones 99, of 411 Smyth St. Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2009. at the Medical Care Center. She was born on June 12, 1909. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Howell Jones, Sr. one son, Sterling Jones and a sister, Queen Thompson. Fannie was a member of the Dearington Baptist...
Mae Elizabeth Smith Thomas
Feb 15, 2009
Mae Elizabeth Smith Thomas of Amherst VA finished her earthly journey and took flight to her heavenly home, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, after an illness she so gallantly fought. She was born in Amherst County on August 12, 1942, the daughter of the late Deacon Earl Smith and Deaconess Hattie C. Smith. Mae was the wife of Oscar Thomas. She...
Virginia Etta Tuning
Feb 6, 2009
Virginia Patterson Tuning departed her life on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Franklin Health and Rehabilitation. Virginia is survived by her husband, William Terry Tuning, of Rocky Mount; six sister-in-laws and three brother-in-laws and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 12 noon, Tuesday February 10, 2009 at Morningside Missionary Baptist Church with...
Delois Colmore Davis
Feb 4, 2009
Delois Colmore Davis of Lynchburg passed away February 4, 2009 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was born in Amherst County to the Late Leonard and Frances Smith Colmore of Madison Heights, VA. Deloris graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1951 and was a member of Lovingston Baptist Church since childhood and enjoyed gospel singing; cooking dinners for her large...
Larry Gray Smith
Jan 13, 2009
LARRY GRAY SMITH, affectionately known as Huck, of 1209 Rose Mill Road, Amherst, VA, departed this life Tuesday morning, January 13, 2009. He was born April 26, 1960 in Charlottesville, VA. He was the son of the late Silas Smith and the late Mildred Rose Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Silas...
Anthony Devron Payne, Sr.
Jan 6, 2009
An angel descended from heaven on Monday, January 5, 2009, and took home our beloved husband, son, father, grandson, son-in-law and nephew, Anthony DeVron Payne, Sr. Anthony was affectionately known by many other names; "Chucky", "Slick", "Antonio", "Big Anthony", "Anthony Wayne" and "Jerry Wayne". Anthony had an infectious, hearty laugh, and was a loyal husband and dedicated father and son....
Pearlie Mae Larry
Dec 18, 2008
An angel descended from heaven on Thursday, December 18, 2008 and took Pearlie Mae Larry gently by the hand and led her home. Pearlie Mae Larry was born on November 13, 1920 to late Obbie Johnson and Frankie Mae Ferguson in Roanoke, Virginia. She spent most of her years in Roanoke, Virginia. Later she moved with her mother to Franklin...
Doris Lee Thurman Johnson
Dec 16, 2008
Doris Lee Thurman Johnson 70, of 4619 A Latham St. Lynchburg passed away, Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Doris was born in Amherst, County to the late Rudolph and Mable Thurman. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Coolwell and a former member of the Scott Zion Baptist Church. She's survivied by her five children, Judy...
Rosa Lee Brown
Dec 13, 2008
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, Rosa Lee Brown of 242 Bolling Hill Lane passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at her residence. Rosa was born on January 1, 1927 to the late Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otis Theodore Brown; three...
Roy L. "Greek" Cabell
Dec 4, 2008
On Thursday, December 4, 2008 the life of Roy Lee Cabell closed on earth to blossom a new with God. The Lord called peacefully-he answered. The victory won, the battled ceased at the age of 56. He was born on February 9, 1952 in Amherst County Virginia to Mr. & Mrs. Williams & Abbie Cabell whom preceded him in death....
